With many car companies launching small city cars, American giant Cadillac has went against the current train of thought and has launched an estate car, it is called the Cadillac BLS Wagon.
BLS Wagon shares Its Underpinnings With Saab 9-3 Sportwagon
The Cadillac BLS Wagon shares its underpinnings with the Saab 9-3 Sportwagon, as GM was both companies parent until recently, it thought that this sharing of technology would make economical sense. Both the Saab 9-3 Sportwagon and the Cadillac BLS Wagon were built in the same manufacturing plant in Sweden.
The Cadillac Has Got Angular Styling
The American car has a high waistline giving the car a commanding presence on the road. Just like the rest of the Cadillac range it has the familiar angular styling. The windows have a square look to them giving the BLS a distinctive look.
Interior Of The BLS Wagon
There is a lot space in the BLS for both drivers and passengers. However, if it is load lugging ability that is needed then potential buyers could be put off. When the seats are in place, the car has a modest 419-litres of luggage room, fold the rear seats flat and this expands to 1,273-litres. Cadillac has equipped the car with a lot of kit as standard, this includes cruise control.
The 'Caddy' comes equipped with a generous amount of goodies, standard kit includes cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, cargo cover and a fold-up grocery bag holder with hooks including a floor load net.
The Cadillac BLS Wagon On The Road
The Cadillac BLS Wagon has a line-up of six engines to choose from, this includes three petrol units (2.0 T 175 Ps, 2.0 T 210 Ps, 2.8 T V6 255 Ps) and three diesel variants (1.9 d 150 Ps, 1.9 d 180 Ps, 2.0 T Flexpower 200 Ps). So there is plenty of power plants to choose from for prospective buyers.
On test the BLS' suspension was a little stiff for some but there is an upside as it does mean that the car handles well. The steering is a bit vague and does not instill great confidence in the driver. The car on test was powered by a 1.9-litre diesel unit and it was more than up to the job, there was plenty of torque, which meant that overtaking was child's play.
Prices for the Cadillac BLS Wagon starts from £22,295 for the entry-level model while the car on test was priced from £23,495.
The BLS Wagon has a distinctive look but watch out for depreciation as it may put some buyers off.
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