1997-2001 Cadillac Catera: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
2001 Cadillac Catera
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 1997-2001 Cadillac Catera. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 1997-2001 Cadillac Catera.
Year to Year Changes
1998 Cadillac Catera:
A power rear-window sunshade joined the option list for 1998. At the same time, the extra-cost Bose audio system gained radio data system (RDS) capability. It was now able to display such broadcast information as station call letters and song titles, as well as to break into programming with emergency broadcast system alerts. Dealers could now install GM's OnStar system, which linked the car via satellite and cellular telephone to a 24-hour GM center. Advisors at the center provide directions and travel advice, and can notify local authorities in an emergency.
1999 Cadillac Catera:
Catera became the first Cadillac to meet low-emissions vehicle (LEV) standards, but otherwise changes were few this year. Sport models now were equipped with side airbags.
2000 Cadillac Catera:
Styling was freshened for 2000, and Catera gained a revised interior as well as suspension modifications. Sport models came with a rear spoiler, high-intensity headlamps, and heated seats, as well as a matte chrome grille and new 17-inch tires in place of the customary 16-inchers. All Cateras now had side airbags, as well as new cupholders and upper child-seat anchors in the rear. The previous year's firmer Sport suspension now went into base Cateras, while the Sport edition gained even tighter calibrations.
2001 Cadillac Catera:
For 2001, solid rear brake discs were replaced by vented ones.
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