STUD or DUD: Is Cadillac's All-New ATS Looking STUDLY When Its Modded?

STUD or DUD: Is Cadillac's All-New ATS Looking STUDLY When Its Modded?
I have to admit, I actually like the way the all-new Cadillac ATS looks.

While it's certainly not a departure from the way Cadillac has been designing its vehicles in recent years with its mostly sharpened edges and trim physique, there's something about its proportions and overall stance that I dig. And now, for the first time, we're seeing just what's possible when you use your imagination and let the modding begin.

D3 Group, of whom I have never heard of previously, has decided to use its ingenuity to put together a more impressive ATS. Considering it is going head-to-head with the likes of the entry-level gods from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Infiniti and anyone else you can think of, it has to have the ability to be customized. As we see with many 3-Series, A4s, C-Classes and IS', buyers like to personalize their product.

In this first iteration, D3 has taken the standard ATS and improved upon it with cosmetic mods to the grille, the addition of aerodynamic details (side skirts, rear spoiler, roof spoiler, front valence, etc.), a new intake, wheels and what appears to be a coilover suspension.

But...does this all end up coming together as a STUD or a DUD?

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NostradamusNostradamus - 11/26/2012 12:42:44 AM
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STUD... American Style !


CarCrazedinCaliCarCrazedinCali - 11/26/2012 1:04:40 PM
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stud


carguy68carguy68 - 11/26/2012 1:09:42 PM
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ahaha!!!! no!


FijianFijian - 11/26/2012 5:16:29 PM
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Super stud if you are a true car guy. I cannot say carguy68 is one. Some here are Badge Whores.


jeffy210jeffy210 - 11/26/2012 11:21:08 PM
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Definitely digging the front. The air scoops on the sides remind me of some Audi's (which I like). The back, just do away with that small little lip spoiler above the window and it's near perfect.


skytopskytop - 11/27/2012 6:21:22 AM
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Caddy has been milking this worn out design theme for a decade now.

That sound you hear are customers yawning as they are deserting the Caddy showroom.


Need4SpeedNeed4Speed - 11/27/2012 7:42:19 AM
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Finally, a worthy contender...yes, its true...Cadillac has arrived.


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