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2006 Cadillac DTS
Date Published: 11/23/08

2006 Cadillac DTS
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MSRP:
$41,195 - 47,695

Invoice:
$38,517 - 46,465

Class:
Premium Large Car

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2006 Cadillac DTS
Expert Rating Summary
Category Luxury III w/nav. sys. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Large Car Average Rating
Acceleration 7 6.9
Fuel Economy 4 4.2
Ride Quality 8 8.5
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 6.9
Quietness 7 8.5
Controls 6 5.9
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 9 9
Room/Comfort (rear) 9 8.1
Cargo Room 6 5
Value within Class 7 5.4
Total Score: 68 68.4
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2006 Cadillac DTS Review
DTS replaces DeVille for 2006 as a restyled update of Cadillac's largest sedan. It retains the same basic dimensions, front-wheel-drive design, and 4.6-liter V8 with 4-speed automatic transmission. DTS offers Luxury I, Luxury II, and Luxury III models, each with 275 hp. A Performance model has 291 hp, firmer suspension with automatic-adjusting shock absorbers, and 18-inch wheels vs. 17s. Every DTS includes ABS, traction control, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Also standard: leather upholstery, remote engine start, load-leveling suspension, xenon headlights, and OnStar assistance. An available front bench seat on Luxury versions increases passenger capacity to six from five. A sunroof is optional. An antiskid system and front/rear obstacle detection are standard on Luxury II, III, and Performance models. So are heated/cooled front seats and heated rear seats. Optional on these models are a navigation system with voice recognition and adaptive cruise control.

Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium Large Cars are top-of-the-line sedans in size and luxury. Many are manufacturer flagships and/or showcases for the newest automotive technology. Some have 6-figure price tags.

Our Best Buys include Audi A8 and Lexus LS 430. Our Recommended pick is Cadillac DTS.

Buick Lucerne is new or significantly redesigned.
News
Cadillac is said to be working on a rear-wheel-drive replacement for the DTS. Rumored for 2010, it would be either a stretched version of the redesigned 2008 "Sigma II" CTS sedan or built on a less-expensive platform being developed under a recently reactivated "Zeta" program. We'll keep you posted.

Despite GM's many problems of late, a rumored Cadillac "Ultra Luxury Sedan" is still on as far as we know. It's intended to take on top-tier models from the likes of Mercedes, BMW and even Britain's Bentley. Timing remains unclear, but the "ULS" probably won't arrive before 2010. When it does, look for V12 power, styling patterned on the well-received 2004 Sixteen concept--and a $100,000 price tag.
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