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 4 out of 5 Comfort With a generally good ride and lots of interior space the BLS is a comfortable car and good over long distances. It's dimensions are the same as the Saab 9-3 which means good room for front passengers, but a slightly more cramped space for those in the back, with limited legroom for taller passengers. The front seats offer plenty of adjustment (electrically on Luxury and Sport Luxury models) and noise levels are low too. View full gallery 3.5 out of 5 Practicality Like the Saab 9-3, the BLS is available as a saloon or estate - but there's no hatchback. Despite that there is a decent amount of luggage space with 425-litres of space - unsurprisingly this is identical to the Saab. The rear seats also have a 60/40 split for added practicality and there are two useful levers in the boot to fold the rear seats down. Get a Cadillac BLS Saloon valuation View full gallery How does the boot space compare? Jaguar X-Type Saloon (01-10) 452 litres Saab 9-3 Saloon (02-11) 425 litres Cadillac BLS Saloon (06 on) 419 litres Alfa Romeo 159 Saloon (06-11) 405 litres 3 out of 5 Behind the wheel This is where the Saab influence is most obvious. The BLS basically uses the same interior as the 9-3, albeit with some minor alterations including different dials, steering wheel and a restyled centre console. Unfortunately the layout is drab and doesn't feel particularly sophisticated or tactile. Quality is very good (again thanks to the Saab involvement) and finding a comfortable driving position is easy thanks to outstandingly supportive seats with plenty of adjustment and a multi-position steering wheel. View full gallery 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 Previous: Driving & Performance Next: Costs