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The Best Cadillac

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The BEST Cadillac is the one that fits your lifestyle.

Some Cadillac Drivers are all about having the fastest sedan in the world, and the Cadillac CTS-V fits.

Other Cadillac Drivers need luxury and performance and to carry 7, or to tow, or to occasionally get offroad to survey land, and the Escalade family is the best choice.

Some Cadillac Drivers want to seat 4/5, maximum luxury, and the Cadillac SRX or Cadillac Sport Wagon fill those needs in different ways.  They differ in their approach, handling, seating, and appearance, so each appeals to slightly different Buyers.

The Cadillac DTS attracts Buyers who want a larger sedan, with elegant luxury and a V8 engine.  The Cadillac STS offers similar space, with luxury appointments and RWD.

The Cadillac CTS Sedan is a great selection for Cadillac Buyers who want a balanced package — sport, luxury, efficiency, style.  The new Cadillac CTS Coupe is more highly styled, and offers that 2-door look that some Drivers prefer.

What is the right Cadillac for you?  The one that fits your lifestyle, fills your needs in a luxury automobile, and delivers that luxury and performance mix that just hits the spot.

There are no bad choices in the current Cadillac line.  If you have not driven a Cadillac lately, you owe it to yourself to stop by your local Cadillac Dealer and get a taste of American luxury.

2011 Changes at Cadillac

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The new Order Books are here!  The new Order Books are here!

The GM Dealer Order Books now have the 2011 Models added.  Here are the major changes:

DTS:  Retired (!)

So far the DTS does not appear in the 2011 Order Book.

STS: V8 Retired, New Colors

Deletions
V8 Model 6DC29
Exterior color (GBO) Blue Diamond Tricoat
Exterior color (GIP) Black Cherry
(K59) Adaptive Cruise Control
(PDU) V8 Premium Luxury Collection
(PDV) V8 Performance Luxury Collection
(Q9Y) 18″ x 8″ polished cast aluminum wheels
(F55) Continuously Variable Real Time Damping
(LH2) Northstar 4.6L VVT SFI V8 Engine
(JL7) Enhanced 4-channel StabiliTrak with Active Steering
(FE3) 4-wheel independent suspension with Magnetic Ride Control
New Features
Exterior color (GAR) Black Ice. Available at extra charge.
Exterior color (GGU) Evolution Green Metallic. Available at extra charge.

Cadillac CTS Sedan: Add 2 Colors, Delete 2 Colors, Rear View Camera added to Lux 1

Deletions
Exterior color (GBO) Blue Diamond Tricoat
Exterior color (GIP) Black Cherry
New Features
Exterior color (GAR) Black Ice Metallic. Available at extra charge.
Exterior color (GGU) Evolution Green Metallic. Available at extra charge.
(UVC) Rearview camera now part of (Y40) Level One Luxury Package.

Looks like they forgot to add the new availability of the Recaro seats on the non-V CTS.

CTS Coupe , CTS-V Coupe Premiere

New Features
CTS Coupe (Model 6DP47 and 6DH47) CTS-V Coupe (Model 6DN47)
Exterior color (GAR) Black Ice Metallic. Available at extra charge. Not available on CTS-V.
Exterior color (GGU) Evolution Green Metallic. Available at extra charge. Not available with interior (AFK) Ebony with Saffron seat inserts.
New interior color (AFK) Ebony seats with Saffron sueded fabric inserts. Available on CTS-V Coupe only. Not available with exterior color (GGU) Evolution Green Metallic.
(UVC) Rearview camera now part of (Y40) Level One Luxury Package.
(CBF) Power sunroof, single glass pane/tilt only on Coupe.
(QIV) P245/45ZR19 Y-rated summer performance tires. Included and only available in (Y43) 19″ Summer Tire Performance Package. Coupe only.
(QYO) P235/50R18 V-rated all-season blackwall tires. Coupe only.
(P86) 18″ x 8″ premium multi-coat painted finish wheels. Coupe only.
(P87) 19″ x 8.5″ polished wheels. Included and only available in (Y43) 19″ Summer Tire Performance Package. Coupe only.
(P88) 19″ x 9″ front and 19″ x 9.5″ rear, high polished wheels. Available on CTS Coupe-V.
(P89) 19″ x 9″ front and 19″ x 10″ rear, premium multi-coat painted finish wheels. Standard on CTS Coupe-V.

Saffron interior only available on the Coupe.

Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon: Add 2 colors, Delete 2 colors, Rearview Camera added to Lux 1

Deletions
Exterior color (GBO) Blue Diamond Tricoat
Exterior color (GIP) Black Cherry
New Features
Exterior color (GAR) Black Ice Metallic. Available at extra charge.
Exterior color (GGU) Evolution Green Metallic. Available at extra charge.
(UVC) Rearview camera now part of (Y40) Level One Luxury Package.

Cadillac Platinum – for When You want the Very Best

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Cadillac currently offers two Custom Series — the V-Series for ultimate performance, and the Platinum Series for ultimate luxury. Cadillac describes Platinum as:

The most generously appointed vehicles in the Cadillac portfolio. The Platinum Series makes the ultimate luxury statement, with impeccably adorned interiors and distinctive exterior styling.

2010 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Interior

For the Escalade Platinum, Cadillac has packaged all of the Platinum unique offerings into one RPO code, ULT (for Ultimate?), which includes:

ULT Platinum Edition, includes (UUM) audio system with navigation, (UVC) rearview camera system, (KA9) heated steering wheel, (ARS) power release second row bucket seats, (KB6) heated and cooled driver and front passenger seats, (CF5) power sunroof, (U42) rear seat entertainment system, (HNE) heated and cooled cup holders, (AYE) DVD screens located on backside of front row head restraints, (UFT) Side Blind Zone Alert, (T4Q) LED headlamps,(TQ5) IntelliBeam headlamps, LED rear tail lamps, (S85) 22″ x 9″ (55.9 CM x 22.9 cm) multi-spoke chrome wheels, (BRS) power-retractable assist steps, and (Z95) Magnetic Ride Control suspension system
1 – (KA9) heated steering wheel and (ARS) power release second row seats not available on Platinum Hybrid.

Taken item by item (to make them a bit easier to consider) they include:

  • (UUM) audio system with navigation,
  • (UVC) rearview camera system,
  • (KA9) heated steering wheel,
  • (ARS) power release second row bucket seats,
  • (KB6) heated and cooled driver and front passenger seats,
  • (CF5) power sunroof,
  • (U42) rear seat entertainment system,
  • (HNE) heated and cooled cup holders,
  • (AYE) DVD screens located on backside of front row head restraints,
  • (UFT) Side Blind Zone Alert,
  • (T4Q) LED headlamps,
  • (TQ5) IntelliBeam headlamps, LED rear tail lamps,
  • (S85) 22″ x 9″ (55.9 CM x 22.9 cm) multi-spoke chrome wheels,
  • (BRS) power-retractable assist steps, and
  • (Z95) Magnetic Ride Control suspension system

    All in all a very nice collection of features.

    For the Cadillac STS, the Platinum Edition includes:

    W21 Platinum Edition, includes unique grille finish, (PGK) 18″ (45.7 cm) chromed wheels, specific deck lid emblem, Olive Ash wood trim with Saddle stain, leather-wrapped interior, Alcantara sueded fabric material headliner, premium floor mats, specific door sill plates, (Q12) P235/50R18 front and P255/45R18 rear Michelin W-rated all-season blackwall tires, (ZAA) compact spare tire and Tuscany full-leather seats in either Ebony or Cashmere with Cocoa interior accents
    1 – Also includes (CF5) power sunroof. Not available with (PCZ) Performance Handling Package or any Fleet order types.
    2 – Not available with (PCZ) Performance Handling Package or any Fleet order types. (ZAA) compact spare tire is not included in (W21) Platinum Edition since it is included in the 1SG PEG.

    Item by Item:

    • unique grille finish,
    • (PGK) 18″ (45.7 cm) chromed wheels,
    • specific deck lid emblem,
    • Olive Ash wood trim with Saddle stain,
    • leather-wrapped interior,
    • Alcantara sueded fabric material headliner,
    • premium floor mats,
    • specific door sill plates,
    • (Q12) P235/50R18 front and P255/45R18 rear Michelin W-rated all-season blackwall tires,
    • (ZAA) compact spare tire and
    • Tuscany full-leather seats in either Ebony or Cashmere with Cocoa interior accents

      For the Cadillac DTS, the Platinum Collection includes:


      		 Badging, Platinum Collection

      		Console, leather-wrapped, instrument panel top pad

      		Door handles, lift bar, chrome insert

      		Door inserts, French seam

      		Floor mats, premium

      		Grille, chrome finish 1 – Not available with (K59) Adaptive Cruise Control.

      		Headliner, Alcantara microfiber, including sail panels and pillars
      UFL Lane Departure Warning

      		Lighting, LED front and rear footwell
      F55 Magnetic Ride Control
      UFT Side Blind Zone Alert

      		Sill plates, illuminated “Platinum”, front and rear

      		Steering wheel, wood, heated with chrome rings
      FE3 Suspension, 4-wheel independent, Performance
      QJE Tires, P245/50R18 H-rated, all-season, blackwall

      		Trunk mat, unique, reversible
      PWG Wheels, 18″ x 7.5″ (45.7 cm x 19.1 cm) unique chrome aluminum (ChromeTech)
      Wood trim, genuine Light Ash with decorative inlay

      For the DTS, Platinum appears to have taken the place of the previous DTS Performance Sedan.

      Conclusion?  All in all, the Cadillac Platinum Series vehicles are very special examples of their breed.  The new definition of a fully equipped Cadillac is PLATINUM.