1997 Cadillac DeVille With OnStar System...Continued

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Roominess: This big luxury car beats competitors Lincoln Town Car and Chrysler LHS hands-down in roominess for back seat passengers. The near-living room spaciousness is equally enjoyable on a leisurely Sunday drive or a rushed cross-country trip. Roominess in the front seat varies with the model of the DeVille you choose. The sportier DeVille Concours has bucket seats and a full center console with floor-mounted shifter providing ample space for two. There's room for three on the front bench seat of the base DeVille and ultra stylish d'Elegance.

Driving Position: Most people with enthusiasm for driving will choose the DeVille Concours with its six-way power bucket seats including 4-way lumbar settings. It's super-easy to find a comfortable position in this seat by maneuvering the power controls located conveniently on the door. Easily adjustable power mirrors enhance all-around visibility. On the instrument panel, the more traditional DeVille models (base and d'Elegance) continue to flicker those irritating digital speedometer readings at the driver while the Concours features tasteful analog instrumentation. All DeVilles provide everything you've ever wanted to know via the "up-dated for-'97" driver information center. Everyone, including short drivers, experiences a feeling of power and control while piloting this big car.

Passenger Comfort: Passengers are treated royally in the DeVille. There are cupholders and armrests and plenty of accommodating space for all sizes. Four doors allow for easy entry into this big, gracious car.

Trunk Space: When you peer into the cavernous trunk, scenes from Godfather II flash before your eyes. The low-liftover makes it easy to get "stuff" into and out of this trunk. With a measurement of twenty cubic feet, the DeVille has cargo space equal to or greater than all competitors in the big, luxury car category.

Safety Features: The DeVille is one of the few American-made cars to offer side impact air bag protection. In addition, this big heavy car is equipped with Cadillac's innovative Airbank, a front air bag system that covers the entire front seat area of the car. The new Integrated Chassis Control System (ICCS) with stability enhancement provides exceptional control in emergency maneuvers like a tighter-than-expected curve or a slicker-than-it-looks highway. More common safety features like anti-lock brakes, daytime running lights, power door locks, child locks on rear doors and remote keyless entry with illuminated entry system are also included. Add the OnStar communication system and you have one of the safest cars on the road today.