[gallery td_select_gallery_slide="slide" ids="20213,20214"] The Cadillac XTS is one of the most technologically advanced production cars in the brand's history, delivering the space, elegance and dramatic presence that are brand signatures, all in a unique package tuned for a new generation of luxury customers. Its technology is further elevated for 2016 with new Surround Vision and wireless phone charging features, as well as enhancements that make CUE faster and easier to use with navigation. CUE also provides phone integration technology, which allows smartphone users to connect with applications such as navigation, hands-free text messaging, entertainment directly and more through the CUE display screen. New Surround Vision incorporates cameras to provide a 360-degree overhead view around the XTS on the Cadillac CUE eight-inch-diagonal color display. It is part of the available Driver Awareness package, which also includes Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Forward Collision Alert and Safety Alert Seat. Inductive wireless charging is also new for 2016 and allows users to charge their compatible smartphone without the need to plug it in. The 2016 XTS is offered in two Collections: Luxury and Vsport. The latter, takes performance to a higher level, driven by a 420 horsepower Twin-Turbo 3.6L V6 engine managed by a Six-speed transmission and All Wheel Drive. Complementing the 2016 XTS' exceptional power plant is Magnetic Ride Control, the world's fastest-reacting suspension, while the advanced all-wheel-drive system uses Haldex technology with an electronic limited-slip differential to transfer power front-to-back, and side-to-side, along the rear axle to insure maximum handling in variable surface conditions. The XTS's exterior surface details conveys a more nuanced design philosophy, bringing elegance with refined, graceful forms and surfaces working harmoniously with established Cadillac linear forms. The most notable exterior changes for 2016 is the new grille design which incorporates the latest iteration of the Cadillac Crest. This grille has a unique Twin Turbo Grille to identify the V-Sport collection model. Standard features for 2016 regardless of collection trim: Heated outside mirrors with auto-dimming feature, power folding, turn-signal indicators and puddle lamps are standard on all models Intellibeam automatic headlamp control Illuminating door handles Capless fuel-filling system High-intensity discharge headlamps with Twilight Sentinel Adaptive Forward Lighting is standard on Vsport Collection LED center high-mounted rear stop lamp is standard Rainsense automatic windshield wipers 19-inch polished aluminum wheels are standard on the Luxury Collections 20-inch aluminum wheels with polished finish and chrome inserts are standard on the Vsport. Like the exterior, the XTS's cabin extolls a multidimensional philosophy in a bold, elegant design that is also very efficient in the ways it encompasses passengers and cargo. It represents Cadillac's expression of luxury also in its use of authentic materials and unprecedented connectivity. Vsport Collection models feature a fully wrapped leather interior with microfiber sueded headliner, as well as premium wood trim on the steering wheel, console, center stack, instrument and door panels. Additional interior features include: New 22-way power-adjustable front seats with heat, ventilation and massage are standard on the Vsport Collection Audio system with Bose® premium eight-speaker sound is standard on the Luxury Collection Bose® Studio Surround Sound with 14-speaker system with energy-efficient amplifier is standard on Vsport collections Rear-seat entertainment system is available on Vsport collections Tri-zone automatic climate control is standard on Vsport collections. Color, reconfigurable 12.3-inch gauge cluster with driver information center is standard on Vsport collections Head-up display with color readouts is standard on the Vsport collections Power rear window shade and manual rear side window shades are standard on the Vsport Collection Real wood trim on all models. Cadillac XTS provides a standard NHTSA 5-Star overall crash safety rating, the highest safety rating available. Many of the advanced safety features are bundled in the Driver Awareness and Driver Assist packages. The Driver Awareness package is standard with the Vsport Collections and available on Luxury. It includes: Safety Alert Seat Lane Departure Warning Side Blind Zone Alert
