2001CadillacEldoradoCadillac Eldorado2001 Cadillac Eldorado ETCCoupeCoupeFWDHamtramck, MIOnly three minor changes grace the Eldorado for 2001: Sequoia is added for an exterior color, Dark Gray is added for the interior and the Bose sound system with mini disc player goes away.Powerfully smooth V8, distinctive greenhouse. Inspector Gadget underpinnings, bulky size.One of the models that lured Cadillac back from the brink of becoming hopelessly behind the times was the current edition of the Eldorado. Introduced in 1992 to critical acclaim, and then substantially improved with the introduction of the Northstar V8 in 1993, the Eldorado (along with its sister car, the Seville) has helped bolster Cadillac's future. While Eldorado lays claim to being the best-selling prestige luxury coupe in the United States, that's not saying a whole lot. In the wake of the deaths of the Lincoln Mark VIII and Buick Riviera, the Eldorado is currently the only luxury coupe built in North America. Consequently, some auto analysts have been crowing about the demise of the Eldo, but Cadillac insiders insist an all-new Eldorado with rear-wheel-drive and a smaller body will appear in the near future. Meanwhile, traditional luxo-coupe buyers can contemplate the big, front-drive 2001 models, which gain revamped engines and minor exterior tweaks. Both of Cadillac's 4.6-liter Northstar V8s (the 275-horsepower version in Eldorado and the 300-horse motor in the ETC) were redesigned last year from the inside out to achieve better mileage with regular fuel, smoother and quieter operation, and certification as a low-emission vehicle (LEV) in some states. MagnaSteer variable-effort steering gear is standard. Optional on the base car and standard on the Touring Coupe is StabiliTrak, which includes stability enhancement and road texture detection. Stability enhancement is designed to correct skids automatically, allowing the Eldorado to better respond to driver inputs. Road texture detection reads the road surface, leading to better antilock brake performance. The Eldorado's interior is rich with leather and wood. ETC models have memory systems that recall rearview mirror positions, climate-control settings, or even what CD and song the driver was listening to last. Standard is GM's new, three-button OnStar system that is now integrated into the Eldo's rearview mirror, eliminating the need for a separate cellular phone. With OnStar, a driver can alert emergency personnel to an exact location or simply get travel directions. The system can even track your Eldo if it's stolen, or locate the nearest ATM. While today's Eldorado is on the bulky side and as gizmo-laden as they come, it still has a distinctive look and a wonderful engine, especially in ETC guise. Sure, the luxury SUV craze is killing off cars of this ilk, but we wouldn't be surprised to see an SUV backlash in the coming years, and comfy coupes like this Caddy may likely lead a truck-weary market charge back to cars. BMW 3-SeriesMercedes-Benz CLK-ClassSaab 9-3Volvo C70450,000450,000450,0006100,000NANANA84.6 litersV8300 hp @ 6000 rpm295 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm200.6 in.75.5 in.53.6 in.3865 lbs.108 in.37.8 in.38.3 in.58.2 in.57.6 in.57.6 in.55.7 in.42.6 in.35.5 in.15.3 cu.ft.StandardStandardNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableStandardNot AvailableRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested19 gal.17 mpg / 27 mpg323 mi. / 513 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.$40,059$43,6117.35%$720N/A3% of the Total MSRPESC (4A): 4.6L V8 DOHC SMPI 32-valve engine (requires premium unleaded fuel); 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; 770 amp battery with run down protection; 140 amp alternator; front-wheel drive, traction control, 3.11 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust with tailpipe finisher; comfort ride suspension, auto-leveling suspension, front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear independent long & short control arm suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs; rack-and-pinion power steering with vehicle-speed-sensing assist; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 19 gal. capacity fuel tank; front license plate bracket, side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers with chrome bumper insert; body-colored bodyside molding with chrome bodyside insert; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen fully auto headlamps with daytime running lights, delay-off feature; additional exterior lights include cornering lights,front fog/driving lights, underhood light; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored heated folding outside mirrors, 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 heat ducts; premium AM/FM stereo radio, seek-scan feature, cassette player, CD changer pre-wiring, 6 speakers, theft deterrent, power retractable antenna, radio steering wheel controls; cruise control; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, power remote hatch/trunk release, power remote fuel door release; cell phone pre-wiring, 2 power accessory outlets, front and rear lighter element(s), retained accessory power, smoker's' package, emergency S.O.S. (OnStar); instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, in-dash clock, compass, exterior temp, systems monitor, trip computer, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, watertemp, battery, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, door ajar, trunk ajar, service interval, turn signal on; driver's and passenger's front airbags; ignition disable, tracker system, security system; tinted windows with driver's 1-touch down function; variable intermittent speed front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats with adjustable tilt headrests, center armrest with storage, driver and passenger seats include 8-way power adjustment; rear bench seat with 2 fixed headrests, center armrest with storage; front seatbelts with pretensioners; leather seats, leatherette door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, genuine wood dashboard insert, leather-wrapped gearshift knob, genuine wood door panel insert, chrome interior accents; interior lights include dome light with delay front and rear reading lights, 2 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; full floor console, mini overhead console with storage, locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, 2 seatback storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, carpeted trunk lid, carpeted cargo mats, cargo net, cargo light; chrome grille, chrome side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and body-colored door handles.
ETC (4A) (in addition to or instead of ESC (4A) equipment): 3.71 axle ratio; touring-ride suspension, auto ride control, stability control (StabiliTrak); passenger's power remote outside mirror with tilt down; P235/60HR16 BSW A/S tires; premium AM stereo/FM stereo radio, cassette player, single-disc CD player, 4 premium speakers; rain detecting wipers, driver and passenger seats include 8-way power adjustment with power 4-way lumbar support, heated cushion; genuine wood console insert; driver's seat memory includes 2 settings for exterior mirrors and body-colored grille.