Cadillac’s newest entry into the automotive world is arriving soon, and GM has finally started divulging some of the more important details, such as cost. Arriving at a Cadillac dealer with the sum of $33,990 (includes destination) will net you a base 2.5-liter ATS. If you like your cars with a little more oomph, the 270 horsepower 2.0-liter turbo is priced from 35,795. For anyone keeping count, that puts the new ATS right in line, to slightly cheaper than a comparable BMW 3 series. Unlike BMW, the Cadillac is sure to come far better equipped, as standard equipment on most BMW models equates to the air in the cabin.
The ATS will also be offered with the same 3.6L V6 found in the bigger CTS with the same 320 horsepower rating, but price jumps to a rather more lofty $42,090. GM says the 3.6L car will have a 0-60 time of “well below six seconds.”
With a claimed “near 50/50” weight balance, third generation magnetic suspension system and an optional manual transmission, the 2.0 Turbo would be our Caddy of choice. If the CTS-V has taught us anything, it is that Cadillac can do a serious performance car when it wants to, and the Germans should keep a close eye.
As it stands, the new ATS looks poised to take the small luxury sports sedan market by storm, and we can’t wait to get some time behind the wheel of one of these things. (Hear that GM? Give us a call!)
