2004 Cadillac DeVille - Reviews - Buying Guide
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2004 Cadillac DeVille Review:
The Cadillac DeVille takes
safety to the next level. For 2004, Cadillac partnered with
Scaletta Maloney Armoring to produce a special armored model
for those people—executives, officials, etc.—who really need
security. It is designed to be inconspicuous while incorporating
advanced features such as ballistic steel and glass, a special
run-flat wheel and tire system and a self-sealing fuel tank.
Regular DeVille models continue
to offer power, style and refinement. Topping the list of
changes for 2004 are heated and cooled front seats (standard
on the DHS and DTS and optional on the base model). The system
uses two fan modules in each seat for three levels each of
cooling, full-seat heating and back-only heating, making the
DeVille the first vehicle with cooled seats that have the
ability to heat only the seatbacks.
Under the Hood
Two acclaimed Northstar engines
drive the DeVille line, giving the sleek sedan impressive
power. Base and DHS models have a 4.6-liter Northstar V8 engine
with specs of 275 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque. The
top-line DTS uses a 4.6-liter Northstar V8 with 300 horsepower
and 295 lb-ft of torque.
4-speed electronic automatic
transmission is mated to both of these engines. It delivers
consistent, slip-free shifting to get the 2004 DeVille up
to speed with ease.
For 2004, the DeVille offers
Nigh Vision. Night Vision is the first automotive application
of thermal-imaging technology. It can assist drivers in seeing
objects beyond headlight range during nighttime. To compliment
this, the DeVille also offers Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist,
a technology that assists the driver in rear parking maneuvers.
Standard Features, Options
Packages and Style
The four-door, five-passenger
DeVille is long and elegant. It has a wheelbase of 115.3 inches
and 19.1 cubic feet of cargo volume. In other words, the DeVille
is spacious and can accommodate a healthy amount of cargo.
As a luxury car, the DeVille
is refined and filled with standard features. All models have
the OnStar System, air conditioning with tri-zone automatic
climate controls (including rear controls), a tilt leather-wrapped
steering wheel with climate and radio controls, leather upholstery,
an AM/FM/CD/cassette player and more. Naturally, DHS and DTS
models add on even more.
Cadillac was the first automaker
to offer XM Satellite Radio as factory installed, and the
DeVille benefits from this. XM provides 100 coast-to-coast,
digital-quality channels of original music, news, sports and
talk.
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