- January 20, 2012
2013 Cadillac ATS-A Review
2013 Cadillac ATS is a super stylish car which won the hearts of people who attend the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. It’s a compact luxury sport Sedan which has been constructed on a special formula which reduces its weight and represent it as light-weight vehicle. With the launch of this car, Cadillac has made smart entry in the segment of luxury car. This brand new car will be available in summer 2012.
Vice president of marketing for Cadillac Don Butler said “Designed with quick, nimble and fun-to-drive dynamics, ATS expands Cadillac’s portfolio into a crucial global segment. For a new group of luxury consumers, this is a car that will fit their lifestyle and challenge the segment’s status quo. More than just another new entry, the ATS aims to change the status quo of the European-dominated segment. That is why our approach in all elements of its development is so extensive and focused.”
Range of Powerful Engines
2013 Cadillac ATS will be available with wide range of engines which includes two 4-cylinder and V-6 engine for North America. The powerful engine works really well and helps the driver to achieve utmost efficiency and superior performance. Customers can also choose an optional engine (2L turbocharged 4-cylinder) which delivers 270Horsepower. Estimated fuel-efficiency of ATS is 30mpg on the highway.
ATS chief engineer David Masch said, “Low weight gives the ATS a more nimble and controllable feel, while also optimizing the performance and efficiency of the powertrains. But we were careful to manage the weight while maintaining Cadillac’s signature levels of refinement.”
Exterior
The first look of this extremely stylish car will make you fall in love with it; Cadillac has employed signature styling in this car to add particular elements of style and sensibility. Its wheelbase is 109.3 inches and front tracks are quite wide, 17-inches wheel will be available as standard feature and 18-inches wheel will also be available.
Other styling and performance features of exterior are;
- Bold Vertical Lights
- LED front signature lights
- Door handles with illuminating elements and much more.
Interior
Interior of this stunning car truly compliments the exterior and use of high-quality material adds unique looks. Seats are extremely comfortable and power adjustable, you will feel more than comfortable in long drive and can easily adjust seats according to your height and convenience. LED lights of bold gauge cluster help the user to have clear view, on the other side ambient lighting accents are among the prominent elements of console as well as doors.
Cadillac had added emotional appeal in ATS with the use of real wood, carbon fiber trim and metallic plating. You will be excited to know that you can choose among variety of interior themes and every theme has distinctive accent trim material.
Safety Features
This brand new ATS will be available with many performance oriented safety features which includes;
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Intelligent Brake Assist
- Safety Belt Pretensioners
- Load Limiters
- Forward Collision Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
- StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System
- Adaptive Forward Lighting
- Start Assist with standard or manual transmission.
- 4-Wheel disc brakes with 4-channel ABS
- OnStar Standard (available for 1 year)
Available High-Tech Technologies
- 5.7 inches instrument panel cluster display which can be reconfigured
- Keyless entry
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- SD Memory Card Support
- USB Port
- Blue Tooth with function of Voice Recognition
- Bose Cabin Surround Audio System
- Navigation System
2013 Cadillac is introduced with the aim to break the status quo and provide an innovative and comfortable car equipped with luxury interior and exterior features.