Available with a V-6 cylinder and two four-cylinders, perfect for the European markets, it has been also tested on Germany’s Nürburgring to underline its proximity to our tastes and needs.
The new ATS will be availble with 'CUE', the eight-inch LCD multi-touch sensitive screen, integrated into the top of the central instrument panel . CUE’s home page resembles a smart phone’s screen by using large icons to execute commands.
In addition to CUE, the ATS is offered with other technologies, including:
- Bluetooth phone connectivity with voice recognition
- USB, auxiliary and SD memory card ports
- Satellite Radio
- Keyless access and keyless push-button start
- Reconfigurable 5.7-inch instrument panel cluster display
- Full-color reconfigurable heads-up display.
Concerning the safety side, the ATS employs advanced technologies including radar, cameras and ultrasonic sensors – to help prevent crashes. Cadillac’s advanced crash-avoidance systems will act without the driver, such as automatic braking, which will activate based on information indicating potential hazards.
Among the most sophisticated of the features is Front and Rear Automatic Brakes. This relies on short-range radar technology and ultrasonic sensors to help the driver prevent front and rear low-speed collisions via a progression of alerts that extend to complete braking, if necessary.
Optional advanced safety features include:
- Full Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control
- Intelligent Brake Assist
- Forward Collision Alert
- Brake Pre-Fill Automatic Collision Preparation
- Lane Departure Warning
- Side Blind Zone Alert
- Rear Vision Camera With Dynamic Guidelines
- Adaptive Forward Lighting
- Hill Hold/Start Assist (Standard, manual transmission)
Available in Europe soon but probably not for the UK market (right hand driving transformation issues).
copywright @ ccm
