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- sedan 81,394 grey automatic
2008 cadillac dts review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Improved safety for big luxury sedan. introductioncadillac dts is a thoroughly modern interpretation of the big, luxurious, powerful, stylish machines that once made cadillac america's most-desired automobile. the dts is a full-size luxury car with full-size american power and a warm, spacious interior. Its 115. 6-inch wheelbase would have qualified it as full-size car even in the mid-1950s. its v8 engine develops 275 horsepower, and a higher-output version is available that delivers 292 horsepower. Though its styling is restrained, the dts is loaded with the latest technology. Yet, unlike many luxury cars these days, there's no need to study the owner's manual to make the dts do its job. This is a rational luxury car, easy to operate in addition to being large and luxurious. It handles surprisingly well given its size. It takes turns with poise and dignity, making it an enjoyable steed when the road goes curvy. The dts is front-wheel drive. for 2008, two new options harness the latest technology to enhance safety. The lane departure warning system is designed to help drivers avoid a collision caused by an inadvertent lane change, for example if the driver drifts off to sleep. Side blind zone alert enhances awareness of objects that might otherwise escape the driver's vision, for example a car the driver simply did not know was there. a new platinum edition is available for 2008 that comes with all the performance goodies, plus a bright and cheery handcrafted interior and special exterior trim. the current dts was launched as a 2006 model, sporting fresh body lines, a redesigned interior, upgraded running gear, and suspension refinements,. At the same time, cadillac abandoned the 57-year-old deville nameplate. Dts now stands for the whole revised and revamped model line. All versions are powered by cadillac's 4. 6-liter northstar v8, which produces 275 horsepower in standard tune, and 292 horsepower with certain option packages. Lane departure warning and side blind zone alert are available on select models. walkaroundthe 2008 cadillac dts is a big car. Its overall length of 207. 6 inches makes it five inches longer than the escalade full-size suv, and nearly a foot longer than the sts, cadillac's next-largest sedan. It's also wide, more than two inches wider than an sts. despite its size, however, the clean forms of the dts give it a european look, though in a distinctively american idiom. With its vertical headlights and tail lights, and its grinning egg-crate grille, the dts has acquired the design heritage of the cadillac family and adapted it to 21st century reality. It acknowledges tradition, yet remains fresh and modern. The fenders provide a purposeful stance, and the profile is slightly wedge-shaped. Seventeen-inch machined aluminum wheels come standard; 18-inch wheels are available; and those wheels can be ordered chromed. The overall look is brought together by cadillac's characteristic spline line, which rises from the top of the front fender, runs along with lower edge of the side windows and then flows over the rear fender. the platinum edition is distinguished visually by 18-inch chrome wheels, chrome grille, chrome inserts on the exterior door handles, and a platinum badge. cadillac boasts that the dts has some of the tightest production tolerances in the world, and it certainly looks the part of a well-honed luxury machine. The panels fit well, the paint is glossy and blemish free, and overall the dts wears its bulk well, like a fine-tailored suit. The quality of gm cars has been improving, and cadillac scores well in quality surveys. interiorthe dts cabin is roomy and luxurious. The interior was completely revised for 2006, and only detail changes have been made since then. leather and wood abound, along with a dusting of chrome accents, creating a handsome, upmarket environment. Low-gloss surfaces, with a three-dimensional grain, were chosen for the upper instrument panel and upper doors in order to reduce glare and absorb sunlight. three different leathers are used, depending on options and packages. The base leather is called nuance; a specially tanned leather called tehama, claimed to be exclusive to the dts, is optional. A more supple, semi-aniline tuscany hide is included in the platinum edition. The nuance interior benefits from fitment of a material crafted from a vinyl/silk blend for seatbacks and armrests. Claimed to be as durable as vinyl, it has the look and feel of leather. the trim used on base, luxury i and luxury ii models is a good-looking faux burl wood material, while luxury iii and performance versions get a darker, genuine burled walnut. Instruments use white-on-black led readouts for speedometer, tachometer, fuel and temperature gauges. on five-passenger models, the center console between the bucket seats houses the shifter and storage bins. On six-passenger models, the shifter is mounted on the steering column to accommodate the front bench seat, which has an integrated center armrest that transforms from a back cushion into a console with two levels of storage. the cabin has a spacious feel and good sightlines for driver visibility. The luxury i and ii packages include a heated steering wheel on a tilting column; luxury iii and performance add a telescoping function. the center stack design is attractive and the controls are easy to see and use. A dark argent finish surro. AM/FM✔ Bucket Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Tachometer✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Chrome Wheels✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ CD Changer✔ Aluminum Wheels
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