2009 Cadillac STS-V Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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After a bold and aggressive redesign in 2008, the 2009 Cadillac STS-V forgoes any significant changes this year. The sports version of the STS sedan, the STS-V amps everything up with its own sport kit and a supercharged 469-hp, 4.4-liter Northstar V8 engine. Paired with a 6-speed shiftable hydramatic, the powerplant delivers 439 lb-ft of torque and impressively hits 0-60 in less than 5 seconds. The ride is anything but sedate, but be prepared to empty your wallet, as the STS-V requires premium gas.
Larger shocks and springs, Brembo brakes, a stiffer sport suspension, and a combination of 18- and 19-inch wheels in front and back deliver sharper handling and a more tangible driver interaction behind the wheel, though the extra stiffness does register more bumps and jolts in the road. The engine sits lower than in the regular sedan, creating a lower center of gravity for the STS-V, which helps stabilize it when cornering.
The 2009 STS-V comes fully equipped with many of the technological features offered as options on the regular STS sedan, including intelligent cruise control, Intellibeam, and a lane departure warning system. A blind spot alert helps with the poor rear visibility caused by thick roof pillars, rear headrests, and small side mirrors. Dual front-side and side curtain airbags, traction and stability control, and ABS brakes lead to four-star frontal impact ratings and five-star side impact and rollover ratings. Optional Magnetic Ride Control adjusts the suspension for optimal stability, while Active Steering automatically turns into a skid when it senses a loss of traction.
To distinguish itself from the regular sedan, the 2009 STS-V sports its own wire mesh grille, a lip spoiler, more chrome, and 10-spoke wheels. It comes with all the accouterments of the luxury STS, including keyless start and entry, power front seats, leather upholstery and wood trim, a 6-CD player with surround sound, a navigation system, and power tilt and telescopic steering. Rear seats do not fold, although they feature a pass-through to the rather small 14-cubic-foot trunk.
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Trims & specs
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 · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · 6 disc in-dash CD · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 15
Brakes
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
Center console trim: wood · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
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 steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.23 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: wiper activated · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
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 · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Air Suspension: rear · Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 36 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic
