After switching from the RWD to FWD in 1994, Cadillac renewed its DeVille model in 1999 as a 2000 model. The new G-platform was stiffer than the previous K used for the 1994 model. The wheelbase was extended with 3 cm (1.2”), but the 4.6-liter Northstar engine and the 4-speed automatic transmission were kept.

The seventh generation of the DeVille was a mix of performance and luxury sedan for the North-American market. It was still addressed to middle-aged and older customers.