Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007
Cadillac decided to retire the DeVille nameplate and replaced it with the DTS in 2005, as a 2006 model year, showing a new marketing strategy.
By 2005, Cadillac already knew that its classic designed vehicles were no longer appealing to the customers. The old buyers were OK with that, but the big chunk of the premium-car segment was represented by those who were far from applying for their AARP membership cards.
Even though it was mostly a refreshed version of the DeVille, the exterior design was significantly changed. Its narrow and tall headlights featured improved lamps and a young-oriented design. Cadillac tried to make the DTS a world competitor for Mercedes-Benz and BMW, but it could hardly win on its home ground. But the car was an essential step for the brand's evolution. At the back, the slim red strip for the third brake light and the triangular, corner-mounted taillights were new for the American luxury brand.
Inside, the DTS showed a contemporary design, with an infotainment screen placed on the center stack. Moreover, the dials and multi-function steering wheel were typical for those times premium vehicles. Definitely, it was no longer the same old, classic design that built the brand. Cadillac placed an analog watch between the center vents as a sole reminder of the old days.
Under the hood, GM installed the Northstar V8 powerplant that offered almost 300 horses in its upgraded version. Yet, it was nowhere near what the German carmakers could provide. Moreover, the four-speed automatic transmission was clearly outdated.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.6L V8 4AT (275 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4565 cm3 |
Power: | 205.1 KW @ 5200 RPM 278.8 HP @ 5200 RPM 275 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 400 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 207.6 in (5273 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 57.6 in (1463 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.5/61.7 in (1,588/1,567 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115.6 in (2936 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.6 cuFT (527 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4008.7 lbs (1818 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5347.1 lbs (2425 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.6L V8 4AT (292 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4565 cm3 |
Power: | 217.7 KW @ 5600 RPM 296 HP @ 5600 RPM 292 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 288 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 390 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 207.6 in (5273 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 57.6 in (1463 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.5/61.7 in (1,588/1,567 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115.6 in (2936 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.8 cuFT (532 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4008.7 lbs (1818 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5347.1 lbs (2425 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |