Cadillac continues to turn heads with the acclaimed Alpha architecture that was introduced with the 2013 Cadillac ATS, and seemingly perfected in the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS. And for the 2014 North American International Auto Show, the next chapter in the Alpha architecture is the 2015 ATS Coupe. We’ll just say right now: the photos don’t do this car justice, and it already looks fantastic in photos.
Unlike the aged CTS Coupe, the 2015 ATS Coupe doesn’t come off as too wedgey or angular, but refines the Art & Science design language to the point of poshness and maturity. Even so, the two-door ATS manages to make a statement from every direction.
The 2015 ATS Coupe rides on the same 109.3-inch (2,775 mm) wheelbase as the ATS Sedan, but the roof, doors, rear fenders and trunk lid are unique to the two-door, as is a specific front fascia and front fenders that accommodate a wider track than that of the sedan. Specifically, the 2015 ATS Coupe is 20 mm wider in the front, and 40 mm wider in the back, with the wider stance contributing to better power delivery and steering, with 225-wide tires up front and 255-wide tires in the rear.
What’s more, the ATS Coupe is also the first production model to wear Cadillac’s revised crest, which will begin to appear on 2015 model year and newer Cadillacs. Couple that with the plethora of little details on the bodywork here and there, and the 2015 ATS Coupe seemingly speaks a language all its own. A sexy, sexy language.
Under the hood, the 2.0L LTG turbo is the standard motor, with the turbocharger now spinning out 25 psi instead of 20 psi, therefore punching out an expected 295 lb.-ft. of torque. Coupled with its lightweight properties, the ATS Coupe is expected to have a power-to-weight advantage over the BMW 428i. 0-60 mph acceleration for the ATS Coupe with the more powerful 2.0T is expected to be 5.6 seconds. The 3.6L LFX V6 remains the same for as seen in the sedan and makes 321 horsepower and 271 lb.-ft. of torque. As with the ATS Sedan, the 2.0T can be mated to either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission, but 3.6 can only be paired with the automatic.
Available interior features include OnStar 4G LTE connectivity with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot; Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity with natural voice recognition; text-to-voice that converts incoming text messages to speech and reads them through the speakers of the audio system; USB, auxiliary and SD memory card ports; SiriusXM Satellite Radio with three-month trial subscription; reconfigurable 5.7-inch, three-window instrument panel cluster display; full-color reconfigurable head-up display. A Bose audio system with active noise cancellation will be standard, and the coupe’s natural exhaust tones will also be amplified through its speakers. Finally, the ATS Coupe also implements capless fueling.
Expect the 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe to launch by the second half of 2014.
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I’m glad they finally started to get the new emblem out on the new cars!
Beautiful car, so the new emblem is going to be used on all 2015 models? Is the 2015 gonna carry the wreath, new emblem looks modern and amazing
Gorgeous! Sorry, but I have to say that it’s way better than the Elmiraj. . .
The ATS Coupe is brilliantly designed, and I love the fake hard-top look to it too. Sadly, a true hard-top wouldn’t work today because it isn’t safe in a side impact. The only way a V6 would work for this car is if it was given a lovely, and by lovely I really mean agressive, sounding exhaust note. Just think, if the standard ATS Coupe looks this fantastic, then the ATS-V Coupe and CTS-V Coupe will seriously blow everyone’s minds away, man. Then, all of Europe will drop their jaws, forget how to speak for a while, and finally realize that the US now has the willingness, the skill, and the plums needed to build better cars than they can. Cadillac is a force to be reckonned with! I just can’t wait to see what else they plan to do.
“Sadly, a true hard-top wouldn’t work today because it isn’t safe in a side impact.”
Incorrect. See the 2014 mercedes C class coupe, and the Mercedes CL.
It can be done, but GM is unwilling to put up the engineering costs for a body style in a segment (compact coupes) that is quite small.
I like this car, but it’s not half as dynamic or eye catching as the CTS Coupe. But that’s no bad thing. It’s not supposed to be.
Pay close attention folks! This chassis is a precursor to the next Camaro!
What do you think the ATS will weight? Will the camaro weight more or less then the ATS?
I’d assume it will be at least as light if not lighter. The ATS sedan comes in at 33-3600lbs depending on the engine options. So a Camaro should easily be in the lower realm considering it’s got two less doors, and less luxury accommodations.
By the way, what is the weight of this coupe GM Authority?!
Camaro is much heavier, even more than Caddy XTS-4. I drove Caddy ATS 2.0T, Caddy XTS-4 (all-wheel drive), and Camaro S1 (V-8) Convertible. ATS 2.0T accelerats like breeze, XTS good and smooth, but not sporty, Camaro heavy and powerful, but not as fast as Caddies. Coupe version Camaro might not be that heavy though.
This car will come in mid 3400-3500 pounds and be similar to the sedan only giving up a 100 pounds or so depending on the engine choice. Either way it will not weigh more and that is good.
I loved the last CTS coupe but this one will be much better accepted by the masses and sell much better. Coupes are a hard sell today and if you get too far out on a ledge you limit a already limited market segment.
I still like the more dramatic Elmirage but the styling on that car would look out of place on a smaller car. If you get too expansive with styling on a smaller car it becomes 10 pounds of crap in a 5 pound bag.
Either way GM did the right thing here.
Love the emblem as it makes the car look much more modern and clean. It really finally presents on Cadillac showing that they really have left the not so glamorous recent past and are back to embracing the style of the golden era when they really were the standard of the world.
You can convince people you have changed but if you are still wearing the same old Shoes how many would take you serious. Case here is they have really started to move Cadillac forward and not really held a lot of the past and it has done wonders in the areas they have effected change.
WOW!!!
BMW did not like it!
But I did!
Cadillac made an incredible car, again!
If anything, the new crest on the grill could be a lil smaller, it looks a lil disproportionate.
GM must implement the 8-speed transmission on this and every other RWD performance car in their arsenal. Why? Chrysler implement the 8-speed across the board on all their vehicles. GM on the otherhand just implement `the 8-speed on the CTS 3.6 and 3.6 tt, but not the 2.0t. This is poor, stategy by GM.
Therefore, GM needs to implement the new 8-speed on the entire ATS, CTS line along with the 2015 Escalade as well, like every other automaker. Similarly, the new 8 speed must be implemented on the SS, Corvette and Camaro line, like since yesterday.
You are very right!
The SS needs more engines though. Something like a 43L V6 VVT, SIDI, AFM and iVVL with 340HP and 310LB-FT and a 6.2L V8 VVT, SIDI, AFM and iVVL with 460HP and 470LB-FT. It needs more exterior and interior colors as well.
I guess I was expecting the ATS coupe to be as evocative as the 2nd gen CTS coupe.
On the other hand, this isn’t vulgar like the CTS coupe.
I’ll need more time to think about this.
No matter what logo.. I’m smittin by this car. Never thought I’d like it this much.
That’s what I’m waiting for! My guess is next camaro is going to be ATS chassis paired to the v6 for base, then turbo 4 for higher model and v8 for top (like the upcoming mustang). Would also love to see that new 8speed auto in the camaro. My guess is the next camaro will be 600lbs lighter…
There’s no guessing. We already know the new Camaro is going to be on Alpha. Plus, Chevrolet already said absolutely no turbo 4 on the Camaro. . .
The ATS coupe is gorgeous, but while I do like the new emblem I do not like how big it is on this car. It looks to big and almost awkward looking they should have made it smaller or just kept the wreath. Also, i like the rear end a lot, I was expecting taillights similar to the ones on ELR but what they did here was great. I really like how this one came out, can’t wait for the V-Coupe. Another win for Cadillac.
It was worth the wait. This is one beautiful car and it looks much better than the rendering done by you guys(above in red).
Love the look and the color….emblem is very nice…a bit too large; I miss the wreath…maybe it will be used elsewhere on the car…..I’m still in love my white ATS sedan…maybe next one will be the coupe 🙂
In a few years the emblem won’t even be talked about anymore!
Ya know, the funny thing about the emblem is that it will probably only be noticed by us, the GM faithful and hardcore. Joe blow on the street will only take notice if it’s pointed out to him. Especially on a ‘clean sheet’ newer Caddy like the ATS and ATS coupe.
I know in the past I made a slight fuss about Cadillac making such a big deal about the emblem change. honestly, I could have cared less, as long the the change was appropriate for the times, and cars it was attached to. And as I suspected (and the Elmiraj showed) This badge is right on time and in step with where Cadillac is going.
How much tire will fit in the rear wheel well? More turbo options– like–
I haven’t been paying as close attention to German cars as I used to, so I forgot about those hard-tops that you’ve listed. I really should start paying more attention to ’em again…… But be that as it may, two-doors with the B-pillars are known for being more rigid than hard-tops. They are less prone to chassis flexing. Plus, the more rigid a car’s chassis is, the better it will go ’round corners. Using a “fake hard-top” is more practical and has virtually the same look. I’m sure that it’s harder to get a good crash test rating with a less rigid hard-top because, as far as I know, the B-pillar is usually where the side airbags go. I’d rather have a fake hard-top on a new car for it’s handling advantages, but classic cars, on the other hand, are a different story.
Beautiful car! If I didn’t still have two kids still at home, I would buy one. I am getting a 2014 LaCrosse V6 next month. GM is on a roll! Keep up the great new cars and trucks.
It may not be as edgy as the CTS coupe, however I do believe this design is more appealing. Nice, clean lines with the attractive Cadillac face, along with a shiny new badge. I think we have a winner! But the ATS-V can’t come soon enough……
when can order the 2015 ats coup/? Iwant one asap