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2017 Cadillac XTS
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Review and specifications

2017 Cadillac XTS

As a replacement for the plush DTS flagship, the XTS falls short. It handles better, but the ride is jittery and feels very ordinary for a luxury car. Further, the 3.6-liter V6 sounds coarse when prodded. The XTS does have a quiet, posh, and beautifully finished interior however, and the seats are very comfortable. But the touch-activated CUE infotainment interface is unintuitive and frustrating to use, and the high rear deck impedes the view aft. Various safety systems, including lane-departure detection, will vibrate the driver's seat as a warning. A high-performance Vsport version with a twin-turbo V6 is also available, and all-wheel drive is an option on all but the base-trim versions. Changes for 2016 included adding Apple CarPlay to the infotainment system, wireless phone charging, and a 360-degree view camera. Updates for 2018 included some suspension and appearance enhancements. 2019 was the final year for the XTS.

Market value
$12,950
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2017
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 4/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Luxury midsized cars
Generation began
2013

Pricing

Current retail median
$12,950
Retail value range
$10,500 - $13,800
Original MSRP range
$45,595 - $72,695
Trade-in range
$7,100 - $10,350

Ratings

Road test score
82/100
Reliability
4/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
18 MPG
EPA highway
28 MPG
EPA combined
22 MPG
Tested city
14 MPG
Tested highway
34 MPG
Tested overall
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,800
Cruising range
400 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3 sec
0-60 mph
7.2 sec
60-0 mph braking
128 ft
Avoidance speed
53 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
202 in
Width
73 in
Height
59 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Weight
4,090 lb
Maximum load
925 lb
Towing capacity
1,000 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
3.5 in
Front leg room
43.5 in
Rear head room
3 in
Rear leg room
32.5 in
Luggage
4+1+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

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: 5473 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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