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 prestige. GM needed new models that can 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 produced in Lansing, Michigan.Cadillac ATS name (Alpha Touring Sedan) indicates that the car is based on RWD platform Alpha. The ATS targets the European markets, where it will replace the Cadillac BLS model. 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 lineup. Although, the Cadillac ATS and CTS are built on the same platform with new rear wheel drive architecture, the ATS model differs by aluminum construction that makes it lighter, faster and more agile.
The new Cadillac ATS is available in the following body variants: sedan, station wagon, coupe and convertible, equipped with the metal or canvas roof. The vehicle is provided with 2.0-liter turbocharged 4 cylinder engine with 260 horsepower. Cadillac ATS-V model is fitted with 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 low-profile tires in back, the larger and more sporty rear wheels. Two exhaust cutouts are on the driver's side and one is 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 American culture. It belongs to the Cadillac family and combines the stunning look due to traditional art and science design. Being a luxury brand of General Motors, the Cadillac has always produced a large luxury vehicles. The new Cadillac ATS is the smallest model to fill out the Cadillac's lineup. This new vehicle is a Cadillac's debut on 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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