Ever since the launch of the successful Cadillac ATS sedan, I've humbly admired its presence and determination for going toe to toe with its German rivals. Styling alone gives the competition cause for concern, as it appears striking, balanced and well refined. From the well sorted proportions to its svelte, yet simple surfacing, the ATS is a welcome progression from the hard-edged and boxier designs of recent Cadillac past.
This all bodes well for something else to be derived off the ATS platform; yes that's right - a rather luring Coupe version.
Initial indications from prototypes spotted out in the wild suggest it won't be a radical departure in the same way the out-going CTS coupe distinguishes its self from the CTS sedan. Instead, it will take on a more conservative approach for broader buyer appeal. What it largely means is that the basic lines and bodywork will carry over - albeit slightly massaged for coupe duty. Casting an eye over the roofline in particular highlights the 'play-it-safe' approach, which appears more in line with the Audi A5 than the sleek hard angles of CTS format.
