2015 Cadillac ATS-L tagged posts

Following Cadillac releasing powertrain spec for the 2015 ATS long-wheel-base version, now we also get a side profile comparison between the ATS sedan and the ATS-L, as shown below. The ATS-L has a 3.35-in longer wheelbase than the standard version.

Below are two more live photos of the 2015 ATS-L.

Today Cadillac announced detailed powertrain spec for the upcoming LWB ATS. Currently this ATS-L is only available in Chinese market.

Two engine options will be offered, they are both using the turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder engine:

ATS-L 25T: 227 hp, 260 lb-ft of torque
ATS-L 28T: 275 hp, 295 lb-ft of torque

Please note that the ATS-L 28T has higher output (3 hp more) than the US market 2014 ATS sedan equipped with the same engine, which outputs 272 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque; it also has higher horsepower than the 2015 ATS coupe, which is 272 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.

Regardless of the engine option, they are all mated to GM’s 6-speed automatic transmission...

Today, Cadillac released two images of the upcoming long-wheel-base ATS sedan, which will be on sale on August 15. Currently the ATS-L is Chinese market-only. At this moment, Cadillac has no plan to bring this model to other markets.

The ATS-L has a 3.35-in longer wheel base than the standard version (with total wheel base = 112.6 in). Two engine options are available, all based on the same GM 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine. The lowered output version has 223 hp, and the high output version is the same as the one we saw for the US market, which has 272 hp. ATS-L buyers can opt for options such as the Brembo brakes and also the manegtic ride control system etc.

We all know the Cadillac ATS is the brand’s compact sports sedan, with limited rear seat legroom. But you may not know, car with such rear seat space won’t sell in some markets, because people there have different mindsets on what features a car should have.

The Chinese market is a typical example: a compact car should not equivalent to less space for the back seat. So you see almost every cars has long wheel base version in China. For example the Volvo S60L, BMW 3-series L, 5-series L, Mercedes-Benz E Class L etc.

Previously Cadillac only imports the standard wheel base ATS (which is the same as the one in US) to China, and its sales is just so-so...