Cadillac Seville
The high-tech American sport saloon that challenged Europe's best.
- Power
- 300 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 6.4 s
- Top speed
- 150 mph
- Est. value
- $4k–$19k
About the Cadillac Seville
The fifth-generation Seville STS (Seville Touring Sedan) represented Cadillac's most serious attempt to compete with European luxury marques on their own turf. It featured the high-output 300 hp Northstar V8 and was the first modern Cadillac engineered for both left- and right-hand drive markets. While its front-wheel-drive layout was unconventional for a sport saloon, its sophisticated StabiliTrak system and MagneRide suspension (introduced later in the run) provided impressive composure. Today, it is remembered as a peak of American front-drive engineering, though it is often overshadowed by the reliability concerns of early Northstar engines.
Cadillac Seville specs
The Cadillac Seville produces 300 bhp (224 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 6.4 seconds and has a top speed of 150 mph (241 km/h).
| Make | Cadillac |
|---|---|
| Model | Seville |
| Trim | STS |
| Years | 1998–2004 |
| Type | Luxury |
| Body style | Saloon |
| Country | United States |
| Original price | About $49,000 when new |
| Engine | 4.6-litre Northstar V8 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,565 cc (4.6 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 300 bhp (224 kW) at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,700 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 6.4 s |
| Top speed | 150 mph (241 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,815 kg (4,001 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 165 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Cadillac Seville worth?
A typical Cadillac Seville is estimated to be worth $3,500 – $19,000 (about £2,600 – £14,000).
Its original price when new was about $49,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Cadillac Seville rarity in CarSpot
The Cadillac Seville is an Uncommon card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 15 out of 100. Hot hatches and premium sporty cars. An Uncommon card is worth 20 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Cadillac Seville fun facts
- At its launch, the Seville STS was the most powerful front-wheel-drive production car in the world.
- The 2000 model year introduced the 'Continuously Variable Road-Sensing Suspension' (CVRSS), a precursor to the famous MagneRide system.
- It was the first Cadillac to receive European type approval and was officially sold in the UK with right-hand drive.