Cadillac ATS to Get Torque Vectoring
Cadillac Global Vehicle Line Executive, Dave Leone, recently disclosed at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show that future models of their new ATS will offer a torque-vectoring system in either its rear- or all-wheel drive configurations.
Even though torque vectoring won’t be available when the ATS hits dealerships this summer, Leone wanted to make sure everyone knew that Cadillac is already looking at future improvements on the 3 Series rival. “That comes later,” Leone said, adding, “Is it necessary? No. But it’s the next step in refinement.”
And the torque vectoring that will make its way to the ATS won’t be the run-of-the-mill pinch-a-brake setup that most automakers describe as torque vectoring. Cadillac is planning to make the ATS differentials deliver extra torque to an individual rear wheel – or front wheel in the AWD models – when required.
Interestingly enough, Leone also said that he expects that 35- to 40- percent of all ATS sales will be all-wheel drive. And even though Cadillac still hasn’t officially announced pricing on the new ATS, Leone still believes it’ll be in the mid-$30,000 range to stay competitive with the BMW 3-Series models and the Audi A4.
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[Source: Inside Line]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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This sounds like Acura's SH-AWD then. I hope so. Audi and BMW have similar systems and Cadillac is going to need some impressive equipment to out-shine those guys.