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Old 04-12-08, 03:01 PM
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2009 DTS Official Changes

DTS
Deletions
Exterior color (14U) WA-308N Mystic Gray
Exterior color (67U) WA-994L Light Platinum
Exterior color (78U) Sunset Blue
Exterior color (99U) WA-368N Titanium ChromaFlair
Cashmere interior with Cocoa accents (392/393)
1SD and 1SE front headrest articulation deleted (regulatory requirement)
Rear power sunshade on 1SD and 1SE PEGs

New Features
Exterior color (17U) WA-636R Radiant Silver

Exterior color (57U) WA-637R Gray Flannel

(N80) 17" x 7" wheel now ChromeTech for 1SD PEG

Speed Limit Notification with speed alert on (U3R) Navigation radio
(UBS) XM NavTraffic
Body-colored, roof-mounted OnStar/XM antenna
Generation 8.0 OnStar with Bluetooth connectivity
Heated and cooled seat switches on door pad for improved daytime visibility
Express-close on sunroof
Ferritic Nitro-Carburizing (FNC) process prevents rust from forming on brake rotors

Changes
Redesigned, larger and fuller headrests to help minimize the risk of severe injury in the event of a crash
Steering column lock now standard
Outside rearview mirrors with "Razor" turn signal LED's and brighter Side Blind Zone Alert cons
Display enhancements to (U2K) XM satellite radio on (US8) and (US9) audio systems

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Re: 2009 DTS Official Changes

I guess that settles the question - no V6 DTS next year.

I noticed that the N* Lucerne will be called the Super rather than CXS. The 3.8 will be replaced with the 3.9.
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Body-colored, roof-mounted OnStar/XM antenna
... Bluetooth connectivity ...
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I guess that settles the question - no V6 DTS next year.

I noticed that the N* Lucerne will be called the Super rather than CXS. The 3.8 will be replaced with the 3.9.
Yes, they dropped the CXS mid-way through '08 because it was going to overlap with the Super which is the same thing but with the different fascia, wheels, and some trim. And same for the 3.8L --> 3.9L, which isn't a huge change...but at least brings more power.

For the DTS, colors, options, etc. as usual. I don't think I'd expect a V6 anytime soon or even at all in this platform, despite what has been rumored--just not a car worth putting even that development cost into at this point (i.e. to get the 3.6L/6-speed in and doable). Too much to be worth it, especially for what would be a paltry take rate.
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Re: 2009 DTS Official Changes

Speed Limit Notification with speed alert on (U3R) Navigation radio
(UBS) XM NavTraffic




Looks like I would have to get one without NAV ... unless THAT could be turned off.

If it notifies you every time you go over the speed limit... that could be super annoying.

There are some freeways around here that have a speed limit of 60 or 65.... but the traffic flow in the left lane is routinely 80 or so.

I hate that they got rid of the power rear sunshade. I like it. I think it is cool.

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Looks like I would have to get one without NAV ... unless THAT could be turned off.

If it notifies you every time you go over the speed limit... that could be super annoying.
I will bet you money that you will be able to turn that off. Any vehicle sold in the world with a speed warning device has always had the option to be deactivated or set to whatever the driver wants (e.g. 200MPH, effectively off). There is no legislation governing this, so the automakers will always aim to be as unrestrictive as possible.
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I will bet you money that you will be able to turn that off. Any vehicle sold in the world with a speed warning device has always had the option to be deactivated or set to whatever the driver wants (e.g. 200MPH, effectively off). There is no legislation governing this, so the automakers will always aim to be as unrestrictive as possible.
Same here. The only time I do the speed limit is in bumper to bumper traffic or when stuck behind a lane hog.

And Jim, I agree about the sunshade. Remember, the 2000-2005 DHS also had them on the rear doors and I moaned considerably when I found out my 2006 would only have the rear window shade. Now its going the way of the gas door release, parking brake release, and trunk closer. I guess Cadillac thinks we loyal owners won't notice that its missing.

My DTS Platinum has been delayed because of the American Axle strike and I had thought of calling the dealer tomorrow and cancelling that order and wait for a 2009, but maybe I'll just wait for the '08.....
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Re: 2009 DTS Official Changes

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Same here. The only time I do the speed limit is in bumper to bumper traffic or when stuck behind a lane hog.

And Jim, I agree about the sunshade. Remember, the 2000-2005 DHS also had them on the rear doors and I moaned considerably when I found out my 2006 would only have the rear window shade. Now its going the way of the gas door release, parking brake release, and trunk closer. I guess Cadillac thinks we loyal owners won't notice that its missing.

My DTS Platinum has been delayed because of the American Axle strike and I had thought of calling the dealer tomorrow and cancelling that order and wait for a 2009, but maybe I'll just wait for the '08.....

Yep... I know what you mean about things going away on the cars. It really ticks me off. I personally like all the little nice things that distinguish a Cadillac from other cars.

This is my 12th Cadillac. I really hope it isn't my last ... but if they keep taking stuff off of them... I don't know.....

Also... if it was me...waiting on a new car...I would SERIOUSLY consider canceling and ordering a 2009.

You can probably order a 2009 in a couple of weeks or so and have it by the end of August. Thats just a little over 4 months.

Then you could actually DRIVE IT a YEAR before it is a year old. If you get the 2008... it will be a year old in 4 months... as soon as the 2009's hit the showroom.

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Re: 2009 DTS Official Changes

These changes are most disappointing! Once again, Cadillac is letting the model decline, as it did with the Eldorado, so there will be very little interest in it, and thus sale/purchase of it, and when they "kill it off" they will claim sales for the DTS model have been declining. Well, DUH! . . . Cadillac needs to spend a little more money, on valid annual model change enhancements, in order to make money, and there is hardly any manufactured product in existence with the loyal following and brand recognition that the DTS model possesses--yet, they will ignore this cachet that other brands envy! They are still beautiful cars, but they could be so much more! They are still the most widely recognized model in the Cadillac line-up, and the most consistent with the first one hundred plus years of heritage for the brand--this should be kept much more up-to-date, as a showpiece for the brand!


(P.S.--At this date, if I were ordering, I would also wait for a 2009 and try to get one of the first available.)
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These changes are most disappointing! Once again, Cadillac is letting the model decline...
Well, maybe. But you are writing as though it is a given that the DTS should not be allowed to decline.

In the big picture, the Cadillac brand has been ascending based on models such as the CTS and Escalade and also due to the V-series. The DTS is there because of "traditional"/"mature" buyers (who by definition are dying). Whereas the DTS was once the "father" of the brand, it is now the black sheep of the brand.

I know people around here like the DTS as is (as do I, otherwise I wouldn't have one), but the days of the current DTS as a plush soft vehicle are numbered. When 2012 comes around, it will be a luxury car in the manner of BMW and Mercedes, just as the CTS and STS are, and will be a true flagship for Cadillac. Ergo, there's not a lot of impetus to improve the current DTS in its final years.
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