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2016 Cadillac XTS Professional Line Sees Color, Equipment Changes And More

The Cadillac XTS Professional Vehicles (read: the livery- and limo-market XTS) is getting several welcome changes and updates for the 2016 model year. The changes are similar to those seen on the non-livery 2016 Cadillac XTS.

To start, the 2016 Cadillac XTS Professional does away with four exterior colors, including Cocoa Bronze Metallic, Crystal Red Tintcoat, White Diamond Tricot, and Black Diamond Tricoat. Meanwhile, one new extra-cost color — Crystal White Tricoat — is added to the palette. To note, the new hue won’t be available at start of production. Rounding out the exterior changes for the 2016 XTS Professional is a new wreath-less Cadillac crest badging and a new sport grille.

More notable changes, however, take place inside. For instance, the 2016 XTS Professional gets new technology in the form of OnStar 4G LTE with Wi-Fi, Wireless (inductive) phone charging, and a bevy of improvements to the Cadillac User Experience (CUE) infotainment system consisting of improved system speed and performance, faster and more accurate map loading and voice command execution, redesign navigation interfaces, and more. And just like on other 2016 model year Cadillacs, the 2016 XTS Professional does away with the SD Card slot.

Deletions

  • Exterior color (G1F) Cocoa Bronze Metallic
  • Exterior color (GBE) Crystal Red Tintcoat
  • Exterior color (GBN) White Diamond Tricoat
  • Exterior color (GLK) Black Diamond Tricoat
  • SD card slot removed from Cadillac CUE

New Features

  • Exterior color (G1W) Crystal White Tricoat (available at extra charge; not available at start of production)
  • Cadillac crest badging
  • (VV4) OnStar with 4G LTE
  • (K4C) Wireless Charging
  • (VRV) Body color molded splash guards, LPO
  • (TL1) Sport grille

Changes

  • Cadillac CUE upgrades include improved system speed and performance, faster, more accurate map loading and voice command execution, faster service reprogramming, redesigned navigation interfaces, single press mute navigation voice/cancel route, expanded cities with 3D maps, route information and next maneuver and BT Media browsing

About The XTS Professional Lineup

The Cadillac XTS Professional Vehicles are specially engineered, designed and built to withstand the rigors of commercial use in the chauffeured transportation, hotel/resort and funeral industries. They are available in the following five configurations:

  • W20 Livery Package:
  • W30 Coachbuilder Stretch Livery
  • B05 Armored
  • B9Q Coachbuilder Funeral Coach
  • V4U Coachbuilder Limousine

The W20 Livery Sedan is very well equipped with features designed for the livery/black car market. Standard features include:

  • Cadillac Professional Vehicle Protection Plan (3-year/150,000-mile coverage)
  • Illuminating door handles
  • Premium microfiber suede headliner
  • Rear vision camera and obstacle detection
  • Transmission oil cooler
  • Magnetic Ride Control
  • Rear air springs
  • 19″ aluminum wheels and Compact spare tire

The W30, V4U, BQ9 and B05 chassis are incomplete vehicles that must be completed by a certified Cadillac Master Coachbuilder or final vehicle manufacturer. They are engineered for heavy duty application and coachbuilder conversion. Features include:

  • Cadillac Professional Vehicle Protection Plan:
    • 3-year/150,000-mile coverage on W30, V4U and B05
    • 6-year/100,000-mile coverage on B9Q)
  • 18″ 6-lug wheels and heavy-duty brake system
  • Reinforced body structure with unique parts for higher GVW rating
  • Unique front and rear suspension components
  • Heavy-duty steering components
  • Heavy-duty cooling system with high output fan/capacity radiator
  • Extended wiring harness and Standard inflator kit with optional full size spare

Optional features on W20 Livery Sedan and W30, V4U and B05 chassis include:

  • Navigation system
  • Rear Seat Comfort Package
  • Luxury Level One Package

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Comments

  1. Didn’t they say they were going to do-away with morgue-mobiles?

    Oh well –
    I’m gettin buried in the morning
    Ding dong the bells are gonna chime
    Give me some OnStar, give me some wi-fi
    But get me to the grave on time.

    (Or something like that.)

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    1. You mean the XTS as a whole or just the ZTS hearse? Because it looks like both will be around… at least for 2016.

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  2. All I know is what I read. If you Google it, Johan said ‘stretch limos and hearses is not where I want Cadillac to be.’

    Wouldn’t be the first time he’s contradicted himself – too many dealers, premium pricing without apology, etc.

    Anyway, the ‘limos and hearses is not where I want Cadillac to be’ is his quote. Still, nice to have wi-fi and OnStar available for the dearly departed.

    Probably good to have ‘heaven’ as a preset in the hearse, vs the other options…just sayin’

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    1. “Where I want Cadillac to be” and where Cadillac is now are different things. Might take some time to get to the former.

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  3. From what I’ve read, all itterations of the XTS will stick around until 2019. It makes sense that it would fall in line with the rest of the Cadillac family (at least for now), as far as the new crest and tech are concerned. I see no contradiction in that.

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  4. Well , atleast we know who is buying the XTS . Three more years and its going away . I really dont see how Cadillac building for the Livery is a bad idea . Its such a small market . I guess GM is handing it off to Lincoln to fill with their upcoming Continental . Unless of course Johan changes his mind ………………..!?

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  5. Wish Cadillac would maintain one traditional full size car in the line up for older customers and those that just want something that is full size classic without the bleeding edge tech and performance. like an updated DTS but rear wheel drive with an naturally aspirated V8 and 6 speed automatic. Its cool they have the V cars with the beast V8, but it’s a bit much for my desires.

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