Note: This interior review was created when the 2019 Cadillac XTS was new.
Interior: | 7.3 |
The 2019 Cadillac XTS features an attractive cabin. Soft-touch materials abound, though the cabins in many rivals may look a little nicer. The seats are supportive and comfortable, offering enough head- and legroom for most adults. The trunk is a little larger than most rivals. Several standard and available comfort, tech, and safety features round out this car’s interior appeal.
The XTS seats five people on standard leather upholstery. Available seating amenities include 22-way power-adjustable front seats, massaging front seats, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, power rear sunshades, and a rear-seat armrest with audio controls.
There’s ample space for most adults to sit comfortably in both rows, thanks to generous head- and legroom. The seats are comfortable and supportive enough for long drives. Where the XTS struggles is with the execution of its cabin. In the front, a large dash and center console can make the cabin feel confined, and front and rear visibility can be limited. Additionally, the heating and ventilating systems of rivals work better and faster.
This sedan has two complete sets of rear LATCH connectors for securing child car seats. The tether anchors are generally easy to find, but the lower anchors are set deep in the seat.
Standard features in the Cadillac XTS include dual-zone automatic climate control, remote start, push-button start, proximity keyless entry, a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, Teen Driver, and wireless device charging. The standard CUE infotainment system features an 8-inch touch screen, Bluetooth, two USB ports (plus a third charging port), an eight-speaker Bose sound system, satellite radio, a built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
Options include tri-zone automatic climate control, a sunroof, a 14-speaker Bose audio system, a 120-volt household-style power outlet, and a 12.3-inch driver information display. You can also outfit your Cadillac with a host of advanced safety features, including blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, a surround-view parking camera, a head-up display, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, front parking sensors, automatic park assist, adaptive cruise control, adaptive headlights, forward collision warning, and forward and reverse automatic braking.
The dashboard looks modern thanks to a sleek, smart layout of controls, and the CUE infotainment system is generally responsive to inputs. However, some of the controls beneath it can be tough to use, and the reconfigurable digital instrument cluster takes time to learn.
At 18 cubic feet, the XTS trunk is one of the largest in its class. However, the trunk isn’t wide, meaning it can be challenging to load longer items. Unlike some cars in the class, split-folding rear seats come standard, which gives you a little extra space. There’s also a good amount of small-item storage throughout the cabin.
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