2009 Cadillac XLR-V Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Cadillac XLR-V:

In the rarefied realm of the $100 grand luxury sport roadster, the XLR-V acquits itself handsomely with its combination of edgy style, strong performance and a boatload of luxury features.

-- Edmunds.com

The suspension, transmission, steering and brakes of the XLR-V have all been artfully upgraded as well as the engine, to produce a car that accelerates, corners, stops and rides in a way that?s more aggressive, tighter, sharper and more tied to the road than is a standard XLR, yet that remains true to Cadillac standards of comfort and luxury.

-- Forbes

What reviewers liked least about the Cadillac XLR-V:

The steering is like a late-in-life Marlon Brando having a root canal: weighty but numb. It gains some feel over the base XLR's rack but still isn't communicative enough...

-- Automobile

The Cadillac XLR-V's cabin is attractive, but attractive simply isn't good enough for a car in this price range.

-- Edmunds.com

Best one-liner about the Cadillac XLR-V:

Though not without flaws, the 2007 Cadillac XLR-V, thanks to its thundering V8, impressive feature list and distinctive looks, is a poignant alternative to the more common luxury roadsters and convertibles from Europe.

-- Edmunds.com