On the other hand, the STS is a showcase of GM’s engineering and electronics, something that appeals to many younger buyers today. For example, the traditional key-in-ignition is history. Instead, drivers carry a fob that tells the vehicle to unlock and disarm as they gain proximity. Once inside, a button on the dash starts the engine, so long as the fob is detected in the car. The same switch turns it off, and when the driver walks away the vehicle locks itself. A clear benefit here is that nothing needs to be removed to gain authorized access, a potential convenience in the winter and safety measure during all seasons (there are special considerations for a failed battery and lost key.). Additionally, a remote starter is offered that operates from up to 200 feet away. We were also greeted by an 8-in. screen that includes a navigation system. One of the largest screens in the industry, it can play DVD movies, with the transmission in park. A Bose Studio Surround stereo system heightened our in-cockpit experience through 15 separate speakers. According to Cadillac, each passenger enjoys 360 degrees of auditory stimulation. Speaking of stimulation, its handling is superb, and in our case, assessed over a road course with a good deal of rough and uneven pavement—during a rain storm, to boot. Steering input is spot on for our tastes, and we found just enough feedback from tires and suspension to keep us zipping along at competent speeds.
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