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Cadillac XTS facelift 2017 28T (269 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 353 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1840 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.1 s). The top speed reaches 218 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
28T (269 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate performance for a luxury sedan, with decent low-end torque from the turbocharged four-cylinder making it feel responsive in city driving.
Fuel Economy
The most fuel-efficient option in the lineup, making it a more practical and economical choice for urban commuting and daily use.
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): | 28T (269 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2017 |
| End of production: | 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 269 Hp @ 5300 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 134.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 353 Nm @ 2000-5000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | LTG [Same engine] More details about the engine LTG |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-scroll turbo, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 7.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | China V |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 218 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.8 kg/Hp, 146.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.2 kg/Nm, 191.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1840 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 537 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5103 mm mm [28mm less] |
| Width: | 1852 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1502 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2837 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1580 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1591 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 127 mm |
| 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 [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 235/50 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
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