2018 Cadillac XTS

The Cadillac XTS is a spacious and comfortable sedan with confident handling and performance. For 2018, the XTS receives technical, chassis and appearance changes to heighten its appeal.

The updated chassis has revised tire designs for both 19" and 20" tires -- improving ride comfort while reducing outside noise for a quieter more comfortable cabin.

Drivers will find front-seat luxury much more comfortable thanks to changes to seat foam geometry, wire frame structure and heat pad redesign. An increased use of engineered sound insulators (to reduce exterior noise) reduces cabin sound to create an even more serene environment.

New exterior styling features freshened front and rear fascias. Updated interior color and trim choices, along with and new alloy wheel options highlight the updates to the 2018 XTS. The appearance change includes new fenders, front and rear fascias, grille, and the addition of LED headlights and taillamp.

The exterior design was altered to present a freshened style. Changes include the addition of all-new LED headlights and taillamps, fenders and front and rear fascia and a new grille.

The Cadillac twin-turbo 3.6L V-6 headlines the XTS' powertrain lineup and is standard on the V-Sport model, delivering 410 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, making it one of the most power-dense six-cylinder engines in the segment. A pair of turbochargers and an efficient charge air cooler help provide more immediate power delivery, while peak torque is sustained over a broad range -- 1,900 to 5,600 rpm -- for a confident feeling of power when accelerating or overtaking traffic.

The XTS' standard 3.6L V-6 is rated at 304 horsepower and 264 lb-ft of torque. Lightweight features help reduce overall weight for greater efficiency and a more favorable front-to-rear weight balance.

The engines are matched with six-speed automatic transmissions and tap-shift control.