You did a FANTASTIC JOB explaining everything about this car. Great camera work and narration. You stuck to the subject at hand and didn't sidetrack. AWESOME THANKS 👍👍👍👍👍
I just bought one. No doubt the best looking American car ever made and the most stylish of any car. Lincolns have the smoothest ride but i take the stellar show stopper XTS ANY DAY!
Terrific video. I've got the first year of the XTS VSport, a 2014 Platinum model. I still get excited anticipating driving this car. It is nothing short of phenomenal. The interior is just gorgeous with nary a piece of plastic to be found. The 410 HP V6 is so quiet and scary fast! Car has been super reliable - and I live on a dirt road in rural Vermont. For the first time in my car loving life, I cannot think of an upgrade when this is worn out. Guess I'll get another one!
Nice overview of a refreshed but otherwise aging chassis. For 75K, I would be looking at the CT6 with the 3.0 motor that is a new and unique design to Cadillac.
I like it a lot. The only thing I’m lost on is if you are going to drop $75k on a Cadillac it should a t least come with button inside the trunk to close it and massaging seats 💺.
Leroy Pettaway The premium luxury and platinum models on the XTS get massaging seats it’s an option on the premium luxury and standard equipment on the Platinum
You said it's based on the impala, do you think it drives and handles similar because I was not too impressed with the impala. Thanks and love your video. Excellent!
There is a trunk button on the back! The Cadillac emblem is the button you just push it in and it pops the trunk open as long as the key Fob is with u or the car is unlocked
Great Review but I wish reviewers would stop reviewing higher spec cars cause all the viewers have the impression that the car starts at 70k when it really starts at 45k
You did a pretty good job reviewing the redesigned 2018 Cadillac XTS, but when you reviewed the trunk area, you stated that you could only open the trunk with the remote, not true Cadillac cleverly hid the trunk switch, integrating it into the crest emblem on the trunk. Press the emblem, once you have unlocked all doors, and the trunk opens.
Cool video, if Cadillac got rid of that funky lil chrome chip in front of the front doors, and make that chrome over the doors one piece. This car is great but just those chrome pieces break up the sleek look and also when they get misaligned it makes a car look cheap..
Those who are continuing to speak on how a Cadillac should have a V8 ..please understand that its done and over! Get use to and appreciate new technology.400 plus hp from a V6. It will smoke the hell out of any old school V8 stock.
The rear console buttons is how the CUE system should've been where you could use the chrome strips as the buttons, why they didn do that is beyond me!
N&T Auto Reviews That's just ashame, not quite sure why they decide to do that. I mean, for the amount of money you are paying for that vehicle, that should be a standard feature, no question what so ever. Same goes for a lot of modern day cars, Cadillac is certainly not the only one to lack in this category. It may seem like something that doesn't matter to most, but at least for me, it really does affect the overall design and appearance that gets displayed, and not in a good way. This choice is one that I have yet to understand.
Like the momentum Cadillac has going lately! Love their exclusive rear spoiler/3rd brake light intergration. Keep your foot on the gas & your eyes straight ahead the future is calling!! Competition is coming full throttle, can you lead the pack or will you get overtook??
Why can't I find the platinum trim level no where I live in Texas and when I check my local dealers and carvana or CarMax they all have the luxury or a maybe a premium but no platinum even Autotrader the closes and only one nationwide is in Pennsylvania lol
It mainly competes with cars like the 5 series from BMW or the E-Class from Mercedes-Benz. But Cadillac also has the CTS that competes in the same exact same segment.
The rear reminds me of the last gen Cadillac DTS. If the lights were straight and not L shaped it would be almost exactly the same. It still looks really nice though
I have the 2016 LTZ with adaptive cruise control. It has similar insides minus a few upgrade tech is, hud switchable dash, electronic glove compartment, mouse pad, and doesn't have twin turbo but same 3.6 engine
the point that I was making is that luxury cars in that price range usually have a power opening and closing trunk lid and sometimes. even include a foot kicking motion to open the trunk if your hands have are carrying to many items like GROCERIES!!
Just because the impala is the cheaper car doesn't signify it as the base of the platform. The impala came out last of the lwb epsilon ii platform. Not trying to win an award here but that information isn't correct by the platforms timeline that's all I was trying to say. Great video nonetheless. That's a nice car. I'm jealous of the headliner lol. I wish my v had that headliner and so glad they put massaging seats back in, my old 2000 dts had massaging seats
This is a beautiful car but $74 thousand dollars is way to much for any car or truck. My grandmother had a '72 Fleetwood Brougham, now that was a luxurious car, it puts any luxury car of today to shame. If I was to spend $74 on a car, it better have a smooth and quiet ride, i don't want to feel a bump or crack in the road nor do I want to hear road noise from the low profile tires. Also, there should be a way to disable the Stop/Start system.
This guy keeps hitting the chrome part on the infotainment system... You're supposed to hit right above that. And ppl wonder why it doesn't work for them....
Meh. I have 13 XTS platinum and literally almost nothing is different than this other than touch ups. I think tag price for these models are not bad but boy, try to sell them. You will be given no more than 30 grand max.
rubiks15 This is just as reliable as any Lexus, build quality in this XTS is just as superb, except for it looks better and drives better than any Lexus of this size or similar dimensions. You live and learn.
1/14/18, Overpriced Cadoo....I had a 2002 DTS, new, $57k w/tx/det. For $75k you'd think they'd give you a full-size spare. Oh yeah, get an hydraulic jack instead of that cheap thing that comes w/the car. $22. in K-Mart 16 years ago. Still works. Better yet: get smart, save some (lots of) money, I now have a Ford.
Meh....The front and rear fascias are decent, but the lack of updates to the powertrain and interior design make it less valuable compared to its newer Buick LaCrosse sibling. Great overview by the way!
Jamel Moore you sound as if you're biased UN favor of the Buick compared to the Cadillac. Cadillac is the luxury division of the General for a reason. the XTS is way beyond the Buick in every area of luxury, technology and all areas of comfort and prestige. Buicks are nice, but will never get close to Cadillac in any are of automotive comfort. the Lacrosse isn't a luxury car, it can be equipped to be extremely comfortable, but even fully loaded it can't come close to a base model Cadillac of any model.
I understand your points, but the fact that Cadillac didn't bother to move the XTS to GM's newest E2XX platform, which is lighter and better engineered, shows they have no intention to elevate this car to where it needs to be. Not to mention the fact that the XTS still uses GM's old 3.6L V6 and their 6-speed, while the new LaCrosse features the 9-speed. So to me, the LaCrosse just presents itself as the better overall value for a large GM FWD sedan; nothing personal against Cadillac. In fact, I'd rather they improve the CT6 and make that the true ultra-luxurious flagship it's supposed to be!
FINALLY!!! I've been waiting to see SOMEONE show off this car. Nothing but 60 second crap vids around. Thank you for your service.
+Cedric M Thanks for the support! But yeah I searched the 2018 XTS up and that’s all I could find.
Haha I've been waiting as well!!!!!!! Nothing but b.s vids on this
You did a FANTASTIC JOB explaining everything about this car. Great camera work and narration. You stuck to the subject at hand and didn't sidetrack. AWESOME THANKS 👍👍👍👍👍
The Design is really gorgious! Just beautiful!
I just bought one. No doubt the best looking American car ever made and the most stylish of any car. Lincolns have the smoothest ride but i take the stellar show stopper XTS ANY DAY!
The 2018 XTS looks a whhhole lot better now than it did years ago!
Terrific video. I've got the first year of the XTS VSport, a 2014 Platinum model. I still get excited anticipating driving this car. It is nothing short of phenomenal. The interior is just gorgeous with nary a piece of plastic to be found. The 410 HP V6 is so quiet and scary fast! Car has been super reliable - and I live on a dirt road in rural Vermont. For the first time in my car loving life, I cannot think of an upgrade when this is worn out. Guess I'll get another one!
Gorgeous vehicle, I have the 2017 & love it 👍💝💯😊
the XTS was always a nice looking vehicle
It’s so beautiful! Such a great looking car.
You can open the trunk by pushing on the Cadillac emblem also!! Love my XTS
Nice overview of a refreshed but otherwise aging chassis. For 75K, I would be looking at the CT6 with the 3.0 motor that is a new and unique design to Cadillac.
I like it a lot. The only thing I’m lost on is if you are going to drop $75k on a Cadillac it should a t least come with button inside the trunk to close it and massaging seats 💺.
Leroy Pettaway The premium luxury and platinum models on the XTS get massaging seats it’s an option on the premium luxury and standard equipment on the Platinum
😁🤦👊
It has massaging seats...it was pointed out , but with so much on this car , that could have been missed while watching the video
Well... I'm going to get mine next week!
Must be nice
...... How do u like it?
You said it's based on the impala, do you think it drives and handles similar because I was not too impressed with the impala. Thanks and love your video. Excellent!
Awesome overview and I appreciate your attention to detail about the Cadillac.
They are great cars!
It looks so much better!
OMG this car Is great !!! 😍😍😍
fantastic review..***** Thank you!
I love my 2013 Platinum trim. This one, in the video, is a shocker. $74k😮 That is outrageous.
Vibration in the screen when you touch it is known as Haptic Feedback
My bucket list car
Good update on xts. Love this car. Too bad I can’t afford it😢
+morg4620 I was thinking the same thing haha!
poor people eat shit
jay c stop your trolling and let people who really enjoy this channel watch in peace. You eat shit sir.
morg4620 I can afford.. u can't.. so fuk u
idiot
Does it feature Night Vision as the CT6?
There is a trunk button on the back! The Cadillac emblem is the button you just push it in and it pops the trunk open as long as the key Fob is with u or the car is unlocked
I didn’t even think of that. I should have known since the Buick’s have that feature too.
Great Review but I wish reviewers would stop reviewing higher spec cars cause all the viewers have the impression that the car starts at 70k when it really starts at 45k
I have been trying to do that. The only two 2018 XTS’s they had at the time of filming were in this trim.
this is such a nice car.. I have a 2013 xts4 premium but thus one is really nice..
Still have my XTS still driving strong
I love how at 0:25 he's introducing the dealer and there are police sirens when he says Hartford, CT. Lol. Btw, my home town.
Fitting for all the cities, Waterbury especially. I’m from wolcott.
Good review, I hope you get the opportunity to make more videos.
New videos will be coming within the next few days! It will be an exciting 2018!
I thought the same thing about the trunk when I had one of these as a rental, turns out pressing the bottom of the rear badge is the trunk button.
You did a pretty good job reviewing the redesigned 2018 Cadillac XTS, but when you reviewed the trunk area, you stated that you could only open the trunk with the remote, not true Cadillac cleverly hid the trunk switch, integrating it into the crest emblem on the trunk. Press the emblem, once you have unlocked all doors, and the trunk opens.
+Jesse Barnes You are correct. They hid it so cleverly I couldn’t find it lol. I should have thought about that because Buick also does that.
Cool video, if Cadillac got rid of that funky lil chrome chip in front of the front doors, and make that chrome over the doors one piece. This car is great but just those chrome pieces break up the sleek look and also when they get misaligned it makes a car look cheap..
Also if you notice the stitching on the seat is the design of the Cadillac design
Those who are continuing to speak on how a Cadillac should have a V8 ..please understand that its done and over! Get use to and appreciate new technology.400 plus hp from a V6. It will smoke the hell out of any old school V8 stock.
It's called haptic feedback, the vibration you get from interacting with the head unit
To open the trunk lid, you actually push the Cadillac emblem on the trunk lid. The new Buicks are the same.
+Arden Wow, I did not know this thanks!
Nicely done ✅
Very nice review!
Gee wiz info: The Pontiac Fiero's had speakers in the seats.
Hmm I didn’t know that!
N&T Auto Reviews, I had one when they where new. Lol.
Infiniti M37 / Q70
I love that car .. it's very hard to find those.
I found a 2019 never sold from a Cadillac dealer last year...The V-Sport is like the White Whale
These are hard to find..even in V series format..sum who purchased are in the garage covered with low miles 😢
Good descriptive review. But the XTS is priced in CT6 territory
Actually, there is a button on the trunk. The button is the Cadillac logo.
The rear console buttons is how the CUE system should've been where you could use the chrome strips as the buttons, why they didn do that is beyond me!
Like the styling refresh, engine and AWD. Don't like the touch controls. Shares a lot with my 2017 Impala at twice the price.
I drove this car it's not bad handling could b better but overall look of the car is decent
How many cars does caddy sell? They all look the same too. I wonder if they really need 3 or 4 big sedans. If I’m not mistaken.
Yeah they have 3 large sedans. The CTS, XTS and CT6. The ATS is a smaller sport sedan
ITS NOT CHROME!!! It’s brushed aluminum!!!
It's a cadillac it's needs woodgrin! on the steering wheel
Francisco Bautista yuk
Htown all day
Anyone know if the new all LED headlights are also on the 18 Escalade? Mostly meaning the turn signals.
Turn signals on the 2018 Escalade are still not LEDs
N&T Auto Reviews That's just ashame, not quite sure why they decide to do that. I mean, for the amount of money you are paying for that vehicle, that should be a standard feature, no question what so ever. Same goes for a lot of modern day cars, Cadillac is certainly not the only one to lack in this category. It may seem like something that doesn't matter to most, but at least for me, it really does affect the overall design and appearance that gets displayed, and not in a good way. This choice is one that I have yet to understand.
Thank you as always
Like the momentum Cadillac has going lately! Love their exclusive rear spoiler/3rd brake light intergration. Keep your foot on the gas & your eyes straight ahead the future is calling!! Competition is coming full throttle, can you lead the pack or will you get overtook??
What
Love it
the motor is used in the ats v and the cts v/sport too..
other than that, great vid
It’s a little different with the ATS-V but yes the CTS V-Sport is the same. Thanks!
Oh no question. I think the ATS V is rated at 450/450?
I just found out they did a refresh
Awesome
Why can't I find the platinum trim level no where I live in Texas and when I check my local dealers and carvana or CarMax they all have the luxury or a maybe a premium but no platinum even Autotrader the closes and only one nationwide is in Pennsylvania lol
15:27 holy shit, that´s american Quality.
Nice review, seems like a great car and like the '18 updates. Will you be reviewing the Genesis G80 3.3t Sport any time soon?
+Scott Pierce I am in the process of teaming up with a Hyundai/Genesis dealership. As soon as we get the ok to film, I will film one for you. Thanks!
It hasnt changed a bit since I drove the 2014 model when it was brand new.
Actually this car is missing the Automatic Parking Button. See the empty switch location at 19:05?
Pablo Hernandez Only FWD XTS’s have Automatic parking Cadillac does not offer it on the AWD models for some strange reason🤦🏻♂️
If you want a new car get the 2018 Cadillac XTS
Great report, but u should include a test drive
There is a button on the back for the trunk release just hit the Cadillac logo
bring back the crest on the hood
Looks like they recycled parts from the SRX for the interior down to the cube center console and the engine sound like the SRX 3.6 engine
The trunk release is the Cadillac emblem
He did not list the website the the description lol.
Like the updates but needs more gears and more to differentiate from Impala. I wish my 2017 Impala had the AWD.
I’m sorry I don’t live in America so can someone tell me what this competes with. I’m so confused 😀😂
It mainly competes with cars like the 5 series from BMW or the E-Class from Mercedes-Benz. But Cadillac also has the CTS that competes in the same exact same segment.
Has anyone installed a 10.4" TESLA-STYLE VERTICAL SCREEN ANDROID NAVI RADIO FOR CADILLAC XTS ?
Why does the rear kinda reminds me of the Lincoln MKS
John Gamble I said the same thing
Tre Tre i know right i was like wow the rear looks just like the Lincoln
Yea,nice update though after I thought the xts was getting discontinued.
yes it does
The rear reminds me of the last gen Cadillac DTS. If the lights were straight and not L shaped it would be almost exactly the same. It still looks really nice though
That engine is shared with the ATS-V and the CTS-V Sport.
+Darryl Butler it’s got different horsepower/torque figures.
Whoa!!
Why TF won't gm just put a mf V8 in big cars like these damn😬
next year
I agree. Been waiting for awhile 😔
This came out first so wouldn't it be more correct to say that the Chevy Impala is based on this Cadillac.
I have the 2016 LTZ with adaptive cruise control. It has similar insides minus a few upgrade tech is, hud switchable dash, electronic glove compartment, mouse pad, and doesn't have twin turbo but same 3.6 engine
CTS Vsport gets this engine too. As so does the ATSV.
+EGGINFOOLS Yes I realized this lol thanks!
Not sure about the ATS-V but The CTS-V comes with a V8
Good video. The front fascia update is ungainly and overly boxy.
very nice Cadillac but for 75 grand and no power opening and closing trunk!
+Edward Gamble The trunk opens all the way for you, all you need to do is close it.
Edward Gamble you so lazy you can’t close the trunk yourself?
Bboy 1hunnid lmao... next he gone want the car to go grocery shopping for him
the point that I was making is that luxury cars in that price range usually have a power opening and closing trunk lid and sometimes. even include a foot kicking motion to open the trunk if your hands have are carrying to many items like GROCERIES!!
Ayee DonOnTv for real 😂
It's not based off the impala because the xts was out first. It's based off a lacrosse
Yes the LaCrosse came out first but the Lacrosse and XTS are both based on the same platform as the impala.
Just because the impala is the cheaper car doesn't signify it as the base of the platform. The impala came out last of the lwb epsilon ii platform. Not trying to win an award here but that information isn't correct by the platforms timeline that's all I was trying to say. Great video nonetheless. That's a nice car. I'm jealous of the headliner lol. I wish my v had that headliner and so glad they put massaging seats back in, my old 2000 dts had massaging seats
Thanks for the support!
Subscribed lol
This is a beautiful car but $74 thousand dollars is way to much for any car or truck. My grandmother had a '72 Fleetwood Brougham, now that was a luxurious car, it puts any luxury car of today to shame. If I was to spend $74 on a car, it better have a smooth and quiet ride, i don't want to feel a bump or crack in the road nor do I want to hear road noise from the low profile tires. Also, there should be a way to disable the Stop/Start system.
This guy keeps hitting the chrome part on the infotainment system... You're supposed to hit right above that. And ppl wonder why it doesn't work for them....
It worked for me
Очень мне нравиться Cadillac ❤
I think that engine also powers the ATS V with more power.
+LeatherandLuxury Cars Yes, you are correct.
And CTS-V sport
SaabKyle04 has competition.
The dash in the Impala looks way better. GM should’ve switched the interior designs between the two.
Great Review!! This is my dream car! Now I gotta figure out how I can pay for it... :)
How is there rust when its a 2018?
If you’re talking about the brown stuff on the undercarriage of the car that is residue from welding. Don’t worry there’s no rust on this car haha.
I have it in pearl white tires suck but it is a bad ass car
What were they thinking when designing the back end when everything else looks so good.
Meh. I have 13 XTS platinum and literally almost nothing is different than this other than touch ups. I think tag price for these models are not bad but boy, try to sell them. You will be given no more than 30 grand max.
rubiks15 This is just as reliable as any Lexus, build quality in this XTS is just as superb, except for it looks better and drives better than any Lexus of this size or similar dimensions. You live and learn.
I believe GM needs to bring back the Fleetwood just like Ford brought back the Lincoln continental
They did sort of with the CT6. Now it's on the chopping block already.
What happened to chrome
nice Cady
Nice👌👌👌👌
1/14/18, Overpriced Cadoo....I had a 2002 DTS, new, $57k w/tx/det. For $75k you'd think they'd give you a full-size spare. Oh yeah, get an hydraulic jack instead of that cheap thing that comes w/the car. $22. in K-Mart 16 years ago. Still works. Better yet: get smart, save some (lots of) money, I now have a Ford.
I hope the CUE system changed compare to the old one. Old kept getting stuck 😡😡😡
Nice car...disappointing sales numbers though
Looks like its last year along with the CT6.
And headers .
My dad has that car
Meh....The front and rear fascias are decent, but the lack of updates to the powertrain and interior design make it less valuable compared to its newer Buick LaCrosse sibling.
Great overview by the way!
+Jamel Moore The XTS should be getting replaced within a few years. It’s been out for 6 model years so far.
Jamel Moore you sound as if you're biased UN favor of the Buick compared to the Cadillac. Cadillac is the luxury division of the General for a reason. the XTS is way beyond the Buick in every area of luxury, technology and all areas of comfort and prestige. Buicks are nice, but will never get close to Cadillac in any are of automotive comfort. the Lacrosse isn't a luxury car, it can be equipped to be extremely comfortable, but even fully loaded it can't come close to a base model Cadillac of any model.
Lack of powertrain updates? Only cadillac offers the 3.6 twin turbo motor. Only 3 of them get it.
THE XTS DID SO WELL THEY DECIDED TO KEEP IT AROUND...HENCE THE "MILD" REFRESH.....WHY WOULD THEY CHANGE WHAT HAS BEEN WORKING SO WELL FOR SO LONG.?
I understand your points, but the fact that Cadillac didn't bother to move the XTS to GM's newest E2XX platform, which is lighter and better engineered, shows they have no intention to elevate this car to where it needs to be. Not to mention the fact that the XTS still uses GM's old 3.6L V6 and their 6-speed, while the new LaCrosse features the 9-speed. So to me, the LaCrosse just presents itself as the better overall value for a large GM FWD sedan; nothing personal against Cadillac. In fact, I'd rather they improve the CT6 and make that the true ultra-luxurious flagship it's supposed to be!