A large traditional grille with a prominently displayed wreath-and-crest emblem is Catera's primary visual link to the rest of the Cadillac line. Sevilles, DeVilles and Eldorados are, in general, long and subtly rounded with crisply defined edges, while the Catera displays a more rounded, European appearance with short front and rear overhangs. There's lots of glass for excellent driver visibility. It looks classy and stylish, while satisfying aerodynamic requirements. Details are executed well, and panel fit and paint quality are of the highest order. Overall, the Cadillac Catera appears sleek and contemporary.Catera is offered in one well-equipped model. It comes with alloy wheels, tinted windows and folding outside mirrors. Two styles of road wheel are offered, one chromed, the other left in a natural brushed-aluminum finish. Options are few, but include a power sunroof that opens with a single touch of its switch and GM's OnStar System, which combines an in-car telephone and onboard electronic sensors with a dedicated phone number. Emergency roadside assistance, route instructions, stolen vehicle tracking, and other services are included in the OnStar package. Catera's front suspension features a MacPherson strut design with advanced hydraulic control arm bushings. The rear suspension is of independent multi-link design.
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