Review: 2005 Cadillac XLR Trim
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2005 Cadillac XLR
Canadian MSRP
$103,400
Key Specifications for 2005 Cadillac XLR
Fuel Economy
8.6 - 14.2 City/HWY
combined
Horsepower
320 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine
Gasoline
Torque
310 ft-lb
Seats
2
Buyer’s Guide
All-new in 2004, the Cadillac XLR is unchanged for 2005, save for the choice of a new light or dark eucalyptus wood interior, and Blue Steel exterior paint which replaces Thunder Grey.
The most expensive offering in Cadillac’s stable, the XLR is based on the Chevrolet Corvette C6’s platform, although it’s shorter in length, narrower, and taller in height than the Vette. Power is from a 4.6-litre Northstar V8 engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The lightweight roof, made of aluminum, magnesium and composite exterior panels, contains a heated glass backlight and glass rear-quarter windows, and retracts at the push of a button in less than 30 seconds.
The XLR comes in a single trim line, and features Xenon headlights with washers and automatic control, fog lights, LED taillights and third brake light, heated mirrors with driver’s side auto-dimming, rear parking assist, rain-sensing wipers, automatic dual-zone climate control, adaptive cruise control, HomeLink garage door opener, head-up display (HUD), tire pressure monitoring system, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, OnStar, DVD-based navigation system with multilingual voice recognition, memory/personalization package, express up/down windows, leather-wrapped wheel with audio and cruise controls, power tilt and telescopic steering column, cargo net, perforated leather heated and cooled seats with eight-way power adjusters, Bose six-CD stereo, Magnasteer speed-sensitive variable-assist steering, Magnetic Ride Control, and keyless access system.
Cadillac’s edgy design works well on the XLR, which is beautifully proportioned and aggressive-looking. But it’s still a Cadillac, and so all that is tempered with good manners and a civilized ride, thanks to the award-winning Magnetic Ride Control that uses electro-magnetically adjustable shock absorbers that react instantly to changes in the road surface. This would be a great ride even if the top didn’t go down – but it does. It’s pricey, though; the Porsche Boxster and Mercedes SLK 55 AMG both make quite a splash for considerably less cash.
The XLR is built in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
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Recall Information
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Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2006-172
Recall date
2006-07-17
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2004 2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
06013
Units Affected:
316
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles the bulb used for the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), turn signals, and parking lamps may burn out prematurely. Correction: Dealers will replace the socket and bulb in both lamps.
Recall number
2004-389
Recall date
2004-10-29
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2004 2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
04086
Units Affected:
290
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles were produced with one or both rear brake hydraulic lines that can come in contact with or be affected by heat from the left engine exhaust manifold and the left exhaust pipe. Also, on some 2005 vehicles, the crossover brake line to the right rear brake can come in contact with the rear differential case. In both cases, a half system brake failure could occur, resulting in increased stopping distances. Correction: Dealers will repair/reposition the rear brake lines.
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