The Cadillac Coupe de Ville and Sedan de Ville shared a
distinctive new interior and exterior appearance as well as a more spacious
passenger
compartment and increased trunk capacity for 1989. The overall length of
the coupe increased
5.8 in. to 202.5 in. while that of the sedan moved up 8.8 in. to 205.2 in.
The sedan's
wheelbase was also expanded 3.0 in. to 113.8 in. The front overhang of
both models
increased 2.4 in. to 44.1 in. Their rear overhang was increased 3.4 in. to
47.2 in. New front
sheet metal, grille quarter panels and hood were used. A new fascia was
used to improve air
flow. Both the front and rear bumpers made greater use of chrome and
were fitted with an
accent-colored rub strip. Bright headlight bezels and cornering lights were
also featured along
with a rear-mounted power antenna. At the rear a new deck lid, tail lamp
and fascia were
adopted. Highlighting the 1989 model's profile were new rear wheel
"eyebrow" openings and
lower body side color accent moldings. The sedan, in addition to having
new rear doors had
an integrated center high-mounted stop light. If the sedan was ordered with
the optional full
padded vinyl roof, an electro-luminescent wreath and crest sail ornament
was installed.
Beginning with a new seat design with a Primavera cloth trim, numerous
interior changes and
revisions accompanied the 1989 de Ville's larger and restyled exterior.
Many changes were
noticeable in the front seat. These consisted of wider headrests, a
storage-type center armrest
with a flip-open lid and a cup holder option, and manual driver and
passenger seat recliners.
The sedan's rear compartment had raised rack bolsters with integral
headrests, increased lower
cushion length for improved thigh support and a reduced corner radius for
fuller seat
appearance and improved passenger comfort. Three-point shoulder belts
were installed along
with a raised rear package shelf/storage compartment. The sedan's longer
wheelbase provided
additional interior space. Rear leg room was increased 3.0 in. to 43.3 in.
Knee clearance
increased 3.1 in. to 6.1 in. Trunk capacity was increased from 16.1 cu. ft.
to 18.4 cu. ft. on
the sedan and 18.1 cu. ft. on the coupe. The jack was relocated to a
position under the trunk
floor which now had a flat surface area. A new trunk trim, Tyger, replaced
the Teton material
used in 1988. A "Tiffany" carpeting was used for the trunk.
The de Ville models now had new front and rear reversible and washable
floor mats with a
new retention device. A driver side express-down window was standard as
were electrically
operated outside car-colored mirrors, front license plate mounting
provisions and an AM/FM
stereo signal seeking radio with scanner, digital display, cassette player/
five-band graphic
equalizer and extended range front speakers. A new Delco/Bose II
Symphony sound system
was optional as was a digital compact disc player integrated with the Bose
II radio. Other new
options included an electrochromic automatic day/night rearview mirror
with three-position
sensitivity switch and a heated windshield. Fifteen inch wheels with
Michelin P205/70R15
tires-were standard. Aluminum touring wheels were now available as an
option.