Cadillac ATS compact sedan new for 2013

The all-new 2013 Cadillac ATS joins the General’s luxury line-up, a compact rear-wheel-drive sedan hoping to go up against the BMW 3-Series and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

There are three versions. The base model has a new 200 hp 2.5-litre 4-cylinder with 255 Nm of torque. The mid-range one has a 270 hp 2.0-litre turbo 4-cylinder with 352 Nm of torque. The top engine is a 318 hp 3.6-litre V6 with 362 Nm of torque. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic. Weighing in at 1545 kg, the car’s development included plenty of track-time at the Nurburgring and supposedly offers nearly 50/50 weight balance.

Inside, there is a choice of real wood or carbon-fibre trim. It also features stitching on the dash and seats, while available features include performance seats with adjustable side bolstering, CUE technology with Bluetooth and an 8-inch LCD touchscreen which opens up to reveal a large storage area. There is also a 5.7-inch display nestled inside the gauge cluster, a colour heads-up display and more.

Expect the new Cadillac ATS to be offered in the GCC by the end of the year, after its debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show.

For UAE specs and prices on the rest of the range, visit the Cadillac buyer guide.