OK, so in the last thread I went over the all-new Cadillac ATS-V. If there's one vehicle that has made quite a bit of noise so far, it's been the Caddy. With the performance it's boasting, it's pretty hard not to notice it.
In my humble opinion, it also happens to be a decent looking from the outside. But, what about its interior?
2014 Los Angeles Auto Show #LAASWell, predictably, it receives a pair of racing-inspired Recaro seats and large swaths of Alcantara. This shouldn't come as much of a surprise given this was the same formula as the soon-to-be-replaced CTS-V. Hey, it worked there.
Although rear seat space looks quite tight, what do YOU think about the ATS-V's interior space, folks? Is it enough to earn your hard earned dollars or are you left leaving more to be desired from the likes of BMW's M3/M4 or Mercedes-AMG's C63?
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An excerpt from Cadillac's press release follows:...
Performance-focused cabin
The aura of track-inspired precision carries over to the interior, where the design and relationship of key components are aimed squarely at performance-driving ergonomics.
“With the performance the new ATS-V is capable of delivering, the interior needs to be as functional as the other vehicles systems,” said Smith. “All of the contact points – the steering wheel, seats, shifter and pedals – are designed to make performance driving experiences direct and intuitive.”
New, available 16-way-adjustable RECARO performance front seats are the lynchpins for the driving experience, with aggressive, adjustable bolsters that help hold the driver and front passenger in place during high-load cornering. They’ve also got a luxury-performance feel, trimmed in Mulan leather with sueded microfiber inserts and seatbacks.
The rest of the interior features Cadillac’s handcrafted cut-and-sew elements, with decorative stitching and authentic materials, including carbon fiber. Three interior color combinations are offered: Jet Black, Jet Black with Saffron accents and Light Platinum with Jet Black accents.
The ATS-V also features a unique version of the 5.7-inch, three-window instrument panel cluster display, with V-Series graphics and distinctive gauge readouts. It is also equipped with the latest connectivity technologies from Cadillac, including:
- CUE with Bluetooth connectivity with natural voice recognition
- Text-to-voice that converts incoming text messages to speech and reads them over the audio system speakers
- USB, auxiliary and SD memory card ports
- OnStar 4G LTE connectivity with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.
The Performance Data Recorder is controlled via CUE’s color touch screen and recordings can be reviewed on the screen when the vehicle is parked...
**The 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show photo galleries are sponsored by Lexus.
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