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|aka = [[Saab 9-3]]
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|Production = 2006–2010
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|Class = Compact executive car
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|Body Style = 4-door sedan<br> 4-door station wagon
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|Length = 4,680 mm (184.3 in)<br> 4,716 mm (185.7) (Wagon)
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|Width = 1,750 mm (68.9 in)<br> 1,752 mm (69.0) (Wagon)
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|Height = 1,470 mm (57.9 in)<br> 1,543 mm (60.7) (Wagon)
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|Wheelbase = 2,680 mm
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|Transmission = 5-speed automatic<br> 6-speed automatic<br> 5-speed manual<br> 6-speed manual
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|Engine = 1.9 litre [[common-rail direct-injection|CRDi]] [[Inline-4]]<br> 2.0 litre gasoline [[Inline-4]]<br>2.8 litre twin-turbocharged [[V6]]
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|Power = 150 hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm<br><br>175 hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm<br><br>210 hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm<br><br>255 hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
| Entry-level Luxury / Executive
|Similar = [[Acura TSX]]<br>[[Jaguar X-Type]]<br>[[Audi A4]]<br>[[Saab 9-3]]
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
|Designer = [[Ed Welburn]] (GM VP of Global Design)
| Body Style  
}}
| 4-door, 5-seat Sedan<br>5-door, 5-seat Wagon
The '''Cadillac BLS''' is the entry-level near-luxury vehicle of [[Cadillac]] in the International market. It is based on the [[Saab 9-3]]'s platform, as well as sharing many of its components and is [[Cadillac]]'s market-equivalent for the [[Cadillac CTS]] outside the United States (especially in Europe).
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|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
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==Current Generation: (YYYY–present)==
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==See Also==
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==External Links==
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* [http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/cadillac/cadillac-introduces-bls-wagon-in-europe/ Cadillac introduces BLS wagon in Europe] Motor Authority
* [http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/cadillac/cadillac-introduces-bls-wagon-in-europe/ Cadillac introduces BLS wagon in Europe] Motor Authority
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*[http://www.worldcarfans.com/9070912.004/cadillac-bls-wagon-makes-world-premiere-at-frankfurt Cadillac BLS Wagon Makes World Premiere at Frankfurt]
*[http://www.worldcarfans.com/9070912.004/cadillac-bls-wagon-makes-world-premiere-at-frankfurt Cadillac BLS Wagon Makes World Premiere at Frankfurt]
*[http://www.worldcarfans.com/9071108.001/2008-cadillac-bls-wagon-in-depth 2008 Cadillac BLS Wagon: In Depth]
*[http://www.worldcarfans.com/9071108.001/2008-cadillac-bls-wagon-in-depth 2008 Cadillac BLS Wagon: In Depth]
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Latest revision as of 20:37, 9 August 2010

BLS2.jpg
Cadillac BLS
Cadillac
aka Saab 9-3
Production 2006–2010
Class Compact executive car
Body Style 4-door sedan
4-door station wagon
Length 4,680 mm (184.3 in)
4,716 mm (185.7) (Wagon)
Width 1,750 mm (68.9 in)
1,752 mm (69.0) (Wagon)
Height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
1,543 mm (60.7) (Wagon)
Wheelbase 2,680 mm
Weight Weight - you get the point
Transmission 5-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
5-speed manual
6-speed manual
Engine 1.9 litre CRDi Inline-4
2.0 litre gasoline Inline-4
2.8 litre twin-turbocharged V6
Power 150 hp @ N/A rpm
N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm

175 hp @ N/A rpm
N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm

210 hp @ N/A rpm
N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm

255 hp @ N/A rpm
N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm
Similar Acura TSX
Jaguar X-Type
Audi A4
Saab 9-3
Designer Ed Welburn (GM VP of Global Design)

The Cadillac BLS is the entry-level near-luxury vehicle of Cadillac in the International market. It is based on the Saab 9-3's platform, as well as sharing many of its components and is Cadillac's market-equivalent for the Cadillac CTS outside the United States (especially in Europe).

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