2001 Cadillac Eldorado: Road Test
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- MSRP: $40,436 -$44,011
- Invoice: $36,999 -$40,270
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Our road test for the 2001 Cadillac Eldorado includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Cadillac Eldorado from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Cadillac Eldorado, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Cadillac Eldorado help you decide if a 2001 Cadillac Eldorado is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6.4 |
Both are quick and powerful, with a smooth, alert transmission. At around-town speeds, ESC's tuning makes it more responsive than ETC, which emphasizes highway go.
FUEL ECONOMY
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.3 |
Both averaged around 18 mpg in our tests. Cadillac recommends premium gas.
RIDE QUALITY
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 7.7 |
ESC rides softly, but tends to float and wallow. ETC's firmer suspension provides better control, but rough roads bring on impact harshness.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6.1 |
ESC's handling is competent but uninspired. ETC is more precise, though its steering feels artificially heavy. Available StabiliTrak antiskid system works well. Brakes feel strong, with good pedal feel, but stability is unexceptional in severe stops.
QUIETNESS
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7.8 |
Northstar V8s refined, overall noise levels low.
CONTROLS
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5.6 |
Dashboard is stylish and functional, though quality and detail execution are a notch below that of top import luxury brands.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 7.7 |
Lots of head, leg, and shoulder room. Wide, heavy doors are awkward. Big rear roof pillars restrict visibility.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 6.9 |
Roomy enough for two adults, but as in most 2-doors, rear entry/exit is a chore.
CARGO ROOM
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.5 |
Big trunk. Low liftover, but no pass-through. Cabin storage is stingy.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4.9 |
Slow sales spell big discounts. We'd choose the less-expensive, softer-riding ESC over the sport-oriented ETC.
Total Score
| ESC | ETC | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | 52 | 61.9 |
Total Score: 52
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