2006 Cadillac STS New Car Buyer's Guide

What's New for the 2006 Cadillac STS?
After one year on the market, Cadillac's 2006 STS remains a fresh choice in both exterior styling and rich interior appointments. Previously available only on the V8, the STS receives an all-wheel-drive option for the V6 this year. In addition, the Bose 5.1 Surround Sound System, available only on higher priced packages last year, is now available on the Luxury Package V8 as well. Other changes include four new exterior colors: Stealth Gray, Radiant Bronze, Blackberry, and Infrared. Gone are Red Line, Moonstone and Silver Green. Look for a sophisticated super-spy personality to resonate from owners who opt for the force-fed, 4.4-liter supercharged Northstar V8 engine with 469-horsepower and 439-lb.-ft. of torque in the STS-V.

Advantages of the 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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 2006 Cadillac STS will surely please all except Cadillac traditionalists. That demographic will want to examine the new 2006 DTS.