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2017 Cadillac ATS-V: What's New

Vehicle Overview

What it is: The Cadillac ATS-V is a high-performance version of the luxury brand’s compact car, the ATS. Available in four-seat coupe or five-seat sedan form, the ATS-V is powered by a twin-turbo V-6 engine and has been extensively modified for better track performance.
What’s Special

  • New Carbon Black Sport Package features a black-chrome grille, dark-finish wheels, carbon-fiber exterior trim, carbon-fiber cabin trim, suede trim for the steering wheel and shifter, and Recaro-brand front seats
  • 464-horsepower, twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6 engine
  • Six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Carbon fiber hood
  • High-performance brakes
  • Magnetic Ride Control
  • Performance Traction Management drive-mode system
  • Performance data recorder available

Here’s Info on the Regular ATS:

What it is: Cadillac’s compact ATS serves as a direct competitor to the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 for GM’s luxury brand. Cadillac boasts that the ATS has near-50/50 front/rear weight distribution and one of the lowest curb weights in its class. Available with rear- or all-wheel drive, the ATS is offered in four-seat coupe and five-seat sedan body styles with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a V-6. A high-performance ATS-V is also offered.
New for 2017
The Cadillac User Experience (CUE) multimedia system is now standard. A new Carbon Black Sport Package includes a black-chrome grille, black side-window trim, dark-finish wheels, a rear spoiler, carbon-fiber cabin trim and Recaro-brand front seats. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine has been dropped from the lineup, leaving the turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder as the base engine.
Significant Standard Features

  • 272-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • LED gauge cluster lighting
  • Keyless entry and push-button start
  • CUE multimedia system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
  • 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hot spot capability (subscription required)
  • Bose stereo
  • Backup camera
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • 335-hp, 3.6-liter V-6
  • All-wheel drive 
  • Adaptive high-intensity-discharge headlights and LED accents
  • Adaptive suspension with Magnetic Ride Control
  • Power moonroof
  • Navigation system
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • Forward collision warning and front and rear automatic braking
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Blind spot warning system

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