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| Entry-level near-Luxury / Executive
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| [[Acura TSX]]<br>[[Jaguar X-Type]]<br>[[Audi A4]]
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| [[Ed Welburn]] (GM VP of Global Design)
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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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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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* [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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Revision as of 02:12, 10 November 2007

BLS2.jpg
Cadillac BLS
Cadillac
aka Saab 9-3
Production 2006 - present
Class Entry-level near-Luxury / Executive
Body Style 4-door, 5-seat Sedan
5-door, 5-seat Wagon
Length length - type here
Width Width - type here
Height Height - type here
Wheelbase wheelbase - type here
Weight Weight - you get the point
Transmission 6-speed Manual
5- or 6-speed Automatic,
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).

See Wikicars' comprehensive <MODEL> Review.

Recent Changes

Mention any minor facelifts or major changes made to the vehicle here.

Styles and Major Options

Certain vehicles come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.

Pricing

Add more fields as necessary.

MODEL Trims
Trim1 Trim2 Trim3 Trim4
MSRP
$Price1 $Price2 $Price3 $Price4
Invoice
$Price1 $Price2 $Price3 $Price4

Gas Mileage

Add more fields as necessary.

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Trim
Trim1 Trim2 Trim3 Trim4
MPG
c/h c/h c/h c/h

Engine and Transmission

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Performance

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Reliability

Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.

Safety

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Photos

  • Cadillacblas.jpg
  • Cadillacbls54.jpg
  • CaddyBLSwagon 2 560px.jpg
  • CaddyBLSwagon 1 560px.jpg
  • BLSwagon1.jpg
  • BLSwagon2.jpg
  • BLSwagon3.jpg
  • BLSwagon4.jpg
  • BLSwagon5.jpg
  • BLSwagon6.jpg
  • BLSwagon7.jpg
  • BLSwagon8.jpg
  • BLSwagon9.jpg
  • BLSwagon10.jpg


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Colors

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Main Competitors

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Hybrid Models

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Unique Attributes

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Interior

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Resale Values

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<MODEL> Year
Year X Year X-2 Year X-3 Year X-4
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Criticisms

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Generations

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Current Generation: (YYYY–present)

Worldwide

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Design quirks and oddities

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Awards

List out notable awards that the model has recieved while in production. Boldface the company or organization that gives out the award, and Italicize the name of the award.

See Also

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