2013 Cadillac XTS Platinum Collection AWD Start Up, Exhaust, and In Depth Review

Hello and welcome to Saabkyle04! KZbin's largest collection of automotive variety! In today's video, we'll take an up close and personal, in depth look at the all new 2013 Cadillac XTS Platinum Collection! This video is the most detailed look you will probably find as far as research, demos, and overviews are concerned! I hope by the end of the video you will know just about everything there is to know on the new XTS Platinum.
MSRP pricing for the XTS, before options, starts at:
Base: $44,075
Luxury: $48,690
Premium: $53,585
Platinum: $58,160
During this presentation, we will take a 1st person look at what the vehicle is all about beginning with the start up, performance data, fuel economy, the occasional track data, and build quality. Also, I will teach you how to use most of the interior and exterior features in a detailed fashion, that before, you could only get from going to a dealership yourself! Throughout the video, I will highlight key styling and unique differences about the vehicle, any available options, and of course it would not be an enthusiast car video without the good ole engine portion with rev and exhaust note with interior and exterior perspectives. A thorough tour/review of this car designed to give others a greater overall appreciation of the vehicle.
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[@troydonahue9866]

Cadillacs are the nicest American cars.

[@CoolGuy-ux5wx]

I agree!

[@LemonProductions09]

The sound system in this car is astounding for a stock setup. I tried some audiophile and bass music at a car show and I was blown away.

[@ol8941]

today, i m a proud owner of a brand new XTS platinum edition.....this baby is smooth as hell & too much fun to ride...love it.

[@Fluffymcfluffersons]

Omi Lehew how do you like it having owned it for a few years?

[@WheelsRCool]

I really wish they had kept and further refined the STS. I REALLY loved the STS design right before it was discontinued. Perfect proportions. Not too old-man-looking but not rounded or too European-looking either. I'd have been in heaven if they had put the interior of this Cadillac into the STS.

[@playazZ001]

In my opinion better than a Mercedes. This Cadillac looks so amazing ! Greetings from Germany :)

[@WheelsRCool]

This car is perfect, the exact one I would want, a Platinum with red exterior and that cream-colored interior.

[@noworries850]

I purchased a 2013 XTS PLATINUM in November 2022 with 68k miles. Now it has almost 74k. It is an amazing vehicle. The only thing mine is missing is Adaptive Cruise. I think on the 2016 model they introduced the rear entertainment system. I wish i can get that. However, she is a dream to drive.

[@muzikgeniusguy8031]

I'm about to purchase this year model I absolutely luv this year cause they change da design to smaller XTS version I don't like new models

[@someUsername2442]

I'm so proud of GM, the gauge is fantastic; someone had to do it eventually.

[@Brambor97]

Kyle! You have viewers from all over the world. USA,Canada,Germany,France,Japan,Korea and from Poland, the ones like me! You're genius, fully professional and damn outstanding! I love this one, it's a pity it isn't like 300C for example, with RWD or AWD and with a V8 :(

[@ANDREWSAMY562]

that's a really nice looking caddy

[@Veyronp87]

build quality looks phenomenal

[@MARIETTI5]

Beautiful car!! Greetings from EU, Croatia..🇪🇺🇭🇷

[@ACSCadillac]

Easily in my opinion Cadillac's best car made!

[@2HRenovation]

Congratulations on creating a nice little niche for yourself in "auto reviews" on KZbin. I enjoy your videos because you highlight the other things that people buy cars for, other than horsepower, 0-60 times, etc.

[@JMcG888]

I signed up for a youtube account just so i could comment on your videos! I had watched them a couple of months ago and have recently began watching them again. I love the new voice over you are doing, editing also looks great. You are so thorough and cover of details that no other reviewer mentions. Thanks for sharing your passion man. God bless you bro.

[@cadmanmusic]

I have to agree with everyone else, awesome job on your videos. I have been in the auto industry for over 15 years and you cover the details like no other. I have owned a few new Cadillac Deville's/DTS's and will be moving up to a new XTS in spring of 13. Your videos of the two XTS's you reviewed did a better job then any car magazine or review on the entire internet. I am very big into specs and options on cars and you nail every detail to a T. Keep up the good work!

[@ol8941]

u may be right but cadillac has the most comfortable ride i've ever experienced... i ain't much of a racing kinda guy. i like comfort & space more than speed. in those aspects, cadillac is the best i think.

[@GHOSTJERKER]

How do you think the CUE compares to your Charger's unit?

[@ksorsomeplace]

Yes, they do share many parts with Ford. It is Ford's strategy to go with global platforms to simplify the process as well as save money in development. The MKS has a good seating position in back as it is raised and easy to get in and out. It does have some detail assembly quality areas that can be improved and should be at a high level anyway given the price premium over the Ford Taurus.

[@thenixter101]

Old Cadillacs were like tanks! They never fell apart. My grandfather had one and it was a tank.

[@psdude23]

The front and back of the car are on point.

[@ANDRESTARZ90]

Just got the platinum 2013 and I absolutely love it!!!!!

[@YouArentSlick]

dude thanks for putting all these videos out, really helped me when buying my car. got a lexus gs300, your video on the car really sold me on it

[@twenty514]

man that screen gauge is badass! love the design of this car

[@bagelboi66]

Agreed. My 5 yr old CTS has been very reliable but five years later and only 40K on the odo it is showing some age cosmetically. Little things like trim blemishes and such, a lose piece of cladding, a loose switch bezel. Still I got the car, loaded, for little more than a song back on the cusp of the recession and before GM melted down. So no complaints!

[@slyguyaction]

Best auto review channel on KZbin. Period...

[@jamelmoore4356]

I must say, this is by far one of the most stunning vehicles GM has ever produced! Real quality leather and wood everywhere! Perhaps a first for Cadillac. The only thing keeping it from being on the same level as the Germans is the underpowered V-6 engine on that FWD platform! Plus the CUE system is rather unrefined compared to other cars with infotainment systems. But overall, this is the best GM vehicle in terms of luxury, but not sport and performance. :-)

[@garnett2020]

Thanks Kyle! You make the best car videos! Its cool to see how you have improved over the years.

[@EVDroid]

Drove this at the 2012 Tampa International Auto Show last week. Loved it. Being a Lincoln guy, I wish lincoln would step up their game. Maybe with the 2013 Lincoln MKZ

[@H4M24UK]

i love it when you connect phone by bluetooth and can play music from it really cool

[@MadMonroe90]

Most amazing high-tech American car ever seen O_0 Kinda WOOW!

[@rayyanrizwan60]

awesome design hats off to cadillac

[@GonzoFam]

Hey everybody, how's it going. Today, let's take a detailed look, at the all-new 2013 Cadillac XTS Platinum Collection AWD. And this is going to be a detailed in-depth review of the Platinum XTS, we'll start it up show the engine, get an exhaust clip and go over the performance data, as well show you bunch of the unique aspects of the interior as well as exterior!

[@SuperQuantumMechanic]

Very slick. Im seriousely loving the new Cadillacs.

[@superwangwei3630]

Cadillac is really coming back to market, great car !

[@krunky5000]

Nice car GM has come a long way. I'd actually consider buying one

[@Burkedaman]

That reverse camera came on instantly after he put it into reverse, rare.

[@Richter.Belmont]

Pretty impressed with Cadillac's new interiors.

[@jimmyknckles2978]

Man your videos get better and better great job

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Ten years ago today!! Thinking of buy one.

[@VideoDude6475]

finally a worthy contender for the big boys

[@DocHavoc0512]

He reviewed the Premium one which is just under the Platinum in the lineup and people were asking him to do the most top of the line model which is the Platinum.

[@macmovieman1]

Nice work again Kyle! I see good things in your future and your very far along for such a young man.

[@GermanBrother93]

1:55 Reaction: IT'S SO PRETTY!!!

[@Deeprocker100]

Nice video Kyle!! Youre the best car reviewer on youtube!!!

[@andydsm]

I am very happy to hear that :) Can't wait to watch it next week! Take care, my friend!

[@ManOfRod97]

Cadillacs have the nicest leather, its soooo smoooth

[@JerryTehAwzome]

That car is epic

[@dirtymonkey03]

I think Cadillac faces the most competition since its going against BMW, Mercedes, Audi, etc. And tbisr are all luxury car brands that have cemented their name well in the market. But I think they'll do well with these new batch of Cadillacs.

[@Brambor97]

I can see a lot of german cars every day in my Town.They are pretty common in here.Some of them are the top versions, with V8's like Audi A8 or BMW 5 and 7 series. But i'm really disappointed that American brand like Chevrolet or Ford are selling almost only European market vehicles, it would be great to see some F-150's, Suburbans or even Impala's on Polish streets.I'm sure that people would buy them instead of a lot more expensive German cars.Keep the great work Kyle, and thanks for the reply!

[@ddrz09]

This car gets props.

[@stefanghio]

i totally love this car

[@caddyman07]

Okay, we need the ATS reviewed extensively, Kyle. Put that great dealer relationship to use and get to it! Chop chop!!! lol

[@freezingcanada]

I am kinda addicted to your voice.your videos are really very good and nice.keep up the good work bro.waiting for ford fusion 2013...ll go to dealer only after your video once it's out

[@maridiaz4579]

I'm from North Carolina!!! Every video I click of his when he says I like to thank... I'm always like "NORTH CAROLINA" whooo 😂😂

[@marc1093280]

I like it more than the 5-series but if I had to choose between this and a Mercedes E350, I would choose the E350 as I am a diehard Mercedes fan for life

[@thewarhasgoneaway1]

I really like your long detailed videos kyle, Everything you do for us is amazing! Can't wait for the new GT'R!

[@AnonymoussourceL0L]

I'm not Kyle, but there's nothing wrong with revving an engine. If it's an automatic, and is in park, then revving is fine. The only time revving would be bad is if you sustained the engine at a high RPM for a while (not that anyone would do that now I'd hope), or if you rev it right after a cold start. If it is a cold start, let the engine warm up first for 4-6 minutes or until the RPM needle idles at 500-800 rpm.

[@ICcruiser2804]

those seats look hard!

[@DrLatriceFNP]

On some key fobs when you press the button once it unlocks the front doors, when you press it twice it unlocks them all.

[@adilakram67]

The quality is soo good

[@IKhanNot]

I'm not a big fan of the car but I'm a big fan of your videos!! Keep up the good work, with all the attention to detail you do I'd almost think this is your full time job but I do know you're a Pharmacist.

[@malcolmman89]

Great video as always, Kyle, and a beautiful automobile!!

[@Jon3800]

Love the new cadillacs. I probably would have done a short take since you covered the Premium/luxury already in depth last month...but a guess its a cool vid right?

[@tariq2591]

You are the best channel in KZbin, man

[@josephgilham318]

That is a beautiful car.

[@0slavsan0]

How about the Cadillac ATS bro? :)

[@DaveJubens]

Your videos are the most detailed on KZbin, best coverage overall. Would there be any chance of seeing more "affordable" cars, since most of these cars are sold at double the price in here :/ Oh and please do start tweeting, it would be awesome!

[@FUCKWEZZY26]

this car is huge

[@glassscrean]

DEFINITELY get the ATS! For a young person, it's a much better car in my opinion.

[@dutchmankamstra96]

You really shouldn't rev the engine so much, especially when cold. You probably put 10K miles on that car from a wear standpoint just filming this video. I'm surprised the dealer management allows you to do this with such a new, expensive car.

[@jamelmoore4356]

Another stellar review! I'm becoming a bigger fan of your video reviews with each posting! Even if the car you're reviewing isn't that popular.:-) Keep up the good work and I wish you success in your studies! p.s. I love your new Dodge Charger!:-)

[@dave11686]

Keep up the good work Kyle! Great video!

[@FamilyGuyUltra]

Hey Kyle! can you do a review on 2008-2012 Mitsubishi Pajero? By the way, you are doing a great job as a car reviewer, i accually look up your videos when im buying a car, i really do.

[@Tednessful]

It should have been a RWD car like the CTS, but once we get used to that bizarre short front end it becomes a splendid luxury car. Interior materials are awesome, eventhough those configurable digital gauges look too fake. Much better on 'enhanced' mode, looks like some futuristic concept car instead. Nice review once again, congrats!

[@mplscarsales6652]

They make it in FWD RWD and AWD depends on options you want AWD being most expensive

[@iNoor440]

why, i love the Lamborghini one he reviewed

[@caddyman07]

Kyle show the graduated outside vertical LED lighting on the front and back and door handles when u lock and unlock the car at dusk!

[@ksorsomeplace]

As I understand it, MKS and XTS are the competitors. CTS, I think, would be a closer competitor to the MKZ. However, since the CTS covers a much broader price range and has V8 availability and rear wheel drive, it makes it somewhat harder to place. The MKZ is the first of the Lincoln's re-designed models that Ford hopes will invigorate and re-establish the Lincoln brand. That's my understanding.

[@IKhanNot]

I live in Toronto, ON and weirdly enough I haven't seen any. I used to like GM but when I started really learning about their designs and flaws I really started to dislike them. The old STS had the potential to be a much better car than it was. It should have been RWD, better build quality, more reliable and materials should have been better. I feel that's one of the reasons why people don't take the Cadillac division seriously enough.

[@2008C6Vette]

Great job Cadillac , awesome camera as well.

[@donyboy27]

nice car keep up the great videos kyle.

[@MURRAYsaysHI]

The "volume" up/down would drive me crazy after a while. They better hope that the CUE system does not have the problems that the myford touch has.

[@shortii12341]

Can you do a video on the 2013 Scion FRS? Please and I'm sure everyone would love to see this car as well. I'm stuck between the Scion FRS and Subaru BRZ. :)

[@olbear303]

The Cue system is very cool, but the touch face "buttons" are frustrating to say the least.

[@ninjaturtle205]

after watching your videos, I feel the motivation to study

[@ReadyRock215]

Best car made to date

[@badoooor911]

Can you do a review of infiniti m56 or m37?.....BTW thank you for all the effort thats you make for doing these amazing car reviews :)

[@letsgowarriors30]

Great car review man. I was just wondering if you could try to do the 2013 Audi Q7 S Line? Thanks!

[@someUsername2442]

Car looked fine to me, not going to lie.

[@javoon16]

Basically a way for people to be like "that's a nice car i should check that dealership out" lol

[@88elbron88]

BEST CHANNEL FOR EVEEEEERRRRRRR!!!!!! LOVE YOUR AMAZING VIDEOS!! :DDD

[@eddox94]

Loved the video even more than the actual car... Half hour video fuck yeah !!!

[@abzu94300]

I love your videos , i'm french and i watch all your videos ! :D

[@TheMW2informer]

Wish they kept the DTS going… I’ve never been in an XTS but I’ve heard they are smaller.

[@TheKagedd]

"Land-Yacht" lmao

[@AutoWorldTube]

Amazing Reveiws ! you need to be in Top Gear !

[@mogyimartin01]

best luxury can in 2012 , , but 86" fleetwood brogham the best for me :DD nice video , i hope it can beat bmw 7 series

[@marc1093280]

The CUE system is not that great. I prefer iDrive to CUE.

[@willsco76]

All of these have issues, hell, the computer in your home has issues, at least GM is in the thick of things and will get better.

[@MegaBiker199]

Yeah, I agree. I want to know about all of the specs it has.

[@bero141414]

29 fan of MB dislike it..Love Cadillac and thank you bro for this best video ))))))))