According to Bill Visnic, senior editor at Edmunds AutoObserver, "Cadillac needs to be in the [small car] segment, and it needs to be a player in the high-output, high-fuel-efficiency four-cylinder engines the ATS will use." ¹

The automaker is addressing cries for a smaller, more fuel efficient model, while still providing the luxury  their fans have always counted on with these American-made vehicles.

Cadillac has introduced two new highly anticipated cars for the 2012 season: a smaller Cadillac ATS sedan and a larger XTS. The ATS will be sportier than its CTS companion, and is also  planned as a replacement for Caddy's previous flagship, the DTS.

2012's XTS is a larger model for those still looking for a full-size sedan. A front-wheel-drive model with plenty of standard gadgets inside, the car will also be available in all-wheel-drive; all with high performance V6 engines.

Models like the Cadillac CTS have brought plenty of attention to the company. Thanks to its many variants, including a CTS wagon and CTS-V coupe, this auto maker can't help but make a splash.

These new cars will be available for a test drive soon at Vaden Cadillac Brunswick, located at 121 Altama Connector, in Brunswick, GA.

Source: ¹http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/10/which-new-models-will-shake-up-the-auto-industry-/1