2009 Cadillac STS Review Summary & Specs
Base Sedan
Great driving luxury car, from V6 to supercharged V8.
Summary & Specs
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The Cadillac STS offers a smooth and powerful driving experience with warm and luxurious accommodations. The supercharged STS-V delivers serious performance but sacrifices some comfort and drivability. The STS V8 model with the Performance Package offers a nice balance. We appreciated the all-wheel-drive model for its all-weather capability while maintaining the enjoyable sporty handling. People who enjoy getting where they're going as much as, if not more than, being there, but who pine for luxury touches and good old American V8 power, need no longer compromise.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard reported on the STS, with Greg Brown reporting on the STS-V, and John F. Katz reporting on the styling revisions.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Luxury Cars |
| Editor |
New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup |
Cadillac STS V6 ($46,410); Cadillac STS V8 ($55,910); Cadillac STS-V ($81,360) |
| Engines (standard) |
4.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) |
302-hp 3.6-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 w/ VVT; 320-hp 4.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 w/ VVT; 469-hp 4.4-liter DOHC 32-valve supercharged V8 w/ VVT |
| Transmissions (standard) |
6-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual two-stage frontal airbags; front seat-mounted side-impact airbags; front and rear-seat side curtain airbags; antilock brakes; traction control; StabiliTrak electronic stability control; rear park assist; rear seat child safety seat anchors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Lansing, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone |
800-333-4223 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.cadillac.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$46,410 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Cadillac STS V8 ($56,345) |
| Standard Equipment |
leather upholstery, dual-zone, automatic climate control; automatic headlamps; AM/FM stereo with 6CD/DVD changer; XM Satellite Radio (3-month trial service included); OnStar safety warning and communication system (one year service included); remote keyless unlock and start; rain-sensing windshield wipers; programmable remote garage opener system; power windows; 8-way front seats; heated outside mirrors; power tilt and telescope wood-and-leather steering wheel; memory for driver's seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel; tire-pressure monitor |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
All Wheel Drive ($1,550); V8 Premium Luxury Performance Package ($11,940) includes Side Blind Zone Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Head Up Display, Adaptive Cruise Control, Bose 5.1 Surround Sound with navigation, Xenon HID headlamps with washers, Intellibeam automatic high/low beam control with flash to pass feature, heated and ventilated front seats, premium ZF steering gear, performance cooling package, Magnetic Ride Control suspension, rear spoiler, limited-slip rear differential, P235/50R18 front tires, P255/45R18 rear tires, 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, Brembo performance brakes, power glass sunroof, compact spare tire |
| Destination Charge |
775 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
1300 |
| Price as Tested |
$71,475 |
| Layout |
all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
320 @ 6400 |
| Torque |
315 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy |
15/22 |
| Wheelbase |
116.4 |
| Length/Width/Height |
196.3/72.6/57.6 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
38.8 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.7/54.6/42.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.9/55.6/38.3 |
| Trunk Volume |
13.8 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
1000 |
| Front Suspension |
independent, short-and-long control arms, coil springs over shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension |
independent, modified multi-link, coil springs, magnetic ride control, pneumatic load-leveling, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance |
5.5 |
| Curb Weight |
4230 |
| Stock Tires |
P235/50WR18 front; P255/45WR18 rear |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
vented disc/vented disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
17.5 |