Cadillac Plotting Sub-ATS Rear-Drive Sport Sedan
Cadillac has confirmed that it is working on a smaller model to slot under the ATS sedan.
The new car is aimed at competing against the likes of the Mercedes-Benz CLA and Audi A3, but unlike those German cars that are front-wheel drive, Cadillac’s model will send power to the rear wheels. The confirmation comes from Cadillac executive chief engineer Dave Leone, who recently told Road & Track in an interview that the American automaker is “working on something below ATS.” Expect the new sedan to ride on the same Alpha platform that is being used for the ATS and CTS models.
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Considering the platform also underpins the Chevrolet Camaro, GM has the experience to bring a vehicle to market built on the Alpha platform for around $30,000. The big question is whether the sedan will be roomy enough to compete against the CLA and A3, which have fairly large back seats.
In recent years, the entry-level luxury market has expanded but not very many automakers are focusing on rear-wheel-drive sedans, especially in the $30,000 range.
[Source: Road & Track]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Like the RWD, big thumbs up. Make a hatch as well as the sedan though - lot of folks missing the A3 hatch over here.
Sub-ATS rwd is gonna be a massive success for Cadillac. No Doubt