2001CadillacDeVilleCadillac DeVille2001 Cadillac DeVille BaseSedanSedanFWDAfter a complete redesign last year, changes for 2001 are minimal at best. A tire pressure monitoring system is available, Graphite replaces Parisian Blue and Polo Green paint schemes, Dark Gray is added as an interior color and all Devilles are now certified throughout the U.S. as low-emissions vehicles.Northstar V8 power, two tons of traditional American opulence. Frumpy image, techno-wizardry could prove expensive to repair.Cadillac's DeVille celebrated its 50th anniversary in the marketplace last year with a completely revamped car and the introduction of groundbreaking high-tech features. This latest generation DeVille is evolutionary in design, yet is more than 2 inches shorter and narrower than its predecessor, giving it a slightly trimmer, cleaner look. The DeVille is available in three models: the base DeVille, a ritzy DeVille High Luxury Sedan (DHS) and a sporty, five-passenger DeVille Touring Sedan (DTS). This year's car benefits from an optional tire pressure monitoring system. What's more, Cadillac's Northstar V8 has been certified as a low-emission vehicle (LEV) nationwide. Night Vision is the first automotive application of thermal-imaging technology that helps drivers avoid collisions by enhancing their ability to detect objects well beyond the normal range of their headlights. Another DeVille "first" is the use of Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, which uses an array of four sensors to help the driver in parking maneuvers. Then there's StabiliTrak 2.0, the latest version of GM's highly acclaimed stability-control system. Enhanced last year with the addition of active steering effort compensation, which slightly increases turning effort during sudden maneuvers, and side-slip-rate control, the system responds to traction loss at all four wheels by gently applying both front brakes to help the driver regain control. In addition, the DeVille DTS features the second generation of Cadillac's continuously variable road-sensing suspension, called the CVRSS 2.0. All DeVilles include leading-edge passive restraints, a CD-based navigation system and the OnStar communications system, as well as the industry's first light-emitting diode (LED) taillight and center high-mounted stoplight combination. Building on its reputation for comfort and convenience, the 2001 DeVille also offers such luxury touches as three-zone climate control, adaptive seating, massaging lumbar seats and a new center seat/storage system. Rear-seat passengers enjoy a theater seating layout (for optimum forward visibility), heated seats and power lumbar adjustments. As Cadillac's flagship sedan, the DeVille is a sophisticated American luxury car that remains true to Cadillac's heritage, yet hints at the division's high-tech future. We think that mix will appeal to both the Town Car set and Cadillac purists alike. Buick Park AvenueChrysler LHSLincoln Town CarMercury Grand Marquis450,000450,000450,0006100,000NANANA84.6 litersV8275 hp @ 5600 rpm300 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm207.2 in.74.5 in.56.7 in.3978 lbs.115.3 in.38.2 in.38.4 in.60.4 in.60.1 in.56.4 in.56.7 in.42.4 in.43.2 in.19.1 cu.ft.StandardStandardNot AvailableStandardNot AvailableStandardOptionalRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested18.5 gal.17 mpg / 27 mpg315 mi. / 500 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$37,208$40,4957.35%$720N/A3% of the Total MSRPBASE (4A): 4.6L V8 DOHC SMPI 32-valve engine requires premium unleaded fuel; 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; battery with run down protection; 140 amp alternator; front-wheel drive, traction control, 3.11 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; comfort ride suspension, auto-leveling suspension, front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear independent multi-link suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs; rack-and-pinion power steering with vehicle-speed-sensing assist; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 18.5 gal. capacity fuel tank; front license plate bracket, side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers; body-colored bodyside moldings; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen fully auto headlamps with daytime running lights, delay-off feature; additional exterior lights include cornering lights, underhood light; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored heated folding outsidemirrors, driver's auto-dimming outside mirror; 16" x 7" cast aluminum wheels; P225/60SR16 BSW A/S tires; compact steel spare wheel; dual-zone front air conditioning with climate control, rear air conditioning with separate controls, air filter, rear heat ducts; AM stereo/FM stereo radio, clock, seek-scan feature, cassette player, single-disc CD player, 8 speakers, theft deterrent, window grid diversity antenna, radio steering wheel controls; cruise control with steering wheel controls; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, child-safety rear door locks, power remote hatch/trunk release, power remote fuel door release; cell phone pre-wiring, front and rear lighter elements, 3 power accessory outlets, smokers' package, retained accessory power, driver's foot rest; emergency S.O.S. (OnStar); digital instrumentation display includes compass, exterior temp, systems monitor, trip computer, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery,lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, door ajar, service interval; driver's and passenger's front airbags, driver's and front passenger's seat-mounted side airbags; ignition disable, panic alarm, tracker system, security system; tinted windows, power front and rear windows with front and rear 1-touch down function; variable intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 6, 40/20/40 split-bench front seat, adjustable tilt headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's seat and passenger's seat includes 8-way power adjustment; rear bench seat with fixed headrests, center pass-thru armrest with storage; front height adjustable seatbelts with pretensioners; cloth seats, cloth door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full color-keyed carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, simulated wood dashboard insert, simulated wood door panel insert, chrome interior accents; interior lights include dome light with fade,front and rear reading lights, 4 door curb lights, illuminated entry; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors, dual auxiliary visors; auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror; mini overhead console, locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, 2 seatback storage pockets, driver's and passenger's front/rear door bins; carpeted cargo floor, carpeted trunk lid, cargo net, cargo light; chrome grille, chrome side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and body-colored door handles.
DHS (4A) (in addition to or instead of BASE (4A) equipment): Passenger's power remote outside mirror with tilt down; 16" x 7" chrome cast aluminum wheels; premium AM stereo/FM stereo radio, 8 premium speakers; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge; sun blinds; rain detecting wipers, rear power blind; heated-cushion driver's and passenger's seats, massaging lumbar support; heated rear bench seat with fixed headrests; leather seats, leatherette door trim insert with carpet lower, genuine wood dashboard insert, wood gearshift knob, genuine wood door panel insert; driver's seat memory includes 2 settings for exterior mirrors, steering wheel; leather-wrapped/genuine wood steering wheel with power tilt and telescopic adjustment; rear illuminated vanity mirror and carpeted cargo mats.
DTS (4A) (in addition to or instead of DHS (4A) equipment): 4.6L V8 DOHC SMPI 32-valve engine (requires premium unleaded fuel); 3.71 axle ratio; auto ride control, adaptive auto-leveling suspension, electronic stability; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; 17" x 7.5" cast aluminum wheels; P235/55HR17 BSW performance A/S tires; seating capacity of 5, front 40/40 bucket seats; genuine wood console insert; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt adjustment; full floor console and mini overhead console with storage.