Complementing the interior restraint is an obvious reduction in the quantity of buttons and dials usually found in Cadillac
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| All surfaces inside the STS impart a feeling of quality and strength. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press) |
products. In the new STS, many of the functions that were once controlled by rows of buttons are now incorporated into an eight-inch touch-screen interface. Although this approach has led to a very clean dash appearance, it still requires some getting used to - especially for those who think a megabyte refers to an extra-large fast-food meal. Fortunately, the HVAC controls in the technically imposing STS are where they should be, in the center stack, and are fairly intuitive to operate. As well, steering wheel mounted audio controls and an optional voice activation system can relieve much of the touch-screen psychosis some drivers may encounter.
The interior of the STS is well executed and solidly assembled. Front seating is infinitely adjustable and remarkably supportive,
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| Functions that were once controlled by rows of buttons are now incorporated into an eight-inch touch-screen interface. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press) |
which isn't always the case with domestic luxury sedans. In addition to their supportiveness, the premium front seats I rested my buns on were both heated and ventilated, pushing their comfort level to the max. This seating package also adds heating to the two outboard rear seats.My fully loaded tester featured a ton of electronic gizmos, including adaptive cruise control, head-up display, moisture-sensitive wipers, a killer 15-speaker
Bose surround sound audio system, Intellibeam high intensity discharge headlights and remote starting. The adaptive cruise control uses forward-emitting radar to detect the presence of slower vehicles and adjust the speed of the STS in order to maintain a preset distance from the traffic ahead.
