2013 Cadillac XTS: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2013 Cadillac XTS is an all-new model and the first year for Cadillac’s large luxury sedan. Its headline change is the launch of the XTS itself, with a roomy cabin, modern driving feel, and a strong focus on technology.
About the 2013 Cadillac XTS
1st generation (2013-2019), first year
Cadillac positions the XTS as a roomy, technology-heavy American luxury sedan that blends a quiet ride, bold styling, and a large back seat with more handling control than traditional full-size Cadillacs. The brochure leans hard on CUE, premium materials, safety tech, and Magnetic Ride Control, while reviewers frame it as a comfort-first flagship-style sedan for buyers who value space, features, and a smooth highway character more than sharp sports-sedan responses.
The base XTS is a complete luxury sedan with a 304-hp V6, an 8-inch CUE touchscreen, leather seating, and an adaptive suspension that continuously adjusts the ride. Luxury Collection emphasizes comfort with heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and real wood trim, while Premium Collection focuses on technology such as navigation, a head-up display, and a digital gauge cluster. Platinum Collection sits at the top with full-leather seating, a leather-wrapped cabin, a suede-like headliner, a sunroof, and distinctive exterior details.
What changed, by category
2013 Cadillac XTS specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 308 hp | 308 hp | 308 hp | 308 hp |
| Torque | 265 lb-ft | 265 lb-ft | 265 lb-ft | 265 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 18 cu-ft | 18 cu-ft | 18 cu-ft | 18 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40 in | 40 in | 40 in | 40 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Is 2013 the first year of the Cadillac XTS?
Yes. The 2013 Cadillac XTS is the model’s first year and the start of its first generation.
What engine does the 2013 Cadillac XTS have?
Every 2013 Cadillac XTS has a 304-hp 3.6-liter direct-injection V6 paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Does every 2013 Cadillac XTS have CUE and Magnetic Ride Control?
Yes. Every 2013 XTS has the 8-inch CUE touchscreen and Magnetic Ride Control, an adaptive suspension that continually adjusts the ride.
How do the 2013 Cadillac XTS trims differ?
The base 2013 XTS establishes the core luxury and technology package. Luxury Collection adds more comfort features, Premium Collection emphasizes cabin technology and driver-assistance features, and Platinum Collection adds the richest interior materials and distinctive styling details.
What driver-assistance features are included on the 2013 XTS Premium Collection?
The 2013 XTS Premium Collection includes blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, forward-collision alert, and a Safety Alert Seat that warns the driver through seat vibrations.