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The rewards of independent thinking.
Conventional thinking yields conventional results. Thinking outside the box, on the other hand, can bring extraordinary rewards. Case in point: the 2011 Cadillac STS. Combining crisp lines, refined yet muscular powertrains, track-tuned handling and a beautifully crafted cabin, STS is a true world-class luxury performance sedan. In fact, with its unique balance of elegance and athleticism, STS is one of the most rewarding sedans you can buy. STS. Leave conventional behind. |
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Visually, STS is the embodiment of contemporary upscale performance. Its trademark Cadillac grille, long, sweeping horizontal lines and almost three-metre wheelbase speak of luxury, refinement and distinction. At the same time, the car’s broad front and rear track dimensions, large tires and aggressive stance hint unmistakably at the athletic side of STS’s character. Standard fog lights, LED tail lights and available Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights aid both style and vision. Cadillac’s passion for quality is on display here, too, reflected in the beauty of the paint finish and the precision fit of the body panels. It all adds up to a presence unlike any other car in STS’s class |
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In the spacious STS cabin, fine materials abound, including supple leathers on the seating surfaces, fine carpeting underfoot and, if you so desire, available genuine Sapele Pommele wood trim. Total comfort is assured by premium appointments, including an automatic dual-zone climate control system and eight-way power adjustable front bucket seats. Cadillac’s talented design team paid special attention to the interior color palette, resulting in a pleasing sense of harmony and integration. For those who demand the utmost in luxury, internally heated and ventilated front seats are available, as are seats trimmed all around in specially selected glove-soft Tuscany leather |
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Take your place in STS and you’re in an environment entirely dedicated to the enjoyment of driving. The leatherwrapped
steering wheel provides just the right amount of feedback to your hand. It also adapts with ease to your
preferred driving position, thanks to power tilt and telescopic adjustments. Vision is excellent in all directions,
and the stylish gauges provide essential driving information at a glance. There’s also an available aircraft inspired
Head-Up Display (HUD) that projects key data on the windshield, helping you keep your eyes on the road. |
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For STS owners, being out of town doesn’t mean being out of touch. Available Bluetooth® mobile phone integration makes for easy hands-free calling. XM Satellite RadioTM* is standard, and STS is the only car in its class with the convenience and security of OnStar® and one year of OnStar’s Directions and Connections Plan.** STS is also equipped to create an intimate connection between you and your favorite music. An excellent eight-speaker Bose® audio system is standard equipment. If you prefer, you can choose a DVD Navigation System featuring a 15-speaker Bose 5.1 Studio Surround® system that ranks with the very best automotive sound systems in the world. |
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Instantly recognizable with its unique grille treatment, gleaming 18-inch chromed-finish aluminum wheels and chrome door handles, STS Platinum represents a high-water mark in Cadillac style and luxury. Inside, the headliner is covered in premium Alcantara® microfibre and the seats are upholstered all around in supple, aromatic semi-aniline Tuscany leather. There’s genuine Olive Ash burlwood trim and leather-wrapped surfaces on the doors, instrument panel and centre console that have been hand-cut and sewn by master craftsmen. STS Platinum is even equipped to make our cold Canadian winters more enjoyable, with a heated steering wheel and a heated transmission shifter. |
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Refinement and performance go hand-in-hand in every 2011 STS. V6 models are motivated by a 302-horsepower 3.6-litre V6 with Direct Injection and a host of other advanced technical features. Thanks to this superior engineering, STS V6 not only produces substantially more power than competitors like the Audi A6 3.2, Mercedes-Benz E300 and BMW 528i, it’s also more fuel-efficient on the highway, consuming just 6.9 liters of fuel per hundred kilometers.* STS V8 owners enjoy the added power and refinement of Cadillac’s renowned 4.6-litre Northstar V8. Widely regarded as one of the world’s finest luxury car powerplants, the 320-horsepower Northstar engine assures stellar performance. |
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Engineered to smooth life’s road.
With STS, advanced technologies help you manage driving’s challenges with confidence and style. Take the available performance-oriented All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system, for example. On normal dry pavement, it delivers a sense of extraordinary surefootedness as you carve through curves with all four wheels powering you forward. When the traction is less than ideal, this same system ensures that power flows to the wheels with the best grip, helping you maintain momentum and control. STS also offers an available Magnetic Ride Control® suspension system that optimizes handling and ride quality, even on the most i r regular surfaces. Using advanced electronics, Magnetic Ride Control constantly reads road and driving conditions and adjust s shock absorber damping up to 1000 times per second. It’s the fastest-reacting suspension system in the world. |
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| With its excellent visibility, responsive handling and powerful brakes, STS helps you identify dangerous situations and act
decisively to avoid danger. Every STS is equipped with an electronic stability control system, called StabiliTrak®, that helps
keep you traveling in your intended direction on slippery surfaces like ice or snow. In US government testing, electronic stability control systems have been proven to reduce your risk of a fatal single-car crash by a remarkable 36 percent.*
Other collision avoidance technologies offered on STS include ultrasonic rear parking assist, Side Blind Zone Alert and Lane
Departure Warning System, an innovative system that can actually warn you if you are straying out of your chosen lane. |
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Should the worst happen, STS is engineered to provide a high level of protection for every occupant. Crush zones at the front and rear help absorb potentially dangerous crash energy. A sturdy safety cage, including door braces made of ultra-high-strength steel, surrounds the passenger compartment. STS also includes six standard air bags, including side head curtain air bags that protect both front and rear occupants in side impacts. Even after the collision has occurred, your STS will continue to act in your interest. Should your air bags deploy, a signal will be sent automatically to advisors at the OnStar Centre, who can dispatch emergency services to your location as needed. |
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