When you are searching for the special edition of American compact sport sedan, then the 2015 Cadillac UP has to be included to your favorite list. The main benefits of this powerful sedan are the reliable handling and ride balance, excellent driving dynamics from both rear wheel and all-wheel-drive platforms along with the user-friendly infotainment interface. This luxurious 5-passenger sport sedan is available in 4 main trim levels which include Base, Luxury, Performance and Premium.
Interior
Inside, the company has added several improved equipments to the 2015 Cadillac UP which include cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, 6-way power front seats with power lumbar, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, Bluetooth phone connectivity and 7-speaker Bose sound system with satellite radio, iPod/USB interface and the auxiliary audio jack. The Luxury version offers keyless entry/ignition, eight-way power front seats, rear-view camera, auto-dimming rear-view mirror and a split-folding rear seat. The Performance model provides an enhanced ten-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system with CD player), front sport seats with driver-side bolster adjustment along with the fixed rear seat with pass-through. The Premium version has been included with upgraded navigation system, color head-up display and the split-folding rear seat.
Exterior
On the outside, the base model has the 17 inches alloy wheels, heated mirrors and automatic head-lights. The Performance version of Cadillac ATS includes dual exhaust outlets, active aero grille, xenon head-lights and the Driver Awareness package that provides several advanced features like forward collision alert, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning and automatic wipers. The Premium trim boasts the 18 inches wheels, summer tires, sport-tuned suspension, adaptive suspension dampers and also the limited-slip rear differential.
Engine
For the engines, the standard model is powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that will generate 202 hp and 190 lb-ft (slower than 2014 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 but it’s faster than 2013 Kia Cadenza). of torque. This engine combined with the manual transmission can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. The Cadillac ATS with turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine can produce 272 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The Performance version has been backed up with the 3.6-liter V6 engine that will produce 321 horsepower and 274 pound-feet of torque. Using the automatic transmission, this engine will allow the Cadillac ATS to reach 60 mph in just 5.7 seconds.
Price
The expected price range of 2015 Cadillac UP is from $33,095 to $44,895. The key competitors of this car will be the 2013 BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Infiniti G sedan.
