Cadillac ATS ready to compete with BMW 3-series
By Steph, 14 Mar, 2011. 0 Comments
2011 Bmw 3-Series Sedan
The new spy photos confirm that the Cadillac ATS will feature an evolved chiseled arts and science styling theme that will enable it to go up against the upcoming BMW 3-series. The car, which features a rear-drive configuration, is set to arrive in showrooms in late 2012. The approval to develop this car was given before General Motors entered bankruptcy. According to GM management, the car is targeted at 3-series buyers. This model has the rwd configuration and its dimensions and performance specs are similar to the 3 series.
In 2010, BMW sold 100,910 3-series models in the U.S., higher by 11% compared to 2009 sales. The ATS, which will be slotted under the CTS, will be Cadillac's entry-level model. That car is expected to be redesigned in 2013 or 2014. The ATS is considered as one aspect of the reinvention of Cadillac that is set to take place over the next several years. In 2012, Cadillac will also be introducing a new full-sized sedan next year, dubbed the XTS.
The car will feature the front-drive vehicle platform that’s shared with the Buick LaCrosse and several other GM models. The XTS will also offer the all-wheel drive as standard. In addition, Cadillac is considering a subcompact model that will be based on the three-cylinder Urban Luxury Concept that was seen at the Los Angeles Auto Show last November. It’s expected that the aging Cadillac DTS and slow-selling STS sedans will be discontinued sometime this year.
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