When will the Cadillac ATS-L be replaced?

[Clay]

With the discontinuation of the ATS, the domestically produced ATS-L model is also set to be replaced before 2021. Below is relevant information about the Cadillac ATS-L: 1. Introduction to the Cadillac ATS-L: According to Cadillac's new vehicle plan before 2021, the current CTS and ATS models will be phased out, to be replaced by the Cadillac CT5 and CT4, both of which will continue to be built on a rear-wheel-drive platform. In addition to the ATS replacement, Cadillac will also introduce a new 7-seater SUV model—the XT6, positioned between the XT5 and Escalade, which may compete with products like the Lincoln Aviator and Audi Q7 in the future. 2. Features of the Cadillac ATS-L: The currently available (2017 model) Cadillac ATS-L was launched on December 22, 2016. In terms of dimensions, it measures 4730mm in length, 1824mm in width, and 1426mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2860mm. Under the hood, it is powered by a 2.0T-SIDI direct-injection turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 279 horsepower and a peak torque of 400 Nm, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

[Pauline]

I've been following Cadillac's model updates closely. The ATS-L was officially discontinued in 2019, and its successor is actually the later CT4. The CT4 was launched in 2020, essentially taking over the ATS-L's position. At that time, Cadillac revamped its entire naming system, replacing previous models like the ATS and CTS with the CT series. The CT4 is larger in size and features an upgraded powertrain, utilizing a new rear-wheel-drive platform. Actually, the ATS-L had a minor facelift in 2017, which included updates to the headlights and grille design, but the true generational change wasn't completed until the CT4 arrived in 2020. If you like the sporty feel of the ATS-L, now you can only consider used cars or look directly at the CT4, since new ATS-Ls are no longer available.

[DelLila]

Cadillac brought the ATS-L to an end in 2019, and its successor, the CT4, officially debuted in 2020. I've studied their product line layout, and this generational shift is part of the brand's strategic adjustment. The ATS-L had a lifecycle of about five years from its domestic production in 2014 to discontinuation in 2019, which is a normal cycle. The upgrade isn't just a name change; the CT4 uses an all-new Alpha platform, and while the engine remains a 2.0T, the transmission has been upgraded to a 10-speed automatic, significantly improving the driving experience. The current CT4 is wider and longer than the ATS-L, with a notably larger trunk space. In my opinion, the timing of the upgrade in 2020 was quite appropriate, coinciding with the intensifying competition in the luxury car market.

[LaWalter]

I drove my friend's older ATS-L, the steering wheel was heavy but the handling was really exciting. The model was replaced after being discontinued in 2019, with the CT4 launched in 2020. To be honest, the CT4 drives more smoothly, with less gearbox jerk and slightly lower fuel consumption. The last batch of ATS-Ls was produced in 2018, and the inventory was cleared out by 2019. In the current used car market, a 2017 ATS-L sells for around 150,000 to 160,000 yuan, but you have to watch out for transmission issues. The post-replacement CT4 is priced similarly, and I'd recommend going for the new one directly—it comes with much better features.

[LaLeonardo]

From a product lifecycle perspective, the Cadillac ATS-L was discontinued in 2019, with the CT4 introduced as its successor the following year. This schedule aligns with the luxury brand's typical five-year model cycle. The generational change was driven by platform upgrades—the CT4 adopted an all-new platform to replace the ATS-L's older architecture, achieving over 20% improvement in body rigidity while adding Super Cruise driver assistance. However, the ATS-L's acclaimed 2.0T+8AT powertrain combination was replaced with a 2.0T+10AT setup in the CT4, resulting in a 30-horsepower reduction, likely a compromise for China's Stage 6 emissions standards. Such trade-offs in generational transitions warrant careful consideration.