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2007 Cadillac XLR-V Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Write a reviewIf you're shopping for a high-performance sport convertible, the 2007 Cadillac XLR-V delivers. Cadillac has packed a 443-horsepower, 4.4-liter, supercharged Northstar V8 under the long, elegant hood of the XLR-V, a sizable increase over the 320-hp V8 in the standard XLR. That supercharged powerplant makes the XLR-V the fastest vehicle in the Cadillac stable for 2007, and it follows that it's also the most expensive Cadillac, with a price tag in the six figures.
That puts the XLR-V firmly in the realm of other high-performance convertibles from Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Porsche, including Mercedes' AMG models and BMW Ms. It's certainly admirable to have a domestic car playing with the big boys from Europe, but the question for many drivers is, how does the XLR-V stand up to the competition?
The answer, for the most part, is fairly well. Critics and drivers alike give mostly high marks to the XLR-V's powerful engine. Handling, stability, and balance also get positive marks, thanks to such features as a StabiliTrak electronic vehicle stability enhancement system, Magnasteer rack-and-pinion steering, and performance-tuned Magnetic Ride Control. Even the XLR-V's six-speed Hydra-matic automatic transmission has been singled out for its smooth shifting.
If there's any component of the XLR-V that seems to fall short, it's the vehicle's interior space, which feels cramped to some. Trunk space is also limited when the top is down. (For the record, the XLR-V's automatic retractable hardtop takes less than 30 seconds to retract and stores in the trunk.) Some also note that the steering isn't as responsive as expected for a car in this league.
As far as the exterior design is concerned, the XLR-V builds on the angular look that's been perfected by Cadillac over the past few years, and both drivers and critics have responded positively. Overall, the XLR-V gets high marks, with many calling it a fun car to drive. In fact, many note that the biggest drawback of the XLR-V is that six-figure price tag.
Of course, you get plenty for your money, including a deluxe leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum and Zingana interior wood accents, a Bulgari-designed instrument cluster, and a nine-speaker Bose AM/FM stereo system with a six-disc in-dash CD player and DVD-based navigation on a 6.5-inch color display. Plus, the XLR-V is American-made, and for many that's an asset that makes this speedy luxury roadster well worth the price.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2007 Cadillac XLR-V
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by Stephie S
May 14, 2008
I love this cadillac. 443 Horsepower May 14, 2008
by Chelsi D
Jan 06, 2008
This car is my ultimate car. It's a hard top convertible and, as an engineer, I find the workings of the top incredible. The interior is gorgeously crafted from the Spanish wood insets to the touch screen radio/GPS/CD player.Jan 06, 2008
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2007 Cadillac XLR-V Pricing
Original MSRP
$98,300 to $98,300Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Side airbags: front with head protection chambers
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.4 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 1.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.56
Exterior Features
License plate bracket: front · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power retractable hard top
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Spring Type: transverse leaf springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: magnetic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: hands free · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing