2008 Cadillac STS-V Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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With a dynamic new front grille reminiscent of the Cadillac Escalade SUV, and also showing up on the 2008 Cadillac CTS, the 2008 STS-V rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan rolls into showrooms making a bold design statement. Following a trend in automotive design that seems to have accelerated in the past few years, Cadillac gives the slightly revamped STS-V a wide-mouthed, more aggressive front end certain to grab the attention of other drivers and make a definite statement.
Even though its looks resemble the CTS, though, the STS-V blows away its stablemates, and the rest of the competition, thanks to a 469-horsepower, 4.4-liter, supercharged version of Cadillac's Northstar V8 engine. A carryover from the previous year, the V8 drives the STS-V from 0 to 60 in just 4.8 seconds. It links to a six-speed automatic transmission.
In addition to a revamped exterior design, Cadillac equipped the 2008 STS-V with a number of mechanical upgrades. For instance, drivers can add active steering to the vehicle's StabiliTrak electronic vehicle stability enhancement system. Active steering turns the wheels into a skid when the rear wheels lose traction.
The STS-V also comes with a new Lane Departure Warning System, which alerts drivers when they stray from their lane, and a Side Blind Zone Alert System, which alerts drivers when cars on either side enter the driver's blind driving zones.
Like the previous year's model, the 2008 STS-V comes with a long list of standard features, including a number of components that are available as options in the standard STS. Those features include a deluxe leather-wrapped steering wheel with wood accents, leather seats, a dual-zone automatic climate control system, electronic cruise control, a leather-wrapped instrument panel and center console, a keyless ignition and keyless entry system, the On-Star system, and a 15-speaker Bose surround-sound stereo system with a six-disc in-dash CD-DVD player.
In addition, Magnetic Ride Control provides precise handling and a fluid ride.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2008 Cadillac STS-V
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by Kevin V
Apr 20, 2023
I am looking for another. It is a classic that brought the car industry back into the hi performance arena.Apr 20, 2023
by Dion H
Mar 02, 2022
Looks to be clean and it Looks like a fair deal !Mar 02, 2022
by thomas m
Oct 10, 2020
Got power 6.2 liter get up go on the high wayOct 10, 2020
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by Kevin V
Apr 20, 2023
I am looking for another. It is a classic that brought the car industry back into the hi performance arena.Apr 20, 2023
by Dion H
Mar 02, 2022
Looks to be clean and it Looks like a fair deal !Mar 02, 2022
by thomas m
Oct 10, 2020
Got power 6.2 liter get up go on the high wayOct 10, 2020
by Kim P
Jul 02, 2008
juste a great car Jul 02, 2008
by David S
Mar 28, 2008
Drove this car a good 45 minutes freeway and city. Very nice ride. Nice interior. Combined with excellent performance makes it one sweet package.Mar 28, 2008
by Anna M
Dec 25, 2007
The interior is silver and the exterior is just flawless. The windows are tinted and the Rims will blind you if the sun hits it!!! IT IS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!Dec 25, 2007
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2008 Cadillac STS-V Pricing
Original MSRP
$76,775 to $76,775Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · 6 disc in-dash CD · Premium Brand: Bose · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 15
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brake width: 1.26 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.4 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: audio system · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.23 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Paint: premium
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Suspension
Air Suspension: rear · Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic