Especificaciones y análisis del Cadillac BLS
Power
150HP
Torque
320Nm
Consumption
6.7l/100
Emissions
179g/km
0-100 km/h
11.5s
Top Speed
195km/h
Weight
-kg
Price
39,790€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
419 L
58 L
110 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Cadillac BLS Wagon 1.9D 150cv Sport Aut. 6 vel. (2008-2009)
General description
The Cadillac BLS Wagon was a bold attempt by the American brand to conquer the heart of Europe. A premium estate that fused Cadillac's unmistakable sharp design with a Swedish-origin platform, that of the Saab 9-3. It is a car that evokes a sense of exclusivity and rarity, a piece of motoring history that dared to be different in a market dominated by German sobriety.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the BLS Wagon feels like a tireless traveler. Its 150-horsepower diesel engine, of Fiat-GM origin, provides enough power for long motorway journeys, where the 6-speed automatic gearbox works smoothly to offer remarkable ride comfort. It's not a sports car; its acceleration is progressive and calm, but its chassis, inherited from Saab, conveys a great sense of poise and safety. It is a car for devouring miles, feeling the asphalt with a composure and stability that invite calm.
Design and aesthetics
Its aesthetics are its main calling card. The straight, angular lines, so characteristic of Cadillac, create an imposing silhouette full of character that leaves no one indifferent. The estate body adds a versatility that complements its unique style. Inside, the General Motors heritage is more evident, with a functional and well-equipped design for its time, though without the level of opulence its exterior might suggest. It is a cabin that welcomes you with comfort, but where the emotion is focused more on the journey than on the luxury of the materials.
Technology and features
For a 2008 car, the BLS Wagon offered decent equipment focused on comfort. The automatic transmission, climate control, or a quality sound system were part of its features. However, it feels like a vehicle from a generation before the digital revolution. It lacks touch screens and modern driving assistants, offering instead a more analog and direct experience, where technology serves driving without distractions.
Competition
It faced formidable competition, the royalty of European premium estates. The Audi A4 Avant, the BMW 3 Series Touring, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate were the undisputed kings of the segment. Its most direct rival, and platform sibling, was the Saab 9-3 SportHatch. The BLS fought to carve out a niche with its distinctive style, but found it difficult to compete against the brand image and engineering perfection of its German adversaries.
Conclusion
The Cadillac BLS Wagon is a choice for the heart, for someone looking for a practical and reliable car but with a different soul and a mold-breaking aesthetic. It is the perfect combination of the robustness of proven European mechanics and the exoticism of American design. It is not the fastest or the most luxurious, but it has a special charm and exclusivity that make it a future classic. Driving it is a statement of intent, a tribute to an era when brands still dared to dream.