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The History and Evolution of the Cadillac ATS

The Cadillac ATS is not a car that everybody is interested in owning. Cadillac, by its very nature, is it company that appeals to a very select group of individuals. They want something that has a lot more luxury than your typical daily driver and in many cases, they want performance too. The Cadillac ATS first came on the scene for the 2013 model year and during that time, it started to make waves among the dedicated customers that I've been buying Cadillacs for years. If you want to know more about this particular car, you can find the information you're looking for right here.

2013-2014 Cadillac ATS

This was how it all got started. Cadillac had been developing the car behind the scenes for quite some time and in 2012, they came out with the 2013 Cadillac ATS. This is a car that was a four-door sedan but it had tons of luxury and it was capable of performing at a high level. Drivers could choose from a 2.5 liter engine or a much more powerful 3.6 liter engine that was capable of getting them where they were going as fast as any other executive-level car out there. In all cases, that engine was married to a six-speed automatic transmission and the car was completely outfitted with a terrain assist device that help drivers maintain the car on the roadway even on slick roads, large brakes that were capable of bringing the car to a stop on a dime, and one of the most luxurious Interiors the drivers that ever seen. The car also had technology for its entertainment in information systems such as navigation and Bluetooth, things that are common in almost all cars now. However, when that car rolled out for the 2013 model year, this kind of thing wasn't nearly as prevalent as it is today.

2015-2017 Cadillac ATS

The sedan form of the Cadillac got a major facelift in 2015 but that wasn't the only thing that changed. As a matter of fact, and entirely new vehicle was added to the line. As far as performance went, it was very much like its predecessor, but it was much sportier in its appearance. It was, in fact, a two-door coupe that answered the call for those individuals who wanted a high-performance vehicle but weren't willing to compromise when it came to luxury. This car had the same power plant in transmission combination as the sedan but it also weighed less than the sedan, allowing it to get from 0 to 60 about one half second faster. Therefore, drivers could reach 60 miles per hour from a standstill in about four seconds. That's not bad for a luxury car, to say the least.

2018 Cadillac ATS

As popular is the car was, 2018 marked the final year that Cadillac produced the sedan version of the 80s. They made the decision that from that point forward, they would instead focus on the two door coupe. nevertheless, they didn't skimp on anything for the 2018 model year. As a matter of fact, the car came complete with all of the upgrades you would expect a car of this magnitude have such as an upgraded navigation and entertainment system, heated seats, and even a heated steering wheel. By the way, the steering wheel and seat could also be cooled and if you are in the mood for a massage while driving, you can get that if you were sitting in one of the front seats. As previously mentioned, these cars are a cut above almost everything else in their class. Some people might even say that there in a class by themselves.

Today, the Cadillac ATS lives on in the two-door coupe version and it has every one of the upgrades that its four door cousin had while still maintaining that sporty appearance. It's still capable of answering the call for those individuals who've always wanted a sports car, yet aren't willing to give up a ton of luxury in order to get it. If you're in the mood for a car that gives you a maximum level of amenities and is capable of performing better than most cars on the road, the Cadillac ATS is something that you definitely might want to take a look at.

Garrett Parker

Written by Garrett Parker

Garrett by trade is a personal finance freelance writer and journalist. With over 10 years experience he's covered businesses, CEOs, and investments. However he does like to take on other topics involving some of his personal interests like automobiles, future technologies, and anything else that could change the world.

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