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Cadillac XTS facelift 2017 3.6 V6 (309 Hp) Automatic
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Cadillac XTS:
The Cadillac XTS is a full-size car built by the American company Cadillac from 2013 until 2019. It is a four-door sedan with seating for up to five passengers. Based on an enlarged version of the Epsilon II platform, it has a front-mounted engine that either drives the front wheels or drives all four wheels.
Replacing the smaller Cadillac STS and larger DTS, production began in May 2012 at the Oshawa Assembly Plant and launched in June as a 2013 model. Marketed with left-hand drive in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and the Middle East , the XTS was also assembled by Shanghai GM, with production beginning in February 2013....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2017 Overview:
Cadillac XTS (facelift 2017). With 358 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1824 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.6 V6 (309 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Smooth and responsive power delivery, providing comfortable and confident acceleration suitable for a luxury sedan.
Fuel Economy
Slightly better fuel economy than its AWD counterpart due to reduced drivetrain losses, offering a marginal improvement in efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior, especially for rear passengers
- • Smooth and composed ride quality, ideal for long journeys
- • Powerful V-Sport option offers genuine performance credentials
- • Distinctive American luxury styling with a strong road presence
- • Often represents good value on the used car market
Cons:
- • Not as dynamically agile or engaging as some European rivals
- • Interior materials and design can feel less premium than top competitors
- • Base models are front-wheel drive, which some luxury buyers dislike
- • Limited engine options beyond the 3.6L V6 variants
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(XTS: 2013 - 2017).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Cadillac |
| Model: | XTS |
| Generation: | facelift 2017 |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.6 V6 (309 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2017 |
| End of production: | October, 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 309 Hp @ 6800 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 86.7 Hp/l [28mm less] |
| Torque: | 358 Nm @ 5300 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | LFX More details about the engine LFX |
| Engine displacement: | 3564 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC-CVVT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 7.1 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 94 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11.5:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 7200 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.9 kg/Hp, 169.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.1 kg/Nm, 196.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1824 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 509 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5103 mm mm [28mm less] |
| Width: | 1852 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1510 mm mm [8mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2837 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1567 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1575 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 345 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 315 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 245/45 R19 |
| Wheel rims size | 19 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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