CADILLAC DTS

The 'Cadillac DTS (DeVille Touring Sedan)' is a full-size luxury sedan from the Cadillac luxury division of General Motors. The DTS replaces the Cadillac DeVille as that carmaker's largest luxury car for the 2006 model year, following the naming and styling direction set by the earlier CTS and STS.
The design of the DTS was introduced in a unique way. A specially designed and outfitted presidential DTS limousine was utilized during the second inauguration of George W. Bush in the January 20, 2005 parade. While details of the vehicle, codenamed Stagecoach, are highly classified, it is presumed to be heavily armored and feature advanced communication equipment. The production DTS was shown at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show on February 9.
The DTS is manufactured at GM's Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly factory in Hamtramck, Michigan. The ''Luxury'' models are priced at US$41,990, while the ''Performance'' version is priced at US$50,490. The DTS is the best-selling full-size luxury car in North America.
One major feature change from the Deville to the DTS was the elimination of the standard 6-passenger seating configuration for non-limousine models. However, such capability remains an optional feature.
A stretched version of the DTS (known as the DTS-L) has been unveiled for 2007. This will likely be a six-inch stretch of the platform giving rear passengers a more spacious environment.
The Cadillac DTS is the largest sedan that General Motors offers. The DTS incorporates the K-platform as denoted by the 4th letter in the VIN, and is powered by the 32V Northstar V8, which produces 275 bhp in luxury trim. The DTS Performance Package horsepower increases this to 292 bhp. The DTS has standard features such as eight airbags, Xenon high power headlamps, leather seating, and power seats. Options include navigation system, MRC (magnetic ride control on performance models only), moonroof, chrome wheels, heated/cooled seats even a heated steering wheel is an option. A fully loaded DTS will top out at around $55,000(US) depending on your color choice and exact options. A new DTS Platinum Edition will be released sometime in mid to late 2007 with special interior trim, badging and other luxury features. No information has yet been confirmed on the engine performance. Many people believe the L37 engine will be put in, this also is not confirmed. Also the DTS-L was released with much improved rear legroom and a longer rear C-pillar reminiscent of the older Fleetwood 75 Series. Stabli-track remains standard on all but the base trim to help handling and with 3 choice of leather seating surfaces the DTS brings a new level of luxury to the Cadillac marque. Coach Builders LTD of Florida manufactures a custom convertible version of the DTS.
The DTS' main competitors include the Lincoln Town Car and Chrysler 300, both rear-wheel-drive vehicles (although the 300 was also front-wheel-drive from 1999 to 2004).

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It is feasible that a rear-wheel drive version of the Cadillac DTS will be released in near future. The front-wheel drive DTS was Cadillac's best selling vehicle in 2006. Nearly 60,000 DTS models were made during this time and GM would not want to risk switching a strong seller to rear-wheel drive like the STS.
Automotive News reported Cadillac STS and DTS would be discontinued due to slow sales. Its replacement would be a high-performance RWD sedan targeted at BMW 5-series market.[1]

External links

★ Cadillac.com — official site

★ Caddyinfo.com - Cadillac Discussion and Technical Information

★ the CaddyEdge.com