Cadillac XTS quality exposed!

A first look at the 2016 Cadillac XTS sedan, while exposing ownership issues. A direct comparison of the XTS versus the competition from Japan and Germany.
#Cadillac CadillacXTS #autotrader

[@ianberry5562]

I'm 22 and bought a used 2013 xts right out of college. I got a steal of a deal and hope to keep it as long as possible. I really love the thing.

[@rigobertotorres4261]

Me too Bro, I just bought one yesterday lol.. and I like it so far... how has the car been treating you?

[@UnitedRecording]

No offense, but I have no idea what point you're trying to make. This car is top notch - nothing is going to start falling off. LOL. I have a Cadillac that's 320k miles and it doesn't even squeak, certainly doesn't fall apart. CUE is not outdated whatsoever, and neither is the 12.3 inch instrument cluster on the upper trims, or the fastest state of the art Magnetic Ride Control (which GM invented by the way.) And of course only one wheel was spinning in the mud - the car knew that the left wheel in particular had more traction (open dif). Oh, and I'm not even close to being elderly... I'm 18.

[@punisher22lj]

Gm did not invent magniride nice try. BwI did I know because I work there

[@aberdeen1021]

@@punisher22lj wrong GM invented magnetic ride control in 2002 for the Cadillac Seville. You must've worked in the cafeteria in GM if you did not know that.

[@punisher22lj]

@@aberdeen1021 you're fucking dumb. It was invented by Delphi who this did work for GM who has since been bought out by BWI Beijing West Industries I must have forgotten you worked with me or something. I worked at the moraine ohio prototype assembly lab.

[@punisher22lj]

@@aberdeen1021 you should learn the difference between introducing and inventing

[@ducky25410]

I have a 2017 XTS Luxury and it's a great car no problems what so ever so I got 2 words for you STOP HATING

[@zynnmonkey]

Me too bro I love it sm

[@megogo8949]

"Vents are gonna fall out, wood grain gonna fall off?" Not so. I own a 2014 XTS Platinum. It is exquisite & in pristine condition & still turns heads nearly a decade later. No wear & tear on seats either, not even drivers. I traded a BMW 5 series for the XTS & the XTS is far superior. XTSs interior made Ward's Automotive 10 Best Interiors list (2013). Absent from that list was Mercedes & BMW. Also own a 1989 Cadillac Allante. Still on the road today. Anything will last if you take care of it. And as a former XJ owner as well, I won't buy European/foreign again. Cadillac is still the standard.

[@maestroadam]

the reason your one wheel was spinning is because the xts fwd uses an open differential.

[@HaroldMelvin10]

cadillacs dont fall apart and they are far from out dated they are ahead of the game, this is an excellent car

[@texan903]

GM products are frequently lackluster. There's a reason their products have lower resale values and rate lower in quality, durability and longevity than their Japanese counterparts.

[@StevenSpolar]

I own an XTS and nothing he says sounds remotely familiar. He is simply talking out of his ass. Nothing in the interior simply falls off or even makes a noise while driving for that matter. The only issue i have had while owning this car for one year is the HID headlamp burning out prematurely, but is that really a Cadillac flaw? Big deal, I bought a new headlamp bulb for $60 and replaced it myself in about 15 minutes. Nothing is outdated and what is he comparing its so-called outdated-ness too? The dude just doesn't know a hell of a lot about automotive trends and lacks relevance. I believe somebody needs to review him - now there's outdated for you.

[@spaceketeerisinthahouse4467]

Cadillac is a cruiser one wheel to move is all you need to ride and glide. Beautiful car all around!

[@yourfriendlyneighbor836]

Definitely not a cruiser.... Hasn't been like that since the early 90s

[@ladyj5682]

Test drove 2017 and this car is beautiful! It looks inside and out brand new!!! Seats clean but dealer said treated with permaplate. Smooth, classic ride and interior. You know u are riding high class. This is an awesome car and hope it proves to b worth every penny.

[@clinthoffman4450]

Clean and condition ur seats

[@Norma.B]

Now our Mercedes were pieces of shit

[@DslStudio]

bullshit. mercedes has better quality

[@nasirabdullatif]

+UnitedRecording what year and make is it? im looking at a 2014 xts with 120k im trying to figure if its durable

[@00.50goldeneye]

@@DslStudio unless you buying a E300 or up, don’t buy a mercy😭

[@dispontaneoushumancombusti5272]

It’s not an XTX it’s an XTS.

[@clinthoffman4450]

170k still going no major issues

[@nfox8383]

I have a 2014 XTS4 that I just bought a few months ago, the logo is the only difference... It is beige or "gold" as some people call it, and it looks silver at night, everyone loves it. Also, I'm 33, and I think the car's body is sharp.. All the parts inside, vents, cup holders, glove box, everything fits in TIGHT, like it belongs there... it will not fall apart! LoL The suspension is the magnetic suspension, one of the best around, so it corners like a bastard with that and the AWD. My 2012 impala with the same engine was faster because it was lighter, but this thing is not sluggish, maybe because of the AWD. Also, if you put the shift all the way down, that is sport mode, then when you use the paddles to shift (which is very much like a manual simulation) it because "M" or manual mode.

[@nasirabdullatif]

how is the mileage? would you but one with 120k highway?

[@trethatdude]

Thank you this guy made me want to put him in my XTS trunk. XTX😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dnlmachine4287]

Theyre ok for luxury items. But when you have to work on it, thats a different story. Expensive to maintain and repair, especially with the fancy suspension option. The GM 3.6 engine is well known for chucking its timing chain components as well. Stay gold.

[@Norma.B]

Never had any problems with our Cadillacs we had them from the 60s

[@dontblameme6328]

If that's true, then you did not keep a northstar powered model more than a year or two or you didn;t actually drive them much.

[@LamontBoucherville]

Back when cadillac was cadillac and not a European knockoff

[@anthonygrant2902]

Thanks for taking the time to inform us about the 2016 Caddy XTS Great Job, God bless!

[@ghjhdgccj9393]

Bro I don't think you know what you're talking about I've now had two XTS 2013 and a 2015 I currently have I've never had interior break as you said and my engine has never hesitated. My interior on a 2013 was gorgeous with 80,000 miles I had no scuffs the 2015 does has some scuffs pretty sure that's due to whoever owned it before me was fat had nothing to do with cheap made it's the same interior the 2013 had

[@dariush3587]

The interior doesn't just break lol he did something

[@Froztinc]

My guy pulled the electronic parking brake thinking it was the hood release... just stop!

[@MiguelRodriguez-nt5eq]

Looks like you don't care about the car it's filthy and junk in the trunk loosely and you sat it in mud I firmly believe a car has a soul based on how you treat your investment..

[@andrewbrann6231]

Wow you know what my son got one with 150,000 mi on it one owner it does have some body scratches on it but it rides better than any car I've ever sat in. It looks better than any car my kids are me or anybody in my family has ever had and it's way the hell better than all these Nissan altimas driving around on the road and he paid $5,500 for it a week ago

[@HaroldMelvin10]

but you are definite'y lying about it being a touch behind when it's actually a touch ahead and i did lots of comparison shopping before i bought

[@AltonCrawford]

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[@AltonCrawford]

Harold! I have a 2004 Cadillac Escalade, which is known as the Granddaddy of them all with only 86k miles, since day 1 of its arrival to a local dealer. I also drove the model in question a couple of days before reviewing. I think that would make me a great candidate to produce such material. I would greatly suggest that you check click the following link kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJjHaZ-Qjs9kfdU for the "Best and Worst Car Brands of 2016".

[@HaroldMelvin10]

lol how is a 2004 the granddaddy of them all?

[@HaroldMelvin10]

the middle console lets up and down by gently holding your hand against the bottom chrome and it does have sport mode

[@AltonCrawford]

Harold. The Cadillac Escalade is known as the Grand daddy of them all since it's birth. Here's a question for you. What American made SUV comes more luxuriously built? None.

[@HaroldMelvin10]

man what the fuck are you talking about no one cares about your old ass Yukon truck. there are plenty cars and trucks just like it and better. get over it

[@LscVip]

@@AltonCrawford The Lincoln Navigator, hands down is much nicer, luxurious and built better than the grandady lol. Read up on some road and track and motor trend and you'll see for yourself.

[@dariush3587]

I have this exact same car. No issues except the CUE system is complicated

[@ghjhdgccj9393]

Only good thing about the cue when the screen goes out it's easy to fix and cheap if you do it yourself plenty of videos on KZbin

[@stangtrax]

IGNORANCE, should be the name of this guy.

[@Nightbird.]

And why is that?

[@BigEd2006]

This one definitely more a domestic competitor... The CTS/ATS CT4/5/6 your euro fighters. The twin turbo one probably fun in the AWD range.

[@BigSlickNuts2]

Well done 👏 well spoken.

[@rickardc3449]

The hesitation is because of the auto start/stop feature, which you can disable manually till you shut off the car. Hesitation....wtf.

[@JeffBazell]

It's an XTS, not XTX

[@ladyj5682]

Huh, outdated ; falling apart. I will drive this and my 20 something cuz brought a caddy. Who is this guy? Test drove 2017 and going back to get it, get it

[@AltonCrawford]

Wait a minute Ms. Beauty. If you took a minute to peak the channel, I have owned a 2004 Cadillac Escalade since 2005. Durable automobiles, but definitely have there hiccups and outdated suspensions are one of them

[@BeverageGuzzler]

Here's the perfect oldie but goodie to listen to in your Cadillac there. It's called "Light Years Away" ( 1983 ) by Warp 9. Check it out when you get a chance.

[@frankierwhereyouralwaysast903]

Picking up a 2016 premium model 64k miles for $27,500 out the door. Is it worth it ?

[@AltonCrawford]

It sounds like you have done your research, and the fact you are asking shows you really like it. I'd do it. It will last for many miles to come

[@Johndoe-yl2wn]

I’m tryna to find that exact same car right now how is it?

[@lawrencena8244]

I found a 2014 XTS luxury only 43000 miles for 22550, car seems great so far.

[@andrewbrann6231]

I have a Hyundai Elantra and one of them has gone a million miles by the way I have a 181,000 mi on my Elantra only replacing the alternator but there's no way that Cadillac is more outdated than my Elantra or less of a car than my Elantra. That car is f****** awesome

[@BrianFennel]

I'm going to tell you this as I'm going through this as we speak right this minute when your air suspension goes out you probably will be better off putting the money to the side and save it and getting the dealer to fix it for one they won't work on it if something goes wrong if it has aftermarket stuff on it 2 which should have been one sometimes it's real hard to calibrate it as I'm going through that as we speak my right rear side sagging a little but the other side is all right brand new air springs brand new compressor brand new shocks thats now making tapping noises and their just bought I can keep going on and on and on point blank suspension is a big warning sign good car very good car but you have been warned

[@bharris11376]

"Germanese" 😂😂😂😂

[@andygallegos2706]

I just ate a mini wheat that tasted like weed

[@AltonCrawford]

Andy. I would encourage you to post a picture of that cereal box on social media. People are always looking for extra energy to carry them through the day.

[@christopherlesley6076]

168k miles on mine looking for a new one giving one to my mom

[@HowardLuken]

That thing has fallen to pieces now. Typical GM POS. They are money pits I know because I bought a 2013 XTS in 2016 with only eighteen thousand miles on it and I've ended up putting thousands into it the past few years. Also most mechanics have no idea how to work on them including the dealerships who will try to rip you off for thousands more.

[@ghjhdgccj9393]

I've had two the only repairs I've ever had to make was the alternators on both same exact engine that's in the Impala

[@dariush3587]

Mine is a 2015 and aside from the touch screen zero issues

[@Johncourt409]

I have a 2017 XTS luxury and it’s been my favorite car. The only issue I’ve had was some kind of fuel vapor sensor going out but it wasn’t expensive to repair. I especially like taking highway trips which I think is where this car shines with most of the engine power on the back end for passing. The cabin is really quiet and well insulated and I have just short of 80,000 miles. I really think they took extra pride making this car in Canada. There’s plenty of us older guys out there who love the styling of the car and the way it drives. I really think it would last another 80,000 miles if I keep it that long. I’m actually kind of upset Cadillac stopped making these larger cars as I would have stayed a customer.

[@jessicadavila2528]

Were you having any type of stuttering because of the fuel vapor sensor?

[@Johncourt409]

@@jessicadavila2528 No I just got a message on the dash and the remote start wouldn’t work. Other than those issues it ran fine.

[@haroldbyrd7399]

You are wrong

[@nathanielwilson1899]

False statements no nothing about cars

[@AltonCrawford]

Mr. Wilson. I would suggest a look beyond Cadillac as you start your search for the next Wilson family automobile. It's not a small automotive world any more.

[@drewhunkins7192]

I always get my cars a couple years used. So I'm torn between the '16 CTS versus the '16 XTS.

[@larrymoney6229]

I've got the 16 XTS premium. I've had it a couple of years no problems. Has the v6 300+ hp engine seems fine. Love the heads up display and extra frills you get with the premium. Love the lane maintain how it automatically steers back into the lain if you go to far left or right. I love the view it shows looking down at the car from above for parking in between the lanes. Comes with the premium radio that has extra speakers in the top of the seat and sounds so much better than any car I have had. The gas millage is well over 30 on the highway even though its rated at 28. I've averaged city and country 30 on my last 240 miles. Love the deep trunk my golf clubs go straight in.

[@drewhunkins7192]

@@larrymoney6229 Wow! Sounds like a spectacular car. I've gotta get one someday. Thanks for the very informative facts.

[@mackmanron1]

That is a base model version all base model cars have problems I have a 2019 top if the line vsport platinum twin turbo I don't have any if these problems, because of higher quality parts and craftsmanship.

[@joeg9200]

it would be faster if he would loose some weight.

[@AltonCrawford]

Come on Joe! I'm working on it. I'm currently 5'10 in height at 214lbs and 9% body fat. I would agree with you Joe. I need to get my body fat to 3% to 4%. Thank you for the inspiration. I will be in the gym at 6am on a Sunday morning to get to help get to that 7%. The question is what will U be doing!

[@HaroldMelvin10]

Lies

[@camaroinyellow8111]

I'm dizzy after watching this.🙃

[@Kenneybrock]

I hate to pile on, but I have to agree with the majority of people responding on this thread, and disliking this video. This review was fairly awful and unobjective. I've owned my 2013 XTS Premium, with the same Silver Coast Metallic exterior color for 3 years now and (your anecdotal experience aside), my car has had a fairly trouble free ownership experience over the past 48,000 miles. The battery was replaced last summer, and one of the proximity sensors had to be replaced in 2015, but aside from those warranty covered repairs, I haven't had ANY problems with parts falling off or noticed any instances of poor quality as you suggest will occur. I also never had these types of problems in the 2005 STS I drove for 70,000 miles, nor the 1999 Seville STS I drove for 90,000 miles before that. I agree that the 3.6 liter engine COULD be more responsive, but the turbo charged V6 wasn't available when I bought my car, perhaps you should have opted for the upgraded engine. That said, this 300HP base engine has never seemed inadequate, and has provided sufficient power during long road trips through high elevation mountains. If you felt the car was "behind" it's competitors, perhaps you should have opted to purchase the higher trim level Premium or Platinum model which offers even more improvement and functionality over the world class accommodations in your Luxury model. Also living in Michigan, sometimes heavy snowfall necessitates the need for wheel spin. When this occurs, I simply press the button on the console to deactivate the traction control, and suddenly, BOTH WHEELS SPIN ! Like you, I also don't get why so many people assume Lexus, Audi, BMW and Mercedes offer better perceived quality. I suspect that MORE people might have an appreciation for US Luxury cars if people (like you) didn't feel the need to stress your negative impressions of the car you chose to buy. You rarely hear foreign car buyers denigrating their cars this way, or assuming that their bad experiences must apply to all. I wondered while watching this video why you keep buying Cadillacs, given all the problems and dissatisfaction you've experienced with the brand. It's unfortunate that your experience has been so dissatisfying, but I'm enjoying my XTS very much, and plan to keep it for many trouble free years to come. I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying your 2004 Escalade. After paying off my XTS in June, I bought a 2016 Escalade Premium model which over the the first 6,000 miles, also seems to be very high in quality. It's a great vehicle, but I don't know that I'd call it the "granddaddy" of anything.

[@dougtaylor2803]

I love North American cars. I grew up admiring Imperials, Eldorados, Continentals, Rivieras, etc. and still like them. Having said that, I have owned several GM cars, including Cadillac. My ownership experience got progressively worse until the last one, the Cadillac, was the car from Hell. Now, on those rare occasions when there was not something wrong with the car, it was a beautiful car to drive and had every creature comfort you could want. BUT it was ALWAYS in need of repair. I still buy North American vehicles as I prefer the styling to most Japanese cars but I would be reluctant to buy another GM product. I have had good luck with Chrysler and Ford but GM has not been good to me. I still admire GM styling and wish I could trust them again but when thousands of dollars are involved it is tough to risk having your automotive heart broken again.

[@michaelrocks1529]

No American car can beat German quality, let alone Japanese quality. The only cars America does make right are the trucks, nothing else.

[@gmack7488]

YELP

[@Impala75]

No..the DEVILLE is the Grandfather of them all..How do I kno,because I have one a 2009 and the Northstar is garbage...Can't wait 2 get outta this junk..Oil leaks...Brake and rotors warp 2 times a year...XTS..im getting one..

[@kuhhhhh5]

You got a dts?

[@Impala75]

Yeh..but I have a XTS now..Just came from Wisconsin to Chicago and it rolled pretty good..

[@kuhhhhh5]

+Zack Moore nice you riding good. I got a impala right now I'm really tryna get that ct6 by the end of this year that's the nicest lac I done saw to date

[@jamelmoore4356]

Stick to the Germans when it comes to luxury cars!!!

[@philo2808]

Jamel Moore Lexus or nothing.

[@heystuwie7778]

Ya so you can’t change your own oil

[@dontblameme6328]

Foreign cars SUCK

[@MrDare2bdifferent]

​@Hey Stuwie77 best comment! Those foreign luxury cars, namely the Germans & not counting the Italian & British stay in yo pockets & in the shop!

[@Johncourt409]

Yes I know the type who hate American cars. I guarantee they either own a Toyota Corolla or an Audi or a BMW or a Mercedes. They come to America and only buy foreign. What a joke.

[@keoladedely9132]

Great review.

[@adriangalambosi771]

... yeah, please buy a piece of land and start doing some farming... reviewing cars is for people who knows about them.....

[@sanjaysundaram8244]

Suspension is straight trash . Needs to be completely replaced every 50k miles. Cost about $4000 at the dealer $2500 at home. You fools think Americans can make cars ? Just go buy a Ford Taurus and find out

[@MrDare2bdifferent]

The last generation, Ford Taurus, is basically a Volvo S80 which is a Swedish vehicle.

[@Johncourt409]

I have almost 80,009 miles on mine and the suspension is in perfect shape. I have the magnetic suspension with air suspension in the back. Americans make great cars and as a matter of fact the only time I’ve ever had suspension problems is when I owned a foreign car.

[@trethatdude]

How much does Merc etc coast to fix. He brought a bad one or to broke to fix it

[@tylershrewsbury3109]

If you don’t know anything about cars, then you don’t have any place to talk about them

[@AltonCrawford]

Hey Ty Screws. You're right! I have never owned any of them. I've never worked with any of the manufacturers. I don't even drive. Oh wait. Maybe I do. The KZbin community greatly appreciates you.

[@tylershrewsbury3109]

Alton Crawf 1.Learn how to spell 2.why did you bring a Cadillac in your back yard 3.its completely normal for only one wheel to spin😂

[@AltonCrawford]

@@tylershrewsbury3109 As Richard Pryor once suggested, I suggest to you. Have a Coke & a smile.

[@PesseJinkman]

Low quality junk

[@mitchellwood8725]

Both Wheels won't spin unless you have traction control off

[@zakiathar123]

XTS is a trash car, suspension system is garbage, que system freez down. Never ever but a Cadillac xts untill you are willing to pay $1000 per month on maintenance.

[@00PeeL]

😞

[@Nightbird.]

People said the same thing about Cadillac's with the Northstar engine. So I guess they are keeping the tradition of building bad cars intact.

[@ghjhdgccj9393]

I've had two only thing I've ever replaced was the alternators you got a car that was a lemon or ran hard