THE CADILLAC ESCALADE AND ESCALADE ESV - TOP TEN FEATURES
1. Bold, breathtaking exterior styling – Features Cadillac Wreath and Crest, chrome accents on luggage rack, window trim elements, side mirrors, “grab-style” door handles, unique fender side vents, bodyside moldings and running boards and available factory-installed 22" chrome wheels—the largest in the segment.
2. Exclusive world-class interior – The most refined and luxurious interior Cadillac has ever designed for a family of vehicles. Sophisticated materials and flawless fit and finish add to the elegance.
3. 6.2L V8 VVT engine – Segment-leading V8 provides 403 hp and 417 lb.-ft. torque and features Variable Valve Timing (VVT). Enhanced power adds to the driver’s confidence and feeling of being in control and ability to respond.
4. 6-speed automatic transmission – Electronically controlled 6-speed automatic includes shift lever-mounted Driver Shift Control (DSC) that provides tap-up/tap-down manual shift control.
5. Best-in-class ride and handling – A coil-over-shock front suspension, 5-link rear suspension with auto-load leveling, wide front and rear tracks, and 4-channel StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control with Roll-Over Mitigation (ROM) combine to provide performance sedan ride and handling.
6. Best-in-class comfort – European-style seats provide firm bolsters along with exceptional reclining and traveling features. Driver and front passenger enjoy 14-way power adjustment. Standard heated and available cooled seats, along with superb interior spaciousness, add to unsurpassed comfort.
7. Exceptional quietness – Provided through a battery of sound absorbing processes, including spray-on damping in key areas, door sealing, foam barriers and quieter powertrain operation.
8. True surround sound – Exclusive to Cadillac, a standard Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround sound system with 10 speakers brings true home entertainment surround sound quality to every seat in every row.
9. Head-curtain side air bags – All models provide standard head-curtain side air bags for each row of seats part of the vehicles’ comprehensive overall safety system.
10. Heated and cooled seats – Heated seats are standard for both first and second rows, and cooled seats are available in the first row. For additional comfort, a heated steering wheel also is available.
THE CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT - TOP TEN FEATURES
1. Bold, breathtaking exterior styling – Features Cadillac Wreath and Crest, chrome accents on luggage rack, window trim elements, side mirrors, “grab-style” door handles, unique fender side vents, body side moldings and running boards and available factory-installed 22" chrome wheels—the largest in the segment.
2. Exclusive world-class interior – The most refined and luxurious interior Cadillac has ever designed for a family of vehicles. Sophisticated materials and flawless fit and finish add to the elegance.
3. 6.2L V8 VVT engine – Segment-leading V8 provides 403 hp and 417 lb.-ft. torque and features Variable Valve Timing (VVT). Enhanced power adds to the driver’s confidence and feeling of being in control and ability to respond.
4. 6-speed automatic transmission – Electronically controlled 6-speed automatic includes shift lever-mounted Driver Shift Control (DSC) that provides tap-up/tap-down manual shift control.
5. Best-in-class ride and handling – A stiff frame, coil-over-shock front suspension, 5-link rear suspension with auto-load leveling, wide front and rear tracks and 4-channel StabiliTrak Stability Control System with Roll-Over Mitigation (ROM) combine to provide smooth ride and precision handling like that of a performance sedan.
6. Best-in-class comfort – European-style seats have firm bolsters and impressive reclining and travel features. Driver and front passenger enjoy 14-way power adjustment. Standard heated and available cooled seats, along with increased spaciousness, add to unsurpassed comfort.
7. Exceptional quietness – Provided through a battery of sound-absorbing processes, including spray-on damping in key areas, door sealing, foam barriers and quiet powertrain operation.
8. True surround sound – Exclusive to Cadillac, a standard Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround sound system with eight speakers brings true home entertainment surround sound quality to every seat in EXT.
9. Reconfigurable Midgate panel – Part of EXT’s Utility Enhancement System, the unique reconfigurable Midgate panel is located directly below EXT’s rear window. It can be folded into the cabin to expand the 5'3" cargo bed to an over 8'1" floor with 95 cu. ft. of covered, secured cargo volume.
10. Head-curtain side air bags – All models provide standard head-curtain side air bags for each row of seats part of the vehicles’ comprehensive overall safety system.
THE CADILLAC CTS - TOP TEN FEATURES
1. Bold, dramatic exterior styling – With a more aggressive presence thanks to its Cadillac Sixteen concept-inspired upper and lower grilles with chrome surrounds; vertical light “pipes” front and rear; flared wheel wells; raised body-side lines; functional chrome fender air extractor; standard 17" wheels; light emitting diode (LED) tail lamps; and polished dual exhaust tips.
2. World-class craftsmanship and details – The 2008 CTS sets a new standard with reduced exterior gaps and seams, laser brazing on roof and deck lid, and triple door seals for a quieter cabin. The handcrafted interior balances luxury and sport with Cadillac’s hand cut-and-sewn materials for a crafted, high-end appearance.
3. 3.6L V6 VVT Direct Injection engine – Introduces fuel directly into engine cylinders, resulting in improved efficiency, reduced emissions and significant gains in power: 304 hp and 270 lb.-ft. torque. Power is achieved on regular unleaded fuel, a competitive advantage. Both engines are paired with 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions.
4. Available “Active” AWD – Delivers 25% of available torque to front wheels and 75% to rear wheels on dry roads for maximum performance and up to 100% of available torque to front wheels on wet, icy or snow-covered roads for improved traction and handling.
5. Upgraded chassis – Includes 2" wider track front and rear; four-mode driver-selectable StabiliTrak; new, larger ZF premium steering gear; larger brakes; and three suspension levels. The result: precise fun-to-drive handling performance.
6. Enhanced safety – Six standard air bags — including passenger-side dual-depth, pelvic/thorax front row and head-curtain roof rail-mounted side air bags.
7. Available ambient interior lighting – Includes light emitting diodes (LED) light pipes and LED spotlights that create a dramatic, premium effect during night drives.
8. Available Adaptive Forward Lighting System – HID headlamps automatically pivot a maximum of 15 degrees inboard and 5 degrees outboard in tandem, enhancing illumination in the headed direction when turning.
9. New UltraView sunroof – Two-panel sunroof system opens 70% of roof area for front and rear-seat passengers and includes a power sunshade.
10. Navigation and infotainment systems – Available 3-D GPS touch-screen navigation with DVD playback, 8" concealed/pop-up display, full voice-guided activation (VGA) and XM Instant Traffic and Weather; Bose 5.1 Surround sound system with 300 watts, 10 speakers, USB jack, 40GB Hard Disc Device (HDD) for ripping CDs and file storage. Includes buffering to rewind and replay live radio.
THE CADILLAC DTS - TOP TEN FEATURES
1. Performance-tuned drivetrains – Choice of two Northstar V8 engines offers dramatic evidence that DTS has the power and presence to put you in control of the road. – Standard configuration – Delivers a distinctly American driving character, with higher available torque in the low end of the torque curve: 275 hp @ 6000 rpm and 295 lb.-ft. torque @ 4400 rpm. – High Performance – Provides a more European character, with slightly lower torque in the low end of the torque curve, but more torque at higher rpm: 292 hp @ 6300 rpm and 288 lb.-ft. torque @ 4500 rpm.
2. Platinum Edition DTS – Includes Platinum Edition exterior badging, unique 18" wheels, unique chrome grille, unique chrome insert on door handle lift bars, two interior color choices (Ebony or Light Linen with Cocoa accents), genuine Light Ash wood interior accents with decorative inlay, Tuscany full leather seats, leather-wrapped console and instrument panel top pad, French seam door inserts, synthetic suede headliner and visors, navigation and sunroof.
3. Standard XM Satellite Radio and OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation – With more than 170 crystal clear digital channels, XM Radio gives customers the most entertainment choices wherever they are. OnStar with one-year Directions & Connections Plan on all models offers easy-to-follow directions and allows you to keep your attention on the road.
4. Three leather seating/trim options – Standard Nuance is a premium, soft-to-thetouch leather. Optional Tuscany is processed for a softer, more luxurious feel. Optional Teháma full-leather seating is a prestige, extremely soft leather.
5. Adaptive Remote Start – Using the key fob, the system starts the vehicle from up to 196' away, automatically adjusting climate controls, heated seats and defrosters to comfortable settings.
6. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) – The cruise control system on DTS automatically adjusts to the presence or absence of traffic, allowing the driver to set and maintain a safe following distance.
7. Front and Rear Ultrasonic Parking Assist – System detects certain stationary objects in DTS’s path and alerts the driver with audio and visual alerts.
8. Heated windshield washer system – Delivers “hot shots” of washer fluid near 176°F that can be applied four times within 90 seconds. Standard on uplevel models.
9. Bose Premium sound system – Includes Bose premium 8-speaker sound and AM/FM stereo with MP3-compatible in-dash, 6-disc CD changer.
10. DVD Navigation System – Includes 6.5" color touch-screen that provides fast access to navigation and coverage of all roads in the U.S. and Canada—nearly seven million miles—on a single DVD.
THE CADILLAC SRX - TOP TEN FEATURES
1. Elegant “cut-and-sew” leather interior – The SRX cabin is fitted with a handcrafted luxury interior, bringing the Cadillac tradition of elegance into the modern world of the crossover vehicle. SRX’s “cut-and-sew” interior process combines advanced technology with the hand rendered precision of expert craftsmen. This enables rich detailing such as decorative French stitching and the near elimination of gaps and seams for a superbly tailored appearance.
2. Easy to order, stock and sell – The SRX “P” packages were designed with one objective in mind—to make it easier for you to order and stock SRX models with the features that will sell! The packages minimize the free-flow options and are value-priced, so they carry a more compelling MSRP for your customers than if you were to order the package contents as free-flow options.
3. Class-exclusive power-folding third row seat – Using a single button, SRX’s available third row seat automatically flips and folds into the floor, delivering almost 70 cu. ft. of cargo space with the second row seats folded.
4. Best-in-class entry/egress and second row leg room – SRX’s lowered rocker panel design provides the best step-over in its class, and SRX’s long 116.4" wheelbase helps provide 41" of second row leg room, the most in class.
5. UltraView/UltraView Plus Sunroof – The largest sunroof in its class, SRX’s available UltraView Sunroof provides 5.6 sq. ft. of open air over the first and second row seats. SRX’s available UltraView Plus Sunroof also includes a stationary glass sunroof over the third row seat.
6. Theater-quality entertainment – With an available Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround sound system with 11 speakers, available DVD Rear-Seat Entertainment System and standard XM Satellite Radio, SRX provides concert-quality entertainment to both front and rear passengers.
7. Choice of outstanding powertrains (V6/V8) – To meet high customer expectations, SRX offers two engines: A 3.6L V6 VVT with 255 hp and 252 lb.-ft. torque and a 4.6L Northstar V8 VVT with 320 hp and 315 lb.- ft. torque. Both engines are mated to electronically controlled automatic transmissions with Driver Shift Control (DSC).
8. Available AWD – All-wheel drive system provides enhanced traction in all weather and road conditions.
9. Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) – Magnetic Ride Control helps ensure that SRX reacts more quickly to changing road conditions, thereby providing drivers with enhanced comfort and better command of the road.
10. Exclusive 20" wheels – 20" polished aluminum wheels with P255/50R20 Goodyear Eagle RS-A V-rated tires. Included with optional SRX Sport Package.
THE CADILLAC XLR-V AND STS-V - TOP TEN FEATURES
1. 0–60 mph performance in under five seconds – With 0–60 mph performance in under five seconds, Cadillac’s V-Series provides a credible choice for performance oriented luxury buyers.
2. 443/469 hp V8 engines – A powerful 4.4L Northstar V8 SC engine with positive displacement intercooled supercharger is fitted on XLR-V and STS-V, delivering 443 hp and 414 lb.-ft. torque on XLR-V and 469 hp and 439 lb.-ft. torque on STS-V.
3. Performance transmissions – A new rear mounted Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control (DSC) is mated to the 4.4L Northstar V8 SC on XLR-V and STS-V.
4. Performance exterior design – Includes polished wire mesh upper and lower front grilles, front splitter, unique upper and lower front fascia with dual brake cooling ducts, lowered rocker panels, uniquely styled wheels, unique rear fascia, brightly polished dual exhaust tips and unique V-Series badging.
5. Performance interior styling – Includes vehicle-specific interior trim, unique wood trim specific to each model, aluminum accented sill plates, and V-series badging in the instrument cluster.
6. Performance-enhanced chassis systems – Tuned to handle the increased power, V-Series vehicles are equipped with unique chassis refinements, including larger brakes, stabilizer bars, wheels and tires.
7. StabiliTrak Stability Control System with four driver-selectable modes. Modes include:
– Traction and Stability Control On.
– Traction Control Off and Stability Control On.
– Performance Mode.
– Both Traction and Stability Control Off.
8. Performance-tuned Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) (XLR-V) – Magnetic Ride Control on XLR-V has been recalibrated to account for the enhanced handling characteristics the roadster’s supercharged performance demands. Includes new, upgraded Gen 2 shocks for 2008 that further refine its ride and handling characteristics.
9. Adaptive Forward Lighting (XLR-V) – Calculates vehicle speed and steering-wheel angle and automatically pivots headlamps up to 20 degrees in tandem, enhancing illumination in the headed direction when turning.
10. Performance front bucket seats – Premium leather front seats include perforated suede fabric inserts to help hold driver and front passenger firmly in place during high-performance driving maneuvers
THE CADILLAC XLR - TOP TEN FEATURES
1. Automatic retractable hardtop – Enables owners to transform XLR from a hardtop coupe to exhilarating open-air roadster in less than 30 seconds.
2. Adaptive Forward Lighting – Calculates vehicle speed and steering-wheel angle and automatically pivots headlamps up to 15 degrees outboard and five degrees inboard, enhancing illumination in the headed direction when turning.
3. Platinum Edition – XLR Platinum Edition offers all the ultra-luxury amenities of the standard XLR while adding unique appearance and content—including expanded color availability for 2008, chrome-finish grille, unique door sill plates, 18" 15-spoke wheels, exclusive leather wrapped interior with unique Olive Ash wood trim, genuine aluminum accents, Ultra Suede headliner, lower doors, seating surfaces and Burl seat piping.
4. Keyless Access and keyless ignition – To unlock XLR, the driver need only touch the pad at rear of the door. If vehicle’s remote is within about 3' of vehicle door switch, the door unlocks and unlatches automatically. After entering XLR, the driver simply pushes the ignition button on the instrument panel to start the vehicle.
5. 4.6L Northstar V8 VVT – Delivers 320 hp and 310 lb.-ft. torque for impressive performance on demand; equipped with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) so response to driver throttle input is virtually instantaneous.
6. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Heads-Up Display (HUD) – ACC uses a front mounted radar sensor to detect traffic directly ahead of the vehicle, automatically adjusting cruise control function to a preset following distance when slower traffic is detected. HUD enables drivers to view vehicle system functions without diverting their eyes from the road or their hands from the steering wheel.
7. 6-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control (DSC) – Electronically controlled 6-speed automatic transmission is specifically designed to manage the high torque and horsepower output of XLR’s Northstar V8 engine. DCS enables driver to manually override automatic gear selection for clutchless manual shifting.
8. Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) – For 2008 new Gen 2 shocks enhance ride and handling. MRC reads the road up to 1000 times per second and adjusts suspension damping levels to deliver a smooth, controlled ride with excellent responsiveness and agility.
9 Goodyear EMT tires with run-flat technology – Designed to provide great stability and handling capabilities while eliminating the need for a spare tire.
10. GM performance car architecture with 50/50 front-to-rear weight distribution – Remarkable patented world-class chassis and body structure ensure outstanding ride and handling with neutral handling attitude and excellent on-road balance.
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