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2007 Cadillac DTS

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2007 Cadillac DTS Review

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The DTS (formerly known as the DeVille) continues for 2007 relatively unchanged. Designed to appease traditional Cadillac buyers who may be turned off by the company's newer products, the DTS maintains a firm foothold in the soft-riding, moderate-handling category. With its long hood, six-passenger seating and huge trunk, the DTS is equally as capable of accommodating a foursome's trip to the golf course as it is a family's weekend retreat. Although pricing is well into Lexus territory, Cadillac feels the long list of electronic goodies on the DTS, coupled with its famed Northstar V8 engine, should be sufficient to keep brand-loyal customers from jumping ship. Who knows; as aging baby-boomers look for more comfortable means of transport, the DTS just may win over an entirely new generation.

You'll Like This Car If...

Drivers of any age who place comfort and luxury over sportiness and performance might be well-satisfied behind the wheel of a DTS, even if they couldn't quite bring themselves to buy one. Mature shoppers—those who aren't worried about being pigeonholed by their choices of vehicles—are most likely to appreciate the DTS's many available comforts and amenities.

You May Not Like This Car If...

Steer clear if you're embarrassed to be seen in a car that your parents or grandparents might drive, despite its alluring comforts. Although the ride is far better than in Cadillacs of the distant past, it's less direct and more isolated than many of today's motorists would prefer.

What's Significant About This Car?

The DTS receives more standard equipment and a tidier list of options. New colors grace the exterior while the interior receives an analog clock and Cocoa hue.

Driving the DTS

Driving Impressions Smooth and silken throughout, the DTS suggests motoring from an earlier, more elegant era. Ride quality approaches genteel most of the time, but that translates to a reduced feeling of...

precision and security when the pavement turns rough. Despite an indisputably soft suspension, the DTS is far less floaty than might be expected and body lean in corners is tolerable. The steering, however, delivers a noticeable disconnect between car and road. Expect utterly smooth response from the standard V8, with near-seamless shifts from the automatic transmission and virtually no delay in passing or merging with traffic. Except for a tiny vibration at idle, the DTS is ultra-quiet.

Favorite Features

Northstar V8 Engine and Hydra-Matic
The Northstar V8 is well known for smooth running and energetic response to the gas pedal, helped by unobtrusive shifts from GM's Hydra-Matic transmission.

Optional Front Split Bench Seat
Even if many shoppers may not particularly want one, it's refreshing to know that a six-passenger sedan still exists on the market.

2007 Cadillac DTS Details

Interior

Dual-firmness seats have an additional inch of travel, while the instrument panel is lower and farther forward. Normally seating five passengers, the DTS promises abundant front-seat space that lets occupants stretch out on comfortable, well-cushioned upholstery. Backseat space is no less bountiful, but the hard center seatback curtails comfort. The glovebox is a long reach and items fall out easily. Analog gauges are easy to read, augmented by a small digital speedometer. Visibility is good, despite wide rear pillars and a high back shelf. Many controls and buttons are difficult to decipher, so owners must consult the manual.

Exterior

"Cadillac-signature" styling ties the DTS to the DeVilles of the past, as well as to the company's present and future. Details were developed to fall into line with other current Cadillac models, such as the CTS and STS. Front-end sheet metal and the eggcrate grille, and the rear quarter and decklid, including the vertically-shaped LED taillamps, are new, and high-intensity discharge (HID) Xenon headlamps are now standard. Cadillac calls the DTS styling "more architectural" and "linear" and, according to the company, body gaps are tighter than ever, within one millimeter between hood and fender and less than two millimeters between taillamps and decklid.

Notable Equipment

Standard Equipment

Safety items top the list of standard features, including four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) and traction control, roof-rail side-curtain airbags and front-seat side-impact thorax airbags. A factory-installed Adaptive Remote Start system includes a personalization provision. The 17-inch tires are mounted to machined aluminum wheels, and leather upholstery, automatic dual-zone climate control, folding power mirrors, a CD player with MP3 capability and GM's OnStar assistance system are standard.

Optional Equipment

Although the DTS is offered in a single trim level, option groups can add extra features. Option Package 1SE includes the 300-horsepower high-output V8 engine, performance algorithm shifting, Magnetic Ride Control and 18-inch tires on machined aluminum wheels. Option Package 1SC includes front and rear parking assist sensors, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel and windshield-washer nozzles, brake assist and four-channel StabiliTrak stability-enhancement. Radar-based adaptive speed control provides audible and visual alerts. Additional options include a moonroof, DVD navigation system, power rear sunshade and color-keyed grille.

Under the Hood

In standard form, the Northstar LD8 4.6-liter dual-overhead-cam V8 develops 275 horsepower and is matched with a Hydra-Matic four-speed transmission. A higher-output, higher-revving Northstar L37 V8 is available with the Performance Package—rated at 300 horsepower but yielding less torque than the LD8.

4.6-liter V8 LD8
275 horsepower @ 6500 rpm
295 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4400 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 17/25

4.6-liter V8 High Output L37
300 horsepower @ 6300 rpm
288 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 17/24

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2007 Cadillac DTS Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating

8.9

Out of 10

Based on 146 Ratings for the 2006 - 2011 models.

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Value

9.0/10

Quality

9.0/10
Reliability

9.1/10

Performance

9.2/10
Comfort

9.2/10

Styling

9.1/10

Great Value For Full Size Luxury Car

By CJ (FL) on Tuesday, May 14, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 32,500

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 8/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Roomy interior and trunk.Comfortable.Power"

Cons: "Fuel around town in teens.Old school design"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Great car for $15000!If you like old school this is the car for you.Northstar is good for performance and will still get in the upper 20s on the highway.A little expensive to get repaired but check on the internet for Cadillac Forums and you can get a lot of helpful tips on working on these yourself.I had a 91 Deville and traded for a 2000 and now traded for an 06.For the buck I think this is a great buy for a full size luxury car.I travel from Florida to NY frequently and can do it in one shot and am not in pain at the end of a 19 hour day behind the wheel."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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Good car to purchase used

By Jim (NM) on Monday, May 13, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 31,000

10 7.0

overall rating 7 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 7/10
Value: 5/10
Reliability: 6/10
Quality: 7/10
Performance: 7/10
Styling: 9/10
Comfort: 9/10

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 6

"This is my 2nd Cadillac. It compares well to my 2007 DeVille. However, this year/model feels like Cadillac cut corners and costs on too much plastic inside - plastic that cracks easily and also rubber insulation that splits too easily. Also, the DeVille came with a full 100,000 mile warranty; this DTS has less than half of that. The original tires will have to be replaced this year - after delivering less than 35,000 miles. As a used car, it was a good value purchase - simply because these cars depreciate soooo fast."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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I just bought this 2006 with 45,500 miles

By Caddy driver (MI) on Wednesday, April 17, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 45,500

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: Not Rated
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "It feels great to drive this car"

Cons: "I haven't found a Con yet."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I was lucky enough to find this one owner DTS. It still feels and looks like a new car. The luxury options are wonderful, heated stearing wheel, all location airbags. Drives wonderful, like floating. I had a 2004 SRX AWD that I bought new and it never felt like a Caddy. This DTS drives and feels like a Caddy should. This is one of the nicest cars I have owned by far. I am hoping after reading all the other reviews that I have good luck with maintenance."

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Excellent car if you don't push it.

By Cwayne (NM) on Friday, March 22, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 27,800

10 9.0

overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 7/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "It's a Cadillac. What more can you say?"

Cons: "I'd like a little better high speed road holding."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"We bought our Luxury 3 new. Ordered it built to suit us. After 7 years it is still modern looking and is in all ways as good as it was when new. I drives great up to about 70 mph, but beyond that it could use a little tighter suspension. Tends to get "floaty" at higher speeds. The only expense so far has been for a new battery. We still get constant compliments on this car. The Northstar engine is superb in every way. The 4speed Hydramatic doesn't jerk you around like my newer car with a 6 speed. The brakes have a good feel. The car is so nice we haven't considered trading it in even after 7 years."

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We love this car. I have no complaints at all!

By TLS (WV) on Friday, March 22, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 117,000

10 9.0

overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 9/10
Performance: 8/10
Styling: 8/10
Comfort: 8/10

Pros: "Ride, MPG,Styling,"

Cons: "None"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This is by far the best Cadilac that I have owned. Other than basic maintenance, I have spent 0 dollars on this car.We love the ride, the MPG (26 HWG)I have owned this car for 5 years, many trips to Fla., and 117,000 miles later, still no squeeks or rattles!!!"

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Reliable car.

By Andy (UT) on Tuesday, March 05, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 36,300

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Power, handling, comfort, beautiful inside and out"

Cons: "Can't see the clock except at night."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Has been the most reliable car I've ever owned. However, I would change a couple of things. Don't like the clock being in the navigation system. Want a clock to be visible at all times. Got stuck with a sun roof that I neither need nor want."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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