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Summary
The Cadillac STS offers a smooth and powerful driving experience with warm and luxurious accommodations. The supercharged STS-V delivers serious performance but sacrifices some comfort and drivability. People who enjoy getting where they're going as much if not more than being there, but who pine for luxury touches and good ol' American V8 power, need no longer compromise. Come on home.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard reported on the STS, with Greg Brown reporting on the STS-V.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Cadillac STS V6 ($42,390); Cadillac STS V8 ($51,810); Cadillac STS-V ($75,010) |
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Engines:
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4.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 |
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Transmissions:
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6-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual two-stage frontal airbags; front seat-mounted side-impact airbags; front and rear-seat side curtain airbags; antilock brakes; traction control; StabiliTrak electronic stability control; rear park assist; rear seat child safety seat anchors |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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tire pressure monitoring system |
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Lansing, Michigan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Cadillac STS V8 ($51,810) |
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Standard Equipment:
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dual-zone, automatic climate control; auto headlamps; AM/FM stereo with 6CD/DVD changer; XM Satellite Radio (3-month trial service included); OnStar safety warning and communication system (one year service included); remote keyless unlock and start; rain-sensing windshield wipers; programmable remote garage opener system; power windows; 8-way front seats; heated outside mirrors; power tilt and telescope wood-and-leather steering wheel; memory for driver's seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel; leather-trimmed front and rear floor mats; tire-pressure monitor |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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all-wheel drive ($1,550); Luxury Performance Package ($8,190) includes Bose 5.1 surround sound with navigation, Xenon HID headlamps with washers, IntelliBeam automatic high/low beam control with flash to pass feature, interior auto-dimming rearview mirror with OnStar controls, heated and ventilated front seats, premium ZF steering gear, performance cooling package, Magnetic Ride control, rear spoiler, limited slip rear differential, P235/50R18 front tires, P255/45R18 rear tires, Brembo performance brakes and 18-inch 9-spoke polished aluminum; Tuscany premium leather-trimmed seats ($1,295); adaptive cruise control with head-up instrument display ($2,300); power glass sunroof ($1,200) |
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Destination Charge:
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745 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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1300 |
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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68390 |
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Layout:
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all-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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320 @ 6400 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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315 @ 4400 |
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Transmission:
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6-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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Wheelbase:
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116.4 |
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Length/width/height:
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196.3/72.6/57.6 |
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Track, f/r:
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61.8/62.3 |
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Turning circle:
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38.8 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.7/54.6/42.6 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.9/55.6/38.3 |
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Cargo volume:
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13.8 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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1000 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, short-and-long control arms, coil springs over shocks, stabilizer bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, modified multi-link, coil springs, magnetic ride control, pneumatic load-leveling, stabilizer bar |
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Ground clearance:
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5.5 |
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Curb weight:
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4230 |
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Tires:
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P235/50WR18 front; P255/45WR18 rear |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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17.5 |
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