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.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Mohamed R
Nov 27, 2009
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Nov 27, 2009
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My Cadillac was working ytdy and today can't start, the battery was 14.7 volts and no light at all, no past problems , it's a 2009 v-6 STS with 44000 miles. Please, What may be the problem?
My Cadillac was working ytdy and today can't start, the battery was 14.7 volts and no light at all, no past problems , it's a 2009 v-6 STS with 44000 miles. Please, What may be the problem?
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2009 Cadillac STS-V Pricing
Original MSRP
$79,465 to $79,465Price 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 · 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: wood · 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: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: steering wheel · 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: air conditioning · Storage: door pockets · 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: premium
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: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: driver side auto-dimming
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: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · 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