2010 Cadillac DTS Review Summary & Specs
Base Sedan
Luxury, serenity and peace of mind.
Summary & Specs
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The Cadillac DTS offers luxury and comfort in a full-size package. It comes loaded with safety features, with the option of the latest safety technology to warn the driver of hidden hazards. The DTS delivers strong acceleration performance and handles quite well for a car of its size. All in all, it's a lot of car for the money.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Greg Brown filed this report from Southern California.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Luxury Cars |
| Editor |
New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup |
Cadillac DTS ($46,280) |
| Engines (standard) |
4.6-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) |
275-hp 4.6-liter dohc 32-valve V8; 292-hp 4.6-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
4-speed electronically controlled automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual-stage front driver's airbag, dual-depth front passenger's airbag, driver's and front passenger's seat-mounted side airbags, roof-rail side-curtain airbags, ABS, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, traction control, tire-pressure monitoring system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
none |
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Detroit, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone |
800-333-4CAD |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.cadillac.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$46,280 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Cadillac DTS ($46,280) |
| Standard Equipment |
leather upholstery, automatic dual-zone climate control, eight-way power front bucket seats with four-way adjustable power lumbar support, eight-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio with RDS and integrated antenna, XM Satellite Radio with three-month trial, power windows, power programmable door locks with Pass-Key III Plus security, Magnasteer power steering, cruise control, illuminated visor mirrors, remote starter, driver information center, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, rear seat pass-through, OnStar with one-year Directions and Connections service, automatic headlights with wiper activation, fog lights, solar-control glass, self-leveling suspension, and P235/55R17 all-season tires on machined aluminum wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Luxury Collection ($5,245) includes tri-zone climate control, memory for driver's seat and outside mirrors, heated power mirrors, sunroof, front and rear ultrasonic park assist, heated rear outboard seats, heated and cooled front seats, leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, chrome alloy wheels, universal garage-door opener, Bose premium eight-speaker audio system with six-disc CD player, and additional convenience and trim items |
| Destination Charge |
920 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$52,445 |
| Horse Power |
275 @ 6000 |
| Torque |
295 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy |
15/23 |
| Wheelbase |
115.6 |
| Length/Width/Height |
207.6/74.8/57.6 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
42.0 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.3/56.9/42.5 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.6/56.7/41.6 |
| Trunk Volume |
18.8 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
1000 |
| Front Suspension |
independent, MacPherson strut with L-shaped lower arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension |
independent, semi-trailing with coil springs, monotube shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
4009 |
| Stock Tires |
235/55R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
vented disc/disc with ABS and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.5 |