Do you get the feeling the XLR development team isn’t trying that hard?

Earlier, we brought you pictures from LLN showing the standard XLR sporting its new CTS-inspired face, dual exhaust tips, and Jaguar-esque fender vents…

Today, LLN has snagged undisguised pics of the XLR-V. This time with the V-Series mesh grills.

Of note, the hood bulge seems to have been lowered and the exhaust tips are either blacked-out or are not in final production form on this test car.

No interior shots, unfortunately, and still no word on powertrains.

With this amount of sloppiness on Cadillacs part with regard to protecting what these cars will look like – I wouldn’t be surprised if an official debut is days away.

Check out all the pics at:

LeftlaneNews.com: 2009 Cadillac XLR-V spied with no disguise

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Well, we knew that Cadillac was working on some changes for the 2009 XLR, now we can see them in these undisguised mules.

Exterior changes are fairly minor with new integrated exhaust tips inspired by the upcoming CTS Coupe, fender vents seemingly owing more the Jaguar than the 2008 CTS/STS designs, and freshened front styling that brings the CTS grill design to the flagship.

Unknowns still include the interior and powertrain options we’ll see when the 09 XLR debuts later this year.

See all the spy shots at:

The Car Connection: 2009 Cadillac XLR, Caught Without Camo

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We’ve gone from no idea of an XLR refresh to a quick 1-2 spotting of both the freshened XLR and now the XLR-V.

In this case, Autoblog.com is showing a series of shots of a disguised XLR w/ an obvious mesh grill and bulging hood – marking this as the V-Series.

Unknown at this time (other than the final look of the refresh) is if this will continue to use the supercharged Northstar – which is rumored to go away early in the next decade or if a version of the corporate small-block V-8 will replace it. Given the plethora of options from the Corvette above the 6.2l LS3 (the Z06’s 505hp, 7.0l V-8 and the supercharged smallblock that becomes the LSA in the new CTS-V) we’d guess for a version of the LSA in the new XLR-V.

Expect a coming-out of the new XLR and XLR-V later this year, perhaps as early as the normal 2009 model change-over in July/August.

See the rest of the spy shots over at:

Autoblog.com: Spy Shots – 2009 Cadillac XLR-V

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The folks over a Jalopnik have a series of spy shots (all from the same angle, unfortunately) that show a disguised XLR that should be the rumored 2009 XLR freshening we’ve been hearing about.

Expect CTS-inspired cues including a new front end, possible side fender vents, and a much improved interior…the powertrain mix may change as well given that the Northstar is supposed to not be long for this world.

Given how close we are to a 2009 model year XLR (late summer, at least) – expect this to bow at the NY auto show.

Check out all the photos at:

Jalopnik.com: 2009 Cadillac XLR Roadster

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In November 2007, we drove the 2008 CTS (in 3.6l DI, All-wheel drive form) and wrote our impressions in a 4-part series.

We’re in touch with Cadillac now to see what other review vehicles might be available.

What would you, the Caddy Edge faithful, like to see reviewed next? We’d like to know just so we can make sure that, if offered a choice, that we pick the vehicles you are most interested in.

...and, just so you know, we are in line to get access to the new CTS-V and Escalade Hybrid as soon as possible.

Your thoughts?

Categories: Models, News, Commentary, STS / SLS, SRX, DTS, XLR, Escalade, Reviews, V-Series
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