According to Edmunds.com, "Cadillac is America's most prestigious domestic luxury automaker." Named after Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, the founder of the city of Detroit, the company was founded in 1902 by Henry Leland, a mechanic and entrepreneur. Following the sales success of early model Cadillacs, the automaker was purchased by General Motors in 1909. For a large portion of its existence, Cadillac was known for its senior-friendly sedans; however, in 2010, the automaker offers a variety of models to attract a diverse clientele.
Model Thirty
The Model Thirty made its debut in 1910. Known as the "car with no crank," the Model Thirty was the first production car to offer an electric self-starter ignition and electric lighting. By eliminating the complication and danger of hand-crank starting, the automobile become accessible to a broader range of drivers, including women. The Model Thirty was the second Cadillac model to be awarded the Dewar Trophy. The Model Thirty is no longer in production.
Escalade
The Cadillac Escalade is a luxury SUV that helped transform Cadillac's image to appeal to a more youthful clientele along with its traditional geriatric patrons. As of 2010, the third-generation Escalade is the best-selling full-size luxury SUV. Equipped with a 6.2-liter V8 engine, the 2011 Escalade has standard features including a navigation system, rearview camera, Bose surround system, heated and cooled front seats, Bluetooth for phone interface, XM Radio with three trial months, and OnStar Directions and Connections plan for one year.
Cadillac also offers a hybrid version of the Escalade, which boasts reduced CO2 emissions and improved fuel efficiency along with all the benefits of the traditional Escalade. The Escalade ESV comfortably seats eight passengers and features an extended cabin with 45.8 cubic feet of cargo volume. Cadillac's EXT version of the Escalade features an 8-foot bed and more than 100 feet of cargo space.
DTS
The Cadillac DTS, the successor of the Deville model, is a full-size luxury vehicle. The DTS caters to the traditional Cadillac buyer who enjoys the smooth quiet ride that Cadillac is known for. The 2011 base model features a StabiliTrak electronic 17-inch machine finish wheels and control system, leather seats, high-intensity discharge headlamps and Cadillac premium care maintenance. The base model also offers adaptive remote start, which allows drivers to start the vehicle and access climate controls from up to 200 feet away. All models are equipped with a 4.6-liter V8 engine.
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