Cadillac BLS Saloon (06 on) - Review Review by Ben Wall on 31 March 2006 Last Updated: 05 November 2008 The BLS is Cadillac's attempt at a medium-sized saloon. It's actually built in the same factory as (and shares many components with) the Saab 9-3, which itself has plenty in common with the Vauxhall Vectra. So despite the all-American name it is developed for European tastes. The styling is distinctive and it's certainly a good choice if you want to stand out from the crowd, while equipment levels are generous too. But there's little else to recommend the BLS. It's dull to drive, looks and feels dated inside with some flimsy switchgear while Cadillac's dealer network is very limited in size. So while the price tag puts it alongside the likes of the BMW 3-Series, the quality and driving experience falls way short. 3 out of 5 Other Cadillac reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 3 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £23,160 - £27,137 View all new prices Used price range: £3,295 - £14,274 View all used prices Get a Cadillac BLS Saloon (06 on) information pack Next steps Cadillac BLS Saloon cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 5 models like this for sale, starting at £4,388. Find used Cadillac BLS Saloons for sale Well equipped, different from the norm, good-sized boot Uninspiring to drive, limited dealer network, dull interior, rolls in corners The BLS is Cadillac's attempt at a medium-sized saloon. It's actually built in the same factory as (and shares many components with) the Saab 9-3, which itself has plenty in common with the Vauxhall Vectra. So despite the all-American name it is developed for European tastes. The styling is distinctive and it's certainly a good choice if you want to stand out from the crowd, while equipment levels are generous too. But there's little else to recommend the BLS. It's dull to drive, looks and feels dated inside with some flimsy switchgear while Cadillac's dealer network is very limited in size. So while the price tag puts it alongside the likes of the BMW 3-Series, the quality and driving experience falls way short. Driving & Performance Performance 3.5 out of 5"There are five engine choices in the BLS (all borrowed from the Saab 9-3) starting with the 1.9 D -..." Handling 3.5 out of 5"The BLS is a front-wheel drive car (unlike the larger CTS) but it's capable of comfortably covering..." Comfort Comfort 4 out of 5"With a generally good ride and lots of interior space the BLS is a comfortable car and good over..." Practicality 3.5 out of 5"Like the Saab 9-3, the BLS is available as a saloon or estate - but there's no hatchback. Despite..." Equipment 4.5 out of 5"The BLS launched with three trim levels - SE, Luxury and Sport Luxury. The SE is fitted with 16-inch..." Behind the wheel 3 out of 5"This is where the Saab influence is most obvious. The BLS basically uses the same interior as the..." Costs Running costs 2.5 out of 5"The Cadillac brand is relatively new to the UK which makes predictions about its future residuals..." Green credentials 2.5 out of 5"The BLS is quite a polluting model and with an average of 205g/km CO2 across the line-up, its..." Safety & Reliability Safety 3.5 out of 5"The BLS is closely related to the Saab 9-3 and Vauxhall Vectra, so in theory it should match them in..." Reliability 3.5 out of 5"The Saab 9-3 which the BLS is based on has proved a reliable car on the whole with only a few minor..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3 out of 5"The number of Cadillac dealers in the UK is low, so if you are after a BLS you may find you have to..." Buying used 3 out of 5"The BLS is not a big seller so if you're after one, a Cadillac dealer is probably your best source." Selling 2.5 out of 5"A lack of awareness is probably the biggest hurdle you'll face when selling a BLS, although pointing..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Cadillac BLS Saloon (06 on) 1.9 TiD SE 4d Auto 5 out of 5 “ Pile 5 adults into the car, put their luggage in the (huge) boot, and drive 1000 miles in a day like... ” B O Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Cadillac BLS cars for sale We have 5 models like this for sale. Find Cadillac BLS cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Cadillac BLS Saloon (06 on) 1.9 TiD SE 4d Auto 5 out of 5 “ Pile 5 adults into the car, put their luggage in the (huge) boot, and drive 1000 miles in a day like... ” B O