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2018 cadillacs

Since 1902, Cadillac has come to define the quintessential luxury American car. Once billed as ‘Standard of the World’, owning a Cadillac symbolised status and success. And while the brand fell on tough times during the Eighties, it has been quietly enjoying a resurgence. Today’s crop of cars and SUVs boast truly world-class performance and handling, premium appointments – technological innovations through features such as Super Cruise and Cadillac User Experience connectivity— plus edgy styling that remains distinctive amid today’s ‘genericar’ vehicle fleet. Here’s a look at what’s currently on offer from General Motors’ top tier brand.

Cadillac ATS

The smallest member of Cadillac’s current passenger family, the ATS is a front-engine, rear-drive sedan and coupe aimed at the likes of BMW’s 3/4-Series and Lexus IS. It comes standard with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated at 272bhp and 295ft-lb of torque that can be teamed with either a six-speed manual, or paddle-shifted eight-speed automatic transmission on the ATS Turbo and Turbo Luxury versions. Standard Brembo front brakes as well as a performance tuned ZF steering assembly are designed to

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