2009 Cadillac DTS Trims and Specs

The 2009 DTS (DeVille Touring Sedan) V8 remains the last front-wheel-drive full-size luxury sedan in Cadillac's stable. Due to its drivetrain configuration and soft-tuned suspension, many owners find the DTS V8's ride overly floaty, with noticeable body roll in most corners, although handling remains fairly good overall. Power comes in the form of a 4.6-liter Northstar V8 engine, which produces 275 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. A four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission, which many reviewers consider one of the sedan's weak spots, channels power and torque to the front wheels. The DTS V8 posts fuel economy numbers of 15/23 mpg. The automaker recommends premium-grade gasoline for the Northstar V8.

Inside, the '09 DTS V8 offers a comfortable, luxury-oriented, five-passenger cabin sure to please discriminating occupants. Nuance leather seating surfaces, 8-way power-adjustable front bucket seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, and Bluetooth are among the cabin's standard features. Standard OnStar offers such services as turn-by-turn navigation, remote door unlock, and roadside assistance, while the 8-speaker audio system includes a CD player, XM satellite radio, automatic volume control, and an MP3 input jack. Owners can add heated and cooled seats with memory, a power tilt-and-slide sunroof, and a DVD-based navigation system as options. Outside, HID headlights, LED taillights, and heated mirrors are among the standard features. All-speed traction control, antilock brakes with brake assist, and the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system help ensure passenger safety. The '09 DTS V8 rides on 17-inch wheels with all-season tires.

A step up from the base DTS, the 2009 Cadillac DTS (DeVille Touring Sedan) Luxury I seats six passengers and comes standard with such features as a split front bench seat with a column-mounted shifter, a heated steering wheel, and memory settings for the 8-way power-adjustable front seats. Nuance leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth, and remote keyless entry are among the cabin's other features. In addition, the DTS Luxury I comes equipped with an Ultrasonic Parking Assist system with LED indicators and an audible warning. OnStar, a new standard feature for '09, provides such services as turn-by-turn navigation, remote door unlock, and roadside assistance, while the 8-speaker audio system includes a CD player, XM satellite radio, automatic volume control, and an MP3 input jack. Options include heated and cooled seats with memory, a power tilt-and-slide sunroof, and a DVD-based navigation system.

A 4.6-liter Northstar V8 engine powers the front-wheel-drive DTS Luxury I. The engine produces 275 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque and links to a four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission, which many reviewers consider one of the sedan's weak spots. Cadillac recommends premium-grade gasoline for the Northstar V8, which manages fuel economy numbers of 15/23 mpg. Exterior features for the '09 DTS Luxury I include HID headlights, LED taillights, heated mirrors, and a driver's-side auto-dimming mirror, while all-speed traction control, antilock brakes with brake assist, and the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system are among the sedan's standard safety features. The '09 DTS Luxury I rides on 17-inch wheels with all-season tires.

The 2009 Cadillac DTS Luxury II sedan seats five passengers in a luxury-oriented cabin, highlighted by such upscale features as heated and cooled power-adjustable front bucket seats with memory settings, tri-zone climate control, and a heated steering wheel. The outboard rear seats are also heated. Rich Nuance leather upholstery comes standard throughout the cabin. In addition, an Ultrasonic Parking Assist system, which alerts drivers with LED indicators and an audible warning if objects are nearby when backing up, comes standard. Other interior features include a leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth, and remote keyless entry. OnStar, which also comes standard for '09, offers such services as turn-by-turn navigation, remote door unlock, and roadside assistance, while the 8-speaker audio system includes a CD player, XM satellite radio, automatic volume control, and an MP3 input jack. A DVD-based navigation system and a power tilt-and-slide sunroof are among the options.

Outside, the '09 DTS Luxury II comes standard with such features as HID headlights, LED taillights, heated mirrors, and a driver's-side auto-dimming mirror. A 4.6-liter Northstar V8 engine, generating 275 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, powers the front-wheel-drive DTS Luxury II. The engine links to a four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission. Cadillac recommends premium-grade gasoline for the Northstar V8, which posts fuel economy numbers of 15/23 mpg. All-speed traction control, antilock brakes with brake assist, and the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system all come standard. The '09 DTS Luxury II rides on 17-inch wheels with all-season tires.

The 2009 Cadillac DTS Luxury III sedan pampers occupants with such luxury-oriented features as massaging heated and cooled front seats, a power tilt/telescopic wood and leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, rear-seat lumbar adjustment, and wood interior trim. Nuance leather upholstery comes standard throughout the cabin. The outboard rear seats are also heated. Tri-zone climate control, Bluetooth, and remote keyless entry are among the DTS Luxury III's other standard features. Drivers can use OnStar, which comes standard, to access such features as turn-by-turn navigation, remote door unlock, and roadside assistance, while a Bose audio system with a 6-CD changer, XM satellite radio, and an MP3 input jack keeps passengers entertained. An Ultrasonic Parking Assist system, also standard, notifies drivers with LED indicators and an audible warning if it detects objects nearby when backing up. A DVD-based navigation system and a power tilt-and-slide sunroof are among the interior options. In addition, owners can opt for a Platinum package, which adds such features as a lane-departure warning system, premium Tuscany leather upholstery, illuminated door sills, and unique interior and exterior trim.

Outside, the '09 DTS Luxury III comes equipped with such trim-only features as self-dimming headlights and rain-sensing wipers, as well as LED taillights, heated exterior mirrors, and a driver's-side auto-dimming mirror. A 4.6-liter Northstar V8 engine powers the '09 DTS Luxury III. The engine produces 275 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, and links to a four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission. The EPA estimates fuel economy numbers for the V8 at 15/23 mpg. Cadillac recommends premium-grade gasoline for the V8. GM's StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, all-speed traction control, and antilock brakes with brake assist all come standard. The '09 DTS Luxury III rides on 17-inch wheels with all-season tires.

The 2009 Cadillac DTS Performance luxury sedan comes equipped with a Magnetic Ride Control sport suspension and self-adjusting shock absorbers, which do a good job of combating the floaty ride issues associated with the other '09 DTS trims. In addition, the DTS Performance features a tweaked version of the 4.6-liter Northstar V8 engine powering the other DTS trims. For the DTS Performance, the V8 pumps out 292 hp, a boost of 17 hp over the performance of the V8 in the other '09 DTS trims. On the downside, torque produced by the DTS Performance's tweaked V8 drops slightly when compared to the other DTS trims, from 295 lb-ft to 288 lb-ft. The additional horsepower becomes most noticeable at higher revs, while most drivers won't notice the slight loss in torque. The V8 engine mates to a four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission, which remains one of the DTS Performance's weak spots. Cadillac recommends premium-grade gasoline for the Northstar V8, which posts fuel economy numbers of 15/22 mpg. All-speed traction control, antilock brakes with brake assist, and the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system all come standard.

Inside, the '09 DTS Performance comes well-equipped with such upscale standard features as Burl Walnut wood trim, Tuscany leather upholstery, heated and cooled front bucket seats, heated outboard rear seats, and a Bose Centerpoint surround-sound audio system with a 6-CD changer, XM satellite radio, and an MP3 input jack. In addition, the front seats feature 8-way power adjustment. A Side Blind Alert system notifies drivers using visual cues if it detects a vehicle entering a blind spot, while an Ultrasonic Parking Assist system similarly alerts drivers if it detects objects behind the vehicle when backing up. Bluetooth, tri-zone climate control, a heated wood-and-leather steering wheel, and remote keyless entry are among the sedan's other standard features. Owners can use the sedan's OnStar system to access such services as turn-by-turn navigation, remote door unlock, and roadside assistance. A power sunroof and a DVD-based navigation system are among the sedan's options. The '09 DTS Performance rides on 19-inch chrome wheels with all-season tires.