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The BLS proudly displays Cadillac's Art & Science styling theme, with prominent vertical lines on the car's nose and
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| The BLS proudly displays Cadillac's Art & Science styling theme, with prominent vertical lines on the car's nose and tail. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
tail; there's no mistaking the identity of this one. Key design elements, such as the striking V-shaped form of the grille, strongly defined wheel arches and the upright LED tail lamps with deck-top display link this Caddy to those available in North American markets. Chrome 19-inch alloy wheels add to the eye-catching design.
Compared to newer Cadillacs, such as the STS or the new DTS sedan, the BLS falls more in line with the brand's first Art & Science vehicle, the CTS. Like that model, the vertically stacked bi-xenon headlamps flow over the car's hood, wrapping slightly around the upper front fenders, while the trunk features a V-shaped inset for the license plate. To ensure that the brand's sharp lines will go over well at the car's first showing in Geneva, the bold styling has been
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| On the inside, the link to Saab is much more obvious, though there's a surprising amount of new content. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
"Europeanized", with wider swept back headlamps and a split front valance with conventional fog lamps.
On the inside, the link to Saab is much more obvious, though there's a surprising amount of new content. Any enthusiast can easily pick out the shared components, namely the mildly altered multi-function steering wheel, glovebox, pillar-mounted mirror controls, shifter gate, the lower dash fascia with its knobs, switches, and instrument panel. Minor detailing, such as a different font type and white illuminated gauges with red needles, takes the place of the traditional Saab fare. Importantly, the key slot on the BLS is not floor-mounted!
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