2013 Cadillac ATS Review
Topping out third gear I’ve got just enough time to think about grabbing fourth when the first braking marker is past my front tire and I’m pushing hard on the four piston Brembos. The lightest car in its class, it slows with ease as I downshift to second, applying prodigious amounts of throttle as I crest the right-hander. The rear steps out slightly as I continue to roll on the throttle and then it happens… stability control.
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Shift Speeds
(Manual Transmission)
WARNING!
If you skip a gear when you
downshift, you could lose control
of the vehicle. You could injure
yourself or others. Do not shift
down more than one gear at a
time when you downshift ...
Noise, Ride & Handling
Road and wind noise are low, but you'll hear more adjacent traffic than I'd
expect in a luxury crossover. The Lincoln MKX and GLK, to name a couple
competitors, are superior in this regard.
With ...
Manual Mode
Driver Shift Control (DSC)
The vehicle has Driver Shift Control (DSC). DSC controls the vehicle's transmission
and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer by allowing you to ...