2009 Cadillac Official Changes

[caddycruiser]

CTS
Deletions
Exterior color (25U) Blue Chip
Exterior color (53U) Radiant Bronze
Exterior color (67U) Light Platinum
Exterior color (78U) Sunset Blue

New Features
Exterior color (17U) Radiant Silver

Exterior color (58U) Black Ice. Available at extra charge.

Exterior color (96U) Blue Diamond Tricoat. Available at extra charge.

OnStar with Bluetooth capability

http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/dom...D=6547&type=0#

DTS
Deletions
Exterior color (14U) WA-308N Mystic Gray
Exterior color (67U) WA-994L Light Platinum
Exterior color (78U) Sunset Blue
Exterior color (99U) WA-368N Titanium ChromaFlair
Cashmere interior with Cocoa accents (392/393)
1SD and 1SE front headrest articulation deleted (regulatory requirement)
Rear power sunshade on 1SD and 1SE PEGs

New Features
Exterior color (17U) WA-636R Radiant Silver

Exterior color (57U) WA-637R Gray Flannel

(N80) 17" x 7" wheel now ChromeTech for 1SD PEG

Speed Limit Notification with speed alert on (U3R) Navigation radio
(UBS) XM NavTraffic
Body-colored, roof-mounted OnStar/XM antenna
Generation 8.0 OnStar with Bluetooth connectivity
Heated and cooled seat switches on door pad for improved daytime visibility
Express-close on sunroof
Ferritic Nitro-Carburizing (FNC) process prevents rust from forming on brake rotors

Changes
Redesigned, larger and fuller headrests to help minimize the risk of severe injury in the event of a crash
Steering column lock now standard
Outside rearview mirrors with "Razor" turn signal LED's and brighter Side Blind Zone Alert cons
Display enhancements to (U2K) XM satellite radio on (US8) and (US9) audio systems

http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/dom...D=6548&type=0#

Escalade
Deletions
(304) Cocoa/Very Light Cashmere interior
(AW2) Two-Passenger 3rd row seating
(YQ3) Audio system
(L92) Vortec 6.2L Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI engine
(L94) 6.2L Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI Engine

New Features
New promotional color (12U) Black Cherry (January-March, 2008)
AWD and 2WD Hybrid models
Bluetooth phone interface capability through OnStar
(E85) FlexFuel capability
Active Fuel Management (AFM)
(UFT) Side Blind Zone Alert
(UBS) XM NavTraffic
Next generation OnStar - Navigation downloads to onboard navigation system
Light Cashmere interior with Cocoa seats (394)
Power tilt steering wheel
Express-up windows
Magnetic Ride Control suspension on vehicles with 22" wheels
(L9H) Vortec 6.2L V8

Changes
(U3R) Audio system with navigation becomes standard audio system
Temperature and compass move from inside rearview mirror to Driver Information Center (DIC)
(UVC) Rearview camera system now standard
Front seat headrests change from 4-way adjustability to 2-way
2nd row headrests change to Protein Vinyl
3rd row center seat changes to Protein Vinyl
2WD Escalade GVWR changes from 7000 lbs to 7100 lbs
AWD Escalade GVWR changes from 7100 lbs to 7300 lbs
RGAWR changes from 4100 lbs to 4200 lbs

http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/dom...D=6815&type=0#

Escalade ESV
Deletions
(304) Very Light Cashmere interior with Cocoa seats
(AW2) Two-passenger 3rd row seating
(YQ3) Audio system
(L92) Vortec 6.2L Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI engine
(L94) Vortec 6.2L Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI Engine

New Features
(UFT) Side Blind Zone Alert
Bluetooth phone interface through OnStar
(394) Light Cashmere interior with Cocoa seats
Power tilt steering wheel
(UBS) XM NavTraffic
OnStar - Navigation downloads to onboard navigation system
Active Fuel Management (AFM)
Express-up windows
Magnetic Ride Control suspension on all vehicles with 22" wheels
(L9H) Vortec 6.2L VVT V8 SFI Engine

Changes
(U3R) Audio system with navigation becomes standard audio system
(UVC) Rearview camera system now standard
Temperature and compass move from inside rearview mirror to Driver Information Center (DIC)
Front seat headrests change from 4-way adjustability to 2-way
2nd row headrests change to Protein Vinyl
3rd row center seat changes to Protein Vinyl

http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/dom...D=6816&type=0#

Escalade EXT
Deletions
Very Light Cashmere interior with Cocoa inserts
(YQ3) Audio system
(L92) Engine
(L94) 6.2L VVT V8 SFI Engine

New Features
Bluetooth phone interface through OnStar
(UBS) XM NavTraffic
OnStar - Navigation downloads to onboard navigation system
(394) Light Cashmere interior with Cocoa seats
Power Tilt Steering wheel
Express Up Windows
Magnetic Ride Control suspension on all 22" wheels
(L9H) 6.2L Vortec VVT SFI Engine

Changes
(U3R) Audio system with navigation becomes standard audio system
(UVC) Rearview camera system now standard
Temperature and compass move from inside rearview mirror to Driver Information Center
Front seat headrests change from 4-way to 2-way
2nd row headrests changed to Protein Vinyl

http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/dom...D=6817&type=0#

SRX
Deletions
Exterior color (25U) Blue Chip
Exterior color (53U) Radiant Bronze
Exterior color (67U) Light Platinum
Exterior color (78U) Sunset Blue

New Features
Exterior color (17U) Radiant Silver

Exterior color (58U) Black Ice. Available at extra charge.

Exterior color (96U) Blue Diamond Tricoat. Available at extra charge.


Changes
Preferred Equipment Group repackaging (implemented fourth quarter 2008 model year)
(V92) Trailering Package removed from (Y45) Utility Package and made a free-flow option

http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/dom...D=6550&type=0#

STS and STS-V
Deletions
Exterior color (25U) Blue Chip
Exterior color (53U) Radiant Bronze
Exterior color (67U) Light Platinum
Exterior color (78U) Sunset Blue
1SF Preferred Equipment Group
(QF8) 18" x 8" polished cast aluminum wheels
(PD5) 18" x 8" chromed cast aluminum wheels

New Features
Exterior color (17U) Radiant Silver

Exterior color (58U) Black Ice. Available at extra charge.

Exterior color (96U) Blue Diamond Tricoat. Available at extra charge.

(PGK) 18" x 8" chromed cast aluminum wheels - Platinum Edition
(Q9Y) 18" x 8" polished cast aluminum wheels. Optional wheel on 1SE.
Speed Limit Notification on navigation radio
Bluetooth phone interface now available on non-navigation STS vehicles
Body color antenna
Alcantara luxury ultra-microfiber headliner on Platinum Edition (implemented 4th quarter of 2008 model year)
Language capability in DIC increases to add Japanese

Changes
Repackaging created (implemented 4th quarter of 2008 model year)
(P40) 18" wheels now available on 1SA and 1SB PEGs with AWD

http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/dom...D=6551&type=0#

XLR and XLR-V
Deletions
Exterior color (11U) Goldstream
Exterior color (36U) Liquid Amethyst
Exterior color (67U) Light Platinum
Light Eucalyptus wood trim accents
Dark Eucalyptus wood trim accents
Zingana wood trim accents (XLR-V)
Kinetic aluminum interior trim
Bvlgari lettering removed from instrument cluster
"Supercharged" emblem removed from XLR-V doors

New Features
Exterior color (12U) Black Cherry
Exterior color (17U) Radiant Silver
Exterior color (57U) Flannel Gray
New 18" wheel designs on XLR Platinum
New design on front and rear fascias for both XLR Platinum and XLR-V
Restyled fog lamps for both XLR Platinum and XLR-V
New upper and lower grille design for both XLR Platinum and XLR-V
New exhaust tips for XLR Platinum
Bluetooth capability with next Generation OnStar 8.0
New XLR Platinum interior combinations: Cashmere with Natural Olive Ash Burl wood appointments and Quartz metal accents; Ebony/Cashmere two-tone with Tropical Olive wood appointments and Quartz metal accents (Cashmere in door and seat inserts); Ebony with Tropical Olive wood appointments and Quartz metal accents
New XLR-V interior combinations: Ebony with Black Olive Ash wood appointments and Bermuda metal accents; Cashmere with Black Olive Ash wood appointments and Bermuda metal accents; Ebony/Cashmere two-tone with Black Olive Ash wood appointments and Bermuda metal accents
New cluster trim rings and new graphics
New power window control switches
Alcantara luxury ultra-microfiber headliner, Ebony (new for Ebony interior) and Cashmere (carryover for Cashmere interior)
Leather-wrapped upper interior area on both XLR Platinum and XLR-V

Changes
Simplified model line-up...only 2 models: XLR Platinum and XLR-V
XLR Platinum becomes base vehicle
XLR Platinum receives XLR-V hood design

http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/dom...D=6957&type=0#

[mgescuro]

Oh noooo.... Bvlgari is out of the XLR!!!!

[powervette]

we knew it already long time ago, no surprise here

[Astra RL]

Am I reading this correctly?
The center seat of the third row in the Escalade will be VINYL.
What The H_LL?

[drew630]

Originally Posted by Astra RL

Am I reading this correctly?
The center seat of the third row in the Escalade will be VINYL.
What The H_LL?

Always has been. It was changed to a different type of vinyl.


As for the rest, I bet a Black Ice CTS will be hot.

[BigAls87Z28]

So....XLR Plat is the base XLR. Why not just call it...XLR??
ALL PLAT EDITION Caddys should be STANDARD Caddys.

[mbukukanyau]

Now, does the XLR get a redesigned Dash?

[mgescuro]

Originally Posted by Astra RL

Am I reading this correctly?
The center seat of the third row in the Escalade will be VINYL.
What The H_LL?

Yeaaaa... Escalade has always had some questionable foul ups behind the 1st row.
It's why I've never given the Escalade that much respect. Because it can be so much better than it is -- especially for the price.

Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

So....XLR Plat is the base XLR. Why not just call it...XLR??
ALL PLAT EDITION Caddys should be STANDARD Caddys.

Umm.. because Cadillac remains completely clueless as to their naming convention....
or they have leftover "platinum" badges in inventory they need to get rid of.

[caddycruiser]

Originally Posted by mbukukanyau

Now, does the XLR get a redesigned Dash?

Yes. Here's 2 quotes from salespeople on a Cadillac forum who've seen them:

I saw the new 2009 XLR-V

comes with new wheels, Side vents like the CTS, New front and rear end new grill upper and lower. .. New colors.. New dash, cluster,

It should sell better now.. Don't know if the HP will be raised or not.. New interior and wood.. Door skins have different switches on them too. Bluetooth.

The vents actually look pretty nice unmasked. The powertrain is unchanged for '09- still 443hp.

As far as the other cosmetic changes, there's no more "Supercharged" emblem on the door (just a V), the new rear and front fascias look really nice, and the interior gets a few subtle enhancements- Corvette style font on the gauges to replace the BVLGARI, new window switches, mirror controls and an Alcantara headliner and sunvisors.

So...finally out with the "1st gen Art & Science" and into something more current, and hopefully inside, not so darn plain and unimpressive for the price.

[mgescuro]

CORVETTE STYLE FONT ON THE GUAGES TO REPLACE BVLGARI!!!!!

How absolutely LOW CLASS!!!!!
That is NOT an enhancement. That is a DISASTER!!!!

That REEKS of cost cutting!!
Only GM could find a way to cost cut on a car that MSRP's for $101,000!!!!!!!!!

[CobaltSScrazy]

Originally Posted by mgescuro

CORVETTE STYLE FONT ON THE GUAGES TO REPLACE BVLGARI!!!!!

How absolutely LOW CLASS!!!!!
That is NOT an enhancement. That is a DISASTER!!!!

That REEKS of cost cutting!!
Only GM could find a way to cost cut on a car that MSRP's for $101,000!!!!!!!!!

Dude, I find it completely unacceptable too. Don't let GM give you high blood pressure and CHF b/c it isn't worth it...I understand you're very mad as am I, but you've already said Cadillac is still lost / doesn't have the funds/support at GM.

so be done with it until they improve. Its sad, VERY SAD. ****ing Corvette rule is what is holding back this car in particular.

CobaltSS

[caddycruiser]

Originally Posted by CobaltSScrazy

Dude, I find it completely unacceptable too. Don't let GM give you high blood pressure and CHF b/c it isn't worth it...I understand you're very mad as am I, but you've already said Cadillac is still lost / doesn't have the funds/support at GM.

so be done with it until they improve. Its sad, VERY SAD. ****ing Corvette rule is what is holding back this car in particular.

CobaltSS

Let's just wait until we see it. Those were the quick interpretations of two salesmen who've seen it, so they may vary a bit in reality.

The current car never looked all that rich or even worth the price level it was at, especially inside, so the changes as they are apparently finally make the car at least look of the proper price caliber. I wouldn't get too entranced by someone saying "Corvette style font". In reality, the current font and also gauge design, etc. was far from being all that spectacular, so it doesn't take much to improve.

[KIDDIESEL79]

Originally Posted by mgescuro

Oh noooo.... Bvlgari is out of the XLR!!!!

I take this as the numbers font staying the same, they are just loosing the Bvlgari above the speedo. Upsetting because I like that they brag about the designer.

[Exploder]

Originally Posted by caddycruiser

Let's just wait until we see it. Those were the quick interpretations of two salesmen who've seen it, so they may vary a bit in reality.

The current car never looked all that rich or even worth the price level it was at, especially inside, so the changes as they are apparently finally make the car at least look of the proper price caliber. I wouldn't get too entranced by someone saying "Corvette style font". In reality, the current font and also gauge design, etc. was far from being all that spectacular, so it doesn't take much to improve.

I have to agree. The old XLR interior was never very amazing anyway even with the Bulgari, for all you know the so-called Corvette style gauge may actually look better.

By the way, is this list complete? How about a heated steering wheel in the CTS?

The Escalade's steering wheel now has power tilt, how about telescope? And what's this about the Escalade's front seat headrests being changed from 4-way adjustability to 2-way?

[DuSpinnst]

MG will like the XLR changes with the Platinum being the base model now.

EDIT: I see he has other things to complain about, so guess not.