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2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE

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Khatir Soltani
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The engine under the hood of that new marvel is still that familiar 4.6 litre Northstar V8 that GM has once again better to lower both emissions and fuel consumption.

Even if its only mate is a four speed automatic transmission, the Northstar does a super job of moving this car along and all that's needed there is the throttle input.

The DTS version features an extra 25 horsepower and the bottom line means a very lively accelerations and vigorous response. Despite not having a five speed manual gearbox like its rivals, the new DeVille, thanks to one of the finest automatic transmissions on this planet, displays a sound gear shifting.

Being properly fit for the dazzling performance of the Northstar powerplant, the automatic has no cause whatsoever to be envious of competition's five speed automatic gearboxes, and provides a precise and harshless gear shifting.

The steering system is precise but does not sufficiently transmit road sensations to the driver who feel some torque steer under hard acceleration.

The four-wheel disc brake system with ABS proved to have an edge over the preceding Caddys and thus delivered the goods with great efficiency. However, only after a few emergency stops, their endurance diminishes on account of its weight.

The DTS four-wheel independent suspension is fitted with a 2.0 integrated chassis system with stabilitrak 2.0 and a pavement-detecting device.
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
Automotive expert
  • Over 6 years experience as a car reviewer
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