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2010 Cadillac STS Features Review

November 8, 2009

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

confounding... frustrating and unnecessarily complicated
Edmunds

enough to please the most demanding technophile
Kelley Blue Book

The 2010 Cadillac STS doesn't want for the latest features. All versions have standard climate control; AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio systems; a heated, wood-trimmed steering wheel; and metallic and wood trim on the dash. Cars.com reports that power front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a keyless access system, an eight-speaker CD stereo, a power-adjustable steering wheel, and sonar rear parking sensors are all standard on the base STS Cadillac.

Available features include an Easy Key keyless entry system; Adaptive Remote Start system; a four-color head-up display (HUD); and heated and ventilated seats. OnStar turn-by-turn navigation is also an option, along with a moonroof and a heated steering wheel.

Most reviewers, including Kelley Blue Book, rave over the optional 15-speaker Bose 5.1 Surround Sound audio system, which "delivers great sound." But the STS's navigation system takes some heat. ConsumerGuide finds that "relatively few buttons" on the dash almost buries the functions on the radio and GPS, which can "complicate their use." Edmunds doesn't agree; they consider the "controls are straightforward and easy to use," though the memory setting procedure for many of the cabin controls are "confounding...frustrating and unnecessarily complicated."

On the well-equipped STS-V, the standard features list expands greatly. ForbesAutos lists "stiffer stabilizer bars and suspension springs, a quicker steering ratio, high-performance brakes, and a performance-tuned chassis," as distinct features, while Cars.com notes that the V's "10-spoke, painted aluminum-alloy wheels are exclusive." Edmunds tallies more standard features, such as "leather/suede upholstery," "heated leather-wrapped steering wheel," "power sunroof," and "navigation system w/voice recognition," while one of its very few options is a choice to delete the sunroof.

Conclusion

The 2010 Cadillac STS offers outstanding audio and other high-tech features-those with complex controls that may take some time to learn.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:confounding... frustrating and unnecessarily complicatedEdmundsenough to please the most demanding technophileKelley Blue Book The 2010 Cadillac STS doesn't want for the latest features. All versions have standard climate control; AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio systems; a heated, wood-trimmed steering wheel; and metallic and wood trim on the dash. Cars.com reports that power front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a keyless access system, an eight-speaker CD stereo, a power-adjustable steering wheel, and sonar rear parking sensors are all standard on the base STS Cadillac. Available features include an Easy Key keyless entry system; Adaptive Remote Start system; a four-color head-up display (HUD); and heated and ventilated seats. OnStar turn-by-turn navigation is also an option, along with a moonroof and a heated steering wheel. Most reviewers, including Kelley Blue Book, rave over the optional 15-speaker Bose 5.1 Surround Sound audio system, which "delivers great sound." But the STS's navigation system takes some heat. ConsumerGuide finds that "relatively few buttons" on the dash almost buries the functions on the radio and GPS, which can "complicate their use." Edmunds doesn't agree; they consider the "controls are straightforward and easy to use," though the memory setting procedure for many of the cabin controls are "confounding...frustrating and unnecessarily complicated." On the well-equipped STS-V, the standard features list expands greatly. ForbesAutos lists "stiffer stabilizer bars and suspension springs, a quicker steering ratio, high-performance brakes, and a performance-tuned chassis," as distinct features, while Cars.com notes that the V's "10-spoke, painted aluminum-alloy wheels are exclusive." Edmunds tallies more standard features, such as "leather/suede upholstery," "heated leather-wrapped steering wheel," "power sunroof," and "navigation system w/voice recognition," while one of its very few options is a choice to delete the sunroof. ConclusionThe 2010 Cadillac STS offers outstanding audio and other high-tech features-those with complex controls that may take some time to learn. 2010 CADILLAC STS STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "high-class ambience" ForbesAutos: "we think it's handsome" Kelley Blue Book: "edgy styling" Cars.com: "elements are in proportion" The Cadillac STS and STS-V are aging gracefully, but no longer have the cutting-edge appeal they ...

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Other Choices:

With a choice of rear- or all-wheel drive and V-6 or V-8 engines, the 2010 Cadillac STS/STS-V slots right alongside the mid-size luxury sedans from Germany and Japan, but both those vehicles are new for 2010 and 2011. The new E-Class takes a turn to the edgy, and its styling doesn't win many friends, though it feels lighter and more adept than ever before. A new 5-Series arrives early in 2010, and a preview in the form of the 5-Series Gran Turismo shows a refined interior, a handsome new design outside, and likely, more fits for Cadillac and Mercedes. Yet another STS rival is the new Jaguar XF/XFR, with a stunning new body, a boutique-hotel interior, and massively powerful V-8 engines but no all-wheel drive. The Infiniti M models are due to be replaced in 2011 with a svelte new shape, but the 2010 models have a surprisingly roomy interior-including a spacious backseat, which is somewhat hard to find in this class-along with available all-wheel drive.

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