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2008 Cadillac DTS Features Review

July 22, 2008

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

loads of features and pricey options
Car and Driver

We'd also like to see greater attention to detail
MyRide.com

long list of electronic goodies
Kelley Blue Book

As is expected from Cadillac, 2008 DTS sedans come with a long list of standard features and an even longer list of electronic and trim options. Car and Driver reports that the DTS has “loads of features,” but some are “pricey options.”

All 2008 Cadillac DTS sedans are equipped with “dual-zone automatic climate control, leather seating, OnStar, bi-xenon headlamps, power front bucket seats, remote vehicle start, a CD/MP3 player and satellite radio,” Edmunds reports.

Options include a split heated and cooled front seat; a heated steering wheel; bucket seats; three-zone climate control; a six-CD changer; a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel; and memory driver seat, Edmunds adds. The Performance edition picks up 18-inch wheels, Magnetic Ride Control, and the blind-spot alert system.

A navigation system, remote start, and a sunroof are options, Cars.com reports, as is burl walnut trim. The 6.5-inch navigation screen may also function as an MP3 control or with expanded OnStar package options.

Conclusion

The 2008 Cadillac DTS antes up with plenty of luxury features.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:loads of features and pricey optionsCar and DriverWe'd also like to see greater attention to detailMyRide.comlong list of electronic goodiesKelley Blue Book As is expected from Cadillac, 2008 DTS sedans come with a long list of standard features and an even longer list of electronic and trim options. Car and Driver reports that the DTS has “loads of features,” but some are “pricey options.” All 2008 Cadillac DTS sedans are equipped with “dual-zone automatic climate control, leather seating, OnStar, bi-xenon headlamps, power front bucket seats, remote vehicle start, a CD/MP3 player and satellite radio,” Edmunds reports. Options include a split heated and cooled front seat; a heated steering wheel; bucket seats; three-zone climate control; a six-CD changer; a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel; and memory driver seat, Edmunds adds. The Performance edition picks up 18-inch wheels, Magnetic Ride Control, and the blind-spot alert system. A navigation system, remote start, and a sunroof are options, Cars.com reports, as is burl walnut trim. The 6.5-inch navigation screen may also function as an MP3 control or with expanded OnStar package options. ConclusionThe 2008 Cadillac DTS antes up with plenty of luxury features.  2008 CADILLAC DTS STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "The interior is perhaps the CTS' greatest improvement" Automobile: "acknowledges tradition, yet remains fresh and modern" ConsumerGuide Auto: "among the roomiest, most comfortable big sedans " The 2008 Cadillac DTS is a ...

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Other Choices:

In this class of cars, the competition is far from fierce. Lincoln's Town Car is the old man on the totem pole, and Ford likely will cancel the model in the near future--it's mostly sold as a fleet car, anyway. The Buick Lucerne shares its underbody and running gear with the Cadillac DTS, but you may prefer its styling. Chrysler sells a long-wheelbase version of its 300 sedan that sports more rear legroom, but it's still primarily a five-seater, and its interior isn't as nicely finished as the Cadillac.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By L. Tong #1, Posted: 12/2/2008

    Retiree

    We may have bought that ODD DTS. Ours appear to be noiser than the 2002 Deville we had; the catch for the rear seat beats are too short for the passenger to easily attach; between 25-30 mps transmission noise is distinctly heard; passenger light behind driver not operating...

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