Official photos and videos of the 2013 Cadillac CTS were recently released for the buying public to view. Following the release of these images, many auto experts have noted that the Cadillac CTS was built using the company’s new engineering concepts, as well as so-called revolutionary mechanical designs. In addition to this, images as well as some information on the model’s starting price revealed that the ATS is larger in size but would go on sale with a similar starting price to most mid-size cars. .
But aside from the relatively lower price considering its actual size, photos, videos and some information provided by Cadillac representatives revealed that the 2013 Cadillac ATS was using the new rear and four-wheel drive platform dubbed “Alpha ” platform. The vehicle’s configuration also suggests that fifty percent of its total weight will be confined to the rear, while the remaining fifty percent will be handled by the front wheels. In addition to this, it is also quite obvious that the dimension of the 2013 Cadillac ATS is quite identical to that of the popular BMW 3 Series.
The 2013 Cadillac ATS will also be offered with three engine options and any buyer can choose which one suits their driving lifestyle. This includes the 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine, the turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, and the 3.6-liter V-6 engine. The 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine would be the model’s base engine that could produce 200 horsepower and 188 pound-feet. of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and is offered as a rear-wheel drive vehicle only.
The turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine makes around 270 horsepower and 260 pound-feet. of torque. This is the only ATS that’s mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, but its power output matches that produced by the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine used in the Buick Regal GS. Finally, the 3.6-liter V-6 engine produces an impressive 318 horsepower and 267 lb-ft. of torque. Because of this, the V-6 is considered the most powerful engine among the three available engine options in the 2013 Cadillac ATS.
By the time the 2013 Cadillac ATS goes on sale, it’s expected to compete with the BMW 5 Series and Audi A6. However, the 2013 Cadillac ATS is targeting the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Infiniti G and other entry-level luxury sedan models.