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2014 Cadillac ATS: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2014 Cadillac ATS received only minor equipment updates, not a redesign. The main change was the addition of IntelliBeam automatic high beams to the Driver Awareness and Driver Assist packages.
About the 2014 Cadillac ATS
1st generation ATS sedan (2013-2019), second model year, before the 2015 styling refresh.
Cadillac marketed the ATS as a compact luxury sport sedan built from a clean sheet to challenge the benchmark European sport sedans, especially the BMW 3 Series. Its core pitch was light weight, sharp handling, near-50/50 balance, and a driver-focused feel, but without giving up Cadillac-style comfort and a more dramatic cabin design. For most buyers, the ATS was the small Cadillac for people who cared as much about steering, balance, and road feel as badges and leather.
The 2014 ATS ranged from straightforward 2.5-liter models to livelier turbocharged four-cylinder and smooth V6 versions. Luxury trims focused on leather, the CUE touchscreen, and parking aids, while Performance trims added supportive seats and upgraded lighting. Premium models paired navigation with a head-up display, upgraded Bose audio, and a rear household-style power outlet.
What changed, by category
Safety
IntelliBeam automatic high beams were added to the Driver Awareness and Driver Assist packages. No new safety feature became standard across the lineup.
Tech
A rear 110-volt household-style power outlet was added to ATS models equipped with both the CUE touchscreen system and navigation.
2014 Cadillac ATS specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Gas | Flexible Fuel | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Horsepower | 202 hp | 321 hp | 321 hp | 202 hp | 321 hp | 272 hp | 272 hp | 272 hp | 272 hp |
| Torque | 190 lb-ft | 275 lb-ft | 275 lb-ft | 190 lb-ft | 275 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 10.4 cu-ft | 10.4 cu-ft | 10.4 cu-ft | 10.4 cu-ft | 10.4 cu-ft | 10.4 cu-ft | 10.4 cu-ft | 10.4 cu-ft | 10.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||||
| Adaptive Headlights | |||||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| HID Headlights | |||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||||
| USB Ports | |||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2014 Cadillac ATS redesigned?
No. The 2014 ATS was the second year of the first-generation sedan and carried over without major styling, chassis, or powertrain changes. Its updates were limited to a few equipment revisions.
What was the biggest change to the 2014 Cadillac ATS?
The biggest change was IntelliBeam automatic high beams, which were added to the Driver Awareness and Driver Assist packages. The system automatically switches between high and low beams as conditions permit.
Did the 2014 Cadillac ATS receive any technology updates?
Yes. ATS models equipped with both the CUE touchscreen system and navigation gained a rear 110-volt household-style power outlet. There was no broader infotainment overhaul.
Did the 2014 Cadillac ATS engines change from 2013?
No major powertrain change was made for 2014. The lineup continued with 2.5-liter four-cylinder, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, and 3.6-liter V6 versions.
How different is the 2014 Cadillac ATS from the 2013 model?
The two years are very similar. The 2014 model mainly adds automatic high beams within certain safety packages, a rear 110-volt outlet on cars with CUE and navigation, and a sport steering wheel on cars equipped with paddle shifters.
2014 Cadillac ATS Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2014 Cadillac ATS.
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2014 Cadillac ATS
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