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2006 Cadillac DTS First Drive

Specifications


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TO THE POINT What’s New? Updated styling, revised suspensions, and a new interior.
Selling Points: Comfortable and roomy, huge trunk, trick magnetic ride control suspension on Performance models, handsome design
Deal Breakers: Old-school engineering, old-school ride and handling on Luxury models, lacks features found in competitors
Our Advice: Better than any DeVille to come before, but still dynamically stunted, the 2006 Cadillac DTS gives traditional buyers one last shot at an old-school Caddy.

MEET THE COMPETITION Chrysler 300
Lincoln Town Car

Specifications The 2006 Cadillac DTS’s competitors include the Acura RL, Audi A6, BMW 5-Series, Chrysler 300, Infiniti M, Jaguar S-Type, Lexus GS, Lincoln Town Car, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Saab 9-5, Volvo S80

Test Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac DTS Luxury; 2006 Cadillac DTS Performance
Price Range: $42,000 to $52,000 (est.)
Engine Size and Type: 4.6-liter V8
Engine Horsepower: 275 at 5,200 rpm (Luxury); 291 at 5,600 rpm (Performance)
Engine Torque: 292 lb.-ft. at 4,400 rpm (Luxury); 286 lb.-ft. at 4,400 rpm (Performance)
Transmission: Four-speed automatic
Curb weight, lbs.: 4,009 (Luxury)
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 18/27 (Luxury); 18/27 (Performance)
Observed Fuel Economy: 18.3 mpg
Length: 207.6 inches
Width: 74.8 inches
Wheelbase: 115.6 inches
Height: 57.6 inches
Leg room (front/rear): 42.5 inches/41.6 inches
Head room (front/rear): 38.3 inches (with sunroof)/38.6 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Six (Luxury); Five (Performance)
Max. Cargo Volume: 18.8 cubic feet
Competitors: Acura RL, Audi A6, BMW 5-Series, Chrysler 300, Infiniti M, Jaguar S-Type, Lexus GS, Lincoln Town Car, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Saab 9-5, Volvo S80

Photos courtesy of General Motors

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