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2008 Cadillac DTS

2008 Cadillac DTS Platinum

At a Glance

Pricing$42,620 - $50,120
Drive TypesFWD
EnginesV8 (275-bhp), V8 (292-bhp)
TransmissionsA4
Fuel Economy15 (city), 22-23 (highway)

Our Ratings

Velocity Index56

A more traditional Cadillac

Overview Information

The DTS is the last of the FWD-Cadillac models that were the norm before the era of RWD and trucks. The DTS features a 4.6L V-8, and 4-speed automatic. Optional 18" alloy wheels house larger brakes for improved braking power. Other safety enhancements include dual-depth airbags that sense front passenger size and seatbelt usage, and deploy accordingly.

What Changed:

A platinum special edition will be offered.

Official Word:

The 2008 Cadillac DTS full-size luxury sedan is a modern expression of Cadillac's heritage for spacious, dramatically designed sedans with advanced technology. The 2008 DTS extends that tradition further with important new safety-enhancing technology and the introduction of the elegant Platinum Edition. The new DTS Platinum features an even higher level of luxury for Cadillac's most discerning customers. First introduced on the Escalade SUV, Cadillac's Platinum Series is a limited-edition collection of vehicles that express the...Read.

Model/Trim Eng. Trans. Velocity Index Base Price
DTS V8 4.6l V8 (275-bhp) A4 FWD 55 $42,620
DTS Luxury I 4.6l V8 (275-bhp) A4 FWD 55 $45,620
DTS Luxury II 4.6l V8 (275-bhp) A4 FWD 55 $46,120
DTS Luxury III 4.6l V8 (275-bhp) A4 FWD 55 $47,620
DTS Performance 4.6l V8 (292-bhp) A4 FWD 56 $50,120
DTS Platinum 4.6l V8 (292-bhp) A4 FWD 56 $49,800