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2009 Cadillac DTS Review

February 22, 2009

STYLING | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

acknowledges tradition, yet remains fresh and modern
Automobile

more-refined exterior styling
Edmunds

among the roomiest, most comfortable big sedans
Consumer Guide

The 2009 Cadillac DTS is the most traditional model in the Cadillac lineup, and you're as likely to see the big-and-boxy, front-wheel drive sedan as (sometimes bulletproof) transportation for VIPs as you are for ‘real’ households.

According to Edmunds the 2009 Cadillac DTS is “a traditional large America luxury sedan.” Car and Driver says the DTS “wears a subdued version of Cadillac's edgy new styling,” and Motor Trend agrees the DTS wears “a light dose of new-wave Caddy styling,” while Cars.com thinks “the new model's styling evokes Cadillac's STS sedan.” Kelley Blue Book says its styling "ties it to the DeVilles of the past." Automedia reports “vertical headlights and taillamps, accompanied by an egg-crate-pattern grille” are part of the heritage cues, while the “more architectural, linear” appearance also sees improvements, such as LED taillamps. Buyers can opt for a tradition, stand-up wreath-and-crest hood ornament, they add.

Motor Trend observes the DTS “benefits from the use of more premium materials.” Edmunds praises its "more-refined exterior styling" and a "greatly improved interior design and quality" that has "more curves in the right places." Large gauges and a tall center stack on the dashboard with a touch-screen video display are the hallmarks of the dash, along with lots of wood veneer. Edmunds concludes, “Overall, the cabin is handsome and most controls are simple to use—no small feat given the large number of high-tech features.”

Conclusion

With conservative styling, the 2009 DTS remains Cadillac's traditional luxury car.

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:acknowledges tradition, yet remains fresh and modernAutomobilemore-refined exterior stylingEdmundsamong the roomiest, most comfortable big sedansConsumer Guide The 2009 Cadillac DTS is the most traditional model in the Cadillac lineup, and you're as likely to see the big-and-boxy, front-wheel drive sedan as (sometimes bulletproof) transportation for VIPs as you are for ‘real’ households. According to Edmunds the 2009 Cadillac DTS is “a traditional large America luxury sedan.” Car and Driver says the DTS “wears a subdued version of Cadillac's edgy new styling,” and Motor Trend agrees the DTS wears “a light dose of new-wave Caddy styling,” while Cars.com thinks “the new model's styling evokes Cadillac's STS sedan.” Kelley Blue Book says its styling "ties it to the DeVilles of the past." Automedia reports “vertical headlights and taillamps, accompanied by an egg-crate-pattern grille” are part of the heritage cues, while the “more architectural, linear” appearance also sees improvements, such as LED taillamps. Buyers can opt for a tradition, stand-up wreath-and-crest hood ornament, they add. Motor Trend observes the DTS “benefits from the use of more premium materials.” Edmunds praises its "more-refined exterior styling" and a "greatly improved interior design and quality" that has "more curves in the right places." Large gauges and a tall center stack on the dashboard with a touch-screen video display are the hallmarks of the dash, along with lots of wood veneer. Edmunds concludes, “Overall, the cabin is handsome and most controls are simple to use—no small feat given the large number of high-tech features.” ConclusionWith conservative styling, the 2009 DTS remains Cadillac's traditional luxury car.  2009 CADILLAC DTS STYLING | [7 out of 10] Automobile: "acknowledges tradition, yet remains fresh and modern" Edmunds: "more-refined exterior styling" Consumer Guide: "among the roomiest, most comfortable big sedans " The 2009 Cadillac DTS is the most traditional model in the ...

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There isn’t much competition in this categoryThe Buick Lucerne shares its underbody and running gear with the Cadillac DTS, along with its spacious interior. 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. Lincoln's Town Car is the old man on the totem pole, with a ride that tends to be oddly firm yet bouncy, especially on extended versions. It’s now bought mostly for fleets, and Ford likely will cancel the model in the near future.

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