C
adillac’s V-Series line first arrived in 2004 with the debut of the CTS-V. Over the past decade, it’s morphed into a highly capable performance sector within GM. Cadillac’s new boss Johan De Nysschen made his feelings about the V-Series line decidedly clear in a recent Facebook post:
To the Germanmobile fanboys out there- your worst nightmare has arrived. I’m not referring to horsepower. I’m not referring to torque. I’m not referring to acceleration times. In these areas, you already know that you’re whipped. No, I’m referring to driving dynamics. To handling, braking, steering, cornering. I predict there is a new Sheriff in town.
That’s good news for us, and the ATS-V, the first V surfacing under his leadership, doesn’t disappoint. Our test left us with little road time (what I did learn is that even in Touring mode the ride is quite harsh) focusing primarily on track work. While I’d say the ATS-V isn’t as capable as the BMW, it remains more playful and, in some ways, more rewarding to drive.
Starting at $61,460 for the sedan ($63,660 for the coupe), the ATS-V is every bit the car it should be. It doesn’t pretend to be German by wearing lederhosen and a silly hat. It stays true to America, continuing the automaker’s push into a modern era.
And you don’t need a fake hip to enjoy it.
Article Appeared @https://www.yahoo.com/autos/2016-cadillac-ats-v-first-drive-of-caddys-war-117428265087.html?soc_src=mail&soc_trk=ma