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Cadillac SLS

Sold exclusively in the Chinese market, the Cadillac SLS – or Seville Luxury Sedan – was a long-wheelbase variant of the Cadillac STS midsize luxury sedan.

Quick Facts

First-Gen
Years 2007 – 2013
Platform Sigma
Engines Turbocharged 2.0L I4 LDK (2011 – 2013), Atmospheric 2.8L V6 LP1 (2007 – 2009), Atmospheric 3.0L V6 LF1 (2011 – 2013), Atmospheric 3.6L V6 LY7 (2007 – 2009), Atmospheric 3.6L V6 LLT (2010 – 2011), Atmospheric 4.6L V8 LH2 (2007 – 2009)
Transmissions Six-Speed Auto
Production GM Shanghai Plant, China
Segment Extended-Length, Midsize Luxury Sedan
Availability China

First Generation

Cadillac SLS.

Cadillac SLS

Model Years 2007 – 2013
Assembly Location GM Shanghai Plant, China
Segment Luxury Sedan
Availability China
Layout Front-Engined, Longitudinal
Engine(s) Turbocharged 2.0L I4 LDK (2011 – 2013), Atmospheric 2.8L V6 LP1 (2007 – 2009), Atmospheric 3.0L V6 LF1 (2011 – 2013), Atmospheric 3.6L V6 LY7 (2007 – 2009), Atmospheric 3.6L V6 LLT (2010 – 2011), Atmospheric 4.6L V8 LH2 (2007 – 2009)
Transmission(s) Six-Speed Automatic
Drive Wheels Rear-Wheel Drive
Platform Sigma
Refresh(es) 2010

In 2007, GM launched the Cadillac SLS in China. It was an extended-wheelbase variant of the Cadillac STS (Seville Luxury Sedan) and based on the GM Sigma platform. Manufactured by GM China, the SLS featured unique interior appointments when compared to its STS counterpart, yet was nearly identical in exterior appearance.

For 2010, the SLS received a mid-cycle refresh that featured a revised grille and bumper, along with other details. There were five trim levels available, consisting of 2.8 Elite, 2.8 Luxury, 3.6 Elite, 3.6 Luxury and 4.6 Flagship. Pricing ranged from 448,000RMB to 828,000RMB.

Throughout its lifespan, the SLS was offered with the following six powertrain combinations.

Year Engine Fuel Aspiration Transmission Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
2011 – 2013 2.0L I4 LDK Gasoline Turbocharged Six-Speed Auto 259 @ 5300 266 @ 2000 – 5000
2007 – 2009 2.8L V6 LP1 Gasoline Atmospheric Six-Speed Auto 209 @ 6500 194 @ 3300
2011 – 2013 3.0L V6 LF1 Gasoline Atmospheric Six-Speed Auto 268 @ 7000 221 @ 5600
2007 – 2009 3.6L V6 LY7 Gasoline Atmospheric Six-Speed Auto 251 @ 6500 252 @ 3200
2010 – 2011 3.6L V6 LLT Gasoline Atmospheric Six-Speed Auto 307 @ 6400 276 @ 5200
2007 – 2009 4.6L V8 LH2 Gasoline Atmospheric Six-Speed Auto 320 @ 6400 315 @ 4400

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