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2018 Cadillac XTS

The Cadillac XTS receives a mid-cycle enhancement/refresh for the 2018 model year.

We initially believed that the changes and updates for the 2018 XTS would be made to the 2019 model. However, the updates are taking place to the 2018 XTS instead. See more about the 2019 Cadillac XTS.

Image via Autohome

Image via Autohome

 

The 2018 Cadillac XTS receives a plethora of changes, updates, and new features:

Trim Levels, Features & Equipment

  • Deletion of Premium Luxury V-Sport (1SK) trim level
  • Deletion of five LPO accessories:

Exterior

  • Deletion of two exterior colors
  • Addition of two exterior colors:
  • Replacement of Adaptive Forward Lighting and High Intensity Discharge headlamps with LED headlamps as standard on all models
  • Replacement of 19-inch all-season tires with a new set that:
    • Improves ride comfort
    • Reduces tire rolling noise
    • Provides quieter cabin
  • Deletion of four wheel options
  • Addition of four new wheel options
  • Addition of 20-inch cast aluminum wheels with premium painted finish as standard on Premium Luxury
  • Addition of Cadillac Crest badges on front fender
  • New front end appearance
  • New rear end appearance
  • Addition of exterior decklid opening switch incorporated in the Cadillac Crest emblem
  • Addition of front cornering lamps standard on Premium Luxury and Platinum model
  • Revision of grille lineup

Interior

  • Deletion of one interior color combination
  • Addition of two interior color combinations in place of two previous ones
  • Change in Shale with Cocoa accents interior color combination to Shale with Jet Black accents
  • Changes in pairing of interior color with decorative molding
  • Improvement in front row seat comfort

Technology

  • Addition of Following Distance Indicator on certain models
  • Addition of Low Speed Forward and Reverse Automatic Braking on certain models
  • Changes in USB ports, with addition of new Type C port
  • Inclusion of new CUE version 3.0, which is faster, more responsive and features new graphics
  • Replacement of heated steering wheel with automatic heated steering wheel; the automatic heated steering wheel builds on the functionality of the automatic heated front seats, automatically turning on seat and wheel heating based on ambient air temperature
  • Inclusion of Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
  • Addition of two new features to Driver Awareness Package
  • Addition of Rear Vision Camera as standard equipment on XTS (base) trim level

Chassis & Ride

  • Deletion of Magnetic Ride Control as available feature on XTS (base) and Luxury trim levels
  • Deletion of rear air springs automatic level control as available feature on XTS (base) and Luxury trim level
  • Improved 19- and 20-inch tire design that, according to Cadillac:
    • Improves ride comfort
    • Reduces tire rolling noise
    • Provides quieter cabin
    • Note: the 20-inch tire retains same RPO Code (RAL) but also features new tire design
  • Improvement in chassis for greater occupant comfort

Dimensions

  • Changes in exterior dimensions

See complete 2018 Cadillac XTS changes, updates and new features.

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.

2018 Cadillac XTS Spy Shot

  1. The refreshed 2018 Cadillac XTS was captured undergoing testing in April 2017.
  2. In addition, pictures of the 2019 Cadillac XTS were leaked in May 2017. The photos show redesigned front and rear fascias.

The 2018 Cadillac XTS continues to be offered as a full-size four-door sedan for consumers.

Fleet customers can order the vehicle in the following models:

  • W20 Livery Package (regular XTS with more durable powertrain for livery/chauffeuring needs)
  • W30 Coachbuilder Stretch Livery
  • B05 Armored
  • B9Q Coachbuilder Funeral Coach
  • V4U Coachbuilder Limousine

Like all first-generation units of the Cadillac XTS, the 2018 Cadillac XTS rides on a variant of the GM Epsilon II platform called Super Epsilon.

The 2018 Cadillac XTS continues to be assembled by GM Canada at the GM Oshawa factory in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.

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