2013 Cadillac ATS price

New Cadillac ATS wants the premium middle class to gain new customers. Priced sedan starts at $ 33,990 in the United States.

The Cadillac ATS starts in a highly competitive segment and would like the German and Japanese premium models steal market share. He is above all against the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C-Class, the position and the Lexus IS, which are in demand in the U.S. very much.

Powering the rear-wheel drive Cadillac in the basic version of a 2.5 liter 4-cylinder, which has with 6-speed manual transmission has a base price of  $ 33,990. A version also ranks the 2.0 liter turbo engine, which comes with standard equipment at $ 35,795.

The 2.0-liter turbo can be optionally combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. The automatic is standard then the top model, the 3.6 liter V6 with 320 horsepower that comes to U.S. $ 42 090 and also optionally available with all-wheel drive.

In North America, is the Cadillac ATS in the summer of 2012 at the start, in Europe you have to wait until early 2013. Especially important to the U.S. market for Cadillac sales in Europe will also move the ATS in small quantities because the secondary distribution and marketing / PR activities for a major sales success is not certain enough.

Cadillac SRX 2013

Changes to the bodywork and a new 3.6 liter V6 engine.

It is called "model year 2013" but will go on sale next fall. The Cadillac's SRX luxury SUV, as well as aesthetic updates made ​​to the bodywork, limited to the front grille and the interior, with new color combinations, also features the new 3.6 liter V6 engine of 312 horses-230 kW at 6,800 rpm, and technical equipment of last generation, which the User Experience Cadillac.

The CUE, which is standard, combining information and entertainment from a maximum of 10 mobile devices with Bluetooth, USB, SD card readers and MP, and has an LCD screen with 8-inch proximity sensors and "feedback "tactile. Also new is the renewed Cadillac SRX device that erases the sounds using microphones to detect ambient noise levels and frequencies are processed by a computer, which transmits sound waves compensation thus improving the noise of the passenger.

Series of devices is also part of the "StabiliTrak" for the electronic traction control, which is on all four wheels. The size of the SRX are: length 4,834 mm, width 1,910, height 1,669, up 2,807 mm and the weight is 2,015 kg.

2014 Cadillac ELR Electric Luxury Sedan to Arrive Late 2013

You may remember that last August, we broke the story that what is now called the 2014 Cadillac ELR electric coupe got the green light for production by GM's overlords. An abashed GM confirmed the story a few days later and released the name of the new model, known until then as the Converj concept car. Now, we learn via GMInsideNews that another anonymous source says the ELR will enter production roughly 18 months from now at the same Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant where the Chevrolet Volt is built. Production will begin, GMI's source says, late in the 2013 calendar year--compared to some recent GM models that have gone on sale as early as February of the preceding year. For 2014, the Cadillac ELR range-extended electric car will be sold only in the U.S. Exports to Europe and China could begin the following year. The ELR will launch some significant updates to the Voltec powertrain, though they will be used not only in the 2014 ELR but also in an updated 2014 Volt as well. Most intriguing is the notion that GM engineers will be able to extend the cars' electric range by expanding the portion of the battery pack the Initially, Chevrolet said the Volt would use only 8 kilowatt-hours of its 16-kWh lithium-ion battery By the time the car launched, that number had risen to 10.4 kWh--still leaving one-third of pack in reserve, to provide a buffer for degradation of the cells over the course of the car's life. If Voltec engineers have grown increasingly confident in the LG Chem cells' lifespan, they might be able to reprogram the control software to permit more of the pack to be accessed for power. More kilowatt-hours = more electric range. The question then becomes whether such a software change could be retrofitted into 2011-2013 Volt models. For that--not to mention any substantial details of the 2014 Cadillac ELR--we'll have to wait. Source: Green Car Reports

The Cadillac ELR could be launched as a 2014 model

Do not be surprised if GM announces at what it deems the appropriate time that the Cadillac ELR will be launched as a 2014 model year vehicle.
Since Wednesday, conjecture has been mixed with what little has so far been divulged about the extended-range Cadillac based on an unintended GM OnStar revelation – while in related news, it has been said the ELR will be made available in China.
As for the unintended revelation story, a blogger named Christopher Price reportedly checked the OnStar Web site to see whether his Pontiac G6 was due for service and whether it was compatible with OnStar’s RemoteLink smartphone technology.
On the list of compatible cars he discovered the 2014 Cadillac ELR, and thus far, this is the only possible confirmation that the extended-range Cadillac will be produced for that year.

The 2009 Converj relabeled the “ELR.”
Previous statements made last year by GM of Europe head Nick Reilly had been that no new Voltec models would be spun off before 2015. We now have reason to believe that Reilly’s assertions might have only pertained to Europe, given the 2014 ELR.
The OnStar revelation also listed a “Chevrolet SS Performance” model which could be used as a platform for a NASCAR racer, and that has the GM enthusiasts’ rumor mill also swirling.
As for the plug-in Caddy, so far it’s still being said it will share the same powertrain the Volt has – a 1.4-liter gasoline generator plus electric motor and 16-kwh lithium-ion T-shaped battery.
The 2+2 coupe is to be considerably more upscale, more aesthetically pleasing, and positioned as a global halo vehicle for GM. But the company has been silent as to whether it will boast more power – as some think it should – or whether a new generation Volt would also see more power, range or both.
Yesterday in a phone interview, Cadillac spokesman Brian Corbett said only that “production is not imminent,” and GM will make an announcement with more info on ELR specs, launch date, and more, at a time closer to production.

The ELR is based on the Converj Concept as this 2009 video shows.
In other news this week, GM has revealed – deliberately, not as a rumor – that the global halo Cadillac will indeed be sold in China, the brand’s second-largest market. GM said both the ELR and full-sized XTS gasoline-powered sedan were confirmed as due for launch, although naturally, the date for the ELR introduction remains shrouded until GM decides to let us all know.
Since debuting in China in 2005, Cadillac’s market acceptance there has steadily grown, its fortunes as a prestigious American status symbol rising also with that of what is now the world’s largest auto market – and major market for all manner of trappings necessary to feed a growing trend toward conspicuous consumption.
Don Butler, Cadillac vice president of marketing, said by the end of the decade GM expects China to account for half of all luxury purchases in the world – in all categories, not just cars. But of course it does like its cars too.
“China has quickly become the fastest-growing market for Cadillac. Last year, sales rose by 73 percent,” said GM CEO Dan Akerson. “Introducing the XTS is part of our strategy of adding one new model per year to our Cadillac lineup in China through 2016 to address the needs of luxury car buyers nationwide.
We have seen speculative reports that the ELR could be launched in China as early as 2013, but have no reason to believe this would happen until GM actually confirms that – and, again, it’s more likely the car will be produced by 2014. Corbett also would not confirm whether the U.S. would get the car first, but as that was the case with the Volt, it’s likely with the ELR.

Also awaiting confirmation is whether Cadillac will build the ELR – or Volt, for that matter – in China. Thus far it has not yet said it would build the Volt in China, but it will build Cadillac’s “new definition of luxury,” the 2013 XTS there with joint venture partner Shanghai General Motors (SGM), and is quite unequivocal about the allure of that market.
Presently there are 68 Cadillac dealers in China, and by the end of the year, GM projects this to nearly double to 120.
“Our dealers in China are experiencing strong growth, with some of them quickly becoming among the largest and best we have in the world,” said Butler.
“The average age of a Cadillac buyer in China is 35, signifying the explosive growth of the luxury marketplace and consumer perceptions of Cadillac,” GM said.
“We’re very encouraged by the positive response Chinese luxury consumers have to Cadillac,” said Butler.
“Qualities like innovation and entrepreneurship are admired by many luxury consumers in China, which aligns well with Cadillac. The American spirit of Cadillac creates a distinct and compelling position in the luxury marketplace.”
It sounds like many in the upwardly mobile, electric-vehicle friendly country would be eager to get their hands on the premier Cadillac, the ELR, and no doubt GM will make it so just as soon as it deems the appropriate time has come.
The U.S. is however still Cadillac’s number one market – at least for now – so keep your eyes open for more news as the days count down to a 2014 model-year announcement.


Source: GM-Volt.com

Cadillac ELR (2014)

CAR GARAGE | Cadillac ELR (2014) | The 2014 Cadillac ELR will naturally inherit the Volt's basic architecture, the which is derived from the Delta 2 global platform hosts a variety of That GM vehicles Including the conventional Chevrolet Cruze compact cars and Buick Verano. GM's "magnetic ride" shock absorbers auto-adjust should be available, Perhaps as standard. They're not Offered on the Volt, but have de intriguer for many Become a premium-brand cars. Brakes will involve four-wheel discs with ABS and GM's StabiliTrak anti skid system integrated with traction control.

You can get an idea of what the 2014 Cadillac ELR will be like to live with by checking our road test and related Volt Car Featured Articles. To recap, GM calls these models "extended-range electric vehicles" (E-REVS) Because Their Voltec drive system comprises two power-teams Effectively: an all-electric one (battery and motors) That run the car for the first 40 or so miles after a full plug-in recharge, and a gas-powered hybrid drive (with gas engine and fuel tank) That automatically takes over after That to give about another 300 miles of range. A 2011-2012 Volt can be fully recharged in about 10 hours on a normal 120-volt household current, or four hours with a special 240-volt charging station. EPA city / highway mileage ratings are 35/40 mpg for the gasoline engine and 95/90 'equivalent mpg' for pure-electric driving. Motor Trend reports the Volt runs 0-60 mph in 9.0 seconds, acceleration typical of conventional compact cars. The ELR Likely would get the new system as a running change.

Barring any surprises, the 2014 Cadillac ELR should follow the Converj Concept in being an edgy, wedge coupe with a marked cab-forward stance and dimensions close to Those of an Audi A5. Though far sexier-looking than the 4-door hatchback Volt, the Caddy should also feature a closed-off grille to minimize the aerodynamic drag That eats into electric-mode driving range. Also like the Volt, the ELR will have four individual seats. Several other features concept Could also migrate to the 2014 Cadillac ELR, if only Because they're doable, not hugely expensive, and are Appropriate for a premium-brand high-tech flagship.  Several factors are behind GM's decision to market the Converj Concept 2014 Cadillac as the ELR. GM said early on that it expected to lose money on the first-generation Chevrolet Volt , but was betting Ultimately That consumers would find the E-REV concept superior to conventional hybrid and pure-electric drive systems.

A third motivation for the 2014 Cadillac ELR is to cement Cadillac's green image against premium imported brands. Trouble is, that still will not be enough volume to the make the Volt profitable, Hence Ackerson's support for the 2014 Cadillac Likely ELR and other, higher-priced models Voltec That would generate fatter profit margins per-unit, Thus Spake Helping GM to recoup more of its huge investment Volt That much Sooner. As Voeckler notes, "If some Voltec cars Could be sold for $ 45,000 but not, say, $ 60,000, that Might enable GM to make money on its first generation of Voltec cars.

Cadillac SRX Hybrid (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Cadillac SRX Hybrid (2013) | A plug-in hybrid version-caught here by our covert-photos should join the lineup soon enough. The 2013 year models will also bring a mild interior updates with touch-sensitive controls. These fresh spy shots show a pretty plain-looking exterior SRX with one major difference: a second fuel door stitched into the left rear quarter panel. Proof positive. The system Likely Will be an evolution of the plug-in system almost Offered on the Saturn Vue Green Line two-mode hybrid, the brand was killed before Ute That Could see the light of a showroom. The trap-door grilles Offered in the Buick Lacrosse e Assist as well as the upcoming Chevy Malibu Eco may be applied here to aid aerodynamics.

Aside from the engineer's computer cluttering up the cabin, this prototype interior show some other updates coming to all SRXs. Chief Among them is a static center touch-screen display, the which replaces the pop-up-toaster-style units on the current car. Below that, you may notice a complete lack of controls. 

GM has already gone this route on the Volt, and it's similar to Ford's My Ford Touch and My Lincoln Touch systems, use the which-touch capacitive sensors and sliders in place of buttons and knobs. Whereas the Volt gets its functions silk screened onto the respective button-Replacing areas, Cadillac Appears to be going the route backbit, That functions can possibly be so changed depending on what's being controlled.

The 2013 Cadillac SRT to come will be armed with a 3.6 liter V6 engine that is being done development of total output of 308 horsepower and peak torque of 265 lb-ft (358 Nm), the engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The touch-sensitive infotainment controls will probably spread throughout the Cadillac lineup. As for the plug-in model, we're Hopeful Cadillac can get acceptably large rocker-panel decals to announce its hybridity, they've worked so well to move hybrid Escalades.

Cadillac CTS SPORT Sedan (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Cadillac CTS SPORT Sedan (2012) | There's even an available heated steering wheel. What's more, you can tailor the CTS Sport Sedan to your personal taste by selecting either the available Luxury, Performance or Premium Collection. The award-winning 2012 CTS Sport Sedan blends stunning design, driving dynamics and technology in a way That Satisfies enthusiasts and luxury-seekers alike. The performance-oriented rear-or available All-Wheel Drive is complemented by a suspension tuned on Germany's famed Nürburgring racetrack to help Ensure precise handling. Power comes from a 270 HP 3.0L V6 direct injection engine, or available 3.6L 318 HP V6 direct injection. A 6-speed manual or available 6-speed automatic transmission driving performance emphasizes. The 2012 CTS Sport Sedan. Luxury, technology and performance come together.

Cadillac's ingenious short / long arm (SLA) front suspension provides adjust ability and helps control the wheel movement far better than a traditional strut. With Adaptive Forward Lighting available, sensors read your speed and steering angle, swiveling the HID (High-Intensity Discharge) headlamps up to 15 degrees to illuminate the direction of travel.

In the CTS, thoughtful touches abound. One of the many examples is available Ambient Interior Lighting. Jeweled headlamps with available Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) That offer improved nighttime visibility.

Cadillac Ciel Concept (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Cadillac Ciel Concept (2012) | The spacious and elegant Cadillac Concept Ciel is a grand gesture That explores themes driving Cadillac's Explorations into range-topping luxury flagship. Simplicity, authenticity and spaciousness were the guiding principles when it Came to developing the Cadillac Ciel Concept's interior. Luxurious seats are bisected by a "floating" center console That runs from the instrument panel to the rear of the interior. Even in our high-tech, connected world, customers crave luxury touches of old-world craftsmanship - the Cadillac Ciel Concept That simply reflects with a blend of the latest technology." Italian Olive Wood is a premium yet sustainable material and the material used in the Ciel came from a single fallen tree and recycled, from a west coast producer of premium olive oil.

The rear seating area is detailed with elegant flourishes. From the materials used to create it to the space and experience it offers passengers, the Cadillac Ciel Concept represents a unique perspective on luxury, but not the only one," said Dean. The Cadillac Ciel Concept Design was developed at GM's North Hollywood Design Center, the which is managed by Frank Saucedo.  The four-door Cadillac Ciel Concept embraces the social aspects of a recreational journey, with generous room for two couples.

Distinguishing fender lines run from nose to tail, and bright nickel-plated Accents work the body lines, enhancing the visual length of the car and honoring Cadillac touring cars of the past. Ciel Cadillac Concept's exterior flows seamlessly into the cabin, with the body color rolling over on top of the interior door panels. Like the exterior, the passenger space is accented with nickel-plated trim sweeping. It divides the body-color upper sections from a lower complementing beige color. Italian Olive wood, machined aluminum and hand-tipped leather are elements That flow through the interior, complementing the primary colors with warm, rich tones.

"There is authentic craftsmanship in the way the exterior and interior elements melded, much like a vintage wooden boat," said Gael Buzyn, interior design manager.  Cadillac Concept literally and figuratively Ciel reflects the driving experience along the California coastline.  The car rides on large, beautifully finished wheels feature a brushed nickel plating That over-milled billet aluminum, matching the appearance of other materials and trim.

2013 Cadillac XTS

CAR GARAGE | 2013 Cadillac XTS | It also marks the debut of CUE, a comprehensive in-vehicle experience That merges intuitive design with industry-first auto controls and commands for information and media control. Positioned directly above the centerpiece in the Cadillac CTS family's revamped lineup, the new XTS features a 3.6L direct injection engine and advanced all-wheel drive system, marking a shift to more-efficient performance in a spacious luxury sedan. Cadillac unveiled the 2013 XTS, the newest Addition to the Cadillac luxury sedan lineup. Larger than the CTS, the new Cadillac XTS delivers the space, elegance and dramatic presence That are Cadillac signatures, but with entirely new and technically advanced methods tuned for a new generation of luxury customers.

"The Cadillac XTS represents a new formula for luxury, driven by advanced technology," said Don Butler, vice president of Cadillac Marketing. "XTS showcases the evolution of our Art & Science philosophy, merging the best technical ideas with the continued refinement of Cadillac design." Cadillac CUE is the highly customizable user interface exemplifies That XTS 'blend of advanced technology and artistic design. The heart of CUE, the which stands for User Experience Cadillac, is the standard eight-inch (203 mm) screen in the "center stack," the faceplate below the screen and the steering wheel controls. Several features CUE industry FIRSTS, Including capacitive-touch control with proximity sensing, gesture recognition and natural voice recognition. Available exclusively on the Cadillac XTS is the 12.3-inch (312 mm) reconfigurable cluster.

Cadillac XTS 'hardware and spatial dimensions are the foundational layers That support a new level of surface detail. "The XTS 'technology is woven into its design in Airways That affirm the driving experience is of primary importance to a new generation of luxury customers," said Clay Dean, Cadillac design director and brand champion.

Technology helps the XTS deliver more with less," said Dean. " Choreographed interior lighting and other unique features tailored to individual driver preferences complement CUE to create an exceptionally refined ambience and advanced." The Cadillac XTS '' surface details Convey also a more-nuanced design philosophy, with elements That support the long, sleek Proportion That is a welcome return to Cadillac. It is a car That conveys the next step in Cadillac form and surface vocabulary. The Cadillac XTS Platinum is the fullest expression of Cadillac's multidimensional philosophy, with features include a chrome That / satin-finish chrome grille, polished 20-inch aluminum wheels with chrome inserts, a leather interior fully wrapped with Alcantara headliner and more.

Magnetic Ride Control delivers precise body motion control "reading" the road every millisecond and changing damping in just five milliseconds. Like the Magnetic Ride Control, the Cadillac XTS Brembo braking technology borrows from Cadillac's V-Series of high performance models. Horsepower for the Cadillac XTS comes from an advanced 3.6L V-6 that's known by its "LFX" engine code.

2013 Cadillac ATS

 

CAR GARAGE | 2013 Cadillac ATS | The Cadillac ATS is a new expression of Cadillac's Art & Science execution philosophy, built on a foundation of driving dynamics and mass efficiency. Cadillac introduced the 2013 ATS, an all-new compact luxury sports sedan intended to challenge the world's best premium cars. Developed on an all-new, lightweight vehicle architecture, Cadillac's entry into the world's most significant luxury segment car goes on sale in summer 2012.

The rear-drive Cadillac's ATS brings technologically driven blend of performance, elegance and design to a new audience of spirited drivers. Its sophisticated driving experience is enhanced with CUE Cadillac, a comprehensive, in-vehicle user experience intuitive That merges with industry-first design controls and commands for information and media data. "Designed with quick, nimble and fun-to-drive dynamics, ATS expands Cadillac's global portfolio into a crucial segment," said Don Butler, vice president of marketing for Cadillac.

The Cadillac ATS will deliver peak highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg. The ATS is Offered with CUE Cadillac, a comprehensive, in-vehicle experience That merges intuitive design with industry-first auto controls and commands for information and entertainment data. The LCD screen displays vibrant CUE's home page, the which resembles a smart phone's screen by using large, easy-to-target icons to execute commands.

Supporting the ATS's new advanced suspension designs are damping, steering and braking systems, Including Magnetic Ride Control. MRC is a real-time damping system delivers more precise That body motion control. Adjustable settings for the Fe3 suspension allow the driver to select different ranges of damping for Magnetic Ride Control, Including a competitive mode also adjusts That the intervention of the stability control and traction control systems.

All Cadillac ATS models come with a premium electric, variable-assist power steering gear from ZF Steering Systems. Additionally, the steering column and intermediate shaft feature stiff, direct-acting and low-friction ball bearing designs. Four-wheel disc brakes are standard on all models, with performance Brembo brakes available on the standard models and included on the Luxury, Performance and Premium collections. They are matched with a four-channel ABS system is integrated with That standard StabiliTrak stability control and full-function traction control.

 

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2013 Cadillac ATS

2013 Cadillac ATS first appeared in North America International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2012. This compact sedan has a distinctive face with bodystyle American Muscle headlights combined mudel futuristic.

2013 Cadillac ATS is a luxury sedan rear-wheel-drive. According to GM's senior vice president of Global Product Development, Cadillac ATS will be important in the expansion of Cadillac cars.

The alloy is able to make the Cadillac ATS feature a luxurious appearance and aggressive. Using a new concept with RWD and AWD system. Car weighs only 1542 pounds is light enough. Cadillac ATS is positioned to compete with the BMW 3 Series.

Cadillac ATS 2013 will rely on the engine, 2.0 liter turbo. 2.0-liter direct-injection engines Cadillac ATS can spew 270 hp and 135 hp, the specific power / liter. Peak torque of 353 Nm at 2013 ATS. Remarkably, 90% of torque is achieved at 1500-5800 rpm.

2013 Cadillac ATS has three engine options. 4-cylinder gasoline engine 2.0-liter turbo-powered 270 hp. There is also a 4-cylinder engine 2.5-liter 200 hp. The top engine variants 3.6-liter V6, which threw power 320 hp. The machines are mated to a 6-speed manual transmission (4-cylinder) and automatic (V6).

Cars using the 5-link independent rear suspension for. Coupled multi-link double-pivot front MacPherson-strut equipped for direct-acting stabilizer bar.

2013 Cadillac ATS

Mark Reuss Dreams Up Ultimate Voltec Car

When asked to create a “dream car” from GM parts, the company’s North American President, Mark Reuss, described a hybrid vehicle in which no mention was made about mpg or emissions.

Although the hardware he’d drop in place of the 7.5-liter V-12 gutted from a 2002 Cadillac Cien concept would be green, the car Reuss spec’d was distinguished by still-significant gas-electric horsepower and torque in the mid 400s and blazing lap time capability.

Not actually built, this is what Reuss would do.

The opportunity for this brainstorming exercise was a discussion with Car and Driver, and while no hint was made that the Cadillac ELR would echo these themes, it at least shows the proclivities of one key executive at GM. While the 2009 Converj was beautiful, Reuss said he loves the 2002 Cien whose angular body “defined” Cadillac for him.

So as an ultimate, he picked his favorite Cadillac and sketched it out sensibly enough for today’s environmental and fuel efficiency conscious times, but stacked the deck decidedly in favor of power to weight so the fun-to-drive factor was definitely not left out.

The Cien’s carbon-fiber monocoque chassis and body comprised the one car that most inspired Reuss, Car and Driver says. So, why not convert it into the ultimate Volt?

Indeed, if his wish list is at all accurate, it means GM knows how to make an all-wheel-drive hybrid vehicle weighing within a few pounds of the Volt but with triple the horsepower and approaching double the torque.

As Car and Driver observed, Reuss knows full well what GM could concoct if its engineers were turned loose. Before his present role, he led architecture engineering, launched GM’s performance division, oversaw global virtual development, and ran Holden in Australia.

So when people talk about wanting to see a Volt SS, or other high-performance variants, here’s one more proof that GM understands, even if it is playing cards close to its chest.

But what do you think? Is this “parts bin special” the best GM could do? Or do you doubt it could be done? If optimistic, what do you think a car like this would cost? Could you come up with something better? More power? Lighter but less powerful than the 3,800 pound vehicle here? Different body style? How would you balance the equation?

Fisker Karma? Tesla Model S? GM’s president says from existing parts he could build an EREV like this that would trounce either in the quarter mile or around a race track.

And, more importantly, will there ever come a day when GM would create something like this? Perhaps after several more years when the electrified vehicle shakeout has had some time to run its course? How close do you think the Cadillac ELR will come to this imaginary benchmark?

Naturally, many more economical and practical Voltec designs could also be built, and likely would come first, but we thought it revealing to see what kind of vehicle GM’s president would envision as most entertaining for himself.

Source: GM-Volt.com