2005 Cadillac STS New Car Buyer's Guide

What's New for the 2005 Cadillac STS?
Cadillac's 2005 STS is all-new from the ground up this year, with a new platform, your choice of rear- or all-wheel-drive, and powered by either a 3.6-liter V6 or a 4.6-liter Northstar V8. Bold exterior styling makes the 2005 Cadillac STS stand out in the luxury sedan crowd, while rich interior appointments bring a new level of comfort and refinement to the Cadillac stable. Added safety measures include dual-stage front airbags, dual-stage side airbags, and side-curtain airbags for both front and rear passengers. Notable options this year include a Magnetic Ride Control suspension system, an uplevel infotainment system with Bose 5.1 surround sound, Bluetooth programming capability, advanced voice recognition software, and adaptive cruise control with a heads-up display.

Advantages of the 2005 Cadillac STS:

• Available all-wheel-drive
• Potent Northstar V8 power
• Optional Bose 5.1 surround sound system
• Finely crafted interior
• Magnetic Ride Control suspension

Objections to the 2005 Cadillac STS:

• Design may be too edgy for traditional Cadillac buyers
• V8 requires expensive premium fuel
• Rear seat space could use improvement

Editor's Advice:
Cadillac takes aim at regaining its former position as the luxury class sales leader with the introduction of the new 2005 Cadillac STS. With both form and function taking center stage, the STS is certainly worth taking a closer look. Fitted with a bevy of whiz-bang standard features and options, the STS can be outfitted as a comfortable corporate cruiser or a racy gadget-filled geek mobile. No matter into which camp you fall, the 2005 Cadillac STS will surely please all except Cadillac traditionalists. That demographic will want to examine the DeVille.