Cadillac ATS.

[Atomic]

True. A lot of carmakers really jump the shark with the price of options packages. Why can one get a Garmin touch screen GPS unit for $100 at K-Mart, but an OEM unit costs $3,500? Reminds me of the "CD Player" option in cars for so long. Hundreds of dollars for a CD player that probably was worth about $20.

great point, dan. yet, i like everything in-place without the look of an aftermarket add-on. however, i've seen some vehicles (like earlier volvos, for example) that had (maybe still) factory navi's that do not seem to blend in. i have also encountered some great aftermarket bluetooth, satellite radios and other systems nicely hidden or that looked apart of the dashboard design.

[sportyaccordy]

Something about the styling leaves me cold

[68_427]

The door handles light up t=when the key fob unlocks the doors.  Badass.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

I hope they offer a good mix of manual transmissions/sport packages across the engine lineup.

It's may not match the performance numbers of the BMW's, but if they can hit in the middle of BMW and Mercedes with a good blend of performance and luxury at a discounted price they should do OK with it.

[sportyaccordy]

I hope they offer a good mix of manual transmissions/sport packages across the engine lineup.

It's may not match the performance numbers of the BMW's, but if they can hit in the middle of BMW and Mercedes with a good blend of performance and luxury at a discounted price they should do OK with it.

Sounds like a familiar story....

The more I think about it, the more I wonder if it's too little too late. But maybe not.

Also I really hope this will be able to perform in accordance with its HP figures. Even though it has 30 more HP than the 328i, I honestly don't think it will be much faster, if at all, in a straight line. Hyundai lost a lot of credibility for that kind of shit with their new crop of engines.

[hotrodalex]

Sounds like a familiar story....

The more I think about it, the more I wonder if it's too little too late. But maybe not.

Also I really hope this will be able to perform in accordance with its HP figures. Even though it has 30 more HP than the 328i, I honestly don't think it will be much faster, if at all, in a straight line. Hyundai lost a lot of credibility for that kind of shit with their new crop of engines.

GM's HP is usually pretty credible. The only time the acceleration might not match the HP is when the car weighs more than a herd of elephants, which doesn't seem to be the case here.

[CALL_911]

Interior's nice, but the exterior sure has some strange proportions. I mean, I could see them working- just not with the A&S theme.

[omicron]

Now that's an exportable Cadillac right there.

[MX793]

Something about the styling leaves me cold

+1

[Atomic]

Interior's nice, but the exterior sure has some strange proportions. I mean, I could see them working- just not with the A&S theme.

i see what you mean. i do not hate it but it looks like they had a nicely styled car to start with and then chisel it to become a cadillac. i have always felt that way about the mercedes-benz c-class. the c-class looks too stubby with cues of larger benz's. with this new caddy, it looks bloated. IMO, audi does best job of making each car the produce a "member of the same family - with outstanding stances from every angle. the TT and sports car are the exception and that is not a bad thing.

[sportyaccordy]

The styling def is a little wonky

The CTS is pretty chunky as is and that has the length to fully indulge in the A&S theme... which is prob why this thing looks a little weird. One thing you have to give BMW credit for... they have always kept the 3 somewhat pretty. They ran into the same chunkiness/squashed-ness problem with the E46 sedan, but somehow they fixed that with the E90 sedan. Actually I like the E90 sedan way more than the coupe as the coupe looks too long IMO. But yea this thing is a little too short design wise. However, it is small enough that w/the right engine choices it could do somewhat well in Europe. It's a very mixed bag ATM.

[2o6]

The wheels look small.

[Raza]

It makes me feel nothing. 

[SVT666]

The rear overhang could have been a couple inches longer and would have dramatically improved the rear end's styling without really affecting the size of the car a great deal.  But that's my only complaint.  The CTS is still my favourite Caddy though.

[Submariner]

A whole lot of meh, but then again the whole "A&S" theme has never struck a chord with me.

Thanks, Raza 

[Raza]

A whole lot of meh, but then again the whole "A&S" theme has never struck a cord with me.

Strike a "chord".

[Submariner]

Strike a "chord".

fail...I knew I was missing an 'h'.

[93JC]

I like it. Like a baby CTS but smoothed over a bit.

[68_427]

A fair first look from Cars.com.  Small trunk is small, but fine for most people.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ICNxshUSm1k

[SVT666]

I like it. Like a baby CTS but smoothed over a bit.

It's got an MB C-class look to it.

[Vinsanity]

Small trunk is small,

LOL. You think?

Anyways, the best news about this car is the standard magnetic shocks. Caddy tuned those dampers just right when they came out in the XLR, and they've only gotten better since. Hopefully the next CTS comes out the following year to minimize that period of awkward coexistence that Cadillac's always had a problem with.

I wonder if they'll come out with a coupe version of this, but I'm more curious to see what the next CTS coupe is going to look like when it moves up a size class.

[MX793]

Sounds like a familiar story....

The more I think about it, the more I wonder if it's too little too late. But maybe not.

Also I really hope this will be able to perform in accordance with its HP figures. Even though it has 30 more HP than the 328i, I honestly don't think it will be much faster, if at all, in a straight line. Hyundai lost a lot of credibility for that kind of shit with their new crop of engines.

How did Hyundai lose credibility?  As I recall, the dynos all indicated that their motors were putting out the peak power they advertised.

[68_427]

Hyundais cars were geared for fuel efficiency, hence the underwhelming acceleration numbers.

[Eye of the Tiger]

How did Hyundai lose credibility?  As I recall, the dynos all indicated that their motors were putting out the peak power they advertised.

I am quite sure my little Accent makes all of its 110 HP. It feels just as quick as my slightly heavier 130 HP Focus, and just as quick as my friend's heavy ass 2.5 Impretza (165 HP?).

[Eye of the Tiger]

Hyundais cars were geared for fuel efficiency, hence the underwhelming acceleration numbers.

Mine is far from that. Mine has the optional rally-car gearing.

[CJ]

I fail to see how that has any effect on their credibility.  They catered the vehicle to what the buying public wants and demands.  If you can have a powerful car that also gets good gas mileage, then why not build it?  Those cars have plenty of punch in the mid-range.  They feel really quick.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I would like to test drive a new Veloster, but I'm afraid I'd buy it if I did.

[hounddog]

It makes me feel nothing. 

This.  No emotional response to it at all.

I much prefer the Verano.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

It makes me feel nothing. 

Try punching yourself in the face a few times, then take a look at the picture.


Worked for me.....

[FlatBlackCaddy]

This.  No emotional response to it at all.

I much prefer the Verano.

The verano, ya I feel something when I look at that.

Anger, and disappointment. Another GM-European rebadge/rebrand attempt that fails to do justice to the original cars, the intended market segment or the would be enthusiast owners.