The basic STS comes with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that makes 302 horsepower and uses variable valve timing to maximize thrust. Reviewers say the V6 is powerful enough for any driver. A 4.6-liter Northstar V8 that makes 320 horsepower is also available, and reviewers like it as well, but many say it isn't necessary or worth its cost. Only a six-speed automatic transmission, which can be shifted manually, is offered.
The STS handles fairly well, with a suspension system reviewers love and assisted steering some find overly light. Its brakes are a highlight.
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PIMP CADILLAC SRX 2012
The 2010 Cadillac SRX offers two engines -- a base 3.0-liter V6 that makes 265 horsepower and an optional 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 that makes 300 horsepower. Since both are now direct-injection engines, fuel economy and power have increased from the 2009 model. Both engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Some reviewers say the base engine can be sluggish because of its low torque output. They recommend the turbocharged V6. However, that engine is available for AWD Performance and Premium trims only -- which means it adds a whopping $15,000 to the SRX’s base price. Make sure you really need that extra power before spending the money.
According to the EPA, the front-wheel-drive base model achieves 18/25 mpg city/highway, while the all-wheel-drive model achieves 17/23 mpg. The EPA does not have ratings for the turbocharged engine, but Cadillac estimates it will also be rated at 17/23 mpg. The SRX’s base rating is one of the best in its class. But if you want better fuel economy, consider a midsize SUV like the Lexus RX Hybrid. It has a best-in-class 32/28 mpg rating. However, it costs $9,000 more than the SRX, so even the fuel savings may not save you money in the long run.
the 2010 Cadillac SRX shines for its especially smooth and powerful performance. It boasts a more car-like ride and better fuel economy than before. Test drivers like the fun driving experience, even going so far as to say it's good enough to compete with the Lexus RX 350.
Some reviewers say the base engine can be sluggish because of its low torque output. They recommend the turbocharged V6. However, that engine is available for AWD Performance and Premium trims only -- which means it adds a whopping $15,000 to the SRX’s base price. Make sure you really need that extra power before spending the money.
According to the EPA, the front-wheel-drive base model achieves 18/25 mpg city/highway, while the all-wheel-drive model achieves 17/23 mpg. The EPA does not have ratings for the turbocharged engine, but Cadillac estimates it will also be rated at 17/23 mpg. The SRX’s base rating is one of the best in its class. But if you want better fuel economy, consider a midsize SUV like the Lexus RX Hybrid. It has a best-in-class 32/28 mpg rating. However, it costs $9,000 more than the SRX, so even the fuel savings may not save you money in the long run.
the 2010 Cadillac SRX shines for its especially smooth and powerful performance. It boasts a more car-like ride and better fuel economy than before. Test drivers like the fun driving experience, even going so far as to say it's good enough to compete with the Lexus RX 350.
PIMP CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID 2012
On the whole, reviewers are pleased with the 2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid's performance, noting it closely matches that of the conventional Escalade. That means that the hybrid shares some problems with the regular Escalade. Namely, its larger size requires extra driver attention. Reviewers also notice that the transition from the electric motor to the gas engine isn't quite seamless, and that the Escalade Hybrid's gas mileage, while good for a large SUV, isn't quite in the same league as smaller hybrids.
While the Escalade Hybrid does have improved fuel economy over the conventional Escalade, reviewers report that the SUV still drinks too much gas to satisfy most environmentalists. Some also complain that in order to achieve the best fuel economy, drivers must relegate themselves to the slow lane. The two-wheel drive Escalade hybrid has a 20/21 city/highway fuel economy rating from the EPA, and a 20 mpg combined rating.
While the Escalade Hybrid does have improved fuel economy over the conventional Escalade, reviewers report that the SUV still drinks too much gas to satisfy most environmentalists. Some also complain that in order to achieve the best fuel economy, drivers must relegate themselves to the slow lane. The two-wheel drive Escalade hybrid has a 20/21 city/highway fuel economy rating from the EPA, and a 20 mpg combined rating.
PIMP CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2012
Even though the 2010 Escalade EXT is a big, heavy vehicle, it has a surprisingly car-like ride that's coupled with impressive thrust from its V8 engine. Still, the steering and braking get mixed reviews
Only a single engine is available for the nearly 6,000-pound Escalade EXT, and it's a big one: a 6.2-liter V8 that can generate 403 horsepower, plenty of low-end torque and a towing capacity of 7,600 pounds. By and large reviewers think this engine is great, but a few say that even this much power can barely keep up with the EXT's bulk. The EXT comes with a Hydra-Matic six-speed automatic transmission with a Driver Shift Control manual mode. Reviewers say the transmission performs smoothly.
For 2010, the Cadillac Escalade EXT's engine has active fuel management technology, which saves fuel by shutting down four of the engine's eight cylinders when they are not needed. The EPA has not released new fuel economy estimates for the EXT.
Only a single engine is available for the nearly 6,000-pound Escalade EXT, and it's a big one: a 6.2-liter V8 that can generate 403 horsepower, plenty of low-end torque and a towing capacity of 7,600 pounds. By and large reviewers think this engine is great, but a few say that even this much power can barely keep up with the EXT's bulk. The EXT comes with a Hydra-Matic six-speed automatic transmission with a Driver Shift Control manual mode. Reviewers say the transmission performs smoothly.
For 2010, the Cadillac Escalade EXT's engine has active fuel management technology, which saves fuel by shutting down four of the engine's eight cylinders when they are not needed. The EPA has not released new fuel economy estimates for the EXT.
NEW CADILLAC ESCALADE 2010
The Escalade comes standard with a V8 engine, rear wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission that is popular with reviewers. A wide stance and auto-sensing suspension keep the ride smooth, but during test drives, reviewers noticed the Escalade's size means the SUV demands a lot of driver attention, which is typical for a large SUV.
The 2010 Cadillac Escalade comes with a 6.2-liter V8 engine, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Most reviewers note that though this is the same engine in the GMC Denali, it has been tuned to make more horsepower in the Escalade. Most reviewers like the extra power and give the Escalade good marks for acceleration.
Cylinder deactivation, a fuel saving technology, is new on the 2010 Escalade. The system shuts down four of the engine's eight cylinders when they're not needed (like when the Escalade is cruising or at idle). That saves fuel. The EPA gives two-wheel drive Escalade a combined fuel economy rating on 16 miles per gallon.
The 2010 Cadillac Escalade comes with a 6.2-liter V8 engine, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Most reviewers note that though this is the same engine in the GMC Denali, it has been tuned to make more horsepower in the Escalade. Most reviewers like the extra power and give the Escalade good marks for acceleration.
Cylinder deactivation, a fuel saving technology, is new on the 2010 Escalade. The system shuts down four of the engine's eight cylinders when they're not needed (like when the Escalade is cruising or at idle). That saves fuel. The EPA gives two-wheel drive Escalade a combined fuel economy rating on 16 miles per gallon.
PIMP CADILLAC DTS 2012
The Cadillac DTS is built for highway cruising. Its suspension is tuned for a soft ride, its turning circle is wide, and its big V8 moves the heavy car well enough for highway passing -- but not so quickly that it can compete with the cars at the top of its class. A Performance trim level outhandles the ordinary DTS.
The 2010 DTS is powered by a 4.6-liter Northstar V8 engine making 275 horsepower. Power travels through a four-speed automatic transmission -- a serious flaw, the press says, in a year when even other GM products generally use six-speed models. The result is a car that lacks serious thrust compared to most luxury sedans -- but the DTS never had sporting pretensions. It's strong enough to get to highway speed quickly and pass easily. Performance models get 300 horsepower out of the same engine, but it doesn't change the fuel economy rating. The DTS gets an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 15 miles per gallon in the city and 22 on the highway -- the lowest fuel economy in this class.
The 2010 DTS is powered by a 4.6-liter Northstar V8 engine making 275 horsepower. Power travels through a four-speed automatic transmission -- a serious flaw, the press says, in a year when even other GM products generally use six-speed models. The result is a car that lacks serious thrust compared to most luxury sedans -- but the DTS never had sporting pretensions. It's strong enough to get to highway speed quickly and pass easily. Performance models get 300 horsepower out of the same engine, but it doesn't change the fuel economy rating. The DTS gets an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 15 miles per gallon in the city and 22 on the highway -- the lowest fuel economy in this class.
PIMP CADILLAC DTS 2012
The Cadillac DTS is built for highway cruising. Its suspension is tuned for a soft ride, its turning circle is wide, and its big V8 moves the heavy car well enough for highway passing -- but not so quickly that it can compete with the cars at the top of its class. A Performance trim level outhandles the ordinary DTS.
The 2010 DTS is powered by a 4.6-liter Northstar V8 engine making 275 horsepower. Power travels through a four-speed automatic transmission -- a serious flaw, the press says, in a year when even other GM products generally use six-speed models. The result is a car that lacks serious thrust compared to most luxury sedans -- but the DTS never had sporting pretensions. It's strong enough to get to highway speed quickly and pass easily. Performance models get 300 horsepower out of the same engine, but it doesn't change the fuel economy rating. The DTS gets an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 15 miles per gallon in the city and 22 on the highway -- the lowest fuel economy in this class.
The 2010 DTS is powered by a 4.6-liter Northstar V8 engine making 275 horsepower. Power travels through a four-speed automatic transmission -- a serious flaw, the press says, in a year when even other GM products generally use six-speed models. The result is a car that lacks serious thrust compared to most luxury sedans -- but the DTS never had sporting pretensions. It's strong enough to get to highway speed quickly and pass easily. Performance models get 300 horsepower out of the same engine, but it doesn't change the fuel economy rating. The DTS gets an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 15 miles per gallon in the city and 22 on the highway -- the lowest fuel economy in this class.
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