The 2018 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe is a luxury vehicle that comes with exceptional performance attributes and advanced technologies. With strong power, striking style and agile handling the coupe is ready to make its debut in the UAE. The coupe is capable of leaving craftsmanship, innovation and the limits of performance behind with its advanced performance attributes and powerful engine that deliver excellent performance.
Cadillac has introduced a Twin Turbo V6 engine in the coupe that helps it reach the top speed within just a few seconds. The ATS-V Coupe is popular among coupe enthusiasts because of its race-inspired performance attributes and a powerful engine that can turn the vehicle into a fast sports vehicle without any effort. It has an attractive exterior with a fresh and bold front fascia that make the coupe look aggressive.
The interior of 2018 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe is equipped with multiple ergonomic features and excellent luxuries to make the ride comfortable. It has modern safety features that ensure a safe ride for the passengers.
Here is a detailed review of the vehicle with a closer look at its design, performance, technologies, and more.
Design of the 2018 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe
The coupe is exclusively designed by the designers at Cadillac who have made it look beautiful from every angle. The coupe has an eye-caching exterior that demands a second look from coupe enthusiasts. It has a spacious interior where the passengers can sit with comfort and can enjoy different technological features.
Exterior
The front fascia of the coupe is dominated by a large grille that feeds air into the radiator and multiple heat exchangers to keep the engine cool at top speed. It has air vents in the front bumper that effectively reduce the air drag and improve the stability during the ride. The exterior of ATS-V Coupe transcends aesthetics from its aerodynamic surfaces to the ingenious materials that result in elevating the coupe’s performance capabilities.
It has a striking front aero splitter that dramatically enhances the downforce by directing a maximum airflow around the vehicle. It has a light-weight carbon fiber hood with air extractor in the front bonnet that improves the power-to-weight ratio and reduces the underhood lift to improve the coupe’s balance at top speed. The 2018 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe has an aggressive rear spoiler that enables a smooth passage of air exit from the rear side for improves rear stability.
The coupe has LED daytime running lamps that improve the vehicle’s visibility when the headlamps are off. It has halogen headlamps that automatically adjust their positions on the road for a better view. On the rear side, the new ATS-V Coupe is fitted with LED lights that make the rear side look attractive. The rear profile of the coupe is further enhanced by the available four tailpipes that make it look sporty.
It has 18-inch polish forged alloy wheels that provide excellent grip on different kinds of terrains for a smooth driving experience. The 2018 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe has power and heated side mirrors that make the exterior look more attractive and provide an excellent view of the approaching vehicles in bad weather conditions.
The Cadillac #ATS #VSeries in its natural habitat. On the road. Photo: Michael Pityk. pic.twitter.com/2z1rJL1hQK
— Cadillac (@Cadillac) November 9, 2017
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Interior
The 2018 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe has a race-inspired cabin where there are a number of convenience features to make the ride comfortable. The cabin of the coupe is ergonomically designed around the driver to put him/her in complete control of the coupe. Nearly every aspect of control, stability, and attention is given a magnified level of refinement to make the interior a true example of craftsmanship.
It has a spacious cabin where the passengers can enjoy ample headroom and legroom that make the ride comfortable. To reduce the unwanted noise, the cabin is fitted with an Active Noise Cancellation System that blocks the road noise. A dual-zone automatic climate control with Air Filtration System is fitted in the cabin of the coupe to maintain the temperature levels according to the changing weather conditions.
The 2018 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe has front sport bucket seats that provide excellent comfort to the driver and front passenger. The available Semi-Aniline leather trimmed seats with V-signature are adjusted perfectly in the cabin and provide seating up to 4 passengers. It has heated front seats that allow the driver and front passenger to set their desired seating temperatures. The driver can enjoy a 12-ways power adjustable seat with 2-way power lumbar support and 4-way power adjustable head restraints that delivers excellent comfort regardless of the road conditions.
The perfect refinement in the cabin of 2018 ATS-V Coupe is further enhanced by the hand-selected Mulan leather and carbon fiber accents on the dashboard and door panels. The available three-spoke leather trimmed steering wheel is mounted with driver’s assistance controls that put the driver in complete control over different functions of the coupe. The 60/40 split-folding of rear seats allow the passengers to carry ample luggage during the ride.
Performance Attributes
The 2018 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe has stiffened lightweight chassis that improve the track capabilities of the vehicle. It has Multi-link Macpherson strut independent front suspension that delivers instant response and improves the coupe’s control. The available 5-link Independent rear suspension refined the overall performance of the coupe.
It has an intelligent Electronic Limited-slip Differential System that automatically directs the power to the rear wheels whenever required for faster exit speeds. The ATS-V Coupe offers different driving modes that deliver a responsive and dynamic driving experience. The available driving modes are Sport, Tour, Trac, and Snow/Ice.
The all-new Cadillac ATS-V Coupe comes with a 3.6-litre Twin Turbo engine that is capable of producing 464 horsepower and delivers 445 lb-ft of torque. With this engine, the coupe can go from 0 to 60mph in just 3.8 seconds at a top speed of 189mph. The engine can be paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or 8-speed automatic transmission and supports a rear-wheel drive.
Technological Features
The 2018 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe is equipped with multiple advanced technologies that assist the driver and passengers on every corner of the road. A 5.7-inch display screen is placed behind the steering wheel that shows important information related to different functions of the vehicle in the digital display. The available touchscreen in the dashboard allows the passengers to use different available technological functions during the ride.
It has following technological features:
- Performance Data Recorder
- BOSE Premium Sound System
- OnStar 4G LTE
- Built-in Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- Inside Rearview Auto-dimming Mirror
- Keyless Access
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Power Windows
- Bluetooth
- Wireless Charging
Safety Features
The new ATS-V Coupe is fitted with modern safety features that make it an ideal safe vehicle to drive on the road. The engineers have given priority to the safety of the passengers and therefore have introduced these safety features:
- 8 Airbags
- Cruise Control
- Head-up Display
- Front and Rear Park Assist
- LATCH System
- Passenger Sensing System
- Rear Vision Camera
- Rear Safety Belts
- Teen Driver
- Theft-deterrent System
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Electronic Stability Control System
- Anti-lock Brakes
It has following optional safety features:
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Lane Keep Assist
- Lane Departure Warning
- Side Blind Zone Alert
- Lane Change Alert
- Highway Safety Kit
- Forward Collision Alert
- Following Distance Indicator
Price and Availability in the UAE
The 2018 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe is expected to be introduced in the UAE in the next year at a starting price of AED 204,000 that would go up to AED 313,000 based on its different available accessories.
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