Is the XTS Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive?

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ODaniela
07/29/25 9:43pm
The Cadillac XTS adopts a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. Here are relevant details about Cadillac: 1. The XTS stands as the sole front-wheel-drive model in Cadillac's lineup. Its comprehensive intelligent monitoring system, including lane change assistance, front vehicle distance monitoring, lane departure warning, and other alerts, functions exceptionally well. The vehicle provides warnings through seat vibrations to notify drivers of changes in left-rear vehicles and left lane conditions, delivering a strong sense of security during driving. 2. Front-wheel-drive vehicles, with their transversely mounted engines, save cabin space. Additionally, the absence of a driveshaft found in rear-wheel-drive vehicles results in lower energy loss and relatively higher transmission efficiency. 3. In rear-wheel-drive vehicles, power is transmitted from the engine to the rear wheels via the driveshaft, with the rear wheels handling propulsion while the front wheels manage steering. 4. The driving experience differs between front-wheel-drive and rear-wheel-drive vehicles. Typically, you'll feel front-wheel-drive cars being "pulled" by the front two wheels, whereas rear-wheel-drive cars feel "pushed" by the rear two wheels.
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