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2000 Cadillac Seville Review
A muscle car in an Armani suit.
2000 Seville Review Summary & Specifications
Cadillac Seville is a credible contender for those seeking an American luxury sedan that delivers the refinement, performance and handling expected from a BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus or Infiniti. The Seville is a sedan that truly loves to be driven, whether you're winding down back roads or commuting through traffic with the Bose sound system on.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Paul A. Eisenstein |
| Model Lineup | SLT ($44,080); STS ($48,680) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.6-liter dohc V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 275-hp 4.6-liter dohc 32v V8 (SLS); 300-hp 4.6-liter dohc 32v V8 (STS) |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags with child safety sensors, ABS, traction control, StabiliTrak |
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| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Detroit, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-333-4CAD |
| Manufacturer URL | www.cadillac.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 44025 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Seville STS ($48,680) |
| Standard Equipment | (STS) air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, cruise control, tilt steering, cast aluminum wheels, automatic headlights; STS adds Bose AM/FM/CD/cassette stereo, fog lights, seat memory package, 14-way power bucket seats, tilt/telescopic steering column |
| Destination Charge | 695 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Adaptive Seat Package ($1,627) includes adaptive front seats, heated front and rear seats, integrated 3-channel garage door opener; Wood Trim Package ($595) |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 48138 |
| Horse Power | 300 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 295 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/26 |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 201/75/55.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | 62.7/62.4 |
| Turning Radius | 40.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.2/55.6/42.5 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.0/57.5/38.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 15.7 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3000 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 |
| Curb Weight | 4001 |
| Stock Tires | P235/60SR16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 |
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