2001CadillacSevilleCadillac Seville2001 Cadillac Seville STSSedanSedanFWDHamtramck, MITire pressure monitoring is now available on the STS, as well as an e-mail-capable Infotainment radio, a hands-free integrated cellular phone, 17-inch chrome wheels and high-intensity discharge headlamps. OnStar in-vehicle safety, security and information service is now standard fare on the STS and available on the SLS. Two new SLS and three STS packages round out the changes.World-class engineering, contemporary styling, smooth V8, superbly equipped.History of losing value quicker than rivals, electronic doodads could be costly to repair.The world premiere of the 1998 Seville was held in September of '97 at the Frankfurt International Auto Show to emphasize the car's global focus. The first Cadillac ever to debut outside the United States, the Seville embodies not only the best America has to offer, but in many respects the best of what the world has to offer, too. For 2001, Cadillac has extended the gadget and package lists that include options to fit nearly any Seville buyer's desire. The SLS Luxury package includes heated front and rear seats, a tilt/telescoping power steering wheel and the memory package. The Premium SLS luxury package adds a Bose stereo, 16-inch chrome wheels and Ultrasonic rear park assist. Moving to the STS and checking the Luxury package adds all items above, plus a six-disc CD changer and the wood trim package. The STS Premium Luxury Package adds high-intensity discharge headlamps, tire pressure monitoring and trades the 16-inch wheels for larger 17-inch chrome numbers. You can also go for the gusto with the STS Premium Performance Package, which adds an express-open sunroof, an e-mail-capable Infotainment radio and an integrated, hands-free cellular phone. Both the Seville STS and SLS come standard with the latest version of StabiliTrak, which adds side slip-rate control and active steering effort compensation to an already impressive computer-controlled traction system. Also standard is the next generation of Cadillac's Continuously Variable Road-Sensing Suspension (CVRSS), which GM engineers say now includes inputs for transient roll control, lateral support and stability control interaction from StabiliTrak 2.0. Inside, there's luxurious leather appointments (Zebrano wood trim is available) and an ergonomically functional control panel highlighted by electro-luminescent analog gauges as well as a driver information system. A heated seat is part of an adaptive seating package available on both models that uses a network of inflatable air cells installed in the seat cushion, seatback and side bolsters to adjust comfort and support. You can even opt for massaging lumbar seats on the STS. Interior storage is outstanding, with a roomy glovebox, clamshell-design center armrest console, and a rear-seat pass-through. Other notable features include a new airbag suppression system that uses sensors to determine if the front-passenger airbag should be disabled because the seat is either vacant or being occupied by a small child. Also new this year is an ultrasonic rear parking assist feature and GM's three-button OnStar communications service as standard equipment, and an optional advanced navigation system. We could go on and on about other technology, such as the transmission's Performance Algorithm Shifting feature, or the Magnasteer variable-assist, speed-sensitive power rack-and pinion unit, or the road-texture detection system, or the advanced radio data system stereo and any number of other Seville goodies, but space is limited. What we have here is an outstanding example of American design and engineering excellence. BMW 5-SeriesLexus GSLincoln ContinentalMercedes-Benz E-Class450,000450,000450,0006100,000NANANA84.6 litersV8300 hp @ 6000 rpm295 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm201 in.75 in.55.4 in.4027 lbs.112.2 in.38.2 in.38 in.59.1 in.58 in.55.6 in.57.5 in.42.5 in.38.2 in.15.7 cu.ft.StandardStandardNot AvailableStandardNot AvailableStandardStandardRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedNot TestedNot TestedGoodMarginal18.5 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.$44,116$48,0457.35%$720N/A3% of the Total MSRPSLS (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; 138 amp alternator; front-wheel drive, traction control, 3.11 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust with tailpipe finisher; comfort ride suspension, auto-leveling suspension, electronic stability control, 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, rear lip spoiler, side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers; body-colored bodyside molding; clearcoat monotone paint; projector beam 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 outside mirrors, driver's auto-dimming outside mirror; 16" x 7" silver cast aluminum wheels; P235/60SR16 BSW A/S tires; compact steel spare wheel; dual-zone front air conditioning with climate control, air filter, rear heat ducts; premium AM stereo/FM stereo radio, clock, seek-scan feature, cassette player, single-disc CD player, 8 speakers, amplifier, 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, 2 power accessory outlets, driver's foot rest, retained accessory power, garage door opener, emergency S.O.S. (OnStar); instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, compass, exterior temp, systems monitor, trip computer, trip odometer; warningindicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, door ajar, service interval, turn signal on; 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, rain detecting wipers, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats with power adjustable tilt headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's seat and passenger's seat includes 8-way power adjustments, power 4-way lumbar support; rear bench seat with tilt headrests, center pass-thru armrest with storage; front height adjustable seatbelts with pretensioners; leather seats, leather 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, genuine wood console insert; interior lights include dome light with delay, 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; full floor console, mini overhead console, 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 tie downs, cargo light, concealed cargo storage; chrome grille, chrome side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and body-colored door handles.
STS (4A) (in addition to or instead of SLS (4A) equipment): Requires premium unleaded fuel; 3.71 axle ratio; firm-ride suspension, auto ride control, adaptive auto-leveling suspension; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; driver's power remote auto-dimming outside mirror, passenger's power remote outside mirror with tilt down; P235/60HR16 BSW performance A/S tires; premium amplifier, auto equalizer; heated-cushion driver's and passenger's seats; heated rear bench seat with power tilt headrests; driver's seat memory includes 2 settings for exterior mirrors, steering wheel, headrests and leather-wrapped steering wheel with power tilt and telescopic adjustment.