Cadillac has made a number of small interior detail changes to the '97DeVilles, but the only one of real significance is the addition of side
airbags up front, the first domestic cars so equipped. Offering enhanced
side impact protection for the upper torso, the bags deploy from the door
panel.
Another addition--Cadillac's optional OnStar system--is also significant.
Similar in concept to Lincoln's RESCU system, the satellite-based OnStar
system keeps track of the car's whereabouts and can handle the old keys-locked-in-the-car
dilemma in a flash--no waiting around for the locksmith or AAA.
It can also track the vehicle if it's stolen, and handle personal services
like hotel and airline reservations, or tell you the location of the nearest
ATM. What'll they think of next?
Like its formal exterior, the interior of the DeVille is a tastefully
traditional blend of leather and wood that strikes a warm contrast with
all the car's electronic wizardry.
There's plenty of room for five in this big cabin--even six, if you