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2009 Cadillac STS Review

March 13, 2009

STYLING | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

luxury buyers should be pleased with this Cadillac's generally high-class ambience
Edmunds

edgy styling
Kelley Blue Book

elements are in proportion
Cars.com

we think it's handsome
Forbes Autos

Editors at TheCarConnection.com note that the interior of the 2009 Cadillac STS is soft and luxurious. On the outside, it's similar to the CTS sport sedan with its aggressiveness and verve.

According to Kelley Blue Book, if you like the "edgy styling of the CTS and XLR cars...you'll like the 2009 Cadillac STS." However, Kelley Blue Book also points out that this model's styling has been seen before on the CTS, and buyers of cars at this level tend to prefer "a more distinctive vehicle." Forbes Autos describes the car as "spiffy" and a "viable domestic alternative to import luxury sport sedans." Cars.com comments that Cadillac STS "elements are in proportion" but says that the side vents are becoming an automotive cliché. Edmunds finds the grille "particularly striking."

Inside, the 2009 Cadillac STS is well liked all around. Kelley Blue Book notes that "the usual color choices of black, tan or gray are offset by the occasional use of nice wood trim...a sprayed-on urethane 'skin' gives the dash and door panels a rich look mimicking real leather." Edmunds observes "luxury buyers should be pleased with this Cadillac's generally high-class ambience." The STS sports a simplified dash over years past, with a wide center stack of controls and a nice balance of leather, plastic, and wood. Kelley Blue Book warns that one might "worry how well this material will hold up over time."

Conclusion

The 2009 Cadillac STS looks good inside and out, but it's not exactly groundbreaking.

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:luxury buyers should be pleased with this Cadillac's generally high-class ambienceEdmundsedgy stylingKelley Blue Bookelements are in proportionCars.comwe think it's handsomeForbes Autos Editors at TheCarConnection.com note that the interior of the 2009 Cadillac STS is soft and luxurious. On the outside, it's similar to the CTS sport sedan with its aggressiveness and verve. According to Kelley Blue Book, if you like the "edgy styling of the CTS and XLR cars...you'll like the 2009 Cadillac STS." However, Kelley Blue Book also points out that this model's styling has been seen before on the CTS, and buyers of cars at this level tend to prefer "a more distinctive vehicle." Forbes Autos describes the car as "spiffy" and a "viable domestic alternative to import luxury sport sedans." Cars.com comments that Cadillac STS "elements are in proportion" but says that the side vents are becoming an automotive cliché. Edmunds finds the grille "particularly striking." Inside, the 2009 Cadillac STS is well liked all around. Kelley Blue Book notes that "the usual color choices of black, tan or gray are offset by the occasional use of nice wood trim...a sprayed-on urethane 'skin' gives the dash and door panels a rich look mimicking real leather." Edmunds observes "luxury buyers should be pleased with this Cadillac's generally high-class ambience." The STS sports a simplified dash over years past, with a wide center stack of controls and a nice balance of leather, plastic, and wood. Kelley Blue Book warns that one might "worry how well this material will hold up over time." ConclusionThe 2009 Cadillac STS looks good inside and out, but it's not exactly groundbreaking.  2009 CADILLAC STS STYLING [7 out of 10] Edmunds: " luxury buyers should be pleased with this Cadillac's generally high-class ambience" Kelley Blue Book: "edgy styling" Cars.com: "elements are in proportion" Forbes Autos: "we think it's handsome" Editors at TheCarConnection.com ...

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With a choice of rear- or all-wheel drive and V-6 or V-8 engines, the 2009 Cadillac STS slots right alongside the mid-size luxury sedans from Germany and Japan, but it doesn’t have the presence or design detail of a BMW 5-Series or Mercedes E-Class inside. The base V-6 STS has perkier performance than either the E350 or the BMW 528i, though the sweet turbocharged six in the new 535i may have it beat. The E-Class more closely fits a definition of traditional luxury, with a classy appearance, while the 5-Series and M35/M45 feel sportier behind the wheel. Yet another relatively new rival is the Jaguar XJ; with a standard V-8 engine and undeniable good looks, the XF starts at a lower price than the STS V-8. The Infiniti M models have a surprisingly roomy interior—including a spacious backseat, which is somewhat hard to find in this class—but the ride isn't as settled, and road noise can be an issue. And if you're especially green, you might want to consider the E320 Bluetec diesel; it doesn’t feel tremendously sporty, but it’s quick and returns standout highway fuel economy in the mid-30s.

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