2011 Cadillac STS
2011 Cadillac STS
2011 Cadillac STS
2011 Cadillac STS
Cadillac has always been known for its full sized cars. It has created a lot of legends under this segment, and has helped make Cadillac an automotive icon. Nowadays, the main contender for the full sized car market that is now having a diverse set of competitors is the 2011 Cadillac STS. A spiritual successor to the legendary Cadillac Seville (STS stands for Seville Touring Sedan), it is now the representative of Cadillac in the tight luxury full size sedan arms race.
2011 Cadillac STS
2011 Cadillac STS
Exterior & Interior
For starters, the Cadillac STS has a defined identity when it comes to its exterior. A recipient of the “Art and Science” design ethos, it is very edgy and would incite thoughts of sportiness. The large grill, rectangular lights, and predominantly straight/polygonal lines are very Cadillac, hence endowing it with the necessary identity that is almost like a prerequisite to dominate this class. Some even find that the large chrome grille is a salute to the classic Cadillac cars that came before it. However, all these radical styling seemed to have substance, and hence, fans liked it for that.
Going into the interior, it had some mixed reviews. While the seats are firm, some find that it might be too firm, lacking the support needed to give a comfortable ride. In addition, while the front seats are very much great, the rear seats are often an object of scorn from people who owned this car. In short, some people find that the rear seats lack space for full sized people, a disappointing characteristic given the size of this car. Standard equipment include climate control, a Bose sound system, power front seats, and rear parking assist.
It is also praised for making controls simple. Another object for concern is the limited trunk space. With only 13.8 cubic feet of space, it is beaten soundly by its competition in this department. Standard safety equipment includes front and side air bags, anti-lock brakes, and traction and stability control. Optional safety equipment includes blind spot monitoring and lane departure warning systems.