Overview: 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe

Words by Corey Herscu, Photos by Rhandy Adolphe from Lupinore.com

The last time I drove a high-end GM-made car, I was left speechless. Having previously experienced all that is the Cadillac Escalade, closely followed by the award-winning older brother CTS, I was ready to be dazzled.

Sporty yet spacious, comfortable and inviting; Cadillac took the nuances they gained recognition, for in the CTS (full-grain leather interior, oak finishes, leather-wrapped steering) and implemented them into a more compact, two-door version dubbing it the ATS.  Then, there's the intuitive and gorgeous 8-inch “CUE”- powered entertainment system, which raises the bar in connected car infotainment.

Unbelievably smooth and latency-free, CUE easily connected to my LG G4 and did everything it was supposed to with ease (calls, texts, address book, etc.). The only quip is the fact that navigation is completely controlled by GM’s OnStar in-car concierge. 

You can’t manually enter in any addresses, everything must be sent to the car by a customer service agent. While I agree that this keeps focus on the road, I don’t think it’s completely unnecessary to always need to call and ask for help – but that’s just me.

Regardless, the navigation and pretty much anything done on the screen looks gorgeous, with or without the ever-plaguing finger smudges that seem inevitable after time. 

In terms of performance, the ATS does not dissapoint. A gentle tap, a loud roar, and you’re flying off, yet it is all very controlled and measured.

With a base engine starting at 272-hp 2.0-liter turbo four cylinder, all the way up to a 321-hp 3.6-liter V6, there's quite a range of powerplants to satisfy all types of drivers. 

Overall, Cadillac hit the nail on the head with their foray into sport coupes. The ATS is as gorgeous as it is cost-effective and worth the look if you’re on the market for a luxurious, powerful and intelligent Canadian-made sports coupe.  The 2014 Cadillac ATS