Following a leak late last month, Cadillac has published a full set of details about the updated 2015 ATS sedan.
As expected, the four-door ATS adopts much of its coupe sibling’s front-end treatment. It gains a fresh two-bar grille and the new wreathless Cadillac badge, first seen on the ATS Coupe, that will eventually spread throughout the luxury brand’s entire lineup.
The other styling tweak of note is a revised lower front fascia. It sports a single elongated air intake capped by a thin chrome strip, along with new detailing at the bottom of the bumper.
Although the interior is largely carried over from 2014, the ATS can be ordered with new tech features such as a Text Message Alert function that reads incoming texts out loud, a Teen Driver function and Siri Eyes Free compatibility. Additionally, Cadillac’s DockSpot wireless phone charger is available at an extra cost.
Mechanically, the 2.5-liter four-cylinder and the 3.6-liter V6 carry on unchanged but the 2.0-liter turbo four sees its torque output increased by 14 percent to 295 lb-ft. All engines come standard with a six-speed automatic transmission, and drivers who prefer to shift their own gears can order the 2.0-liter with a six-speed manual.
All 2015 ATS models pack a new electronic power steering system that promises to improve feedback at high speeds without sacrificing low-speed maneuverability.
The 2015 Cadillac ATS is scheduled to reach showrooms before the end of the year. Pricing information will be published in the weeks leading up to its on-sale date.
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