
Cadillac is General Motors American luxury brand, and it is starting to establish a small presence in Europe, with cars that are gradually being improved to meet European standards and sensibilities. Its recent model styling is all about sharp creases and edges and big grilles.
Caddilac BLS
The Cadillac BLS is the Smallest Cadilac saloon and is based on the same platform as the Vauxhall Vectra and Saab 9-3 models, meaning front wheel drive, rare for a US car. It also shares a similar range of engines, is available as a saloon or estate model and starts from £22495 in the UK.
Caddilac CTS
The Cadillac CTS is Cadillacs good looking mid-size executive saloon model, and is similar in proportion to the BMW 5 Series, and Jaguar XF. It has the brands distinctive angular styling, and is rear wheel drive with a choice of a 2.8 or 3.6 V6 engine. A CTS-V version is also available with the big V8 engine from the Corvette, giving massive power.
Cadillac STS
The Cadillac STS is the largest of the Cadillac saloons available in the UK, and is rear wheel drive with either a 3.6 V6 shared with the CTS or a big 4.6 V8. The STS competes with the Lexus LS and Mercedes S-Class, but is considerably cheaper than either model, starting from £34,995 in the UK, but perceived quality isn't in the same league.
Cadillac Escalade
The Cadillac Escalade is GM's massive SUV off-road vehicle, and it really is huge, dwarfing the Range Rover. It comes with an equally big 6.2 V8 and costs £54,495. The Escalade is popular with rappers etc as the car to be
blinged up with ridiculously big alloy wheels and sound systems etc. Expect to see Westwood in one, but looks out of place on British roads.