In Your Grille: New 2008 Cadillac STS Gets Braces

The lead-up to the New York Auto Show is heating up. After all the action yesterday and last night, Cadillac just released the first images of and information on the 2008 Cadillac STS. In most ways, it’s not that different from the outgoing model. The major change revolves around the huge new grille and side vent. The STS’ look is now more in line with the new Cadillac Escalade and the upcoming CTS, which debuted at the Detroit auto show.

There are some changes with the engine options, as well. There’s a new direct-injection V-6 engine. This is the standard engine, and it gets an impressive 298 hp mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive remains an option on the 2008 STS. A lane departure warning system will also be available for the first time.

V-8 equipped models and AWD V-6s will get an electronic stability system, although we think it should be standard throughout the lineup. We’re also disappointed with the mostly unaltered interior.

Prices aren’t available at this time, but will be released closer to the midsummer on-sale date.

More photos below.

Comments

[V lopez]

im sure there is a major redesign in the works

[Dee]

Interior isn't too different, still has that horrible plastic housing around the A/C unit & stereo! Yuck, looks like it came outta an old Chevy pickup!

[C MILLER]

HOW ABOUT PUTTING A INTER COOLER ON THE V-6 ENGINE. AND MABYE A SUPERCHARGER.AND HAVEING A POSI TRACTION AS A OPTION , WITH OUT OTHER STUFF>

[ryan foote]

sweet car u guy are doing a grat job of keepen that cadillac look keep up the good work

[archie]

very,very ugly,azteclak cts,WHO DRAW THIS ????SHOOT HIM!!!