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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Cadillac DTS
| image = Cadillac DTS -- 02-29-2012.JPG
| caption = 
| manufacturer = [[Cadillac]]
| production = 2005–2011
| model_years = 2006–2011
| predecessor = [[Cadillac de Ville series|Cadillac DeVille]]
| successor = [[Cadillac XTS]]
| class = [[Full-size]] [[luxury car]]
| body_style = 4-door [[sedan (car)|sedan]]<br>4-door [[limousine]]
| platform = [[GM G platform (1995)|GM G platform]]<ref name="Frame">{{cite web|last=Frame|first=Phil|title=GM H CARS MOVE TO G PLATFORM|url=http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19950116/ANA/501160730#axzz2TYYYR1jT|work=[[Automotive News]]|access-date=17 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628154112/http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19950116/ANA/501160730#axzz2TYYYR1jT|archive-date=28 June 2022|url-status=live|date=16 January 1995}}</ref>/GMX272
| layout = [[Transverse engine|Transverse]] [[FF layout]]
| wheelbase = {{convert|115.6|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} (SWB)<br />{{convert|123.6|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} (LWB)<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/Cadillac/37740/Cadillac-DTS--L.html| title = Cadillac DTS -L Specs| access-date=April 12, 2020 | work=ultimatespecs.com}}</ref>
| assembly = [[Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly]], [[Hamtramck, Michigan|Hamtramck]], [[Michigan]], U.S.
| length = {{convert|207.6|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<ref name="Newbury 2006">{{cite book|last=Newbury|first=Stephan|title=The car design yearbook 4|year=2006|publisher=Merrell|isbn=1-85894-286-1}}</ref> (SWB)<br />{{convert|215.6|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} (LWB)<ref>{{Cite web |title=2007 CADILLAC DTS / DTS sedan LWB specifications & performance |url=https://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/cadillac/dts_1gen/dts_1gen_sedan_l/2007.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110117032418/https://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/cadillac/dts_1gen/dts_1gen_sedan_l/2007.html |archive-date=2011-01-17 |access-date=2025-10-25 |website=www.automobile-catalog.com}}</ref>
| width = {{convert|74.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|57.6|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{Convert|4009|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name=2011DTS>{{cite web |url=http://www.cadillac.com/dts/2011/features-specs/ |title=2011 Cadillac DTS official specs |publisher=Cadillac.com |access-date=2011-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716091232/http://www.cadillac.com/dts/2011/features-specs/ |archive-date=2011-07-16 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| engine = 4.6 L ''[[Northstar engine series#LD8|Northstar LD8]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]]<br />4.6 L ''[[Northstar engine series#L37|Northstar L37]]'' V8
| transmission = 4-speed ''[[GM 4T80 transmission|4T80]]'' [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
| related = [[Buick Lucerne]]
| designer = [[Bryan Nesbitt]]
}}

The '''Cadillac DTS''' (an initialism of '''DeVille Touring Sedan''') is a [[full-size car]] that was built by the American company [[Cadillac]] from 2005 until May 2011.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ganz |first=Andrew |url=http://www.leftlanenews.com/last-cadillac-dts-rolls-off-line-and-into-bulgari-collection.html |title=Last Cadillac DTS rolls off line… and into Bulgari Collection |publisher=Leftlanenews.com |date=2011-05-27 |access-date=2012-01-06 |archive-date=2018-06-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180620101619/https://www.leftlanenews.com/last-cadillac-dts-rolls-off-line-and-into-bulgari-collection.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is a four-door [[sedan (car)|sedan]] that comes in five- or six-seat variants. The DTS debuted at the 2005 [[Chicago Auto Show]] and was manufactured at [[General Motors|GM]]'s [[Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly]] factory. It uses GM's [[GM G platform (FWD)|G-platform]] for [[front-engine, front-wheel-drive]] automobiles.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2011/May/0527_lastdts|publisher=GM Media|title=Cadillac DTS Awaits Place in Bulgari Collection|date=2011-05-27}}</ref> The DTS was a very mildly revised iteration of the eighth-generation [[Cadillac DeVille|Deville]], using the brand's new naming convention, set by the [[Cadillac CTS|CTS]] and [[Cadillac STS|STS]]. Writing for the ''Los Angeles Times'', noted reviewer Warren Brown called the DTS "a large, exceptionally comfortable front-wheel-drive luxury sedan."
<ref name="ref5">{{cite web
 |title        = Let the youngsters drive something else
 |work    = Los Angeles Times
 |author       = Warren Brown
 |date         = September 7, 2005
 |url          = https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-sep-07-hy-cadillac7-story.html}}</ref> 

==Production and specifications==
[[File:2006 Cadillac DTS 4.6L, rear 8.18.19.jpg|thumb|Cadillac DTS rear]] 

Compared to its [[Cadillac Deville|Deville]] predecessor, the DTS was mildly restyled rather than fully redesigned, featuring revised front-end sheet metal, front fascia, as well as rear decklid, rear quarter, and rear fascia. 

The DTS used GM's [[GM G platform (FWD)|G-platform]],<ref name="Frame"/> as denoted by the 4th letter in the [[Vehicle Identification Number|VIN]]), and was powered by a [[Front-engine,_front-wheel-drive_layout#Front-engine_transversely_mounted_.2F_Front-wheel_drive|transverse]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://consumerguide.com/used/2006-11-cadillac-dts/|title=2006-11 Cadillac DTS|date=17 June 2014|access-date=8 December 2018}}</ref> 32V [[Northstar engine series|Northstar]] [[V8 engine|V8]], which produced {{convert|275|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} in "Standard", "Luxury" and "Premium" trims. The DTS Platinum was equipped with {{convert|292|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} version.<ref name=2011DTS /> 
  
The base MSRP for the DTS at time of introduction was [[USD|US$]]41,195 ({{Inflation|US|41195|2005|fmt=eq|r=-2}}) which was over 10% lower than the DeVille model it had replaced. 

The DTS offered front bucket seats with overall seating for five passengers, and six passenger (i.e., front bench) seating available as an optional feature.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://prod3.gmautobuilder.com/BuildYourOwnFleet/FeaturesAndSpecs?year=2011&mmc=6KD69 |title=GM Fleet Cadillac DTS specs |publisher=Prod3.gmautobuilder.com |access-date=2011-06-24 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711102230/http://prod3.gmautobuilder.com/BuildYourOwnFleet/FeaturesAndSpecs?year=2011&mmc=6KD69 |archive-date=2011-07-11 }}</ref> 

Standard features included multiple airbags, bi-functional xenon high-intensity discharge [[High-intensity discharge|HID]] [[headlamp]]s, leather seating surfaces, and power seats. Optional equipment included heated and cooled front seats and a heated rear seat, rain-sensing wipers, Bose audio system, DVD navigation, automatic dimming headlights, adaptive cruise control and Magnetic Ride Control suspension.<ref name="optional">{{cite web
 |title        = Cadillac DTS embraces big-car formula as DeVille replacement
 |publisher    = Motorway America
 |author       = Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman
 |date         = 
 |url          = http://www.motorwayamerica.com/review/cadillac-dts-embraces-big-car-formula-deville-replacement}}</ref>  A ''Platinum'' package became available in 2007 with special interior trim, badging, and other amenities.

GM phased out its small ''GM'' fender badges for all its vehicles, starting during the 2010 model year, including those on the DTS.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Shunk |first1=Chris |title=REPORT: GM dropping corporate emblems for 2010. Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges... |url=https://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/25/gm-dropping-corporate-logo-from-2010-model-vehicles/ |access-date=June 28, 2022 |work=Autoblog |date=August 25, 2009}}</ref> 

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Model
!Year
!Engine
!Power
!Torque
|-
|rowspan=2|Standard<br />Luxury I, II, III||2006||rowspan=3|4.6&nbsp;L ''[[GM Premium V engine#LD8|Northstar LD8]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]]||{{convert|275|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} at 5200&nbsp;rpm||{{convert|292|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4400&nbsp;rpm
|-
|2007–2008||rowspan=2|{{convert|275|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} at 6000&nbsp;rpm||rowspan=2|{{convert|295|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4400&nbsp;rpm
|-
|Standard<br />Luxury<br />Premium||2009–2011
|-
|rowspan=2|Performance||2006||rowspan=3|4.6&nbsp;L ''[[GM Premium V engine#L37|Northstar L37]]'' V8||{{convert|291|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} at 5600&nbsp;rpm||{{convert|286|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4400&nbsp;rpm
|-
|2007–2009||rowspan=2|{{convert|292|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} at 6300&nbsp;rpm||rowspan=2|{{convert|288|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4500&nbsp;rpm
|-
|Platinum||2008–2011
|-
!colspan=5|<ref name=2011DTS /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://vlane.com/trim-list/2006/Cadillac/DTS |title=Cadillac DTS specs @ V lane |publisher=Vlane.com |access-date=2011-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717224855/http://vlane.com/trim-list/2006/Cadillac/DTS |archive-date=2011-07-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|}

===DTS-L===
[[File:2008 Cadillac DTSL.jpg|thumb|right|2008 Cadillac DTS-L]]
Especially for the [[limousine]] market, the lightly stretched '''DTS-L''' was released in November 2006 for the 2007 model year. Developed and finished by [[Superior Coach Company|Accubuilt]], this version was being touted as having greater rear legroom.<ref>{{cite web|title=2007 Cadillac DTS-L|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/news/auto_shows/2006_los_angeles_auto_show_auto_shows/production_and_concept_debuts/2007_cadillac_dts_l_auto_shows|work=[[Car and Driver]]|date=November 2006|access-date=2008-07-31|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080605080854/http://www.caranddriver.com/news/auto_shows/2006_los_angeles_auto_show_auto_shows/production_and_concept_debuts/2007_cadillac_dts_l_auto_shows|archive-date=2008-06-05}}</ref> Early DTS-L Cadillacs are easily recognized by the wider rear C-pillar, similar to the one used on the older Fleetwood 75 Series. This was necessitated by the use of the standard length DTS rear door, which left a strange-looking space between the rear wheelwell and door. In 2008 a new version, with longer rear doors, was introduced. This change also meant that the C-pillars became considerably slimmer. Despite these efforts, the low production DTS-L soon disappeared from the marketplace.
====Other uses====
[[File:Cadillac DTS hearse by Superior.jpg|thumb|right|Cadillac DTS hearse]]
The DTS was available as a 'coachbuilder' chassis for aftermarket conversion into either limousines, or hearses. The limousine model was designated V4U, and the hearse model was designated B9Q. These were only available to manufacturers named as Cadillac Master Coachbuilders, meaning they were certified by General Motors to modify them. The coachbuilder chassis are an incomplete car, with no rear doors, trunk, rear windshield, and other parts not used during the conversion. These models also included 8 lug wheels, upgraded suspension components, as well as a transmission cooler.

==Presidential State Car==
{{main|2005 Cadillac DTS Presidential State Car}}
[[File:2005 Cadillac DTS presidential limousine.jpg|thumb|right|The official limousine of former [[President of the United States|U.S. President]] [[George W. Bush]]]]

A specially designed and outfitted armored vehicle with Cadillac DTS styling (actually a modified medium-duty GMC truck four-wheel drive chassis) with extra high-roof was debuted in the [[George W. Bush 2005 presidential inauguration|second inauguration of U.S. President George W. Bush]], which also served as the debut for the DTS before its official debut at the Chicago Auto Show. While details of the modified vehicle, codenamed "Stagecoach", remain classified, previous such vehicles indicate that it would have been upgraded with advanced armor and safety features in order to protect the president from various threats.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/0501_george_bush_inauguration_cadillac_dts_limousine/index.html|title=Cadillac Unveils the 2006 Cadillac DTS Presidential Limousine for George Bush's Inauguration|author=General Motors|access-date=2011-04-02|date=April 2006|website=Automobile|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060507184229/http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/0501_george_bush_inauguration_cadillac_dts_limousine/index.html|archive-date=May 7, 2006}}</ref>

Shorter-wheelbase armored DTSes are also cars used by the [[Vice President of the United States]] at least since 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhGSTOmCCNQ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/YhGSTOmCCNQ| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live|title=The Vice Presidential Limousine - Chicago 10/12/10|last=Better With A Drone|date=13 October 2010 |access-date=8 December 2018|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

A modified DTS was also used by former [[Prime Minister of Canada]] [[Stephen Harper]].

{{clear}}

==Yearly American sales==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Calendar Year
!Total sales
|-
|2005<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Cadillac DTS Sales Figures |url=https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/cadillac-dts-sales-figures-usa-canada/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250822151322/https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/cadillac-dts-sales-figures-usa-canada/ |archive-date=2025-08-22 |access-date=2025-10-25 |website=GCBC |language=en-US}}</ref>
|23,322
|-
|2006<ref name=":0" />
|58,224
|-
|2007<ref name=":0" />
|51,469
|-
|2008<ref name=":0" />
|30,479
|-
|2009<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.gm.com/content/Pages/news/us/en/2010/Jan/0105_Dec_Sales/_jcr_content/iconrow/textfile/file.res/Deliveries%20December%2009.xls |title=Deliveries December 2009 |access-date=2012-01-06}}</ref>
|17,330
|-
|2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.gm.com/content/dam/Media/gmcom/investor/2011/DeliveriesDecember2010.pdf |title=DeliveriesDecember2010 |access-date=2012-01-06}}</ref>
|18,640
|-
|2011<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cheersandgears.com/topic/77886-sales-december-2011-general-motors/ |title=Sales: December 2011 - General Motors|website=Cheers & Gears: Forums|date=4 January 2012 |access-date=2012-01-06}}</ref>
|11,589
|-
|2012<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2013/Jan/gmsales.html |title=GM's U.S. Sales up 5 percent in December |publisher=media.gm.com |date=2013-01-03 |access-date=2013-01-03}}</ref>
|465
|}

==Next generation==
The next [[full-size car|full-size]] front-wheel drive [[Cadillac]] sedan was the [[Cadillac XTS|XTS]] which went on sale in June 2012 as a 2013 model.  A second full-size sedan, the rear-wheel drive [[Cadillac CT6|CT6]], was added to the lineup in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.motorauthority.com/cadillac-replacing-dts-and-sts-with-single-model.html |title=Cadillac exec confirms sub-CTS model and STS/DTS replacement |author=Ralph Hanson |work=Motor Authority |date=2009-04-10 |access-date=2009-07-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090728063733/http://www.motorauthority.com/cadillac-replacing-dts-and-sts-with-single-model.html |archive-date=2009-07-28 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Prior to [[General Motors Chapter 11 reorganization|bankruptcy]], GM had considered a rear-drive sedan, powered by the new [[GM Ultra Engine|Ultra V8 engine]] (replacement for the Northstar), to bow for 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-could-use-zeta-platform-for-large-cadillac.html |title=GM could use Zeta platform for large Cadillac |work=Left Lane News |date=2007-02-26 |access-date=2009-07-19}}</ref> GM later stopped development of new North American [[GM Zeta platform|Zeta]]-based models and canceled the Ultra V8 engine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mellor.net/mellor/enews.nsf/edition/48C44C5F20B20EE7CA2574B800148C40/$file/GoAutoNews_449.pdf|title=Holden cutbacks: Holden cuts design and engineering jobs as GM abandons global RWD projects|work=GoAutoNews Issue 449|date=2008-09-03|access-date=2009-07-20|archive-date=2011-07-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723205302/http://www.mellor.net/mellor/enews.nsf/edition/48C44C5F20B20EE7CA2574B800148C40/$file/GoAutoNews_449.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/03/gm-cancels-new-dohc-v8-engine-program/ |title=GM cancels new DOHC V8 engine program |author=John Neff |work=Auto Blog |date=2008-01-03|access-date=2009-07-19}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110912092224/http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2006-to-2010-cadillac-dts.htm Consumer Guide: 2006-2010 Cadillac DTS]
*{{webarchive| url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100103231507/http://www.cadillac.com/vehicles/2010/dts/overview.do| date=January 3, 2010| title=Cadillac DTS (official US website)}}

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