Middle East gets redesigned 2018 Cadillac XTS

ABU DHABI: Cars we saw at the recently wrapped up Dubai International Motor Show are now slowly making their way to the respective dealerships. After the MG ZS crossover, it's time for the luxury dipped Cadillac XTS to go on sale in the Middle East.

Cadillac XTS is running in its seventh production year, and each time the car gets an upgrade, it never fails to surprises the auto world. This time around too, Cadillac has infused the new XTS with a royal outer finish, plush cabin, fantastic tech and comfort feature, and excellent safety score.

Going into details, here’s what the new Cadillac XTS has on its offer card -

Refreshed Outer Profile:

'New' tags as 'new' under the Cadillac roof.  The 2018 XTS features a fully revised front and rear fascia. The new design displays a crisp LED headlamp with IntelliBeam tech, sleek vertical full-LED tail lamp, automatic concierge lighting on door handles and ORVM, and newly designed alloy wheels.

Refinement Greets Interior:

Step inside the cabin and a host of premium features, modern comfort, and fine materials will grab your attention. The second-row offers exceptional rear comfort with 40-inch of legroom. Also, in the list is available 22-way adjustable ventilated and heated front seats that includes power-adjustable bolsters and massage functionality. Further, enhancing its premium look and feel is the presence of striking material like semi-aniline leather and authentic wood trim.

Engine Line-Up:

The 2018 Cadillac XTS comes with an impressive set of engine lineup. The base model houses a 3.6-litre V6 mill producing a maximum power of 305 PS and maximum torque of 355 Nm. There’s also a V-Sport Platinum trim that delivers crisp acceleration with the 3.6-litre V6 twin-turbo mill kicking out 411 PS of power.

Impressive Trunk:

The new XTS not only offers a suspicious cabin but is also equipped with a large trunk, providing an awe-striking capacity of 510-litre. For the record, XTS cargo space is amongst the largest available in the sedan arena.

Comfort & Convenience Features:

Keeping true to its luxury-self, 2018 XTS offers some of the most exceptional convenience and comfort features. To its generous list of comfort features are included - tri-zone climate control, genuine wood trim, massage feature, perforated semi-aniline leather upholstery, rear outboard seats and heated front.

Impressive Safety :

Cadillac XTS is a full-proof family sedan, as the car comes packed with world-class safety features. Also, its five-star safety score is good enough to make a quick buying decision. The car received a high rating from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration along with a 'GOOD' rating from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in all categories.

Summing up, we'll like to say the 2018 XTS is the safest choice in the segment and it holds a price tag that costs thousands less than its key rival. But only time will tell its luck on the UAE sales chart.