2001 Cadillac DeVille: Road Test
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- MSRP: $40,945 -$46,517
- Invoice: $37,465 -$42,563
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Our road test for the 2001 Cadillac DeVille includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Cadillac DeVille from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Cadillac DeVille, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Cadillac DeVille help you decide if a 2001 Cadillac DeVille is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| DHS | DTS | Base | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 6.4 |
Strong in all models: about 7 sec 0-60 mph. Transmission is smooth and responsive.
FUEL ECONOMY
| DHS | DTS | Base | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.3 |
Test models averaged 14.6 mpg in mostly city driving, 16.7 in urban/suburban commuting, and 18.6 with more highway miles. Cadillac recommends regular-grade fuel.
RIDE QUALITY
| DHS | DTS | Base | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7.7 |
Comfortable and absorbent, though sharp bumps sometimes pound through. Overall, just shy of top imports.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| DHS | DTS | Base | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 5 | 6.1 |
DTS's handling holds its own against imported luxury sedans. Base and DHS are competent, but with smaller tires, aren't so athletic. Brakes have good stopping power, but some testers think pedal feel is mushy.
QUIETNESS
| DHS | DTS | Base | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 7.8 |
Wind and road noise hushed. Powertrain is smooth and refined.
CONTROLS
| DHS | DTS | Base | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.6 |
DHS/DTS analog gauges are better than base model's digital; both legible. Most controls large, clearly labeled. Night Vision projects onto windshield a small, fuzzy black-and-white image of heat-generating objects down the road; doesn't interfere with normal vision and can be dimmed or switched off. Some cabin plastics below luxury-car expectations.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| DHS | DTS | Base | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | 8 | 7.7 |
Few sedans are more spacious or comfortable, but a middle rider will feel squeezed. DHS/DTS standard "massaging" seats and optional air-bladder adaptive seats don't enhance comfort much.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| DHS | DTS | Base | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | 9 | 6.9 |
Plenty of leg and head room. Firm, generous cushion. Wide enough for three adults. Doors open wide for easy exit.
CARGO ROOM
| DHS | DTS | Base | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 4.5 |
Four-golf-bag trunk opens at bumper level. Good interior storage space.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| DHS | DTS | Base | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 7 | 4.9 |
DeVille is spacious and powerful, brims with space-age gizmos, and is priced below most V8 luxury rivals. Affluent younger buyers still favor imports, but DeVille's virtues make it worth considering.
Total Score
| DHS | DTS | Base | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 71 | 67 | 61.9 |
Total Score: 69
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