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- Standard 2.5L Four: $33,990<\/li>\n
- Turbo 2L: $35,795<\/li>\n
- 3.6L V6: $42,090<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n
This will likely make a Premium 2L turbo around $45K and a Premium 3.6L around $52K. The big seller for numbers however is likely to be the 2.5 L, and making is available as close to 30K as possible is crucial for sales.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nDETROIT \u2013 The all-new, rear-wheel-drive Cadillac ATS compact luxury sport sedan with a fuel-efficient 2.5L engine and next-generation six-speed transmission will be priced starting at $33,990, including destination charges. Highway fuel economy will be well over 30 mpg.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ATS enters a vehicle segment this year that\u2019s one of the most competitive in the market, from both a price and performance standpoint,\u201d said Don Butler, vice president of Cadillac Marketing. \u201cATS will bring a distinctive presence and compelling value while offering quick, nimble, fun-to-drive dynamics that will appeal to the lifestyles of modern luxury buyers and challenge the segment\u2019s status quo.\u201d<\/p>\n
A mid-level model with a lightweight and powerful 2.0L turbocharged engine costs $35,795 including destination and will offer automatic and manual transmissions, and rear- or all-wheel drive.<\/p>\n
Topping the engine range is a 3.6L V-6 with a preliminary rating of 320 horsepower, costing $42,090 including destination with an automatic transmission and standard content that includes CUE, leather 8-way power seats with memory, adaptive start and more. All-wheel drive will be available.<\/p>\n
A full breakdown of availability and pricing of packages and options will be available later.<\/p>\n
ATS goes on sale this summer, but already the new sport sedan is positively impacting Lansing, Mich., where more than 410 new employees have been hired at Cadillac\u2019s Lansing Grand River plant where the ATS will be assembled. A total of 600 new employees are expected to be part of Cadillac\u2019s $190 million investment in the facility.<\/p>\n
A dedicated engineering team has traveled the globe refining and advancing the ATS to meet customer demands. The addition of advanced materials has reduced curb weight to less than 3,400 pounds, more than 100 pounds less than an Audi A4 or Mercedes-Benz C250.<\/p>\n
Time spent at premier race tracks around the globe, including Road America, Road Atlanta, Phoenix International Raceway and the N\u00fcrburgring in Germany has enhanced the ATS\u2019 sporty ride and handling and engine tuning. The 3.6L model is expected to have a 0-60 mph acceleration time of well below six seconds.<\/p>\n
Cadillac\u2019s new CUE user interface, standard on most ATS models, offers the first automotive use of capacitive touch to create an intuitive, modern way for drivers to interact with the car. This technology, used for most smartphones and tablet computers, uses electrodes to sense the conductive properties of objects, such as a finger.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Quick pricing summary: Standard 2.5L Four: $33,990 Turbo 2L: $35,795 3.6L V6: $42,090 This will likely make a Premium 2L turbo around $45K and a Premium 3.6L around $52K. The big seller for numbers however is likely to be the … Continue reading