EDMUNDS.COM 2004 CADILLAC SEVILLE
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 Summary
What Edmunds.com Says
If you''re looking for a luxury sedan that favors comfort over performance, the Seville is one of the smoothest rides this side of Stuttgart.
Pros
Strong and smooth drivetrain, long list of standard features, excellent crash test scores, comfortable highway cruiser.
Cons
Doesn''t hold its value as well as other luxury cars, front-drive layout limits maximum performance potential.
What''s New for 2004
The STS has been dropped from the lineup in anticipation of the all-new version scheduled for release in mid-''04. The remaining SLS gets two new colors and a standard eight-speaker stereo with TheftLock.
Overview
Introduction:
Although the Seville name was first used to distinguish hardtop Eldorados from their convertible counterparts in the 1950s, it''s probably more fondly remembered as the first "small" Cadillac conceived during the oil crisis of the mid-''70s. Although it was significantly smaller than any Cadillac before it, the Seville''s more compact dimensions and modern amenities helped it attract buyers who may not have considered a Cadillac previously. By the mid-''80s, however, the Seville had morphed into an unrecognizable four-door that barely registered on the luxury sedan map. Cadillac finally woke up from its slumber in the ''90s and reengineered the Seville into a modern European-style sedan, but it was not until 1998 that the Seville became a legitimate player on the world scene. Introduced at the 1997 Frankfurt International Motor Show (the first American car ever to make its debut on foreign soil), the ''98 Seville boasted a high-tech Northstar V8 engine, athletic bodywork and an array of electronic gadgetry that few cars on the road could match. Since then, it has received numerous enhancements to keep it current in the highly competitive luxury sedan segment. Consumer reaction has been mixed. Traditional Cadillac buyers find the Seville comfortable and modern, but traditional European car buyers still consider it too soft and unrefined. We consider it a supremely comfortable cruiser, but those who prefer a more athletic feel to their sedans will find European competitors more to their liking.
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Body Styles, Trim Levels and Options:
The Seville is available in SLS trim only. It features all of the luxury amenities you would expect in a top-line Cadillac sedan such as leather upholstery, fully automatic climate control and power-adjustable bucket seats. Notable options include a DVD-based navigation system, wood grain trim, a premium Bose audio system, satellite radio and a power sunroof.
Powertrains and Performance:
At the heart of the Seville is Cadillac''s exclusive 4.6-liter Northstar V8. Rated at 275 horsepower, the Northstar V8 propels the Seville swiftly and with little apparent effort, remaining smooth and quiet at virtually any engine speed. The standard electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission features a performance algorithm shift program that senses the driver''s individual driving style and adjusts the transmission performance accordingly.
Safety:
All Sevilles come standard with front and side airbags for the driver and front passenger. StabiliTrak 2.0, GM''s most sophisticated traction and stability control system, is also standard. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the Seville a "Good" rating, its best, and named it a "Best Pick" based on its outstanding results in offset frontal crash tests.
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Interior Design and Special Features:
Inside, the Seville comes standard with luxurious leather appointments and an ergonomically functional control panel highlighted by electroluminescent analog gauges as well as a driver information system. Interior storage is outstanding, with a roomy glovebox, clamshell-design center armrest console and a rear-seat pass-through. An advanced DVD-ROM-based navigation system is also available along with XM Satellite Radio. The navigation system allows drivers to control all major functions without taking their eyes off the road while XM radio provides up to 100 channels of CD-quality music and news anywhere in the country. With so many electronic systems on board, you wonder if the Seville has any room left for passengers, but rest assured that it still manages to fit five adults comfortably. The trunk is generous as well with 15.7 cubic feet of capacity.
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Driving Impressions:
The SLS remains a confident cruiser that only true enthusiasts will find fault with. The Northstar V8 has more than enough power to move the sedan with gusto and it does so with little commotion. The computer-controlled engine, transmission and suspension system come together to produce an extremely well-mannered sedan for its size, a quality that makes the Seville an excellent long-distance cruiser.
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