2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE
THE FUSION OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
In so many ways, DeVille embodies the best that an automobile can be.
Technologically, the car is a tour de force. It's a treat for the eye inside and
out, with strong lines, bold shapes, and pleasing textures. DeVille is a fine
performer, thanks to the Cadillac-exclusive Northstar System that delivers a
delightful balance of power, responsiveness, and sophistication. The car
pampers you with the spaciousness and intelligent amenities you should
expect from a full-size Cadillac. And of course, your ownership experience
is enhanced by a comprehensive suite of Cadillac Owner Privileges,
including No Charge Scheduled Maintenance. Yet in the end, you may
choose DeVille for the best reason of all: the way it makes you feel
whenever you take the wheel.
ENGINEERED TO MOVE YOU, BODY AND SOUL
Can excitement and confidence be experienced at once? Is it possible to be
stirred, yet simultaneously unruffled and assured? DeVille DTS invites you
to find the answer for yourself.
A VISIONARY STEP FORWARD IN NIGHT DRIVING
On the road at night, you have many excellent reasons to be afraid of the
dark. A disabled vehicle, a large animal or any one of a thousand other
hazards could be lurking just beyond the reach of your headlights.
Cadillac's revolutionary Night Vision system, available exclusively on
DeVille DHS and DTS, was created to increase your margin of safety by
helping you see further, even on the darkest of nights. Night vision uses
infrared sensing technology originally developed for the military to create
an image of the road and roadside ahead, then projects that image onto the
inside surface of the windshield in your field of vision. The result? You're
warned of the presence of vehicles, pedestrians, animals, and other
obstacles as much as 5 times earlier than you wuld be with low-beam
headlights alone. You need never be afraid of the dark again.
DEVILLE DTS. INTELLIGENT, ATHLETIC, AND EXTREMELY
WELLL-DRESSED
Those who excel in one area often do the same in another. Case in point:
DeVille DTS. Undeniably elegant and luxurious, DTS also offers
performance and handling characteristics to warm the heart of the most
exacting driver. The Northstar V8 puts a very responsive 300 horsepower
at your disposal and the transmission incorporates a Cadillac innovation
called Performance Algorithm Shifting (PAS). When the transmission
senses that spirited driving is underway, it selects the lowest available gear
for optimum performance, just as a highly skilled driver would do in a car
equipped with a manual gearbox.
CONFIDENT CONTROL IS THE ULTIMATE LUXURY
Inside DeVille, a powerful intelligence contributes to a relaxing and natural
driving experience. Well-designed instrumentation provides all the
information you need in a single glance and is supplemented by a standard
electronic Driver Information Centre that performs a host of useful
functions. The controls have been thoughtfully laid out for easy, intuitive
use. An excellent case in point: the steering wheel-mounted switches that
allow you to adjust the cruise control, climate control, and sound systems
without ever taking your hands off the steering wheel -- or your eyes off
the traffic ahead.
THE BEST OF TODAY, THE BEST OF TRADITION
Replete with both fine natural materials and leading-edge technology,
DeVille is dedicated to helping you enjoy every journey to the utmost. The
leathers covering the seats come from a small century-old tannery, and in
DHS and DTS, the cabin is trimmbed in genuine Zebrano wood. A tri-zone
automatic climate control system assures your comfort regardless of the
season. And the 275-watt Bose sound system, standard in DHS and DTS,
must be experienced to be believed.
DEVILLE DHS. TAKING AUTOMOTIVE LUXURY TO NEW
HEIGHTS
DeVille DHS goes to great lengths to pamper you in every situation. In
wet weather, the standard Rainsense windshield wiper system, when
engaged, can activate the wipers automatically whenever they're needed and
there's a handy storage compartment specifically designed to accommodate
your umbrella. When the temperature turns chilly, heated front and rear
seats quickly restore your comfort. On long trips, the front seats can
actually massage your lower back to relax the muscles and reduce fatigue.
To facilitate parking, the passenger-side rearview mirror automatically tilts
down when you shift the transmission to "Reverse," giving you a clear
view of curbs and other obstacles on the ground. And if your DHS has
been driven by another family member since you last took the wheel, the
car will actually recognize you the instant you touch the "Unlock" button
on your key fob and restore the radio, climate control, driver's seat and
rearview mirrors to your preferred settings.
DEVILLE. THE 6-PASSENGER LUXURY SEDAN REINVENTED FOR
THE 21ST CENTURY
The 2001 DeVille is characterized by a spacious interior, thoughtful
standard features and thoroughly rewarding road manners. Thanks to
Cadillac's advanced Northstar System, DeVille offers smooth, authoritative
engine performance, sure-footed handling and ride comfort that will exceed
even what you may expect from a Cadillac. In the passenger compartment,
you and your companions enjoy generous accommodations and fine
materials. Premium touches abound, including a sound system with both
cassette tape and CD players and mirrors that dim automatically at night to
reduce glare. Of course, DeVille features power assists for virtually every
function, including 10-way power adjustments and power recliners for the
front seats.
INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY DEDICATED TO INTUITIVE
CONTROL
Few engines in history have generated the enthusiastic praise that has been
lavished on Cadillac's all-aluminum Northstar V8. In fact, critics have
called the Northstar engine and transmission the finest luxury-class
powertrain in the world. Yet DeVille's most impressive technological
achievement actually lies where. The DeVille engine and transmission
are just two components in Cadillac's exclusive Northstar System, which
also encompasses the car's steering, traction control, and other systems. The
Northstar System electronically manages and coordinates virtually every
aspect of DeVille's dynamic behaviour, immeasureably increasing your
comfort, confidence, and control as it does so.
EXTRA CONTROL WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST
When danger looms, wouldn't it be reassuring to know you have an extra
reserve of control at your disposal? Now, with StabiliTrak, you do.
Standard on DTS and available on DHS and DeVille, StabiliTrak actually
senses when your car is skidding laterally during emergency manoeuvres or
while cornering. When the system detects that a skid is taking place, it
automatically adjusts the application of the brakes to help balance the car
and return it to your desired line. StabiliTrak functions so smoothly you
may never notice it in operation. But you'll always find it comforting to
know it's there.
TAKE REFUGE IN A SANCTUARY OF SOLID STEEL
DeVille protects you in so many ways. In a collision, your first line of
defence is an exceptionally strong steel body structure, complete with
energy-absorbing crush zones and steel guard beams in every door. Next
Generation dual front air bags help reduce your risk of injury in a frontal
crash and seat-mounted side-impact air bags do the same in a side impact.
In the rush of modern traffic, these and other DeVille safety features help
you enjoy a sensation that has become entirely too rare. Genuine peace of
mind.
THE NEXT BEST THING TO HAVING EYES IN THE BACK OF
YOUR HEAD
Trust Cadillac to employ its intuitive technology to take the anxiety out of
the most common challenge in driving: backing into a parking space.
DeVille's available Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist feature turns on
automatically any time you shift the transmission into "Reverse." A system
of four ultrasonic sensors on the rear fascia then monitors for obstacles
behind the car and alerts the driver via chimes and LEDs when an object is
detected. You may wonder how you ever parked a car without it.
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