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2001 Cadillac Catera
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2001 Cadillac Catera

Introduced for 1997, Cadillac's entry-level Catera was derived from the European Opel Omega. Equipped with a 3.0-liter V6, this rear-drive sports sedan accelerates smoothly and handles with agility. The ride is firm, yet well controlled and supple. Traction-control was standard. The roomy interior featured large, supportive front seats and a spacious rear seat that folds to expand the trunk. It was a good car, but plagued from the start with reliability problems. The CTS replaced it for 2002

Market value
$3,475
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2001
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated June 4, 2026

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Category
Luxury midsized cars
Generation began
1997

Pricing

Current retail median
$3,475
Retail value range
$3,475 - $3,475
Original MSRP range
$31,305 - $31,305
Trade-in range
$860 - $860

Ratings

Road test score
88/100

Fuel economy

Tested city
12 MPG
Tested highway
39 MPG
Tested overall
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,415
Cruising range
360 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.4 sec
0-60 mph
9.2 sec
60-0 mph braking
126 ft
Avoidance speed
52 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
192 in
Width
70 in
Wheelbase
108 in
Weight
3,770 lb
Maximum load
890 lb
Towing capacity
1,000 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
5 in
Front leg room
41 in
Rear head room
3.5 in
Rear leg room
30.5 in
Cargo volume
0 cu ft
Luggage
4+2

Brand context

About Cadillac

<p>Cadillac is a storied luxury brand from General Motors with a range of sedans and SUVs positioned above Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC. Its SUV line spans from compact options up to the full-sized Escalade. Several boldly designed EV models have excellent range, quick acceleration, and fast charging speeds. There’s also the V-Series, a line of performance versions available for several vehicles, which can compete with the best sports sedans from Europe. Most models are available with excellent driver assistance tech, including GM’s Super Cruise. Reliability is not strong point.</p>

Vehicle ID: 10301 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: June 4, 2026

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