Cadillac BLS Wagon (08 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 03 December 2007 Last Updated: 05 November 2008 Cadillac relied on Saab engineering to produce its smallest model, the BLS. Based on the Saab 9-3 Sportwagon (and built in the same plant) the BLS Wagon arrived a couple of years after its saloon counterpart and is Cadillac's first ever estate car. At the time of the Wagon's launch, Cadillac's presence in the UK had reduced to just five dealers with three additional approved repairers, so brand and product awareness is a major challenge. However, the BLS Wagon is a competent car, if a little short on carrying capacity compared with some rivals. 3.5 out of 5 Other Cadillac reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 3.5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £24,204 - £32,355 View all new prices Used price range: £5,981 - £11,125 View all used prices Get a Cadillac BLS Wagon (08 on) information pack Next steps Different from the norm, decent performance, uses Saab platform underneath Other estates have larger luggage compartments, lack of brand awareness, tiny dealer network Cadillac relied on Saab engineering to produce its smallest model, the BLS. Based on the Saab 9-3 Sportwagon (and built in the same plant) the BLS Wagon arrived a couple of years after its saloon counterpart and is Cadillac's first ever estate car. At the time of the Wagon's launch, Cadillac's presence in the UK had reduced to just five dealers with three additional approved repairers, so brand and product awareness is a major challenge. However, the BLS Wagon is a competent car, if a little short on carrying capacity compared with some rivals. Driving & Performance Performance 3.5 out of 5"The BLS Wagon uses the same engines as the saloon and there are five to choose from (all borrowed..." 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"Load carrying isn't always a huge priority in a smaller premium estate car, and the BLS offers a..." Equipment 4.5 out of 5"The BLS Wagon is only available in one trim level - Elegance. It comes very well equipped with..." Behind the wheel 3 out of 5"The BLS Wagon, despite being a Cadillac, is closely based on the Saab 9-3 Sportwagon. There are a..." Costs Running costs 2.5 out of 5"The fact that diesel models are no more expensive than petrol models, and the Wagon is the same..." Green credentials 2.5 out of 5"The more powerful 1.9-litre diesel is actually the cleanest engine in the BLS Wagon line-up and can..." Safety & Reliability Safety 3.5 out of 5"Although the BLS Wagon hasn't undergone any official independent crash tests, the Saab 9-3 on which..." Reliability 3.5 out of 5"The Saab 9-3 which the BLS Wagon is based on has proved a reliable car on the whole with only a few..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3 out of 5"You'll struggle to find a sales outlet (there were only six when the BLS Wagon was launched), but it..." Buying used 3 out of 5"There are very few BLS models around - and even fewer Wagons, but that doesn't prevent depreciation..." Selling 2.5 out of 5"Not many people will be looking for a Cadillac, but there may be a handful that like the idea of..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Cars for Sale Search well over a hundred thousand new and used cars for sale across the UK. Find out more Next: Facts & Figures