Cadillac ATS Standard, Luxury & More Trims

Last updated August 4, 2026

Cadillac ATS

The Cadillac ATS lineup starts with 2.0L Turbo Standard, 2.5L Standard, and base models, which emphasize the car’s sharp handling and everyday essentials. Luxury is the comfort-focused step-up, while Performance is the earlier, more fully equipped sport-luxury branch. Premium and Premium Luxury models lean toward a richer grand-touring feel, with turbo or V6 power depending on the year and member trim. Premium Performance is the driver-focused top regular coupe, adding adaptive suspension, a limited-slip differential, and a head-up display below the specialized ATS-V.

What each trim is known for

Cadillac ATS Base Model

Base Model

2.0L Turbo Standard2.5L Standardbase

The Base Model trim level includes 2.0L Turbo Standard, 2.5L Standard, and base, and represents the ATS in its simplest form with athletic handling and the main everyday essentials.

Best for: Drivers who want the ATS’s compact sport-sedan or coupe character without the higher trims’ added comfort and safety equipment.

Highlights

  • Turbo power on 2.0L Turbo Standard and base coupes
  • Straightforward non-turbo power on 2.5L Standard sedans
  • Bose audio and dual-zone automatic climate control on Standard models
  • Brembo front brakes and sport-tuned suspension on the base coupe formula
9 in stock
Cadillac ATS Mid-Level

Mid-Level

2.0L Turbo Luxury2.5L Luxury3.6L LuxuryLuxury

The Mid-Level trim level includes 2.0L Turbo Luxury, 2.5L Luxury, 3.6L Luxury, and Luxury, and turns the ATS into a more polished daily driver without losing its athletic feel.

Best for: Shoppers who value leather, cold-weather comfort, and easier parking more than the sportier equipment of higher trims.

Highlights

  • Leather seating surfaces
  • Heated front seats and heated steering wheel
  • Adaptive HID headlights with LED signature lighting
  • Front and rear parking help

Adds leather, heated front seats and steering wheel, adaptive headlights, and front and rear parking help over the Base Model.

12 in stock
Cadillac ATS Performance

Performance

2.0L Turbo Performance3.6L Performance

The Performance trim level includes 2.0L Turbo Performance and 3.6L Performance and is the earlier sportier luxury tier, pairing turbo-four or V6 power with upgraded navigation, audio, lighting, and driver-assistance equipment.

Best for: Drivers who want a more fully equipped ATS with a sportier identity but do not need the top trim’s specialized chassis hardware.

Highlights

  • Built-in navigation
  • Bose surround audio
  • Adaptive HID headlights with vertical LED signatures
  • Driver-awareness safety features

Adds built-in navigation, Bose surround audio, driver-awareness features, and illuminated exterior door handles over the Mid-Level Luxury models.

4 in stock
Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury

Premium Luxury

2.0L Turbo Premium3.6L PremiumPremium Luxury

The Premium Luxury trim level includes 2.0L Turbo Premium, 3.6L Premium, and Premium Luxury and serves as the richly equipped grand-touring branch, with turbo or V6 power depending on the member trim and year.

Best for: Shoppers who want a well-equipped non-V ATS that favors cabin comfort, safety support, and smooth long-distance driving.

Highlights

  • Driver-awareness safety suite
  • Power sunroof on Premium Luxury models
  • Heated leather seating and a heated steering wheel
  • V6 power on 3.6L Premium and Premium Luxury models

Moves into a richer grand-touring branch with more comfort equipment, a power sunroof on Premium Luxury models, and a stronger V6 focus while retaining driver-awareness technology.

4 in stock
Cadillac ATS Top Tier

Top Tier

Premium Performance

The Top Tier trim level is Premium Performance, the most driver-focused regular ATS coupe before the ATS-V.

Best for: Enthusiasts who want the V6 coupe with the lineup’s most meaningful handling hardware and driver-focused displays.

Highlights

  • Adaptive suspension that adjusts to road and driving conditions
  • Limited-slip rear differential for better power delivery out of turns
  • Head-up display
  • Driver-awareness safety suite

Adds adaptive suspension, a limited-slip rear differential, and a head-up display over Premium Luxury.

0 in stock

Trim comparison

FeatureTop TierMid-LevelBase ModelPerformancePremium Luxury
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Premium Performance0 in stock
2.0L Turbo Luxury, 2.5L Luxury, 3.6L Luxury, Luxury12 in stock
2.0L Turbo Standard, 2.5L Standard, base9 in stock
2.0L Turbo Performance, 3.6L Performance4 in stock
2.0L Turbo Premium, 3.6L Premium, Premium Luxury4 in stock
Core engine characterV6Turbo four; earlier Luxury sedans also included non-turbo four and V6 versionsTurbo four; earlier Standard sedans also used a non-turbo fourTurbo four or V6Turbo four or V6, depending on member trim and year
Comfort and seating focusBuilds on the Premium Luxury comfort setupLeather, heated front seats, and heated steering wheelEveryday essentials; leatherette on Standard sedansLeather with memory settingsHeated leather seating with expanded power adjustment
Lighting and parking helpNot the defining step-upAdaptive HID headlights and front/rear parking helpCore lighting and convenience setupAdaptive HID headlights with vertical LED signaturesPremium lighting; parking help on Premium Luxury
Navigation and audioNot the defining step-upLarger touchscreen on Luxury membersBose audio; touchscreen setup varies by year and member trimBuilt-in navigation and Bose surround audioNavigation and surround audio on Premium members
Driver-assistance focusDriver-awareness safety suiteFront and rear parking helpCore equipment without the higher trims’ safety upgradesDriver-awareness safety featuresDriver-awareness safety suite
Driver-focused chassis hardwareAdaptive suspension and limited-slip differentialComfort-focused trim upgradeSport-tuned base coupe setup with Brembo front brakesSportier trim identity without the later top-tier hardwareGrand-touring focus
Head-up displayStandard————
Power sunroofIncluded———Signature Premium Luxury feature

Frequently asked questions

Why do Cadillac ATS trim names differ from one used car to another?

Cadillac reorganized the ATS lineup over time. Earlier cars used engine-based names and tiers such as Luxury, Performance and Premium. From 2017, the regular lineup became base, Luxury, Premium Luxury and Premium Performance, with the engine tied more closely to the tier.

Is the base Cadillac ATS missing the essentials?

No. On late coupes, the base trim still has the 272-hp turbo engine, Brembo front brakes, a sport-tuned suspension, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 12-speaker Bose system. Higher trims mainly add comfort, safety and performance hardware.

What does Luxury add over the base ATS?

On newer ATS coupes, Luxury keeps the same 272-hp turbo engine and adds leather seating, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, 12-way power front seats, parking sensors, upgraded headlights and driver memory. It is mainly a comfort and convenience step.

What is the difference between Luxury and Premium Luxury?

In the 2017–2019 coupe lineup, Premium Luxury replaces Luxury’s turbo four with a 335-hp V6. It also adds a power sunroof, paddle shifters and a broader safety suite with forward-collision, blind-spot, rear cross-traffic and lane-keeping alerts.

What does Premium Performance add over Premium Luxury?

On 2017–2019 coupes, Premium Performance keeps the 335-hp V6 and safety equipment, then adds adaptive suspension, a limited-slip rear differential, a head-up display and power steering-column adjustment. Those upgrades focus on handling and driver information.

Is the older Performance trim the same as Premium Performance?

No. Through 2016, Performance was an upper equipment tier offered with turbo-four or V6 power, adding navigation, upgraded audio, distinctive lighting and driver-assistance features. From 2017, Premium Performance became the top regular V6 coupe trim with extra chassis hardware.

What is the difference between a 2.5L Luxury and a 2.0L Turbo Luxury?

On earlier ATS sedans, both share Luxury-level touches such as leather seating and the larger touchscreen. The 2.5L Luxury uses a 202-hp non-turbo engine, while the 2.0L Turbo Luxury has 272 hp and a livelier character.

How does a 3.6L Luxury differ from a 2.0L Turbo Luxury?

On earlier ATS models, the main difference is the engine. The 3.6L Luxury uses a 333-hp V6 for stronger, smoother acceleration, while the 2.0L Turbo Luxury uses a 272-hp turbo four. Their Luxury cabin and convenience equipment is broadly similar.

What is the difference between 2.0L Turbo Performance and 3.6L Performance?

On ATS models sold before the 2017 trim reset, both carry the same Performance-level navigation, upgraded audio, lighting and driver-awareness equipment. The 2.0L uses a 272-hp turbo four, while the 3.6L uses a 333-hp V6.

How do the older 2.0L Turbo Premium and 3.6L Premium trims compare?

They are similarly equipped top regular trims from the earlier lineup. The 2.0L Turbo Premium keeps the lighter-feeling 272-hp turbo four, while the 3.6L Premium pairs the same rich equipment mix with a smoother, stronger 333-hp V6.

Which Cadillac ATS trim makes the most sense for everyday comfort?

Luxury is the straightforward comfort pick, especially among newer coupes. It keeps the turbo engine but adds leather, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, parking sensors and driver memory. Premium Luxury suits drivers who also want V6 power and more safety aids.

Which regular ATS trim is aimed most at enthusiastic drivers?

Among 2017–2019 regular coupes, Premium Performance is the driver-focused pick. Its adaptive suspension adjusts to road conditions, while the limited-slip rear differential helps put power down through turns. It also has the 335-hp V6 and a head-up display.

Which ATS trim suits someone who prefers the turbo four?

On newer coupes, base and Luxury are the turbo-four trims. Base focuses on the ATS’s core handling and technology, while Luxury adds leather, heated seats, a heated steering wheel, parking help and memory settings without moving to the V6.

Which ATS trims have the V6?

In the 2017–2019 coupe lineup, Premium Luxury and Premium Performance use the 335-hp 3.6-liter V6. Earlier lineups also included V6 versions of Luxury, Performance and Premium, so the trim name and model year both matter.

Which ATS trims have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?

Technology depends on the year. Apple CarPlay arrived on touchscreen-equipped ATS models for 2016. From 2017, the updated 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto became standard across the regular lineup. Earlier cars may lack both.

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