2006 Cadillac DTS Road Test
Riddle: Last night I was floating on a cloud, but I wasn't asleep- where was I? In a 2006 Cadillac DTS of course. Since Cadillac's migration to smaller, more performance-oriented sedans the DTS has emerged as the Caddy big boy of the fleet, replacing the long lived DeVille. The DTS is a large sedan that like the DeVille utilizes a front-wheel-drive platform, which will surely please some and discourage others. Count me as an "other." I love the regal driving dynamics of this comfy cruiser except for the fact that its delightful Northstar V8 is shackled to the front wheels. This unification doesn't generate torque-steer of any significance unless accelerating flat-out along a rutted road surface; here a firm hand on the wheel is mandatory if the vehicle is to remain between the dividing lines. But that's asking a luxury car to perform like a sports sedan, which isn't fair. Cadillac has plenty of performance-oriented rear-wheel-drive iron that's more suited to athletic driving than the sublimely smooth DTS. Although a competent handler, the DTS is all about elegance, luxury and divine comfort- but not without flair.
