Breaking: Cadillac ATS To Offer Diesel Engine
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We’re at the Cadillac special event here at the Detroit Auto Show where Caddy just unveiled the 2013 ATS compact sport luxury sedan. And just a few short minutes ago, Mark Reuss — President of General Motors North America — announced that a diesel engine is on its way for the ATS’ first life cycle. This confirms the rumor of Cadillac offering a diesel engine for future products.
We’re not privy to the details of the engine or whether it will see global availability, but will try and find out all we can while we have Mr. Reuss in our sights.
Stay tuned to GM Authority as we learn more.
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If anybody reading this is in doubt that there is a God…well…BEHOLD His work!! YES!! Diesels rule!
Agreed on all accounts!
Too bad he left those headlights on; guess it’s one his mistakes.
I can only hope for North American build and the inclusion of this engine in the 2013 Colorado. But even if it comes in a crate from Europe or Asia for the ATS only is’t still a Godsend.
Real engines don’t have spark plugs. I think I am looking at my next vehicle. LOVE IT
I disagree. Until Diesel is as cheap as gasoline, and the engines are as cheap to maintain, gas will always rule here in the states.
I like the fact that they included it as an option. But lets be real, the cars that NEED diesels and would truly benefit, are the Full size SUVs and cars. Not some compact sport sedan. Until that happens; America, and GM are just flirting with diesels.
Thinking short when you should be thinking long.
The fuel economy differences make diesel superior to gas. The price doesn’t enter into it if you can go further on the same volume of fuel.
As for your willowing, bloated barges and overweight suv’s and trucks, yeah give them diesel. For cars for everyone else in much more practical and lighter cars, diesel will not only knock it out of the park, but make the box gas will be burried in.
I read an item on comparing a diesel vs a gasoline car and the diesel beat the gasoline vehicle in the zero to 60 MPH run. . And no doubt with much better fuel economy. I’ll stand the ten percent temporary higher price for a thirty percent increase in fuel economy . That would be 15 fewer tank fill ups per year . Plus over 1000 people a year die in gasoline fires.
We could use a biodiesel industry for 100,000 or more new jobs and less imported oil.
Hardly thinking short, the fact of the matter is when given the choice, no one in the states is willing to pay for good fuel economy.
As far as my personal preference, I’ve driven newer diesel cars. They are ok. Most modern foreign diesels are hardly any different in their driving experience next to gas versions. But install a manual, and give me a fun chassis and all that goes out the window. Diesels rev too slow and low, and don’t feel half as lively as a non-gasoline motor.
And no matter what anyone says, all around, diesels are just more expensive to run over the long haul, better fuel economy or not.
Grawdaddy I like talking with you!
Edit: I meant feel as lively AS a gasoline motor. Lol
As people age, their stature shrinks. The ATS seems to be an old person’s 3-series–the expressed target, as the BMW’s headroom is missing. Please sell RWD small-diesel with sufficient headroom.
How much are we talking about? 1-2 centimeters?
When will the diesel engine be available??
Thanks,
Steve