We have one of these and the voice activation for addresses works quite well for address strings. The only key is that you have to make sure you speak distinctly and separate words (not unnaturally separated, but clearly as if you were dictating the address to another person over a telephone). The way he said "Van Ness" sort of blurred the "N's" together so that is why it didn't work. The XTS is an amazing car with tech that is far above and beyond their competition.
What clown manages the CNETTV youtube videos? Why is this AWESOME video not in the cartech playlist? Get it together CNET, you have a high quality product being delivered in a brown sack.
Humorous, yet great review. I personally think this is the best sedan GM has ever produced in terms of luxury, but not performance. Real leather and wood everywhere! Perhaps a first for Cadillac. But the CUE system, while intuitive, is rather undefined and can be downright frustrating to use, especially if you're not patient with it. I also wish it had the same level of performance technology found in the new ATS, which is MUCH more fun to drive. But this is a great Cadillac!
was confused with the CUE review on this model. Is the CUE system different on the XTS than on the 2013 ATS? In his review of the 2013 ATS, he said the CUE system is way too slow and performed too poorly to be compared to the cheapest of tablets. He also said in the ATS review the voice command navigation worked great.Yet it seems he's saying almost the exact opposite here...
The A6 is FWD based and it gets along fine so why not? Also the Eclass and 5 series both have higher base prices and their volume models have less power, even if it is only by 2hp in the E's case. The XTS isn't supposed to be a German executive sedan alternative anyway, so none of this really matters.
I would try to avoid all the cars with those touch interface for at least few more years, they are slloow. Or at least for me since I expect the touch tech to be as responsive as my phone.
Yeah but this isn't Caddy's flagship. Mainly it's supposed to retain older DTS customers. And it makes more HP than the last Northstar DTS that was available, torque isn't that far off either.
The FWD doesn't bother me so much. I mean the older cadillac deville concours was FWD too. But they could have at least made a V8 an option. Like the camaro or the 300C. If you're driving a flagship cadillac sedan I dought fuel economy is a priority to you.
Rented this car for a week while on vacation and loved it. Got a lot of stares especially at night with the headlights. Loved the parking asst.
This is why we love Brian.
This guy is so great, I'd give him a raise!
HA! "Your not a celebrity, don't be a dick" literally the best thing I have heard you say. Amazing!
Best review ever!!! He goes to the point and it's funny without beeing annoying.
This car seems so nice, would love to have one!
Love this Bloke, makes the best reviews in my opinion.
The best review on TH-cam.
And the lady who heard him saying that kept looking back at him LOL
lol I love his reviews
Keep up the great work !
one of the best reviewers out there
We have one of these and the voice activation for addresses works quite well for address strings. The only key is that you have to make sure you speak distinctly and separate words (not unnaturally separated, but clearly as if you were dictating the address to another person over a telephone). The way he said "Van Ness" sort of blurred the "N's" together so that is why it didn't work. The XTS is an amazing car with tech that is far above and beyond their competition.
Good job sir I like your show a lot ......
Really good review !!!
i like the interior alot, it's slick
Great job cnet
Dont be a celebrity your not a DICK.... lol
The only comment she got right was “cancel for the love of god.” lmao
What clown manages the CNETTV youtube videos? Why is this AWESOME video not in the cartech playlist?
Get it together CNET, you have a high quality product being delivered in a brown sack.
Why didn't you guys do the driving portion? :/ I'm curious as to how it rides.
Fyi people, Audi's sedans are FWD-based too (when not equipped with Quattro), and they seem to be doing just fine.
I Laughed so hard when he said "You gotta get an android phone for that."
Cooley were are you in the Paris motor show reviews ????
god damn it if i see the sprint commercial one more time.
@toolfreak77 you mean the re-badged Maxima?
Lady at the end was checking you out, Brian!
love his reviews lol all pros and cons! ! he holds nothing back! good job man keep up the good work
Awesome!
Humorous, yet great review. I personally think this is the best sedan GM has ever produced in terms of luxury, but not performance. Real leather and wood everywhere! Perhaps a first for Cadillac. But the CUE system, while intuitive, is rather undefined and can be downright frustrating to use, especially if you're not patient with it. I also wish it had the same level of performance technology found in the new ATS, which is MUCH more fun to drive. But this is a great Cadillac!
I wish Cooley would review the iPhone 5... I know he will make it less biased!
I love this car and glad I got one. It gets so many looks since it's pearl white with the dark windows and chrome wheels
How does that tug boat drive?
That cracked me up, Brian Cooley can be hilarious.
nice
was confused with the CUE review on this model. Is the CUE system different on the XTS than on the 2013 ATS? In his review of the 2013 ATS, he said the CUE system is way too slow and performed too poorly to be compared to the cheapest of tablets. He also said in the ATS review the voice command navigation worked great.Yet it seems he's saying almost the exact opposite here...
@3:55, tidy cord management, cord jams when screen closes lol
i love you brian
Why is there no on the road part as we should be expecting in CNET Car Tech video reviews. It's a car review!
This is a very nice car even if it is a "grandpa" car. Good review Bryan.
LOL I love this guy... "You're not a celebrity don't be a dick"
Brian needs to review the 2013 Altima 3.5 SL.
The A6 is FWD based and it gets along fine so why not? Also the Eclass and 5 series both have higher base prices and their volume models have less power, even if it is only by 2hp in the E's case.
The XTS isn't supposed to be a German executive sedan alternative anyway, so none of this really matters.
LMFAO
"Don't be a dick"
This guy is so awesome
Caddilac is now euro-competitive. They should bring it to EU
"..don't be a dick.." truth from a wise man
Um...where'd the driving part of car tech go...?
I would try to avoid all the cars with those touch interface for at least few more years, they are slloow. Or at least for me since I expect the touch tech to be as responsive as my phone.
Agreed.
this video makes me think that when you buy a CUE, you can option in an XTS.
My car starts then spotters and dies..I have to pump gas pedal repeatedly but litely for it to stay running
Funny that a tech site can't balance the audio volume levels.
But how does it drive? Or is that not important in the US?
this is bttr than the 5 Series!!!
6:03 keep it up with that and you'll be the best reviewer ever :P. hahaha
exactly what i was wondering........
You're not a celebrity, don't be a dick! Classic! LoL
Where did you see that????
Android zing! Nice
Actually it's more BMW 7 series big. It's bigger than all its competitors & about the same size as a 7 series!
Why doesn't anyone notice this cue system lags like crazy when swiping to the next page etc lol
"You're not a celebrity don't be a dick" . COOLey.--- best in Cnettv
Yeah but this isn't Caddy's flagship. Mainly it's supposed to retain older DTS customers. And it makes more HP than the last Northstar DTS that was available, torque isn't that far off either.
So this is a Cue system review.
I like this guys reviews, but I too am surprised he said.. "Don't be a dick". Gotta love it.
@ 6:03 - don't be a dick - LMFAO!!
they are
WHERE ARE THE DRIVING IMPRESSIONS?!!?
The FWD doesn't bother me so much. I mean the older cadillac deville concours was FWD too. But they could have at least made a V8 an option. Like the camaro or the 300C. If you're driving a flagship cadillac sedan I dought fuel economy is a priority to you.
look it up.
Treyday1982 says Caddy should have stretched out the XTS...none the less awesome ride!!!!!
I'm guessing celebrities don't watch Cnet, right?
Why didnt they take Brian to Paris???? :0
Hah. Finally a car review with an attitude.
I don't think the nav screen is at an ideal angle, would be better if they made the screen higher and tilted it forward
6:03 lol
Treyday1982 says do a show with cerealmarshmallow
i like how he says "you'll need an android phone for that" FUCK APPLE
2:30 "cancel for the love of God"
"don't be a dick" lol
Hahaha oh Brian...
this is not your grandpa caddy.
Brian Cooley should design cars. Best car reviews on the internet.
This is the 3rd time he uses the word DICK in his reviews LOL
lol yeh i am next...
When I push button to start it starts to sputter to death
calm down people, its somewhat of a rebadged lacross.
hahaha my grandpa gets a new cadi every year
i don't understand why can't they just put a tablet on it ?
my cue works GREAT!
if you want a stripper version of this, wait for the Impala
lol at 6:04
Hahaha don't be a dick that's classic that's Bryan...decided against the platinum trim!
iPhone u mean
neither do you.
Wow. You must be the talk of the 8th grade class using words like that huh?
Don't be a dick. I love it. Lol
The interface looks way too slow. Why don't they just mirror some phone screen or tablet screen. That would be s much better.
LOOLOLOLOL SWAG 6 view I AM A VIRGIN
Another genius comeback by a 12 year old. I guess you wanted to be "first"?
You're not a celeb, don't be a dick.. That was an all time great line! I love Cnet! Love it!!!