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2007 Cadillac XLR-V

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems โ€” with the pros and cons against similar 2007 models.

Class
Two Seaters
Body styles
Roadster 2dr Conv RWD
Engines
4.4L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
16 combined ยท 13 city / 20 hwy
Length
177.6 in
Curb weight
3,805 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 16 MPG combined, 13% below the 2007 two seaters average of 18.4 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 7 similar 2007 models โ€” not a review. How we calculate this โ†’

Overview

The 2007 Cadillac XLR-V is a two seaters offered with a 4.4L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 178 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,805 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (13 city / 20 highway), 13% worse than the 2007 two seaters average of 18.4 MPG, for an estimated $5,150 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2007

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2006 XLR-V โ€” a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2006; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2006 XLR-V โ†’

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Roadster 2dr Conv RWD177.6 in72.4 in50.4 in105.9 in62.2 / 62.2 in3,805 lb49/51

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence โ€“ Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements โ†’

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCOโ‚‚ g/mi
XLR-V4.4L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive13 / 20 / 16-13%$5,150555
Spend $13,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.4 MPG2007 Two Seaters average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2007 EPA class average. How we calculate this โ†’

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2007 Cadillac XLR-V under the current (2011+) test program.

Similar 2007 two seaterss

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2007 Cadillac XLR-V (this car)16 MPGNot rated0
2007 Porsche 91118 MPGNot rated0
2007 Porsche Cayman23 MPGNot rated0
2007 Porsche Boxster23 MPGNot rated0
2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class20 MPGNot rated0
2007 Lexus SC19 MPGNot rated3
2007 Cadillac XLR18 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Cadillac XLR-V.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA โ†—

Not every 2007 Cadillac XLR-V is affected โ€” only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2007 Cadillac XLR-V in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2007 Cadillac XLR-V buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2007 Cadillac XLR-V. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other XLR-V years

Compare all years โ†’
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2009 XLR-V17177.6 inNot rated00
2008 XLR-V16177.6 inNot rated00
2006 XLR-V16177.6 inNot rated00

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Cadillac. How we calculate this โ†’