2006 Cadillac DTS First Drive

Comfort In the pipeline for the future is a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, which nicely complements the spacious rear legroom on longer trips.

Big luxury sedans are all about comfort, and the 2006 Cadillac DTS delivers with spacious, comfortable seating for up to six passengers. Completely redesigned for 2006, the power-adjustable front seats prove supportive for longer trips, though we suspect that larger people might wish that the bottom cushions were longer and wider. Our Luxury 2 test model did not come equipped with the power telescopic steering column that made the Performance version more pleasing, and Cadillac does not offer power adjustable pedals on the DTS. But the seatbelts are now located on the B-pillar, rather than integrated with the seat structure like before, making them easier to use and more comfortable for some people. And the cooled front seats work like a Frigidaire in Alaska.

The rear bench is tall with a terrific view out and perfect thigh support. And with the triple-zone automatic climate control, rear seat passengers get to set their own temperature for optimum comfort. In the pipeline for the future is a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, which nicely complements the spacious rear legroom on longer trips. What’s missing is rear seat adjustment, like on some Infiniti sedans that sell for less.

Though seating is comfortable, road trippers are likely to wish for larger storage areas. The door panel bins are small, the glovebox is shallow, and center console space is limited, providing few locations to stash the odds-and-ends we all carry with us on a daily basis. But the trunk is huge, with a low liftover height and concealed gooseneck hinges that won’t crush valuables.