The Cadillac ATS receives a few minor changes and updates for the 2019 model year, which was the final model year for the first and only generation ATS, with the 2020 CT4 stepping in as the automaker’s smallest luxury sedan offering, slotting below the 2020 CT5, which replaces the Cadillac CTS.
Changes, Updates, New Features
Model Line
- Deletion of sedan body style
Exterior
- Deletion of three exterior colors
- Phantom Gray Metallic
- Midnight Sky Metallic
- Silver Moonlight Metallic
Mechanical
- Deletion of 6-speed manual transmission (M3L)
See detailed 2019 Cadillac ATS changes, updates and new features here: 2019 Cadillac ATS change log.
The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.
Body Styles
The 2019 Cadillac ATSÂ was sold exclusively compact two-door sport-luxury coupe. To clarify, the ATS was offered in both sedan and coupe configurations until the 2018 model year.
Models & Trims
The 2019 Cadillac ATS was offered as a retail or fleet model, with the Luxury being the base model. Additionally, it was available with either a rear-wheel or all-wheel drivetrain configuration
2019 ATS Trims:
- Base
- Luxury
- Premium Luxury
- Premium Performance
Notably, the high-performance Cadillac ATS-V was also available in 2019, and – similar to the regular ATS model – it was also restricted to the coupe body style and automatic transmission option. See complete 2019 Cadillac ATS-V information (coming soon).
Color Options
The 2019 Cadillac ATS offers a total of seven exterior colors and four interior color options with three different seat trims, including leatherette, leather, and semi-aniline leather.
The 2019 ATS color options include:
- 7 Exterior Colors:
- Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
- Crystal White Tricoat
- Red Obsession Tintcoat
- Satin Steel Metallic
- Radiant Silver Metallic
- Stellar Black Metallic
- Black Raven
- 4 Interior Colors:
- Jet Black
- Light Platinum w/ Jet Black
- Kona Brown w/ Jet Black
- Morello Red w/ Jet Black
Powertrain
The 2019 Cadillac ATS is available with the following engine choices:
Engine | Fuel | Aspiration | Driven Wheels | Transmission | Power (hp / kW @ RPM) | Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ RPM) | Axle Ratio |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2.0L LTG I4 | Gasoline | Turbocharged | Rear or All-Wheel Drive | 8-Speed Auto (M5N) | 272 / 203 @ 5500 | 295 / 400 @ 3000 | 2.85 or 3.27 |
3.6L LGX V6 | Gasoline | Naturally Aspirated | Rear or All-Wheel Drive | 8-Speed Auto (M5N) | 335 / 250 @ 6800 | 285 / 386 @ 5300 | 2.85 or 3.27 |
Notably, a manual transmission option was not available on the ATS for the 2019 model year. To clarify, a manual transmission was still available for the high-performance 2019 Cadillac ATS-V.
Platform
Like all first-generation units of the Cadillac ATS, the 2019 ATS sat upon GM’s Alpha platform shared with the third-generation Cadillac CTS and sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro.
Production
The 2019 Cadillac ATS was assembled by GM USA at the GM Lansing Grand River plant in Lansing, Michigan, USA. A GM China factory builds the model as well as the ATS-L variant for the Chinese market.
Availability
The 2019 Cadillac ATS followed the regular GM model year rollover sequence, and launched in the third quarter of the 2018 calendar year.
Discussion
Discuss the 2019 Cadillac ATS in our Cadillac forum.
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