2013 Cadillac XTS Platinum

The XTS is Cadillac's big front-drive sedan for 2013, the one that replaced the DTS and aimed straight at the Lexus ES and Buick LaCrosse. It's a smooth, quiet cruiser that wafts along effortlessly, though it feels heavy when you push it and isn't built for aggressive driving. The cabin is a genuinely nice place to spend time, with comfortable leather seats, a roomy back seat, and a deep trunk that livery drivers will appreciate. Owners mention the CUE infotainment system can glitch and need a restart, and the tires wear quickly if you deal with rough city streets. The Platinum is the top trim of the XTS range, sitting above the Luxury and Premium with extra leather, wood trim, and a more fully equipped cabin. A 3.6L V6 makes 301 horsepower and 264 lb-ft of torque, sent through a six-speed automatic to the front wheels, which is plenty for relaxed highway cruising but understeers if you push it hard. The Platinum rides on standard Magnetic Ride Control, the adaptive suspension that reads the road and keeps the big sedan composed over bumps without feeling floaty.