Review and specifications
2007 Cadillac XLR
The XLR was a luxury two-seat hardtop convertible derived from the Evoq concept car. Based on the Corvette, the Cadillac roadster is powered by a smooth Northstar V8 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. At the touch of a button, its roof folds into the trunk, but still leaves room for luggage. The interior is luxuriously appointed, but not as well built as the Eurpoean cars in the same category. While it is undeniably quick, the XLR doesn't feel as sporty to drive as the European alternatives either. However, the performance-oriented, supercharged XLR-V, added starting from 2006, solves that problem. The XLR was discontinued after the 2009 model year.
- Market value
- $14,775
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 2
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- convertible
- Drive type
- RWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 6-speed
- Category
- Sports cars 2-seat
- Generation began
- 2004
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $14,775
- Retail value range
- $12,275 - $17,275
- Original MSRP range
- $78,335 - $97,460
- Trade-in range
- $8,325 - $13,125
Ratings
- Road test score
- 72/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 17 MPG
- EPA highway
- 25 MPG
- EPA combined
- 20 MPG
- Tested city
- 11 MPG
- Tested highway
- 27 MPG
- Tested overall
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,275
- Cruising range
- 310 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 133 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 178 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 50 in
- Wheelbase
- 106 in
- Weight
- 3,680 lb
- Maximum load
- 400 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 2 people
- Front head room
- 2.5 in
- Front leg room
- 40.5 in
- Luggage
- 2+2+0
Brand context
About Cadillac
Cadillac is primarily a luxury brand, selling quieter and higher-tech variants of Chevrolet vehicles. Its SUV line spans from compact options up to the enormous Escalade. Several boldly designed EV models have excellent range, quick acceleration, and fast charging speeds. There’s also the V-Series, a line of performance versions available for several vehicles, which can compete with the best sports sedans from Europe. Most models are available with excellent driver assistance tech, including GM’s Super Cruise. New car reliability across the brand is average. Several new models are Consumer Reports recommended for their interior quality, comfort, and fit and finish. We also recommend some of the brand’s used models.
Vehicle ID: 5343 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025
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