- sedan 146,673
- 250 below average
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- 250 below average sedan 146,673 gasoline blue automatic
2002 cadillac deville review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The deville is in the details. introductioncadillac deville turns heads, a handsome combination of european and american, of contemporary and traditional. this duality reaches clear to the core of the deville concept. At a normal driving pace, this is a big, comfortable, luxurious sedan. Push it hard and the deville feels like a big sports sedan, particularly the dts model. Each has its own character and features. of the three, the standard deville fells like the traditional cadillac deville, balancing luxury and value. Dhs and dts depart from cadillac's old ways. They share many features, but as their names imply, one stresses luxury while the other highlights a sportier driving experience. the base-level car and dhs come with a full bench front seat for six-passenger capacity, while the dts has bucket front seats. Yet both offer a supple fit and feel. walkaroundcadillac completely redesigned the deville for 2000. The styling distinguishes it from other cars, including other cadillacs. People kept asking me, 'what kind of car is that?' this was the first cadillac to be solely designed using autostudio, a computer-aided design tool. Although it looks larger and richer than before, the current deville actually measures three inches shorter and two inches narrower than the '99 model. Large front lighting clusters giving the deville a bold appearance. A grinning eggcrate grille extends between the headlights. For 2002, all devilles wear the updated cadillac wreath and crest emblems. in profile the deville still looks all cadillac. Large doors, massive body panels and expansive glass are broken only by a highlight trim piece along the lower section. Large, full-arch wheel wells are filled by 16-inch alloy rims and all-season tires on deville and dhs or 17-inch wheels and performance tires on dts. from the rear, the deville carries the traditional cadillac ambiance, but it looks much more contemporary. This look is highlighted at night when the led taillights create a thin vertical line. The fins of yesteryear may be gone, but those twin vertical slashes still shout cadillac loud and clear. Led lights also serve a practical propose: they are easier to see and light up much faster than normal incandescent lighting, giving drivers of following cars an extra fraction of a second warning. Which is all it takes, in some cases, to prevent a collision. The rear turn signals look quite distinctive and stand out brightly when blinking. interiorfrom inside the deville, as from outside, it's hard to believe that this car is actually a little smaller than the familiar cadillacs of 1994-99. Once behind the wheel the deville feels as roomy as ever, if not more so. Dhs and dts add power lumbar massage. Independent climate controls for rear passengers offer both fan and temperature adjustments. the high-beam indicator is located next to the digital trip odometer and nearly the same blue color. This makes it difficult to see, so it's easy to leave the high beams on by mistake, blinding other drivers. the optional ultrasonic rear parking assist system is really slick and very well executed. Besides the safety benefits, it's very useful when parking the car or maneuvering in tight locations. It's becoming a must-have feature for those of us who sometimes find parallel parking a challenge. cadillac has added several new technological features for 2002. An advanced vehicle navigation system is available, as is xm radio (satellite digital) technology. The car also gets dual-stage air bag inflators, an additional power outlet on the front passenger seat's umbrella tray, express-up front windows, extended oil change intervals and even a new exterior color - blue onyx. the new navigation system incorporates voice recognition technology so the driver can keep hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. A 6. 5-inch touch-screen is mounted in the dashboard. The screen tilts down to load the navigation dvd, entertainment dvd or an audio cd while the vehicle is in park. However, the screen will show the movie on an entertainment dvd only while the transmission is in park. one navigation dvd covers the entire united states and canada. For those who want to play music cds while the navigation system is engaged, a glove box-mounted six-cd changer is available. last year, onstar, which is standard on all devilles, added personal calling, which allows drivers to initiate and receive hands-free, voice-activated phone calls without an additional cellular contract, as well as personal advisor, which delivers internet-based news headlines, sports scores, stock quotes, and weather reports. driving impressionthe deville dts model's suspension filters out vibration and bumps, but it feels much firmer than cadillacs of yore. The deville doesn't float around like those older machines, which could sometimes induce nausea in rear-seat passengers. Though not as firm as a bmw 5 series, the deville's suspension settings provide a well-controlled ride. Bumps are felt, but muffled to comfortable levels. Go around a fast, sweeping turn and potholes and bumps won't upset the suspension, a benefit of the deville's highly rigid chassis. This translates into more comfort on the highway without having to sacrifice handling. Yet, the new deville does not feel like the proverbial boat once associated with big american cars. It's smooth and stable at high speeds. Just remember to steer. An electronic brake distribution system helps reduce stopping distances by distributing the braking force front to rear for optimum performance. In normal, everyday, around-town applications, the brake pedal feels smooth and progressive, making it easy to slow the car down smoothly. the dts has lots of power and growls under hard acceleration. The deville comes with the superb northstar v8 engine, which develops 300 horsepower for the dhs and dts (275 horsepower in the standard deville). The northstar engine was significantly re-engineered for the 2000 model year. These refinements make the deville more responsive, more fuel efficient and quieter, all without sacrificing performance. we were very impressed with the calibration of the transmission and the way it communicates with the engine. Slam the throttle to the floor, however, and the deville smartly shifts to second, the northstar engine growls to life and the car rockets ahead. It's a great drivetrain. electronics help the driver control the deville in emergency maneuvers. Cadillac's stabilitrak 2. 0 skid-control system makes it virtually impossible to get the deville to go out of control. CD Changer✔ Navigation System
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