Cadillac DTS

The DTS debuted last year, continuing the legacy of the DeVille, its former iteration, which commanded nearly 50% of US sales in its segment for almost 20 years. Cadillac refines DTS by adding more standard equipment and revising its interior and exterior colour palettes.

Chrome wheels – with centre caps now featuring the wreath & crest rendered in colour – are standard on all models. Popular options such as cargo mat and rear sunshades – previously available on top-of-the-line packages – have been expanded and included on more of the DTS' packages.

The DVD navigation system adds new map s and Arabic becomes available on the driver information centre. The analogue clock on the instrument panel has also been revised for improved clarity and readability.

Muscat, Oman – A long time symbol of Cadillac luxury, the DTS full-size luxury sedan is a product of unwavering attention to detail, from its signature exterior styling and luxurious interior to its powerful, refined ride and handling.  The DTS continues the legacy of the DeVille, its former iteration. The Cadillac range is brought to Oman by the OTE Group.

Cadillac has applied its contemporary design vocabulary to the DTS, bringing the look in line with the rest of the marque’s portfolio. At first glance, DTS strongly reflects the appeal of Cadillac’s trademark design with vertically shaped headlamps and tail lamps, and egg-crate grille. The result is a more architectural, linear exterior style than its predecessor and a look that separates it from the competition.

The sophisticated, luxurious interior incorporates a clean, sculpted contemporary design featuring genuine materials, fabrics and low-gloss, tactile surfaces. Dual-firmness seats are engineered for comfort and support with an additional 25 mm (approximately 1 inch) of seat travel; available real burl wood garnish; a lowered and more forward-positioned instrument panel for increased spaciousness; a analogue clock; soft-backed, cast-urethane surfaces on the instrument panel and upper doors; and an integrated centre stack design for a clean, uninterrupted appearance.

The DTS is equipped with the technologically advanced Northstar 4.6 litre V8 engine and mated to the Hydra-Matic 4T80 four-speed automatic transmission – a proven combination that assures powerful, sophisticated performance.

Chrome wheels – with  centre caps featuring the wreath & crest rendered in colour – are standard on all models. Popular options such as cargo mat and rear sunshades –are now expanded to become included on more of DTS’s several packages.

The DVD navigation system in DTS comes with the addition of more maps and Arabic on the driver information centre. The analogue clock on the instrument panel has also been revised for better readability.

The DTS chassis combines performance and luxury capabilities to a very high degree. Chassis tuning achieves a smooth, quiet, refined ride. The DTS features a front cradle design, with the engine mounted to the cradle, and the cradle mounted to the body rails.

A number of integrated chassis control technologies include four-channel anti-lock brakes and traction control, four-channel StabiliTrak with Brake Assist, and Magnetic Ride Control. Magnetic Ride, pioneered on Cadillac STS and XLR, is the world’s fastest reacting suspension, controlling body motions to a precise degree. The DTS also employs larger 17- or 18-inch wheels and tyres, as well as larger 323-mm brakes for enhanced stopping power.

Comfort, convenience and safety offerings are plentiful and include cooled front seats; standard tri-zone climate control; factory-installed Adaptive Remote Start with personalisation; rain-sensing wipers; power folding outside rear view mirrors; front and rear ultrasonic park assist; IntelliBeam automatic high-beam headlamps; in-dash six-CD changer and MP3 player; standard dual-stage (driver) and dual-depth (front passenger) air bags, roof-rail curtain air bags, and front seat side-impact thorax air bags; GM Passenger Sensing System; radar-based adaptive cruise control (ACC) with audible and visual alerts.

Engineers developed and adhered to hundreds of criteria points when developing the DTS and the result is outstanding fit, finish and overall harmony of the elements. Fit, flushness and gaps are on a par with the best executions in the world. Interior gaps are 5 millimetres or less, with the vast majority less than 2 mm.

The exterior of the DTS has extremely tight surface-to-surface relationships, making it appear as if it were crafted from a single piece of billet steel. Such refinement is evidenced in hood to fascia gaps that are a mere 4 mm, fender-to-headlamp relationships of less than 1 mm, hood-to-fender relationships within 1 mm, and taillamp-to-decklid relationships of less than 2 mm.

Designed and engineered with occupant safety and protection in mind, the DTS reinforces Cadillac’s long-standing reputation for safe occupant environments. It is equipped with a host of safety and security features, beginning with its body frame integral (BFI) construction; strategically engineered crumple zones in front and rear; and comprehensive use of high-strength steel. The vehicle’s crashworthiness is enhanced with structural foam and nylon structural inserts strategically placed in areas of the vehicle’s structure.

The DTS has six standard air bags, including an industry-first dual depth front passenger air bag. The GM co-patented technology deploys either a small or large air bag depending upon crash severity, seat belt usage and seat position.

All Cadillac models come with a free service and maintenance package for 4 years or 100,000km (whichever comes first), in addition to around the clock roadside assistance and General Motors’ patented bumper-to-bumper warranty.  This unsurpassed care package offers Cadillac customers an unparalleled sense of security and total peace of mind, enhancing the overall Cadillac experience.

OTE Group is the exclusive dealer for Cadillac in Oman. Cadillac DTS is available for a test drive at OTE Group’s 14 showrooms spread across the Sultanate or call 24566267 for more details.