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2014 Cadillac ATS Coupe - First Look

Small Caddy coupe coming to ATS lineup.

By Nick Kurczewski / Illustrations by Theophilus Chin/Chris Doane Automotive
April 13, 2012



I'm happy that they are building a new coupe & I want to see & drive one ^ I'm also happy that hey will have a Six (6) speed transmission !!!! & a318 HP V6 RWD

Yes, Standard Transmission ^^^^^^^^^Go `Shift LOL




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<!-- /Main photo wrapper --><!-- test output end: --><!-- the article, at a glance, downloads, top competitors, from buying guide --><!-- left column -->The 2012 Detroit Auto Show saw the introduction of the 2013 Cadillac ATS sedan, the American luxury brand’s latest rival to popular German models like the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4. We’ve been down this road before, with previous compact Caddy sedans proving woefully uncompetitive (think Cimarron) or bland and forgettable (the Catera). Based on its handsome exterior and impressive spec sheet, the ATS appears to be a quantum leap forward from past efforts, as Cadillac finally takes a serious fight to the compact sedan competition.
To flesh out the ATS lineup, Cadillac will soon introduce a coupe model, with sales expected to begin sometime in early 2014. These artist illustrations provide a sneak peek at the upcoming ATS Coupe, which employs the same rear-wheel-drive Alpha platform as the sedan. From these images, the transformation from four to two doors has been done extremely well. The sweptback headlamps, prominent grille, and side character line – running along the sides and through the door handles – look especially handsome on the ATS Coupe.

2014 Cadillac ATS Coupe




The Same, But Different
Expect the same range of engines offered in the ATS sedan to migrate to the coupe. These include the 200-bhp base 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, a 270-bhp 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder, and 318-bhp direct-injected 3.6-liter V-6. While the V-6 is expected to be the performance model, Cadillac reps have hinted the turbo 4-cylinder could offer the ideal blend of power and handling balance, thanks to the engine’s lighter weight. Fuel economy should also be better – in the Buick Regal GS sedan, this same engine returns 20/32 mpg city/highway.
All-wheel drive will be optional with the turbo 4-cylinder or V-6; the base model is rear drive only. A choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission can be had with the top two versions as well, while the base ATS Coupe (like the sedan) comes only with an automatic. Adding all-wheel drive to the turbocharged engine also means having to opt for the auto gearbox. Confused yet?
According to our sources, Cadillac considered adding a station wagon and convertible to the ATS range. However, for the time being, those plans appear to have been put on ice. Luckily, the ATS Coupe is still on track, and we expect the production version to appear later this year at the L.A. Auto Show, or early next year in Detroit. An ATS-V Coupe powered by a turbocharged V-6, delivering somewhere in the region of 400 to 450 bhp, is also likely and could be revealed at the same time. WoW Let us pray I know I'm not in a position to purchase one, but I'm happy they are building them...Dreams are still `free for now...(Our Gov't is trying to find a way 2 tax our `Dreams) ~> LOL

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I like what cadillac has been doing lately to there cars, they are putting nice lines in them!
I think ill take last years Cadillac though, the cts i believe. id def. want a V8 over a V6.

 

And you know what, i checked i want a new 2014 monte carlo instead, but i changed my mind, i really dont want the monte to come back, chevy has been making there cars looks uglier and uglier, i dont want them to ruin the monte :/

 

I hope you all like it, I believe the 6th Gen Camaro is going to be based off that drive-train to make it lighter

 

LoL `Devin LoL,

We just have to many choices & not enough money $ 4-Sure...You don't want another Monte Carlo produced, because you want to have one of the last great Monte's
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Good Morning Mod `Mike, I think it will be a good platform.
GM needs to lighten `up without the cost of safety, but for better MPG's & Performance...

The new Direct Injection Engines seems to get the performance + decent MPG's...Plus, I do hope they add the Turbo 2 the v-6's I look forward to seeing the new ATS coupes & read their Road Tests & Reviews...
I'm just happy that they are making a Coupe

 

I think GM should be careful not to put too many Cadillacs in their line-up. Improve upon the CTS-V and leave it at that.

I'm really hoping GM re-introduces a "luxury-sport" coupe to fill the void left behind when they dropped the Monte. Even if they don't call it the Monte. Like when they replaced the Grand Prix with the G8. The Camaro is considered a "sports/sporty" car. The Monte was "luxury sport". Two different categories.

 

I like it but will never afford it lol

 

Same here. I like it. Nice car. But will never afford it. Still think they should just stick with the CTS-V though.

 

[quote=Taz;447762]I think GM should be careful not to put too many Cadillacs in their line-up. Improve upon the CTS-V and leave it at that.

I'm really hoping GM re-introduces a "luxury-sport" coupe to fill the void left behind when they dropped the Monte. I AGREE 100 %. How many of us can afford that ! G.M. Get off your old man attitude. Again the economy is down the tubes. And G.M. Brings out another high priced Cadillac. What are you thinkin ? No wonder a lot of the younger gen is buying off shore cars & trucks. *&^%$#

 

Mod `Mike, you are again up to date & in the know 4-Sure


I don't think GM is building them for us poor folks , but maybe we can buy a used one in 2024 ? ?
`Rick, we should get all your biker friends 2gether & have a rally protest around the GM headquarters or a letter/blog campaign What ? or Maybe you could just call GM & tell them we can't afford those luxury rides...unless we hit the Lotto..

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