2001 Cadillac DeVille Review
2001 Cadillac DeVille Review
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Pros
- Northstar V8 power, two tons of traditional American opulence.
Cons
- Frumpy image, techno-wizardry could prove expensive to repair.
What’s new
After a complete redesign last year, changes for 2001 are minimal at best. A tire pressure monitoring system is available, Graphite replaces Parisian Blue and Polo Green paint schemes, Dark Gray is added as an interior color and all Devilles are now certified throughout the U.S. as low-emissions vehicles.
Edmunds says
With its strong powerplant, excellent road manners and well-appointed interior, the DeVille is one of the best full-size luxury sedans on the market.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2001 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$224/mo for DeVille Base
DeVille Base
vs
$219/mo
Avg. Large Car
Vehicle overview
Cadillac's DeVille celebrated its 50th anniversary in the marketplace last year with a completely revamped car and the introduction of groundbreaking high-tech features.
This latest generation DeVille is evolutionary in design, yet is more than 2 inches shorter and narrower than its predecessor, giving it a slightly trimmer, cleaner look. The DeVille is available in three models: the base DeVille, a ritzy DeVille High Luxury Sedan (DHS) and a sporty, five-passenger DeVille Touring Sedan (DTS).
This year's car benefits from an optional tire pressure monitoring system. What's more, Cadillac's Northstar V8 has been certified as a low-emission vehicle (LEV) nationwide.
Night Vision is the first automotive application of thermal-imaging technology that helps drivers avoid collisions by enhancing their ability to detect objects well beyond the normal range of their headlights. Another DeVille "first" is the use of Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, which uses an array of four sensors to help the driver in parking maneuvers. Then there's StabiliTrak 2.0, the latest version of GM's highly acclaimed stability-control system. Enhanced last year with the addition of active steering effort compensation, which slightly increases turning effort during sudden maneuvers, and side-slip-rate control, the system responds to traction loss at all four wheels by gently applying both front brakes to help the driver regain control. In addition, the DeVille DTS features the second generation of Cadillac's continuously variable road-sensing suspension, called the CVRSS 2.0.
All DeVilles include leading-edge passive restraints, a CD-based navigation system and the OnStar communications system, as well as the industry's first light-emitting diode (LED) taillight and center high-mounted stoplight combination. Building on its reputation for comfort and convenience, the 2001 DeVille also offers such luxury touches as three-zone climate control, adaptive seating, massaging lumbar seats and a new center seat/storage system. Rear-seat passengers enjoy a theater seating layout (for optimum forward visibility), heated seats and power lumbar adjustments.
As Cadillac's flagship sedan, the DeVille is a sophisticated American luxury car that remains true to Cadillac's heritage, yet hints at the division's high-tech future. We think that mix will appeal to both the Town Car set and Cadillac purists alike.
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4.88 out of 5 stars
Caddy Deville
Christian, 02/07/2010
2001 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
I purchased a 2001 Cadillac Deville (Base Sedan) in 2004 with 9,000 miles on it. It was purchased from a prominent local dealer, and it looked new, smelled new, and drove new the day I drove it off the lot for a total price of $25,000 including the 5 year 75,000 mile extended warranty. The car drove like a dream for the first 3 years, and was overall problem free as for the 4th year … on, it has been extremely time consuming costly in order to keep it running sufficiently and looking good. The extended warranty on the vehicle recently ended in July. The company was exceptional. From the year 2004 to 2009 the warranty spent over $10,000 in repairs for this car
4.38 out of 5 stars
Too Many Defects
Becketave, 04/10/2003
2001 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
I have owned a '94 and a '97 Concours
(now the DTS), and this '01 is much
better in handling and comfort. BUT,
there have been too many defects. Had
to replace entire engine wiring
harness (took a week), steering rack,
chip controlling the steering feedback
to Stabilitrac system, heated seat
wiring in front (burned out), seat
belt tensioners - plus a few other
build … problems. Gas mileage in city
about 14.5 - hgwy about 22, but a real
joy to drive, especially on
treacherous country backroads. Unless
Cadillac (& all GM) get on the backs
of their suppliers to improve quality
control, they will never compete with
the imports- class for class-.
4.88 out of 5 stars
It's a great car
dot driggers, 08/08/2005
2001 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
I have been very happy with this car. I am a widow who is very mechanically illiterate and I have had no trouble or worry with it. If I do not keep it, I will get another Cadillac. It is very comfortable and the interior is particularly nice I think. I like the "extra" gadgets it has, like the information panel.
2.88 out of 5 stars
Electronic Lemons
tom, 12/29/2004
2001 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
I've put almost 100,000 highway miles on my 2001 Cadillac Deville and while it rides very well and is a good highway car, it is very unreliable. Yesterday for the umpteenth time I bought $2,000 worth of electronic sensor repairs. I've spent almost $10,000 in cash in the last 18 months making repairs including a complete new air conditioning system and a new exhaust system (do to a … failed catalytic converter). My 35 years as a GM man are over. I'm going to buy Japanese.
2001 DeVille Highlights
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $40,945 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $224/month |
Seating | 6 seats |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the DeVille include:
- Alarm
- Stability Control
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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