Cadillac BLS 2005–2010 car dimensions: 4680 mm long, 1802 mm wide and 1471 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,460 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.
Dual-zone automatic climate control and cruise control come standard. Parking sensors are included. The optional DVD navigation system adds a colour touchscreen. Power-adjustable heated seats with memory and leather trim feature on higher grades. No camera or advanced collision aids appear in the specs.
The boot offers 425 litres with the seats up. The 60/40 split rear seats fold to increase capacity for larger loads.
Braked towing reaches 1600 kg and unbraked 750 kg. Payload sits at about 550 kg. Sport grades add lowered sports suspension for firmer handling under load.
The cabin offers dual-zone automatic climate control and supportive 8-way power front seats with heating as standard on 2008 models. Leather trim surrounds the soft leather steering wheel with controls, while Bose surround sound fills the space. Front passengers get ample room with good shoulder and hip space. rear seats fit two adults comfortably for longer trips.
2.0 T petrol uses 8.3 l/100 km combined
Service every 30 000 km or 1 year
No Euro NCAP crash test rating
Standard ABS, StabiliTrak ESP, front/side/curtain airbags
The 2.0 T 175 hp petrol engine returns 8.3 l/100 km combined on the NEDC cycle with a 58-litre tank. Urban figures sit at 11.5 l/100 km and extra-urban at 6.4 l/100 km. It meets Euro 4 emissions.
Service intervals run every 30 000 km or once a year. The car uses an oil-life system that may extend changes under light use but requires annual attention at minimum. Transmission fluid checks fall at the same interval.
Safety kit includes four-channel ABS with brake assist, traction control and StabiliTrak stability control as standard from 2008. Six airbags cover front, side and curtain positions plus ISOFIX mounts. No official crash-test stars appear for the model.
Built in Sweden on the Saab 9-3 platform, the BLS shares many mechanical parts that remain available through Saab specialists. Regular multi-point inspections keep brakes, filters and suspension in check for long-term ownership.
Length 4680 mm, Width 1802 mm, Height 1471 mm, Wheelbase 2675 mm (BLS 2005–2010)
Sources: manufacturer data, Cadillac BLS 2008 European brochure , sedan 2.0 T, 2038 mm including mirrors), height, wheelbase, curb mass, Exterior colour Black is listed.