The 2005 Cadillac XLR Convertible mixes Corvette roots with Cadillac attitude, and it still turns heads like it knows it. Under the hood sits a 320-horsepower Northstar V8, paired with a retractable hardtop and bold proportions that aim straight at the Mercedes SL, Jaguar XK, and BMW 650i. In this review, you get a full walkaround of the coupe-like profile, the long hood, and the tight rear stance that makes the XLR look planted even at a stop. You’ll also catch the trunk detail that surprises people the first time they see it, because Cadillac built this car with a few sneaky touches. We talk about how the 2005 model kept its luxury hardware while refining Magnetic Ride Control and tightening up interior consistency. With leather seating, a 250-watt audio system, and an original price around $75,835, the XLR came out swinging as a modern classic with real intent.
In this walkaround, you see why the XLR cabin favors simple controls, purposeful layout, and two-seat intimacy built for weekend escapes. We cover its retractable roof system, its modest 11.6 cubic feet of trunk space, and how its adaptive cruise and stability control pushed Cadillac into the tech race. The drive reveals smooth torque, a 5.8 second sprint to 60, and sharp ride transitions thanks to Magnetic Ride. Against rivals like the Mercedes-Benz SL or Jaguar XK, the XLR’s mix of V8 thrust and Corvette bones gives it its own swagger. Low production numbers around 15,460 across all years add quiet rarity. Watch more Revved and Reviewed episodes for similar classics.
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