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2008 Cadillac STS

2008 Cadillac STS Model Overview

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Stronger Engine, Spiffier Looks

The 2008 Cadillac STS will be the first vehicle from General Motors to be equipped with the company's new 3.6-liter direct-injection V6 engine.

by Heather Ignall, ForbesAutos.com
2008 Cadillac STS
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Cadillac updates the look of its midsize STS sedan for 2008, but the changes are subtle and it will be hard for the average driver to tell the difference. The big news is on the inside: The base model will be the first vehicle from General Motors to be equipped with the company's new 3.6-liter direct-injection V6 engine, which delivers 298 hp (up from 255 hp) and 268 pound-feet of torque. It will be mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

The overall dimensions of the Cadillac STS have increased slightly and minor changes to trim have been made both inside and out. The exterior features a larger, dual-textured, multifaceted grille and side air extractors on the front fenders similar to those on the Escalade, as well as chrome-plated door handles.

Inside, the Cadillac STS includes new wood trim, the option of a heated steering wheel and a head-up display on base V6 models. The head-up display projects driving information directly onto the windshield so the driver doesn't have to take his or her eyes off the road ahead.

Also available on base V6 models are Intellibeam headlamps, which gradually and automatically switch from high to low beams when the vehicle approaches the car ahead. A new performance handling package is optional. Advanced safety features include lane-departure warning and blind-spot alerts. The STS is expected to arrive at dealerships by mid-summer and will be available with either a V6 or a V8.

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  Published on 2007-05-23

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