Кадиллак STS: Американский люкс-седан (2004-2011)

American full size sedan

The Cadillac STS (Seville Touring Sedan) is a mid sized luxury 4 door sedan manufactured and marketed by General Motors from 2004 to 2011 for the 2005 to 2011 model years. A version of the STS was marketed in China as the SLS through 2013. It was equipped with a six speed automatic transmission with performance algorithm shifting and driver shift control.

The Cadillac STS was rated with a four star frontal and five star rear passenger crash test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It was given an overall "Good" score in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal crash test and an "Acceptable" rating in the side impact test. In the side impact test injury measurements to the driver's pelvis was rated "Poor" and for the torso "Acceptable."

The front wheel drive Seville model name was retired in 2004, succeeded by an entirely new "STS" based on the rear wheel drive GM Sigma platform. The first Cadillac sedan to be offered with All wheel drive, it retained the Seville's high performance Magnetic Ride Control suspension. The Cadillac STS was assembled at GM's Lansing Grand River facility in Lansing, Michigan along with the smaller CTS sedan. Available engines were a 3.6 L High Feature LY7 V6 with and and the 4.6 L Northstar LH2 V8 which puts out and in the STS. All engine models feature dual overhead camshafts with variable valve timing. Remote ignition is standard. Overall length was down 5" to 196.3", yet wheelbase grew by 4" to , resulting in increased interior space. A heads up display was optional, as was a 300 watt Bose stereo system with MP3 capability. Base pricing at launch ranged from US$40,575 for the V6 model to US$47,025 for the V8.

The STS for model year 2008 received minor exterior revisions, including a larger grille and chrome fender vents. The interior received revised materials and a new steering wheel. The standard powertrain was a direct injected 3.6 L V6 mated to a six speed automatic transmission, which in the STS produced and of torque. Optional safety features included a lane departure warning system developed by Mobileye, a blind spot monitoring system, and an improved version of GM's StabiliTrak stability control system, which could operate the steering system in addition to the brakes to help correct a skid. Options previously limited to the V8 model (such as HID headlamps and Automotive head up display) were available with the V6. The 2008 Cadillac STS debuted at the 2007 New York Auto Show. A 2010 update for the STS removed the GM badges, although early 2010 models still retained GM badging. For 2011, the V8 was dropped from the Cadillac STS lineup.

The Chinese market received the Cadillac SLS (for Seville Luxury Sedan) in November 2006 for the 2007 model year. It was assembled by Shanghai GM. Compared to the STS, the SLS has a longer wheelbase, unique interior appointments, and a near identical exterior appearance. Engine choices included the 2.8 liter LP1 V 6, 3.6 LY7 V 6 and the 4.6 liter Northstar V 8 as in the STS V 8 from 2007 to 2009. The 3.6 liter LLT engine was available from 2010 to 2011 until it was replaced by the 2.0 liter LDK and the 3.0 liter LF1 V6 for 2011 to 2013 models. The Chinese Spec SLS received a facelift at the end of 2009, and was sold as a 2010 model year. The grille, bumper and many other details were revised. It was available in 5 trim levels known as: 2.8 Elite, 2.8 Luxury, 3.6 Elite, 3.6 Luxury and 4.6 Flagship. The SLS was priced from 448,000RMB to 828,000RMB ($94,835 to $175,160 US August 2022 exchange rate). GM discontinued the production of the SLS in February 2013.

YearU. S20049,484200533,497200625,676200720,873200814,79020096,03720104,47320113,3382012164

The final STS was assembled on May 4, 2011. The enlarged third generation rear wheel drive CTS sedan introduced in 2013 as a 2014 model, similar in size and price to the STS, effectively succeeded it.