Cadillac ATS – Automobiles Review

Daring GeigerCars.de project shows us the dark side of Cadillac ATS-V Coupe

2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Twin Turbo Black Line Sporty car enthusiasts and tuners usually have certain “sweet spot” for the vehicles that they tune. What I mean is that tuners chose certain brands and models, when it comes to aggressive high power output upgrade. And usually no one places Cadillac brand on the top of their list.

However, GeigerCars.de team decided to take a closer look to the Cadillac ATS-V Coupe and step out of the comfort zone. The final result is called Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Twin Turbo Black Line and it is worth checking out!

We all know that usually Cadi vehicles got a reputation of massive, elegant and luxurious vehicles that are not specifically created for super-fast lap times and agile cornering, but hey, who said engineers cannot try to achieve it? Let’s check out the final result, shall we?

Exterior styling

2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Twin Turbo Black Line

We see a beautiful and massive Cadillac machine. Many of the original signature lines and curves are present: the feeling of luxury, the proportions and the feeling of elegance. What the tuning team has done is to lower the overall height with a total of 25mm and add some sporty features as side skirts, carbon-fiber components and these neat and beautiful OZ Leggera alloys. As we see it, the concept theme for the looks is simple, straightforward and stylish. Of course, the prefferred color is black, which is always a good choice. We love it

Interior styling

2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Twin Turbo Black Line

Concept idea: simple and functional. Especially simple. What we got here is a super clean cabin with Recaro sporty seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone climate control and a massive Bose audio system. Definitely created to keep the focus of the driver on the road, the interior styling completely resembles the sportiness and aggressiveness of the machine.

Drivetrain system

Now we are talking. The vehicle has a total power input of 508hp (374kW) via a 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6 engine and a peak torque of 659Nm. What this means is that the upgraded vehicle can reach a top speed of 312km/h (173kW). The engineering team has also included a whole performance package with numerous hardware and software goodies. There is a stainless-steel cat-back, valve control sports exhaust with X-pipe and a 110mm diameter tailpipes. Sweet. Of course, optimised fuel consumption, turbo boost function and remapped ECU are all present.

Also aiding the driver are Magneti Ride Control syspension system, Brembo brakes, electronic limited slip differential and a launch control function.

2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Twin Turbo Black Line

The Cadillac ATS-V comes well equipped out of the box with a long list of dynamic aids such as Magnetic Ride Control suspension, Brembo brakes, an electronic limited slip differential, and launch control.

Definitely a good-looking and good-performing car, this one caught our eye! What do you think?

Source: GeigerCars.de

September 13, 2016

Cadillac makes important changes to the 2017 CTS & ATS lineups

Cadillac releases CTS and ATS facelifts

Cadillac ATS and CTS are currently in production for the new 2017 model year, offering some key refinements that need to be addressed. The new trim levels highlight models’ class-leading muscular stance and driving dynamics more than ever before.

By the way, Cadillac CTS Sedan is in its third generation already and has received some important accolades. It has been named by Car and Driver “10 Best” for three years in a row now, while Motor Trend said that in 2014 it is the “Car of the Year” giving it the respectful award. As for the ATS product line, we should say that it is brand’s most compact and sporty entry! It won both the Esquire Car of the Year and the North American Car of the Year award back in 2013.

Customers would first have to make the choice between coupe variant and a sedan one. Then he or she would have to decide, which trim level they would enjoy the most: for the Cadillac ATS sedans and coupes the options are ATS, Luxury, Premium Luxury and Premium Performance; while the Cadillac CTS sedans come with CTS, Luxury and Premium Luxury as well as V-Sport and V-Sport Premium.

2017 Cadillac CTS facelift rear view

What’s new for the CTS? It now features new grille design and brand new rear fascia with vertical exhaust orientation and valence panel changes. For those who want more safety and convenience, Cadillac is offering Rear Camera Mirror as an option.

The Carbon Black sport package is for those always looking to get more from life. It adds two new exterior colors and wheels. Updates have been made to the CUE infotainment system, which now features many goodies as a standard, for instance: myCadillac Mobile App, Teen Driver and Cadillac Collection. On the side of standard features is the 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot.

To sum up, the refinements that Cadillac makes for 2017 model year are not big, but they are most certainly satisfying, bringing more convenience and style to the future owners.

Source: Cadillac

June 30, 2016

Cadillac ATS, CTS and Escalade Get New 3.6-liter V6 Engine

2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Cadillac ATS, CTS and Escalade are going to get as a standard additional dynamic driving performance to its range of features. At the moment is the start of the 2016 model year production and this means more benefits for these Cadillac models in terms of fuel-saving technologies. Precisely, they include Active Fuel Management and Automatic Stop/Start technologies and 8-speed transmission. They not only lift the fuel economy ratings, but also minimize the CO2 emissions, something regarded very important nowadays.

3.6-liter V6 Engine

2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan

This is Cadillac’s absolutely new six-cylinder engine. Thanks to its Active Fuel Management or cylinder deactivation, it can switch from six-cylinder to four-cylinder operation. Meanwhile it still maintains excellent performance. The unit will be offered for the engine range of the aforementioned models.

Furthermore, the V8 in the luxury SUV will shift to four-cylinder operation and so will do the high performance CTS-V sedan.

The ATS and the CTS can be also equipped with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. For the 2016 model year, this engine will also get the Automatic Start/Stop, or AutoStop, technology. How do there systems work: the reduce emissions and fuel consumption by automatically turning off the engine when the car is stationary. After the brake is released, the engine quickly and automatically resumes.

2016 Cadillac Escalade

As a result, the new Cadillac ATS, CTS and Escalade owners will deliver cleaner and more fuel-efficient perspectives of driving. And by the way, the CO2 output has been reduced up to 6 percent on the ATS and CTS, which is pretty impressive. Maybe Volkswagen can learn something from that.

Source: Cadillac

October 12, 2015

Cadillac ATS-V is now 464HP SEA-Certified

Cadillac ATS-V Front View Today, at Los Angeles the new 2016 ATS-V was introduced by Cadillac – the new generation family member that expands brand’s elite hi-end V-Series. The start of the production will be this spring with the availability in sedan and coupe forms. The first ATS-V’s will bring the twin-turbocharged power and uncompetable design artwork and performance system.

Now, for more than ten years, the V-Series have driven incredible power and performance to Cadillac’s ever-expanding luxury range. Built on the base of the award-winning ATS line, the V-series add even more capabilities to what was the most resilient and agile-driving compact car class.

The result? Luxurious multi-purpose vehicle. It comes with the well known and trustworthy true track capability, combined with the smooth feel on the road. The new ATS-V is geared with the first of it’s kind twin-turbocharged engine in a V-series model. The machine comes with SAE-certified 464 horsepower (364kW), highest output six-cylinder engine segment, 601Nm (444 lb-ft) of torque, 0-60 performance in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 189 mph. The engine is coupled with a six-speed manual or a paddle-shift eight-speed automatic transmission.

In order to create an agile, luxurious and smooth-performing ATS-V, the Twin Turbo engine supports completely redesigned chassis, suspension and drivetrain systems. Other upgrades and further improvements include Brembo high-performance brake system straight from the factory, third-gen Magnetic Ride Control with additionally enhanced damping response, selectable driver modes for sport-based track etc.

In addition, ATS-V comes also with exterior design that supports aerodynamic performance as well as powertrain and drivetrain cooling technology. The interior focuses on the driver’s interface system for even better performance driving, including more ergonomic and high performance seats.

Chief engineers ensure the highest performance available via the bond that the smallest V-series has with the driver. It’s not just a bond, they say, but the engine actually adapts to driver’s preferences for more pleasure of driving. How cool is that?

Source: Cadillac

March 25, 2015

2015 Cadillac ATS-L To Be Introduced In Mid August

2015 Cadillac ATS-L is going to be launched in Shanghai, China, on 15th of August. And yes, this means that the model won’t be available nor for the customers in the United States, nor those in Europe or any other part of the world. The letter “L” stands for luxury and in addition the new sport sedan will also add some extra legroom and headroom for the rear passengers. Of course, the newest member of the Cadillac family is based on the ATS.

ATS is being currently offered in sedan and coupe form. The model went on sale in China at the end of last year. Now, the L trim level will provide up to 85 mm longer wheelbase, thus increasing the legroom and headroom for passengers riding in the back seat. What is more, Cadillac has also implemented some ergonomic enhancements to the rear seats to further improve the ride comfort.

The ATS-L will keep the main key features of the vehicle: its sportiness, balanced proportions and performance. It will also incorporate a redesigned front fascia which will add more stylishness and sportiness.

The luxury sport sedan will be driven by the 2.0L SIDI turbocharged engine. In fact, in 2013 this unit was named one of Ward’s 10 Best Engines. Thanks to it, the car will produce 279 horsepower (205 kW) and peak torque of 400 Nm (295 lb-ft). The result is 0 to100 km/h acceleration time of only 6.2 seconds.

At last, just as the ATS, the L derivative retains a 50/50 front-to-rear weight distribution as well as the high-strength, lightweight architecture, Brembo brakes, Magnetic Ride Control suspension and high-performance run-flat tires.

Source: Cadillac

July 30, 2014

2015 Cadillac ATS Sedan – Officially Unveiled

2015 Cadillac ATS Sedan - Front Angle

Cadillac has officially unveiled the 2015 ATS Sedan coming with an acclaimed balance of performance and refinement, wrapped in a progressive expression of Cadillac’s Art & Science design philosophy.

The exterior of 2015 ATS Sedan features a new front fascia with a revised grille. There are also two new colors in the range including Crystal White Tricoat and Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic. Other highlights include 17” alloy wheels fitted as standard and optional set of 18” rims.

Bold lighting elements are a Cadillac signature feature and the ATS advances the tradition with available high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps, light-emitting diode (LED) vertical light signature elements and Adaptive Forward Lighting. The Standard model features projector-beam halogen headlamps, while the HID headlamps and front vertical LED light signatures are included on all collections above the Standard model on Coupe, and on the Performance and Premium Collections for Sedan. Illuminated outside door handles on Performance and Premium Collections lend technologically advanced style and function. All models feature LED technology for the taillamps and rear-center stop lamp.

The interior updates are minor, but some of the new features are revised upholstery and trim combinations as well as additional safety and convenience improvements. The car also gains Siri Eyes Free compatibility, Text Message Alerts function and a Teen Driver function. The options list includes Cadillac DockSpot which is an inductive charger which can recharge compatible smartphones.

The engine range includes a 2.5 liter four-cylinder – 202HP (151 kW) and 259Nm (191 lb-ft) of torque; a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 272HP (203 kW) and 400Nm (203 kW) and a 3.6 liter V6 – 321HP (239 kW) and 373Nm (275 lb-ft).

Source: Cadillac

July 9, 2014

2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe Goes On Sale

2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe comes enhanced for the new model year and includes several changes which will undoubtedly appeal to the luxury seeking customers. The car offers exceptional styling and enhanced performance. All of the changes that have been made were done with aerodynamics in mind. Furthermore, although vehicle’s proportions have been enlarged, the company was able to achieve the lift and downforce requirements. This ensures that at maximum speed the car is retaining its handling without the need of an additional rear spoiler.

The wider track of the ATS Coupe improves the steering precision and direct response. In addition, the roof has been lowered, thus contributing towards a lower center of gravity, reducing roll and improving steering response.

Although the vehicle rides on the same 109.3-inch wheelbase as the sedan, it includes its unique bodywork. Precisely, it has longer length, lower height and wider front/rear tracks. Also what can be found exclusively on the coupe are the roof, doors, rear fenders and trunk lid, specific front fascia and front fenders. 18-inch alloy wheels come as a standard.

The coupe is 0.8 inches longer than the sedan. These additional inches add to the dynamic appearance of the car, its swept-back look of the front and rear end. ATS Coupe was designed to be lighter, more agile and with engaging driving dynamics.

The car can be ordered with a rear-wheel drive or an all-wheel drive. It can be powered by 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder or a 3.6L six-cylinder. 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe will be available in dealerships this summer with an initial price tag of $38,990 USD.

Source: Cadillac

May 16, 2014

Cadillac ATS Convertible [render]

Design RM has published a render picture of possible Cadillac ATS Convertible. Pretty much, the studio chopped the roof of the already announced 2015 ATS Coupe. Even though the ATS Coupe is not so popular as expected, may be a drop-top version will be more tempting to customers.

The render picture kept the stylish lines of the coupe, but with removing the top it adds a unique look. The rear end is practically identical with the exception of the GPS antenna, which now sits on the rear boot lid.

The engine range will be the same as the coupe’s – a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol – 272HP (203 kW) and a 3.6 liter V6 – 321HP (239 kW) and 373Nm (275 lb-ft).

February 4, 2014

2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe Offers Sportier Look

2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe was brand’s highlight at the North American International Show in Detroit. The luxury coupe is designed with a new lightweight and stiffer structure, and will be offered as a rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive variant.

ATS Coupe carries the same wheelbase its predecessor, but has unique roof, doors, rear fenders and trunk lid. Also specific for the MY2015 model are the front fascia and front fenders that contribute towards vehicle’s wider track.

More aggressive stance of the car is given also by the improved short overhangs and sheet metal that wrap tautly around the tires. The car rides on 18-inch wheels which come as a standard on all trim levels.

Other design features regarding the exterior, are the optional LED headlamps with Adaptive Forward Lighting. Performance and Premium trims feature illuminating outside door handles, while all models come as a standard with LED taillamps and rear-center stop lamp. ATS Coupe also includes also capless fueling.

Inside, the luxury car features a driver-focused cabin with handcrafted cut-and-sewn upholstered interior combinations, decorative stitching and materials such as leather, aluminum, carbon fiber and wood. There are also a lot of optional interior features such as:

OnStar 4G LTE connectivity with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity with natural voice recognition
Text-to-voice
USB, auxiliary and SD memory card ports
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Reconfigurable 5.7-inch, three-window instrument panel cluster display
Full-color reconfigurable head-up display

As a standard the ATS Coupe is fitted with Bose premium audio system with Active Noise Cancelation technology. Option here on Standard and Luxury trims are the 12-speaker surround sound upgrade and the navigation system. However, they come as a standard in Performance and Premium collections.

2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe will be offered with the choice of two engines: the standard 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder and the available 3.6L V-6. The first can generate 272 horsepower (203 kW) and 295 lb-ft of torque (400 Nm), while the second – 321 horsepower (239 kW) and 275 lb-ft of torque (373 Nm).

Both powertrains are equipped with direct injection and dual overhead camshafts with continuously variable valve timing, which results in enhanced power and efficiency, and reduced emissions. Each powertrain is coupled with Hydra-Matic 6L45 six-speed automatic transmission with tap-shift control. The six-speed manual one is featured as an option in the 2.0L Turbo engine equipped cars.

The elements that contribute to vehicle’s balanced performance and responsive characteristics are the following:

50/50 weight balance and low center of gravity
Five-link independent rear suspension featuring lightweight, high-strength steel and efficient straight link designs
A multi-link double-pivot MacPherson-strut front suspension with direct-acting stabilizer bar
Underbody aerodynamic shields
Premium, belt-driven electric variable-effort steering gear from ZF Steering Systems
Brembo front brakes
Eighteen-inch aluminum wheels
Available all-wheel drive

2015 ATS Coupe can be also fitted optionally with driver-adjustable FE3 sport suspension, that feartures Magnetic Ride Control, a mechanical limited-slip differential, high-capacity engine cooling system and 18-inch summer-performance tires.

In terms of safety technologies, this Cadillac model features two cameras, eight ultrasonic sensors and six radar signals to help prevent crashes. The crash-avoidance systems, such as automatic braking, can pre-fill and automatically apply braking in response to potential hazards, while the Fr ont and Rear Automatic Braking, relies on radar, camera and ultrasonic technology to help prevent front and rear low-speed collisions.

The brand also offers Driver Awareness and Driver Assist Packages. The first one consists of the following features: Safety Alert Seat, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist, Intellibeam high-beam control, Front and rear park assist, Rear-vision camera with dynamic guidelines.

The Driver Assist package builds upon the previous package and adds also: Full-Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Collision Preparation, motorized safety belts, Electronic Park Brake, Front and Rear Automatic Braking, Enhanced Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, full-color head-up display.

As a standard, the cars include safety features such as eight air bags, safety belt pretensioners and load limiters, StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with full-function traction control and four-wheel disc brakes with four-channel ABS, patented rotor coating protection and auto-dry functionality. 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe will be available in dealerships this summer.

Source: Cadillac

January 16, 2014

2014 Cadillac CTS Reveals New Design Approaches

When one looks more deeply at the 2014 Cadillac CTS he or she reveals that some new design approaches have been applied on it. We are speaking here about the new form and function of the headlamps.

The new luxury sport sedan combines light-emitting diode and high intensity discharge lights in order to create a sleeker new “face” for this Cadillac model. In particular, the CTS sedan includes 16 indirect fire LED lights on each headlamp with eight LEDs beginning on the fender of the car and an additional eight LEDs continuing down the front bumper. The eight LED lights on the front bumper also double as a turn indicator.

As a matter of fact, all of these LEDs when combined together operate as a single day-time running lights. The main headlights or the projectors are composed of a single HID element that serves as both low and high beams. In addition, the Active Forward Lighting delivers more clear vision through corners by turning with steering direction.

2014 Cadillac CTS was recently introduced at this year’s New York International Auto Show. The model delivers expanded performance, elevated luxury and sophisticated technology. This is the third-generation CTS. It combines engineering and design solutions from the architecture of the ATS sport sedan and will be the lightest car its class.

Source: Cadillac

April 26, 2013

2013 Cadillac ATS versus the World [VIDEO]

2013 Cadillac ATS is going to be introduced via series of exciting videos. In them the luxury sport Cadillac confronts some of the world’s extreme roads and treacherous driving conditions.

The debuting video is called “Cadillac ATS vs. the World” and is being released this week. In the undertaken adventure the ATS travels from the deserts of Morocco, to the streets of Monaco, to the Guoliang Tunnels in China and windswept Patagonia, Chile. But what is the aim of all this, of course no else but to show some versatile aspects of the car, such as agility, driving performance and efficient design.

In short, in Patagonia – the windiest place on earth, the ATS’s advanced aerodynamics are put to the test, while in Morocco, the sport sedan goes through a treacherous road in the Atlas Mountains that features 100 corners.

On the other hand, Monaco is the place where the ATS attacks the intricate and legendary Monaco Grand Prix circuit. And at last in China, Magnetic Ride Control technology helps the Cadillac confront the remote hand-carved Guoliang Tunnel Road.

In the making of the project have taken part the directors Joe Berlinger, and Jeff Zwart, driver Derek Hill, and host Ross Thomas.

The new ATS is going to be seen in showrooms later this summer with a starting price of $33 990. It is equipped 2.0-liter turbo engine which delivers great fuel economy of 33 mpg, and is able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mpg in just 5.7 seconds.

httpv://youtu.be/o5oTpxaffW0

Source: Cadillac

July 18, 2012

Cadillac Burning Rubber on The Nürburgring

The Nordschleife, the Northern Loop or quite simply the Nürburgring is the name of the notorious racing track based in Germany. Why notorious? Well, tragically many people have lost their lives along its corners. There is some silver lining to the story however, as it has also helped shape the automotive industry by providing grounds for testing, fine-tuning and refinement.
And now a Cadillac team of engineers along with Dave Mikels (energy and powertrain integration engineer) have traveled all the way from from Michigan to the Nürburgring ring to develop their future ATS luxury compact sedan.

Being Nürburgring-certified performance test drivers, Mikels and his team will test out their 270 horsepower 2.0L turbo four-cylinder and 3.6L V-6 engines, along with the second- generation Cadillac Magnetic Ride Control suspension. Here is what they had to say about the ring:

“There are places where you’re airborne, and then there are valleys where you’re in full compression. There are off-camber, on-camber turns. There’s no other place in the world where you can test for all of that, except here.”

After gathering a sufficient amount of data, the ATS development team can send it back to their Michigan factory for processing all in the name of improving the Cadillac’s track run.
More information on the ATS will be available on the 2012 NAIAS when it will be its first public debut.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbhVGY2CWgw

Source: Cadillac

December 22, 2011

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Cadillac releases CTS and ATS facelifts

3.6-liter V6 Engine