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.
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.
Contact:
Allen Kulbersh (Mr. XLR)
847-849-2229
Allen.Kulbersh@Cadillac-XLR.com