General Vehicle Discussion/News Non-Mustang Vehicle Chat, Other Makes

2013 Cadillac ATS

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 8, 2012 | 12:05 PM
  #1  
Zastava_101's Avatar
Thread Starter
TMS Post # 1,000,000
Serbian Steamer
 
Joined: January 30, 2004
Posts: 12,636
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin / Serbia
2013 Cadillac ATS







Reply
Old Jan 8, 2012 | 12:13 PM
  #2  
Automagically's Avatar
Shelby GT350 Member
 
Joined: April 20, 2010
Posts: 2,121
Likes: 3
From: Dallas
Looks pretty good but appears too close to the look of the CTS. The same could be said about the 3 and 5 series to the undiscerning audience but not to me. Problem is that even the interior looks the same. But it is promising and I like the smaller dimensions of the car. They could really do a number if they pull the Turbo 4 a V6 and V8 in the line up with a V model as the range topper and V8. Much like the A4 line up used to be.
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2012 | 12:49 PM
  #3  
Moosetang's Avatar
Tasca Super Boss 429 Member
 
Joined: February 1, 2004
Posts: 3,751
Likes: 0
The headlights are nice, but the rest of this looks like a mid-life facelift of 4-year-old CTS design. That could be fine, lotta love for the CTS, but after all the yang they've been talking about Lincoln I'm surprised Caddy isn't making more of an effort to keep its design moving forward.
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2012 | 12:51 PM
  #4  
Twin Turbo's Avatar
GTR Member
 
Joined: October 18, 2006
Posts: 5,553
Likes: 11
From: England
Agree it looks very similar to the CTS, but it's still good looking.

I'd love to see this do well in the UK, but GM have never seriously pushed Cadillac........and the all new 3 series is getting 5 star reviews.

So glad this is RWD though. Is it the Alpha platform? If so, I believe that's what the next-gen Camaro is 'sposed to use.

C'mon Ford, where's your RWD small sedan? (hopefully waiting for the next-gen Mustang platform!)
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2012 | 01:24 PM
  #5  
Ethanjbeau's Avatar
Cobra Member
 
Joined: February 12, 2010
Posts: 1,411
Likes: 0
From: MA (north shore)
Zzzzzzzzzzzz

Boring. Just like a majority of Cadillacs
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2012 | 01:28 PM
  #6  
Zastava_101's Avatar
Thread Starter
TMS Post # 1,000,000
Serbian Steamer
 
Joined: January 30, 2004
Posts: 12,636
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin / Serbia
I agree that the ATC looks similar to CTS, but doesn't the same rule apply to all luxury cars? Pretty much the entire line up at Lincoln, BMW, Mercedes and especially Audi looks the same.
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2012 | 01:57 PM
  #7  
SyNRG's Avatar
Bullitt Member
 
Joined: November 22, 2005
Posts: 330
Likes: 0
From: Brea, CA
gorgeous, just wish the rear/ taillight was more unique vs mini me styling
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2012 | 06:39 PM
  #8  
Zastava_101's Avatar
Thread Starter
TMS Post # 1,000,000
Serbian Steamer
 
Joined: January 30, 2004
Posts: 12,636
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin / Serbia
http://wot.motortrend.com/2013-cadil...ng-154831.html

A diesel engine WILL be offered within the first model cycle of this car.
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2012 | 10:16 PM
  #9  
hi5.0's Avatar
FR500 Member
 
Joined: August 15, 2005
Posts: 3,084
Likes: 0
From: Honolulu
Eh, looks okay. I guess... Not too thrilled with the position of the reverse light.
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2012 | 11:22 PM
  #10  
Flagstang's Avatar
Spam Connoisseur
I got هَبوب‎ed
 
Joined: September 8, 2009
Posts: 9,651
Likes: 7
From: Sun City AZ
its very five years ago
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2012 | 06:08 AM
  #11  
Automagically's Avatar
Shelby GT350 Member
 
Joined: April 20, 2010
Posts: 2,121
Likes: 3
From: Dallas
Upon further inspection, this ATS seems to out C class the C class.


Reply
Old Jan 9, 2012 | 09:20 AM
  #12  
bob's Avatar
bob
Legacy TMS Member
 
Joined: May 16, 2004
Posts: 5,206
Likes: 18
From: Bristol, TN
I like it and GM did a good job of keeping weight in check. The ATS is lighter than a Mustang.
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2012 | 10:08 AM
  #13  
Moosetang's Avatar
Tasca Super Boss 429 Member
 
Joined: February 1, 2004
Posts: 3,751
Likes: 0
In expressing my opinion that this is too conservative, I've received hints that ATS was originally supposed to be a bit more of a step up but somebody ordered the look dialed back. Sad if true.
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2012 | 02:50 AM
  #14  
Flagstang's Avatar
Spam Connoisseur
I got هَبوب‎ed
 
Joined: September 8, 2009
Posts: 9,651
Likes: 7
From: Sun City AZ
five years ago called gm.. they said it was a yawn even back then.
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2012 | 09:08 AM
  #15  
rhumb's Avatar
 
Joined: January 30, 2004
Posts: 2,980
Likes: 0
From: DMV
Not bad, if a bit overly safe and a little fussy in the details around the upper rear 3/4s and rear deck area. I think Cadillac needs to advance their Arts and Design design language a bit more aggressively.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Rando
2010-2014 Mustang
8
Aug 25, 2021 11:12 AM
UOP Shadow
'10-14 Shelby Mustangs
6
Sep 27, 2015 07:24 AM
BigHoss
2005-2009 Mustang
0
Sep 21, 2015 10:03 AM
DarrenGT
2010-2014 Mustang
3
Sep 19, 2015 01:00 PM




All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:37 PM.