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2019 Cadillac XTS: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Cadillac XTS is a light-update year, not a redesign. Its main improvement is a faster second-generation wireless phone charger with broader phone compatibility.
About the 2019 Cadillac XTS
First and only XTS generation (2013-2019), final model year, after the 2018 refresh.
Cadillac positioned the XTS as a traditional full-size luxury sedan with a quiet ride, generous rear-seat space, a large trunk, and a long list of comfort and technology features. Compared with sharper, more driver-focused luxury sedans, the XTS leaned into comfort, easy highway cruising, and an upscale cabin. The V-Sport version added real straight-line punch, but the core XTS appeal was roomy American luxury with familiar controls and everyday usability.
The XTS remains a comfort-focused full-size luxury sedan, from the leather-lined base model to the more richly equipped Platinum. Premium Luxury adds features such as an adaptive suspension, a head-up display, and a 14-speaker Bose system, while Platinum V-Sport pairs a 410-hp twin-turbo V6 with standard all-wheel drive.
What changed, by category
Tech
A faster second-generation wireless phone charger with broader phone compatibility replaces the previous charging hardware across the lineup.
2019 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 |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Horsepower | 304 hp | 304 hp | 304 hp | 304 hp | 410 hp |
| Torque | 264 lb-ft | 264 lb-ft | 264 lb-ft | 264 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 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 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Automatic High Beams | |||||
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| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Park Assist | |||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| 360 Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Head-Up Display | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Massage Front Seat | |||||
| 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 main difference between the 2019 and 2018 Cadillac XTS?
The main difference is the 2019 XTS's faster second-generation wireless phone charger, which works with a broader range of phones. Beyond that update and a change at the top of the trim list, the 2019 model largely repeats the refreshed 2018 XTS.
Was the 2019 Cadillac XTS redesigned?
No. The 2019 XTS carries over the design introduced by the 2018 refresh, with upgraded wireless charging as its main equipment change.
Did the 2019 Cadillac XTS trim lineup change?
Yes. The 2019 lineup adds Platinum V-Sport and drops the 2018 model's V-Sport Platinum trim. The 2019 range still contains five trims overall.
What is special about the 2019 Cadillac XTS Platinum V-Sport?
The Platinum V-Sport combines the XTS's most upscale cabin with a 410-hp twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6, standard all-wheel drive, and an adaptive suspension. It also has 22-way heated and ventilated front seats with massage.
Is 2019 the final model year for the Cadillac XTS?
Yes. The 2019 XTS is the final model year of the sedan's first and only generation.
2019 Cadillac XTS Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Cadillac XTS.
4.1
2019 Cadillac XTS
(121 reviews)
“I really enjoy my car and it has allowed me to be extremely comfortable while driving. The safety features included function far beyond any other car that I have either owned or driven.”
“Has no CD player. Accessories are difficult to figure out and difficult to use while driving. Handles great on the road. Comfortable, quiet ride. Steering Wheel poorly designed - hurts hands after an hour or two.”