2000 Cadillac STS – Codename – Daniela
The Cadillac STS was positioned to be ‘the’ sports sedan for the next generation of Cadillac buyers. The problem with it was the fact that it used a dated design and an unreliable engine under the hood. Nevertheless, the STS made an appearance in ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’ as one of the cars that was stolen. The car had a unique look to it that resonated with some car shoppers in the decade. The 2000s Cadillac lineup wasn’t the best but with the success of the Escalade SUV, the cars were getting a lot more visibility (via KBB).
There were a lot of memorable cars in the movie and this one probably wasn’t the most notable. But it’s worth listing the Cadillac models from this point in time as it was a real transitioning period for the brand. Traditional Cadillac buyers were disappearing quickly and the STS was new. By the 2000s, this car was presenting the future of the Cadillac brand and it was completely different.