General Motors began the overall revision of the Cadillac brand in 1999. As a result, the Cadillac CTS was introduced. The CTS second generation was offered in 2008. Technically upgraded the CTS still lacked in something. GM needed new models that could compete with Mercedes, BMW and Lexus in terms of performance and prestige. Thus in 2009, the Cadillac ATS was exhibited as a concept. This compact luxury Cadillac has been designed in the United States and the Cadillac ATS parts and the model itself are produced in Lansing, Michigan.
The name of the ATC (Alpha Touring Sedan) indicates that the car is based on the RWD platform Alpha. The ATS targets the European market, where it will replace the Cadillac BLS. The Cadillac ATS is a new entry-level vehicle, slotting beneath the CTS in the United States market. The ATS model is built on the Alpha platform, a shortened version of the CTS, the smallest vehicle in the Cadillac's lineup. Although, the Cadillac ATS and CTS are built on the same platform, new rear wheel drive architecture, the ATS model differs by aluminum parts and aluminum construction, which makes it lighter, faster, and more agile.
The new Cadillac ATS is available in several body variants, including sedan, station wagon, coupe, and convertible equipped with the metal or canvas roof. The vehicle is provided with a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4 cylinder engine capable of 260 horsepower. The Cadillac ATS-V is fitted with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo 6 cylinder engine producing 440 horsepower. The main features of the Cadillac ATS are emissions reduction, rear-wheel drive, low weight, high power with a turbocharged engine. The Cadillac ATS-V is fitted with the low-profile tires, larger and more sporty rear wheels. There are two exhaust cutouts located on the driver side and one on the passenger side. The fuel filler is moved towards the car center that indicates the shorter chassis versus CTS model. General Motors positions the ATS as a smaller CTS-like car.
Cadillac ATS represents the ideal vehicle of the American culture. It belongs to the Cadillac family and combines stunning look, top-quality accessories, art and science design. Being a luxury brand of General Motors, Cadillac has always produced large luxury vehicles. The new Cadillac ATS is the smallest model in the Cadillac's lineup. This new vehicle is a Cadillac's debut in the compact cars segment of the automotive market. The compact Cadillac ATS presents a luxurious and powerful answer to the Mercedes C-class, the Audi A4 and the BMW 3 series. The General Motors targets the Cadillac ATS to be as desirable as its German and Japanese counterparts.
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New luxury sports sedan, the ATS was presented at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show as a direct rival to the BMW 3 Series. According to the auto maker, the ATS will not just compete, but beat the current segment leading vehicle.
One of the notable updates is the weight reduction, which was the key in car's development. It resulted in the improved performance and efficiency, yet more nimble driving overall. Such parts as the magnesium engine mounts, natural-fiber door trim panels, and the aluminum hood also resulted the vehicle's balance.
The other significant improvement is the addition of the optional 270-hp turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. As for the design, the newly built ATS's overall shape is similar to the CTS's, yet featuring design cues from the new XTS flagship sedan. The prominent two-piece grille was widened and toned-down on the chrome. The auto maker equipped new ATS with such safety and convenience technologies: blind spot monitoring, intelligent brake assist, lane departure warning, hill hold assist, full speed adaptive cruise control, a collision alert system, a back-up camera, and adaptive forward lighting. While the vehicle got adjustable Magnetic Ride Control suspension as standard equipment as well as a ZF variable electric steering system and 17-inch wheels, Brembo brakes and 18-inch wheels are optional.
GM's luxury subsidiary Cadillac has officially confirmed the plans to begin mass production of its new entry-level model, the Cadillac ATS, which has been in development since before General Motors filed for bankruptcy. The vehicle is set to compete with the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Nowadays CTS competes with the 5 Series and E-Class, though we have faced the situation when we have nothing to offer for the segment of compact cars, which is one of the biggest on the market today. Cadillac's spokesman Nick Twork said to the press.
Based on GM's Alpha platform, the base ATS will be equipped with a 270-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a new 8-speed automatic transmission. The fuel consumption is rated at 22/32mpg city/highway. Another trim level will feature a 3.6-liter V6 capable of 330 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. Coupled with the 8-speed automatic gearbox, the V6 delivers fuel economy of 20 mpg city/30mpg highway.
The ATS sedan will go into production in July 2012, followed by the coupe a year after. All ATS models will be assembled at the General Motors assembly plant in Lansing, Michigan. The price is expected to start in the mid-$20,000 range.
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