Saturday, April 30, 2011

2009 CADILLAC XLR AND XLR-V




Since its inception in 2004, Cadillac XLR has been a new face in the club of luxury roadsters in the world over. Today Cadillac revealed the new 2009 edition of the XLR roadster, with improvements in style and template of the most spectacular design services and technology.

Only the finest editions of Cadillac roadster retractable steel roof will be offered in 2009: The Platinum XLR luxury-performance XLR-V. XLR Platinum is equipped with a 320-hp (239 kW) 4.6L Northstar V-8 engine. XLR-V, part of the Cadillac V-Series high-performance models are powered by a 443-hp (330 kW) 4.4L Supercharged Northstar V-8 engine.

The 2009 XLR includes a new front fascia, new rear fascia and new side fender vents. The revised design is inspired by the award-winning CTS sport sedan, offering more detail and aggressiveness to Cadillac roadster. The front fascia includes new fog lamps and specific upper and lower grilles for the Platinum and V Series models In addition, two separate models '09 hood with a raised center section that was previously exclusive to the V-Series.

"XLR has been a catalyst for the dramatic design and technology driving Cadillac's ongoing renaissance," said Jim Taylor, Cadillac general manager. "Strengthening the 2009 model illustrates the continued development of Cadillac's approach to design, performance and craftsmanship."

The XLR Platinum gets more ultra-luxury exterior identifiers, including a band of further review more pronounced new exhaust tips and a redesigned 18-inch wheels (standard finish painted wheels, chrome is optional.)

Inside the '09 XLR lineup delivers more luxury and technology. Alcantara ™ - a suede microfiber material - is used to flag the material, or Ebony or Cashmere color. Another new hand-cut and sewn leather used on the upper instrument panel. This hand-stitched and wrapped leather lends tailored elegance to the cabin, representing Cadillac's new approach to the craft and elegant interior.

Updated cabin includes new instrument trim rings and graphics cluster, new wood grain finish metal trims (Natural Olive Ash Burl XLR Platinum and Black Olive Ash Burl XLR-V) and new (Quartz XLR Platinum and Bermuda, XLR-V.)

Advanced technology has always been a trademark of XLR, and that legacy continues in 2009. This includes Cadillac's acclaimed Magnetic Ride Control system and amenities such as Keyless entry with push-button start, DVD navigation and entertainment, heated and cooled seats, head-up display and heated steering wheel. XLR Advanced technologies such as Adaptive Forward Lighting that enables the headlamps to turn in concert with the direction of the vehicle, and the Adaptive Cruise Control.

XLR is factory equipped with OnStar 8.0 with Bluetooth capability. Next-generation OnStar 8.0 system (OnStar subscription is not necessary Bluetooth) have been upgraded hands-free voice commands, turn turn navigation and Emap powered by MapQuest. This includes industry-first Destination Download feature, which can be downloaded from OnStar directly to the direction of car navigation system - eliminating the need to stop the car from one destination.


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