2013 Cadillac ATS takes one more camo'd run

We're just a week away from the official reveal of the 2013 Cadillac ATS, but the Caddy crew is continuing to work through the winter to hone its 3 Series fighter.

These latest shots of the ATS show a production-spec fascia (albeit obscured by camo), along with road-ready headlamps, tail lamps and a pair of vertical LED fog lamps set low in the front bumper. You can also catch a glimpse of the inset dual exhausts, which we're assuming will be available on both the V6 and four-pot variants.

The overall exterior effect comes off as a more modern CTS mixed with the subtle refinement of the recently revealed XTS – a good thing to our eyes. Even better is the inclusion of the 270-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four that's sure to give the revamped Audi A4 a run for its money in the performance and fuel efficiency department. Check the pics above to see a few more details and get ready to see the ATS uncovered and in the buff at next week's Detroit Auto Show.

from: autoblog.com

Cadillac ATS gets tuned at the 'Ring

General Motors has released the third installment of the company's mini web series on the Cadillac ATS and its development at the Nürburgring. The latest video takes us around the infamous German track with Adam Dean, Cadillac ride and handling engineer, behind the wheel. Dean gives us an in-depth look at what's like to sling the new baby Cadillac around one of the world's most challenging road courses at speed. We can't imagine too many ATS buyers will be caning their sedan around a race track, but it's good to know the vehicle can hold its own just the same.

Will GM's efforts on Green Hell help the ATS take on hardware from BMW and Mercedes-Benz? We'll just have to wait to find out. Word has it the vehicle will debut with the same turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that will eventually show up in the likes of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and next-generation Chevrolet Impala. The lump should produce somewhere between 270 and 280 horsepower. That should be plenty for a small luxury sedan. Hit the jump to check out the video for yourself.