Cadillac XLR - Powered by a Northstar engine, Cadillac introduced the two-seat roadster to compete with similar German vehicles.

• "The 2008 Cadillac XLR boasts an artistic, eye-catching design that still stands out in a crowd. Its lackluster performance and interior craftsmanship, however, put it at a disadvantage in the very competitive (and expensive) luxury roadster segment."—Edmunds.comEdmunds: 2008 Cadillac XLR Review

• "The XLR-V is a genuine high-performance machine, even if it doesn't quite feel like a $100,000 car. Cadillac's challenge is to convince well-heeled shoppers that any XLR is in the same league as its prestigious competition."—ConsumerGuideConsumerGuide: 2008 Cadillac XLR Road Test

• "With its Vette-based chassis and 320-hp V-8, the XLR delivers no-excuses performance in an edgy package that looks like nothing else."—Car and DriverCar and Driver: 2008 Cadillac XLR Capsule Review

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