Especificaciones y análisis del Cadillac BLS
Power
200HP
Torque
300Nm
Consumption
9.3l/100
Emissions
222g/km
0-100 km/h
9.2s
Top Speed
220km/h
Weight
-kg
Price
40,660€
Technical summary
Gasolina o etanol
Automático 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
419 L
58 L
147 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0T Flexpower Sport Aut. · 200 CV (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 design language with Swedish Saab engineering. With its 200 hp 2.0T Flexpower engine, it promised not only space and luxury but also a sporty soul, a statement of intent in a segment dominated by the Germans.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the BLS Wagon is to feel a fascinating duality. The 200 hp, 300 Nm torque turbo engine pushes with a linear and addictive force, turning every overtake into pure pleasure. Although its 5-speed automatic transmission is not the fastest, it offers a smoothness that invites long journeys. The chassis, of Saab origin, conveys a sense of unwavering poise and security, devouring motorway miles with remarkable comfort and a composure that surprises on secondary roads. It's a car that embraces you and makes you feel powerful.
Design and aesthetics
Its aesthetic is unmistakable and polarizing. The straight, sharp lines, so characteristic of Cadillac, are adapted to an estate body with singular elegance. It looks like nothing else on the road, and that is its greatest virtue. Inside, it seeks to recreate the American luxury atmosphere, with generous equipment and comfortable seats. Although some plastics betray its kinship with General Motors models, the overall package has a special charm and a personality that its more sober rivals cannot match.
Technology and features
The technological heart of this BLS is its Flexpower engine, an advanced solution for its time that allowed the use of both gasoline and bioethanol. Beyond this, its equipment was what was expected in a premium car from 2008. It had a well-resolved chassis, with a multi-link rear suspension that guaranteed excellent dynamic behavior. You won't find today's touch screens or driving assistants, but you will find an analog and comfortable refuge, focused on the pure, raw driving experience.
Competition
The BLS Wagon entered hostile territory, dominated with an iron fist by the German trio: the Audi A4 Avant, the BMW 3 Series Touring, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate. It also had to compete with the Volvo V50 and, paradoxically, with its platform sibling, the Saab 9-3 SportCombi. Against them, the Cadillac offered a distinctive design and a powerful engine at a competitive price, but it struggled to shake off the shadow of Saab and convince an audience loyal to German engineering and prestige.
Conclusion
The Cadillac BLS Wagon is more than a car; it's a statement, an exotic rara avis in the European automotive landscape. It represents the dream of a family car with the character and strength of an American muscle car. Although it did not achieve its commercial goal, today it stands as an incredibly interesting and exclusive second-hand option for those looking for something different, a vehicle with soul, power, and a story to tell. It is a gem for connoisseurs who value originality above all else.