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| | |Marque = [[Cadillac]] | ||
| | |aka = [[Saab 9-3]] | ||
|Production = 2006–2010 | |||
|Class = Compact executive car | |||
|Body Style = 4-door sedan<br> 4-door station wagon | |||
|Length = 4,680 mm (184.3 in)<br> 4,716 mm (185.7) (Wagon) | |||
| aka | |Width = 1,750 mm (68.9 in)<br> 1,752 mm (69.0) (Wagon) | ||
|Height = 1,470 mm (57.9 in)<br> 1,543 mm (60.7) (Wagon) | |||
|Wheelbase = 2,680 mm | |||
| Production | |Weight = '''Weight - you get the point''' | ||
|Transmission = 5-speed automatic<br> 6-speed automatic<br> 5-speed manual<br> 6-speed manual | |||
|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]] | |||
| Class | |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 | ||
|Similar = [[Acura TSX]]<br>[[Jaguar X-Type]]<br>[[Audi A4]]<br>[[Saab 9-3]] | |||
|Designer = [[Ed Welburn]] (GM VP of Global Design) | |||
| Body Style | }} | ||
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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As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows: | As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows: | ||
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===Engine and Transmission=== | |||
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'''MPG''' | ===Performance=== | ||
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==Unique Attributes== | ==Unique Attributes== | ||
If there are any features of this [[automobile|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here. | If there are any features of this [[automobile|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here. | ||
==Interior== | |||
This section should include information on the interior's ''design'', ''build quality'', ''ergonomics'', ''space (head and legroom, front and rear)'', ''features'', ''stowage compartments'' and ''overall comfortability'' and ''livability''. Add pictures wherever applicable and '''''keep information in a third-person point of view'''''. | |||
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==Criticisms== | ==Criticisms== | ||
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==Current Generation: (YYYY–present)== | ==Current Generation: (YYYY–present)== | ||
==Worldwide== | ==Worldwide== | ||
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==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
List out notable ''awards'' that the model has recieved while in production. '''Boldface''' the company or | 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== | ==See Also== | ||
{{Cadillac}} | {{Cadillac}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [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
Cadillac BLS | |
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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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