Test Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 Sport Luxury - Run Different

Comfortable, but not agile, it also suffers from a
Cadillac perfectible traction on this version 4.6 V8

The STS large sedan at Cadillac features the typical baroque style of the brand. But the lack of diesel condemns confidentiality.

When we called Cadillac, one attached to her "Yankee" origins brand a strong visual identity is important. That said, if the STS proudly carries the style of the brand, in traffic, it can easily be confused with its sister, the CTS.
Also, if its interior displays a satisfactory quality, the dashboard rather seems to come from a Japanese upscale than a sedan overseas. The magic of the beautiful American takes a hit, especially the V8 is very civilized at idle.

More polished, the interior is also more
impersonal than before

Benefits
    Powerful and musical V8
    Complete equipment
    Comfort and soundproofing
Pitfalls of
    Rear passenger disappointing
    Motor perfectible
    Interior presentation fade
    High consumption

In short, the STS has no exotic much, if not its report template / unfavorable habitability. For, despite its length limousine (4.99 m), the STS provides any legroom for rear passengers. It compensates fortunately a level unusual standard equipment: 18-inch alloy wheels with leather interior, through the power-adjustable steering wheel, the U.S. gives lessons in generosity to German sedans. With the STS, Cadillac also confirms the return to rear-wheel drive started with the CTS. Good, because if the previous Cadillac accommodaient not too bad of their front wheel drive on dry, they did not have any insurance required on slippery surfaces.

Unlike Seville it replaces, the STS is a propulsion.
So much the better, because it has V8 spirited

STS is comfortable with its rear-wheel drive, which are better able to convey the passion of the valiant V8 325 hp. In fact, the STS appears more rigor, efficiency and serenity, while the suspension provides a decent comfort. The box does not miss softness either. However, the motor turns easy to find fault, traction is late and brusque, this sedan 1817 kg lack of agility. Trifles, however, for enthusiasts who like to drive "rare". Because with only two gasoline engines (V6 and V8) available, the STS is bound to confidentiality.