CHANGES FOR 2013: - New model. After several ill-fated attempts (i.e. Cimarron, Catera), the new-for-2013 ATS looks like a real contender in the compact luxury sedan class dominated by the BMW 3 Series. In fact, the smallest Cadillac is a virtual facsimile of the last-generation Bimmer sedan. The rear- and all-wheel-drive ATS four-door can be had with three engines: a 2.5L I4 with 202-hp; a 272-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter I4; and a 3.6L V6 with 321-hp. Except for the turbo-four – which is available with a six-speed manual gearbox – all ATS models come with a six-speed automatic transmission. With the focus on keeping the ATS’s weight down, the Cadillac offers dynamic handling, but not at the expense of a quiet ride. ATS is available in four trim levels: Standard Collection, Luxury Collection, Performance Collection, and Premium Collection. Features on Standard Collection include 2.5L four-cylinder engine, six-speed automatic transmission, optional six-speed manual (with RWD turbo only), airbags (front, front seat, side curtain), OnStar, LATCH, content theft alarm. electronic immobilizer, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and auto-dry feature (vented discs on 2.5L, performance brakes on turbo and 3.6L V6), optional all-wheel drive, optional limited slip rear differential, block heater, single hidden exhaust (2.5L), dual exhaust with integrated rear fascia outlets (turbo and 3.6L V6), sport suspension, active aero shutters (turbo and 3.6L V6), grey painted grille, automatic headlight control with windshield wiper activation, projector-type headlights, LED taillights, body colour power heated mirrors, 17-inch aluminum wheels, automatic dual-zone climate control, cruise control, driver information centre, TPMS, automatic power locks, remote keyless entry, alloy pedals, steering wheel mounted audio/cruise/OnStar/Bluetooth controls, leather-wrapped steering wheel, tilt/telescopic steering, power windows with auto-up/down front windows and auto-down rear windows, heated front bucket seats, leatherette seating surfaces, 6-way power front seats with 2-way lumbar adjustment, 7-speaker Bose premium audio, auxiliary input jack, 4.2-inch LCD screen, motorized flip-up/down screen with hidden storage area, satellite radio, and USB ports. Luxury Collection adds optional 3.6L V6 engine, remote starter, grey painted grille with midnight chrome accents, power folding mirrors with integrated turn signals and driver side auto dimming feature, backup camera, 17-inch aluminum wheels with polished finish, E-Z Key passive entry system, push button start, auto-dimming rear view mirror, heated steering wheel, universal home remote, leather seating, 10-way power front seats, and Cadillac CUE infotainment system with 8-inch LCD touchscreen. Performance Collection adds 2.0L four-cylinder turbocharged engine, advanced security package, rear passenger outboard airbags, lane departure warning, forward collision alert, safety alert seat, Rainsense wipers, steering wheel mounted paddle shifters, LED daytime running lights, illuminated door handles, HID headlights, 17-inch aluminum wheels, performance front bucket seats, and 10-speaker Bose 5.1 audio system. Premium Collections adds performance cooling system (RWD only), Magnetic Ride Control suspension, 18-inch machined finish aluminum wheels, head-up display, and navigation.
