XLR Summer Celebration!
2009 XLR: More Dramatic Design and Technology for Cadillac's Roadster
Only the finest editions of Cadillac's retractable
hardtop roadster will be offered in 2009: The luxurious XLR Platinum and the high-performance XLR-V. The XLR Platinum
is equipped with a 320-horsepower (239 kW) 4.6L Northstar V-8 engine. The XLR-V, part of Cadillac's V-Series of high-performance
models, is powered with a 443-horsepower (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, delivering more detail and aggressiveness to Cadillac's roadster. The front fascia includes
new fog lamps and specific upper and lower grilles for the Platinum and V-Series models. Also, both '09 models feature
the distinctive 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. "The enhanced 2009 model exemplifies the continued development of Cadillac's
approach to design, performance and craftsmanship."
The ultra-luxury XLR
Platinum model receives additional exterior identifiers, including a revised rear fascia with more pronounced new exhaust
tips and a new 18-inch wheel design (painted wheel finish is standard; chrome is optional).
Inside, the '09 XLR lineup delivers more luxury and technology. Alcantara™ - a suede-like microfiber material
- is used for the headliner material, in either Ebony or Cashmere color. Also new is 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 modern and elegant interior craftsmanship.
The updated cabin
includes new instrument cluster trim rings and graphics, new wood grain trims (Natural Olive Ash Burl for XLR Platinum and
Black Olive Ash Burl for XLR-V) and new metal trims (Quartz for XLR Platinum and Bermuda for 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 Access with push-button start, DVD navigation
and entertainment, heated and cooled seats, head-up display and heated steering wheel. XLR's advanced technologies also include
Adaptive Forward Lighting that enables the headlamps to swivel in concert with vehicle steering, and Adaptive Cruise Control.
XLR is factory-equipped with OnStar 8.0 with Bluetooth capability. The next-generation
OnStar 8.0 system (OnStar subscription is not required for Bluetooth) features enhanced hands-free voice commands, Turn by
Turn navigation and Emap powered by MapQuest. This includes the industry-first Destination Download feature, in which directions
can be downloaded from OnStar directly to the car's navigation system - eliminating the need to stop the car to manually enter
a destination.
August XLR Sales Event
