2017 Cadillac ATS Coupe

Cadillac ATS - 2017

07/13/2016

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Cadillac's ATS product line contains key refinements for 2017, including new and more streamlined trim levels that further emphasize the car's class-leading driving dynamics. The 2017 Cadillac ATS Turbo Sedan, the fastest, most powerful turbo-4 luxury sedan in its class, becomes the entry point to the ATS Sedan and Coupe family.

Renamed for better customer clarity, the new trim levels - ATS, Luxury, Premium Luxury and Premium Performance - provide richer levels of content and technology and move the Cadillac ATS in line with recently launched Cadillac entries, including the all-new Cadillac CT6 prestige sedan and all-new Cadillac XT5 luxury crossover. The configuration enhancements benefit both Sedan and Coupe models.

A Carbon Black sport package, two exterior colors and 17" wheels in two finishes are also new for 2017, complementing the bold, unmistakably Cadillac signature exterior and interior design.

The Cadillac ATS product line is Cadillac's most compact and sporty entry, setting into motion the current era of Cadillac's driver's cars offering exhilarating performance. Originally introduced as a 2013 model, ATS won both the North American Car of the Year and Esquire Car of the Year awards that year. Built on a unique rear-wheel drive chassis that also underpins the larger CTS, the brand added a dynamic Coupe model in 2015, and then added the high-performance V-Series models in 2016. Key aspects of the 2017 ATS range are detailed in the sections that follow.

Cadillac ATS Turbo - the fastest, most-powerful turbo-4 compact luxury sedan and coupe in its class

The 2017 Cadillac ATS Turbo Sedan and Coupe, the new entry points to the ATS line-up, is powered by the most powerful turbocharged 4-cylinder engine in the compact luxury class. SAE-certified at 272 horsepower (203 kW) and 295 lb-ft of torque (400 Nm), the turbocharged engine produces a broad torque band and high boost levels to give the lightweight ATS Turbo models an exhilarating feeling of immediate power on demand. The engine, which bests the turbo-4 offerings from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Lexus, is standard for 2017.

A driver-focused interior with integrated technology and crafted materials complements the exterior elements and supports the Cadillac ATS Turbo's driving experience. Standard performance equipment includes Brembo front brakes, performance-tuned ZF premium steering and choice of six-speed manual or paddle-shift eight-speed automatic transmissions - a choice unavailable with many luxury competitors.

The Cadillac ATS Turbo is one of the most connected cars in the segment. Bose Premium Surround Sound audio system, Rear Vision Camera, and the enhanced Cadillac CUE infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto advanced smartphone integration and 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot are standard for 2017 models.

Cadillac ATS Turbo Luxury - luxury, technology and safety upgrades add to the ATS line-up

The most powerful turbocharged 4-cylinder engine in the class and other standard content and technology features of the entry Cadillac ATS Turbo are also standard with the Cadillac ATS Turbo Luxury. The same driver-focused interior is anchored by new content, technology and interior and exterior appointments expected in the Luxury trim.

Standard leather seating surfaces with heated, 10-way power front seats with lumbar support show off Cadillac's handcrafted cut-and-sew application. A heated steering wheel and programmable memory driver seat and mirror controls are at the fingertips of every Cadillac ATS Turbo Luxury Coupe and Sedan customer. Other standard connectivity and convenience technologies include Cadillac's integrated GPS navigation system, 110-volt conventional power outlet, Front and Rear Park Assist, key fob and smart phone app Adaptive Remote Start, and the Universal Home Remote.

Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury and Cadillac ATS Premium Performance - premium luxury and performance for the aspiring driver

Those aspiring a premium 2017 Cadillac ATS can choose between two models, differentiated in purpose and personality: ATS Premium Luxury and ATS Premium Performance. Standard content from the ATS Turbo Luxury is included in ATS Premium Luxury and ATS Premium Performance sedans and coupes, with an award-winning 3.6L V-6 engine SAE-rated at 335 hp (250 kW) and luxury interior, exterior and technological appointments befitting the top of the ATS range.

Additional race-inspired componentry and systems, including segment exclusive Magnetic Ride Control adaptive suspension, limited-slip rear differential, performance cooling and summer-only performance tires, distinguish the Cadillac ATS Premium Performance as the ATS of choice for those aspiring incredible performance without a V-Series badge.

Technology and Connectivity - technology upgrades for an enhanced, more connected ride

Cadillac CUE - the centerpiece of the Cadillac ATS's comprehensive collection of technologies including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto advanced smartphone integration and available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot - is now standard for all 2017 ATS sedans and coupes. Additional upgrades and enhancements for CUE include new standard technologies like the myCadillac Mobile App, Teen Driver and Cadillac Collection.

Safety and Security - comprehensive safety features that see what the driver can't

The Cadillac ATS provides standard NHTSA 5-Star all-around and overall crash safety ratings (Sedan model tested), the highest safety ratings available. Available advanced safety technologies include active safety features to help protect occupants before, during and after a collision, such as front and rear automatic braking, which relies on short-range radar technology and ultrasonic sensors to help the driver avoid front and rear low-speed collisions via a progression of alerts that extend to complete braking, if necessary. The available Safety Alert Seat, a segment-exclusive, sends pulses through the seat cushion to alert the driver to potential hazards and the direction from which they're coming.

Engines and Transmissions - the most powerful turbo-4 in its class and more

The 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine is the most powerful four-cylinder engine in its class and is standard on Cadillac ATS Turbo and Cadillac ATS Turbo Luxury sedans and coupes. Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury and Cadillac ATS Premium Performance sedans and coupes will be powered exclusively by the company's award-winning 3.6L V-6 engine.

Performance - where the reality of the road meets the feeling of the track

The Cadillac ATS's dynamic driving experience, which continues to be a leader among the world's best premium cars, is rooted in a lightweight architecture that is complemented by a sophisticated and finely-tuned chassis system. The result is a luxury car with agility, responsiveness and exceptional driver feedback, necessary traits for a world-class luxury sports sedan and coupe.

The performance platform is so effective, it is the foundation for other award-winning luxury performance Cadillacs - ATS-V Sedan and Coupe, CTS, CTS V-Sport, CTS-V super sedan and the championship-winning ATS.V-R Coupe race car.

Exterior Design - in sedan or coupe form, the distinct Cadillac exterior commands attention

Design and engineering philosophies distill all the engaging dynamic identities the brand has become known for. The Cadillac ATS Sedan and Coupe ride on the same 109.3-inch (2,775 mm) wheelbase but feature their own bodywork. The roof, doors, front and rear fenders and trunk lid are unique to each, along with specific front and rear fascias on the Coupe that accommodate a wider track than the Sedan.

Interior Design - the driver-centric interior brings excitement to every ride

A driver-focused interior with integrated technology and crafted materials complements the exterior elements and supports the Cadillac ATS's driving experience. A choice of real wood, metal plating and carbon fiber trim, and Cadillac's cut-and-sewn instrument panel, console and doors enhance the emotional connection to the ATS.