2008 Cadillac XLR

TheCarConnection.com's convertible experts studied the latest reviews on the new 2008 Cadillac XLR to produce this conclusive review. Experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove the Cadillac XLR and its supercharged V-Series edition to add opinions and information that help you make the best shopping decision.

Likes:
- Powerful performance from standard V-8
- Effective keyless entry and starting
- Easy-to-master technology

Dislikes:
- Not as responsive as its looks suggest
- Tiny trunk
- Not as refined as it could be

The 2008 Cadillac XLR has aged well since its 2004 introduction, although it's due for a light exterior refresh for the 2009 model year. If you didn't know, Cadillac's sporty two-seat retractable hardtop roadster is based on the Chevrolet Corvette, but is defined by its own sharp-edged styling and exclusive 4.6-liter, 320-horsepower Northstar V-8 engine in standard trim.