Cadillac ATS: A sedan for everyone
This is not the first time that the Cadillac brand of General Motors is trying to compete with BMW and its popular 3-Series. Among many attempts in the past, there was the infamous Cimarron which, admittedly, has never managed to worry the Bavarian manufacturer. However, with its new ATS sedan, this time, Cadillac could happen.
The leaders of the brand are well aware that the current CTS was, despite its popularity, too big to compete favorably with Series 3. That's why they created the Cadillac ATS, a smaller car propulsion based on a new architecture whose wheelbase is 277.6 cm. Cadillac engineers saw fit to move this luxury sedan with the new four-cylinder 2.5-liter. It makes 191 horsepower and comes with a six-speed automatic transmission.
However, the Cadillac People are well aware that there will be more demanding consumers who will want a more powerful and ATS developed. This is why the option of 3.6-liter V6 with 321 horses will be available for more demanding. The engine is always combined with a six-speed automatic transmission, it is handled by the steering wheel. In most cases, this mechanical sends power to the rear wheels. However, it is also possible to equip the Cadillac wheel drive.
Turbocharger
If the ATS is already available in these mechanical configurations, it will have to wait a little before putting hands on another version of the same car more sporty one. Indeed, the ATS will soon be available with a turbocharged four-cylinder 2.0-liter 272 horsepower which will be equipped with a manual transmission exclusively propulsion. Automatic transmission will also allow the catalog and the addition of all-wheel drive. This engine is much more powerful than the four-cylinder turbo BMW 3 Series 2.0-liter and 240 hp. Performance issue, Cadillac announced time of 7.5 seconds for the ATS goes from 0 to 96 km / h (60 m / h) with the base engine, 5.4 seconds with the V6 and 5.7 seconds with the four-cylinder turbo.
However, it takes more than that to compete with competitors like the BMW 3 Series or Mercedes-Benz C-Class This is why the engineers chose the brand of rigid materials, but lightweight structure (it weighs only 1504 kg!), A suspension arm MacPherson strut front suspension and independent rear multi-arm the back over the principle Magnetic Ride option FE3 sport. Disc brakes with four-piston Brembo from the legendary manufacturer.
Cadillac ATS: A sedan for everyone
Obviously, the interior reflects the philosophy Cadillac including leather upholstery in various colors, full instrumentation and CUE (Cadillac User Experience) navigation and entertainment (optional). Among the safety equipment provided include the display speed by reflection on the windshield and horn vibration in the driver's seat for many reasons including the diversion of the road.
The small Cadillac ATS is available in four versions, the basic version luxurious version of performance and Premium. Its base price in Canada is $ 35,195 while the list price ranges to a minimum of $ 53,450 for the Premium. Now that Cadillac has finally shown any car to compete against the BMW 3 Series, we can expect that the CTS to come take a little more size in order to compete with the BMW 5 Series!
This is not the first time that the Cadillac brand of General Motors is trying to compete with BMW and its popular 3-Series. Among many attempts in the past, there was the infamous Cimarron which, admittedly, has never managed to worry the Bavarian manufacturer. However, with its new ATS sedan, this time, Cadillac could happen.
The leaders of the brand are well aware that the current CTS was, despite its popularity, too big to compete favorably with Series 3. That's why they created the Cadillac ATS, a smaller car propulsion based on a new architecture whose wheelbase is 277.6 cm. Cadillac engineers saw fit to move this luxury sedan with the new four-cylinder 2.5-liter. It makes 191 horsepower and comes with a six-speed automatic transmission.
However, the Cadillac People are well aware that there will be more demanding consumers who will want a more powerful and ATS developed. This is why the option of 3.6-liter V6 with 321 horses will be available for more demanding. The engine is always combined with a six-speed automatic transmission, it is handled by the steering wheel. In most cases, this mechanical sends power to the rear wheels. However, it is also possible to equip the Cadillac wheel drive.
Turbocharger
If the ATS is already available in these mechanical configurations, it will have to wait a little before putting hands on another version of the same car more sporty one. Indeed, the ATS will soon be available with a turbocharged four-cylinder 2.0-liter 272 horsepower which will be equipped with a manual transmission exclusively propulsion. Automatic transmission will also allow the catalog and the addition of all-wheel drive. This engine is much more powerful than the four-cylinder turbo BMW 3 Series 2.0-liter and 240 hp. Performance issue, Cadillac announced time of 7.5 seconds for the ATS goes from 0 to 96 km / h (60 m / h) with the base engine, 5.4 seconds with the V6 and 5.7 seconds with the four-cylinder turbo.
Cadillac ATS: A sedan for everyone
Obviously, the interior reflects the philosophy Cadillac including leather upholstery in various colors, full instrumentation and CUE (Cadillac User Experience) navigation and entertainment (optional). Among the safety equipment provided include the display speed by reflection on the windshield and horn vibration in the driver's seat for many reasons including the diversion of the road.
The small Cadillac ATS is available in four versions, the basic version luxurious version of performance and Premium. Its base price in Canada is $ 35,195 while the list price ranges to a minimum of $ 53,450 for the Premium. Now that Cadillac has finally shown any car to compete against the BMW 3 Series, we can expect that the CTS to come take a little more size in order to compete with the BMW 5 Series!