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2014 Cadillac XTS: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2014 Cadillac XTS is the debut of the 410-hp twin-turbo Vsport models with standard all-wheel drive. It is not a redesign, but it brings meaningful performance, technology, and driver-assistance updates.
About the 2014 Cadillac XTS
1st and only XTS generation (2013-2019), second model year; early update year with the new Vsport performance branch.
Cadillac positioned the XTS as a large American luxury sedan with dramatic styling, a quiet cabin, generous rear-seat space and an unusually strong mix of comfort tech and driving technology. It was aimed at buyers who wanted a roomy, smooth-riding sedan without giving up modern touches like Cadillac’s CUE touchscreen interface, Magnetic Ride Control and available all-wheel drive. Compared with many rivals, the XTS leaned more toward comfort, presence and rear-passenger space than a tight sport-sedan feel.
The 2014 XTS ranges from a roomy base luxury sedan with a 304-hp V6 and Cadillac’s touchscreen system to comfort-focused Luxury and technology-heavy Premium trims. Platinum emphasizes richer leather and cabin materials, while the new Vsport Premium and Vsport Platinum combine a 410-hp twin-turbo V6 with all-wheel drive, adaptive suspension, and upgraded front brakes.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The new Vsport Premium and Vsport Platinum models add a 410-hp twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6, standard all-wheel drive, torque vectoring, an electronic limited-slip differential, adaptive suspension, and upgraded Brembo front brakes. The base, Luxury, Premium, and Platinum trims change from flexible-fuel to gas powertrains.
Safety
Automatic high beams are added across the lineup, and adaptive cruise control becomes standard on the Platinum Collection.
Tech
Front-wheel-drive models gain electric power steering and automatic parking assist. Heated power side mirrors with built-in turn signals become standard across the lineup. Premium and Platinum add front-passenger memory and revised rear armrest controls, with the Platinum armrest also controlling the rear sunshade.
2014 Cadillac XTS specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.6 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 304 hp | 304 hp | 304 hp | 304 hp | 410 hp | 410 hp |
| Torque | 264 lb-ft | 264 lb-ft | 264 lb-ft | 264 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 18 cu-ft | 18 cu-ft | 18 cu-ft | 18 cu-ft | 18 cu-ft | 18 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40 in | 40 in | 40 in | 40 in | 40 in | 40 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Park Assist | ||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||
| Video Input | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2014 Cadillac XTS?
The biggest change is the arrival of the Vsport Premium and Vsport Platinum models. Both use a 410-hp twin-turbo V6 and standard all-wheel drive, giving the XTS a much stronger performance option than the regular 304-hp V6 models.
Is the 2014 Cadillac XTS a redesign?
No, the 2014 XTS is not a redesign. It is the second model year of the same generation introduced for 2013, with new Vsport trims and several equipment updates.
How is a 2014 XTS Vsport different from a regular XTS?
The 2014 XTS Vsport has a 410-hp twin-turbo V6, standard all-wheel drive, an adaptive suspension, and upgraded Brembo front brakes. Regular XTS models use a 304-hp V6 and focus more on comfort than performance.
What technology was added to the 2014 Cadillac XTS?
The 2014 XTS adds automatic high beams across the lineup. Front-wheel-drive models also gain electric power steering and automatic parking assist, while Premium and Platinum receive added seat-memory and rear-armrest controls.
Did fuel compatibility change for the 2014 Cadillac XTS?
Yes. The base, Luxury, Premium, and Platinum trims changed from flexible-fuel powertrains for 2013 to gas powertrains for 2014.
2014 Cadillac XTS Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2014 Cadillac XTS.
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2014 Cadillac XTS
(69 reviews)
“I love the Cadillac I bought. I wish I had considered getting a warranty as I had two thousand dollars of rear light and circuit board replacement costs. I am glad I purchased the vehicle.”
“Overall was a pleasant experience. However, the auto passed inspection but there is a lingering electrical problem that nobody has been able to fix yet. The battery continues to die if car not started everyday.”