2005 Cadillac STS Winter Road Test

The new model is a sign of things to come from Cadillac, or so I've been told, and charts a course that the General's lesser brands are starting to follow, Buick with its Allure and Lucerne, plus Pontiac with the G6

The new sedan is as good, and in many ways better than its rivals, and deserves a long look and an even longer test drive. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press)

and Solstice, among others. Being that I covered most of the car's features and specs in a preview back in May of last year, I'm not going to go into any more detail than I already have. If you'd like to know more, check out the article in the new vehicle reviews (or previews) section of this website. If you already own a Seville you're going to love the new STS, I guarantee it. If you currently drive something from Europe or Asia, however, you probably won't be dropping by a domestic lot anytime soon anyway. But in the case of Cadillac and this STS, you're missing out. The new sedan is as good, and in many ways better than its rivals, and deserves a long look, and an even longer drive to appreciate.

Specifications:

• Price Range (MSRP): $54,800 - $91,415
• Body Type: 4-door sedan
• Layout: front engine, RWD (AWD optional on V8 model)
• Engine: 255 hp, 252 lb ft of torque, 3.6L, 24-valve, V6
• Opt. Engine: 320 hp, 317 lb ft of torque, 4.6L, 32-valve, V8
• Transmission: 5-spd automatic with manual function
• Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
• Acceleration (0 - 100 km/h): less than 7 seconds for V6, less than 6 seconds for V8
• Fuel Economy (V6 city/hwy): 14.2 / 8.8 L/100 km
• Fuel Economy (V8 city/hwy): 14.2 / 8.6 L/100 km
• Fuel Economy (V8 AWD city/hwy): 15.8 / 9.7 L/100 km
• Exterior Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 4,985 / 1,845 / 1,464 / 2,957 mm (196.3 / 72.6 / 57.6 / 116.4 in)
• Curb Weight (V6/V8/V8 AWD): 1,750 / 1,779 / 1,919 kg (3,858 / 3,922 / 4,231 lbs)
• Warranty (mo/km): 48/80,000 comprehensive
• Direct Competitors: Acura RL, Audi A6/A8, BMW 5-Series/7-Series, Chrysler 300 C, Infiniti M35/M45/Q45, Jaguar S-Type/XJ, Lexus GS 300/GS 430/LS 430, Lincoln LS, Mercedes-Benz E-Class/S-class, Volkswagen Phaeton, Volvo S80
• Web Site: www.gmcanada.com