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Cadillac adds a bit more sport to its smallest car with the 2015 ATS Coupe (pictures)

To properly compete with the BMW and Mercedes-Benz options, Cadillac needed a two-door version of its ATS sedan. Here it is in the sheetmetal.

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2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe

This is it, the 2015 Cadillac ATS coupe.

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2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe

The underlying chassis is the same as the sedan, so in terms of dynamics, not a lot has changed.

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Visually, of course, much has been revised.

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Mirrors are narrow, thin, sportier.

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Rear fender is naturally extended, making up for the lack of rear doors.

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Brembo front brakes are standard.

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Trademark extended Cadillac headlights are still present.

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The new Cadillac badge, minus the wreath and with a fair bit more presence.

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New badge at the rear, too, along with a reprofiled trunk lid.

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Wide opening to the front doors.

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Sizable trunk, as you would expect.

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The car has long, clean lines.

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Interior is much the same as the sedan.

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Rear seats are comfortable, but don't offer much room.

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Steering wheel with four-way controllers for each thumb, controlling displays on the dash.

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Dashboard features traditional dials along with an LCD inset at the bottom for viewing trip information, remaining range, navigation, and more.

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The CUE system is largely the same as before, and sadly still sluggish.

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The hidden cubby behind the infotainment system now features Powermat wireless charging.

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Integrated LTE is now a standard feature on the ATS coupe.

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Performance is quite good, for up to 7 devices.

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The ATS coupe will be available soon as a 2015 model. Slightly less practical than the sedan, but a fair bit more stylish.

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