2001 Cadillac Catera: Road Test
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- MSRP: $31,305
- Invoice: $28,957
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Our road test for the 2001 Cadillac Catera includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Cadillac Catera from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Cadillac Catera, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Cadillac Catera help you decide if a 2001 Cadillac Catera is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Base w/Sport Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 6.1 |
Merely adequate. Transmission often has to downshift two gears for passing, but is smooth and responsive.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Base w/Sport Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 4.7 |
Averaged 19-20 mpg in our tests. Cadillac recommends premium fuel.
RIDE QUALITY
| Base w/Sport Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6.4 |
Base suspension firm but reasonably comfortable. Sport package rides flatter at speed, but more jittery over washboard surfaces.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Base w/Sport Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6.3 |
Less athletic than some Euro-brand rivals, but competent. Brakes are strong, with good stability and little nosedive.
QUIETNESS
| Base w/Sport Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6.7 |
V6 snarls under hard throttle but is otherwise quiet. Road noise is high for near-luxury class.
CONTROLS
| Base w/Sport Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6.1 |
Main instruments and controls logically placed. Steering column angles slightly to right, an annoyance to some of our drivers. Cabin materials better than most domestics, but not Audi-class.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Base w/Sport Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 7 |
Comfortable seats are softer than Eurocar norm; optional Sport Package seats firmer. Head and leg room good, hip and elbow room a tad tight. Large headrests and narrow back window hamper aft visibility.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Base w/Sport Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5.1 |
Too narrow for three adults, but head and leg room are adequate. Wide door openings assist entry/exit.
CARGO ROOM
| Base w/Sport Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4 |
Split-fold rear seatbacks with pass-through enhance versatility of roomy trunk with low liftover.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Base w/Sport Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 4.7 |
Solid-feeling with a relatively spacious interior and competent road manners. But can't match BMW 3-Series for performance, roadability, cachet, or Lexus ES 300 for refinement, build quality, resale value. In short, a near-luxury also-ran.
Total Score
| Base w/Sport Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 52 | 57.1 |
Total Score: 52
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