17/01/2010

Cadillac XTS

The elegant XTS Platinum concept car's exterior design and size preview the look of Cadillac's upcoming large luxury sedan, which will replace the DTS and STS models.
The production XTS aims to meld the accommodation of the DTS' spacious interior with the performance and handling of the sporty STS. The XTS is likely to feature all-wheel drive and could be on the road in 2011 as a 2012 model.
In addition to previewing the production car's size and style, the concept serves as a test bed for interior features and a plug-in hybrid powertrain.

At 203 inches long, the XTS concept is about midway between the DTS and STS in size, 1 inch longer than the new Audi A8 and 2.1 inches shorter than a Mercedes-Benz S550.
The concept has a 3.6-liter direct-injection V6 paired with a plug-in hybrid system. It generates 350 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Cadillac says the lithium-ion batteries can propel the car in all-electric mode at low speeds for double the fuel economy of conventional hybrids.
The interior features touch screen controls built into the instrument panel. LED displays replace traditional gauges and screens.


Source : FreePress.com, January 17th, 2010

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