2017 Cadillac ATS-V Review - Overpriced and PERFECT?
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- čas přidán 28. 07. 2024
- Reviewing the 2017 Cadillac ATS-V with the 8 Speed Automatic transmission. Is this one of the best used car bargains out there for a fun daily driver?
Also forgot to mention this sucker will make another 130whp+ with just a tune and down pipes. So for a few thousand bucks you're just as fast (probably faster) than a CTSV.
Check out this video to see the dyno results: • Cadillac ATS-V Stock t...
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Also forgot to mention this sucker will make another 130whp+ with just a tune and down pipes. So for a few thousand bucks you're just as fast (probably faster) than a CTSV.
Check out this video to see the dyno results: czcams.com/video/OqEkwWQpSYc/video.html
Would u buy the new c8 corvette
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Bhajan Biju Seems like it should be pretty cool! Hard to say until all of the details are released tbh
RP Productions Great Review That ATS-V is awesome because it's Very Luxurious and Quick
Extra 130whp but sounds like shit
“Didn’t expect it to be fast.” “Car does the 1/4 in 12 flat.”
Logic
11.7
Yeah. It can go in the 11s bone stock.
Yeh, and an under 4 sec 0-60, wtf?!
I love how this car is rivaling the M3 and C43/63 in power but you play it off as kind of a slouch.
Meistervonfeuer 13 it’s the gearing it has bro 2.83 gears I think so...
throw in some zl1 gears and magic
I don't understand why you kept comparing this to a CTS-V that is designed to compete against the M5, E-Class AMG and S6 which of course are larger and more expensive. You also kept comparing this to a ZL1 Camaro which this car was never designed to compete with which is why they did not stick the V8 in this car. I never once heard you compare this to what it is designed to compete against which is the M3/M4, C-Class AMG, S4 and the Lexus RC-F which is what it is designed to compete against performance and price wise. All those cars have similar bolstered sport seats as well...
You are totally correct the CTS-V has more power than the ATS-V by far I work at a Cadillac dealership and I have driven both on the interstate and I must say the CTS-V is better by far comfort and Power
*RS4
Not the s4. RS4
Rp is an idiot
@@DaWiTtLeR I would sincerely hope so at about double the price
I’ve owned a 2016 ATS V coupe since April 2017. I’ve put 18000 trouble free miles. I also have a new BMW M2 Competition. They are both great performance cars. I’m still impressed with my Cadillac. Those of you that criticize it have never driven one. I had a 2011 GT Mustang I traded on the Cadillac. No comparison. The ATS V is a GREAT car.
Gibran Werby I plan to start looking at the ATS V in a couple of months, it would be my daily driver. Coming from an 08 ISF, any basic maintenance things to look out for and be cautious of?
Naqeeb Rahman I’ve had no issues in two years and 19000 miles. I change the oil regularly and adhere to the maintenance schedule. It’s a superb car. I really love it. I have a 2019 BMW M2 Competition but I believe the Cadillac is the better daily driver. Can’t be beat.
@@gibranwerby8989 bmw or NOTHING
Georgios Ioakeimidis I’m lucky enough to have both.
Gibran Werby i’m in virginia and wondering is it still running good? 2016 ATS is what i’m looking into getting
"it runs about a 12sec quarter mile but by no means is it the fastest car on the road" wtf that it really quick!?!?
12 sec quarter, 3 sec 0-60...but it's not really THAT fast....wtf?!
You can actually go 11s bone stock.
HE'S THE ONLY COMPLICATION WITH THIS CAR!!!!!!
I’ve driven both the ATS-V and the CTS-V at a Cadillac event called Truth + Dare. Even though the CTS-V was nasty and so much faster the acceleration for the ATS blew me away. It was stupid fast and delivered the power so different. I loved both and tbh you can’t go wrong with either depending on your budget.
I got the Ats-v because it is the one that total production is around 3thousand or so ! Every time I go to a car show I have the only Ats-v there there are always Cts-v 's there no Ats-v 's and the performance is amazing handle like it's on rails !
Ok.. I am track guy. Since forever. Especially with sports European cars. One thing you are completely wrong.. ATS-V IS a 100% track car. It is now my main track car that I use. It was especially designed an engineered to go on tracks and give hard times to every European cars fanboys. About the CUE system, you are correct about the odd feeling you have at start, but a couple of weeks and you are pretty much used to it. You should also add to your review that this car have Android auto and Apple car.. so basically you are not using CUE at all. You should also add that the space behind the console offers induction charging and cooling system for any phone you put there. The interior is quite simple, but luxurious than a Camaro ;) . You get a bit more luxurious electronics feature as well. Last thing, in Track mode, you have another 5 stage track profile that you can choose that makes adjustments to the traction system, suspension, shifting and many other things related to G force. Go on track with it and test it against big V8s or BMWs, Mercs, Audi's, Porsche.. you'll see how ATS-V could be a very competitive race car.
Make a small travk oriented review!
Love the Atsv, Plan on owning one by 20, currently 18, all the videos I’ve seen about this car’s potential really has me hooked, I always wanted a Gen 2 CTSV but looking at these and those ATSV seems more Fun and it’s newer
It seems like you're really hesitant to call the car fast because it's a V6. You rave about V8s with less power being crazy fast but the whole time you reviewed this car you were just like "meh, it's pretty quick for a daily." It's okay man V6's can be fast too lol
This guy is right. Ford GT and Nissan GTR are both quite fast and V6.
Yeah I was thinking that too, he said 460+ hp and well over 400 ft-tq which is more that the mustang gt he got that was pretty damn fast
Dynoids His Mustang has 460hp and 420tq plus weighs less. So no the ATSV doesn’t have more power.
demongawl did you hear the quarter mile time lmao no shit it’s heavier quick tune and it’s pushing more no problem and I owned 2 5.0 and currently have a gt500 this man sounds stupid
@@demongawl The ATS-V has more HP and TQ - it LITERALLY has more power.
Absolutely love this car. Had a 16 A8 in Red. Loved the size, the looks, the power delivery and the handling. Now I have a V3 CtsV and the sound difference is unmistakable. It's just hard to put the power down.
That's what she said 1:41
LOL
Love to see how the reliability holds up after a couple years, if it stayed relatively reliable I'd consider this thing for sure
That boosted LGX 3.6 it's a dream, sounds good and with a tune you can get more than 500 HP at the crank.
Um, how did this guy end up in my recommended... I'm supposed to be a Ford guy. Damn. Also is anyone going to point out how genuine he is in this review. I might have struck buried treasure with this channel. Keep it UP, bro
Great car, I actually have an ATS, not the V but I’ll agree. The Cue system definitely needs work but if you want that volume to go up or down you actually need to touch the metal material. Not the piano black finish above it
Enrique Jimenez you can touch either or, both work in my model Coupe.
It’s basically a luxury camaro SS lol
Demon Samurai Hanzo the same the the Escalade is a luxury suburban lol
Demon Samurai Hanzo luxury boosted camaro v6*
I like to think of it as a modern grand national
@@thedragon356 Modern grand national that handles... I owned a '16 ATS-V Sedan 6sp manual for a bit. Ridiculously fast, regularly walked Gen2 CTS-Vs. Also owned an 86 Grand National. That car was fast for it's day but handled like a brick. Same sweet sounds as the turbo power 6...
Gregg Anderson I love the grand national one of my dream cars to own I’m considering the ats v as my next car but not sure about the rwd I live in New York it’s almost a must to have awd or fwd
Sweet review man! I’ll see you this weekend at the private track rental...hopefully the weather holds up
We live in great days when a sedan going 3.8 sec to 60 mph is no big deal. This car is not way slower than the cts v.. Some articles have the ats v faster. Try keeping your hands on the wheel and use the buttons there to change the volume.
You have to slide on the metallic bar to change volume. Very simple
The ATS-V and CTS-V2 are almost neck and neck in the quarter mile, coupe for coupe and sedan for sedan. It even beats the CTS-V2 in some instances and certainly on a circuit-type track because of the better platform/suspension and lighter weight. The CTS-V3 is not too far ahead of it. Add in the fact that it only takes a few thousand to really ramp up power in the ATS-V AND you can get one way cheaper than a CTS-V and this makes my personal decision an easy one! Awesome as a daily and a track car! I was a purely V8 guy until I started looking at this car!
Im stuck between buying one of these in a manual or an SRT 392 challenger. The only thing that makes me move more toward the challenger is the massive 6.4, i currently drive a challenger sxt+ and have driven the challenger but have not been able to drive the cadillac so any opinions?
I'm curious to see how the new version looks with Caddy changing up a few things. Caddy wasn't at our recent car show disappointedly
I wonder how that how that 3.6 holds up over time compared to the v8 in the cts v.
Once those turbos spool the car makes good power and will set you back in the seat. A friend of mine owns a 2016 and I was impressed
Although these were expensive, the lease deals were amazing and made these such a great value. I was thinking of leasing one of these until I decided to just buy the BMW M2.
Doesn’t the exhaust sound change in sport/track mode? Did he ever change modes?
Yoo haven’t been a Cadillac fan but this makes me want one
just a heads up its an addiction. the luxury and the power of cadillacs is a tough spell to break
that gauge cluster is last nail of the coffin.
Hahaha when you said 3.8 second 0-60 wasn't very fast, I was totally waiting for this reaction 08:35 ;)
Nah, rather have a CTSV as a daily
Funny you say that, I had an ATS-V sedan for a little over a year, now have a CTS-V(3) for my daily. Miss the 6sp but that is more than offset by the proper sounds coming from the exhaust. ;)
@@gemini211269 got nothing against the ATSV but I couldnt pass up on a bigger sedan with a V8
@@chrisconstantinou6791 \m/>.
I love my CTS-V2 sedan. Hauls ass and plenty of room for friends and family. Complete Monster on the highway and even the twitsy side roads. Honestly not many cars on the road have a chance lol.
@@gemini211269 Hey just curious about your tires on the CTS-V... Do you run the summer only tires in the winter? If not what do you use?
Since when does tire shine interfere with traction control?
What’s faster? Your mustang or this
Rp your not using the volume that good it work perfectly fine for me with just one swipe
Do you still have this car? And if so, how has it held up?
Wish they made that Wagon again 🤠
Dude, that CTS V wagon is my Holy Grail ride. Right behind a 68 Charger R/T
I own a 2016 Ats-v with the 6 speed manual, also did the tune and down pipes and the car is pretty scary fast. That's saying a lot from me as my last car was a C6 Z06. But anyway I disagree with the review on the infotainment system. It is actually pretty easy to use once you get used to it. At first it can be a little annoying but once you get the hang of it everything works flawlessly. I hate that everyone that reviews seems to not actually be the owner of most of these cars.
Although the one thing I will agree with is that the center console area smudges like crazy and attracts a ton of dust, but I live in Las Vegas so it's kind of unavoidable.
Also I think the issue with the paddle shifters is that you are in the wrong driving mode. You need to go into track mode and then go into the secret menu and remove all the nannies. The paddle shifters will work great and you might even wet your self once you inevitably break traction.
Hans; I've been back and forth on both V cars but have decided to go with the ATS-V Sedan, 8sp auto, do a tune on it and call it a day! I currently have a 09 Pontiac G8. There are some excellent used prices on it. I found a 2016 for 40k w/ 23,000 miles, fully loaded!
Mr120Man that’s awesome, I also have a head/cam g8 putting down 460rwhp and my ATSV pulls on it by a car length.
My V has upgraded bov’s, down pipe and a tune.
I think you’ll be very happy with your V coming from the G8.
@@hansm8688
Cool! I am checking into Weapon X for tuning.
Mr120Man I actually tuned mine thru hp tuner and haven’t had any issues in the year it’s been tuned. I haven’t dyno’d it but it feels like I’m pretty close to 500rwhp from my experience.
If your interested in tuning and making your own adjustments I would recommend hp tuner.
I'd pick the ATS-V over the CTS-V also. Beautiful car.
Always been a fan of the ATS-V. For the same reason. More daily drive friendly. Don’t get me wrong the CTS-V is a beast
Love the vids
Aren't you supposed to touch the silver and not the black for the infotainment? Don't know if someone already suggested it.
I have been around the track in this thing, it is something. I have a 2017 mustang GT manual and I can tell you they these cars are very similar on the track and I did not test drive this but if I would have it would have been a tough decision
Straight line is pretty much dead even, GT might even have an edge with traction off the line. Around a track the V starts to separate itself. The GT is a great car but the ATS-V is a special car around a racetrack. Seriously the best handling sedan Ive ever been in.
Can't you just swipe your screen itself to turn the volume up?
These new turboed motors are easy to make just as good if not better than the CTS-V. Simple bolt ons with pure turbos will get you 700+ hp
Stock for stock the ATS-V keeps up with the v3 CTS-V they have the same 0-60 and 1/4 mile times. The ATS-V weighs less and doing this with 200hp less. I drove both and went with the ATS-V, the big reason for me was it was such an uncommon car that I was always the only one at car shows or on the road and I loved that. The V6 sound is lacking but with DP and a Corsa exhaust its manageable
Was real close to buying that ATS-V sedan used for 40k last summer. Amazing car!
Jet City what did u grab instead?
@@DigitalDashprod I picked up a 2016 Black Mustang GT Premium, 11.5k miles, under warranty, even though it was modded. It has a Lund tune, nGauge, JLT cold air intake, Roush exhaust, Alpine and Kicker speakers, Carbon fiber treatment under the hood, MRR M350 wheels, staggered, Nitto nt05, RTR Grille, Roush Rear Spoiler, JLT Oil Separators, GT350 steering wheel, Redline hood struts, coyote badges and full black out treatment. I forgot about all the other cars I wanted after I drove this. 32k was a good price. Take a look, instagram.com/jetcityperformance/
Jet City yeah but you see an ats-v and you’re like WOW a V nice car! You see a gt and you’re like oh look another mustang.
Interesting powerplant choice they made for this car i dig it!
TreJon it’s the ats not the cts that’s why supposed to be like a baby ctsv lol
I will buy one of these or an Audi S4 used. I just don't know yet for my daily which is better.
The ATS-V is the better car, Fact, not opinion. Easily verifiable by looking up specs and reviews.
My neighbor has one (ats v) and it keeps up with my cts v2 until higher miles per hour.
CTS V3 all day but Im not knocking the ATS V in a manual 👍🏽💯
On the volume you have to swipe on the chrome strip. The chrome strips are the buttons.
How much is the cost? I can’t watch the video my internet sucks so bad :(
3.8!!!!! That’s fast man I got a cammed 5.7 hemi with long tube headers and tune I’m getting like 4.3 lol that’s crazy fast for a stock Ats v I did not know it was that quick
I'd have to say, I'm not to sure you know how to use that cue screen properly but I wont say that it's a good system. I work at cadillac and lord they're replaced ALL the time. My parents 2013 ats is about to have its 3rd or 4th one. Although I dont think the Florida's heat helps.
I can't believe he said it had good fuel economy for a daily driver. I'm dying :)
Ctsv is on another level I like the atsv for what it is. V6 sounds awesome
It has 6 piston brembos up front and 4 piston in the rear, magnetic suspension and recaros, the car is more track oriented than anything.
I kinda agree with you. He was definitely downplaying how good this car can be on a track. It's got all the tools. But where I disagree with you is that the car also makes a GREAT daily as well. It's very comfortable (in the front seats) and the magnetic ride suspension is literally magic.
This should have the lt1 in it. Imagine how perfect it’d be. Like a modern e39 m5, the sedan version.
Great review, as mentioned though the gauge cluster looks plain. Like GM took it from a Chevy Cruz. I feel the GM interiors just don't compete with Mopar.
The MPG really isn’t that much difference between this car and the CTS-V. With newer computers driving today’s cars, the power output affects mpg more than the amount of cylinders. Not like 10 years ago . Good to see another review video, keep it up, I know it’s hard with college.
Owned both, and there isn't even a competition between the two on fuel economy. You can drive the CTS-V gently and manage to just get over 20mpg on the highway but if you dip into the throttle a little or you get stuck in mixed stop and go traffic you'll quickly suffer and find yourself averaging 14-16mpg. By contrast on the ATS-V you can get away with driving a little more aggressively and still manage to put down 18.5-20mpg mixed driving. My best highway mileage was 26mpg. The ATS-V is also a much more nimble car but you don't get that instant toque and V8 sounds like you would with the CTS-V. They're both great cars though
@@dcsteve7869 I'm with you on this, DC Steve. Having owned an ATS-V sedan and currently driving a CTS-V, I averaged (with frequent WOT applications) 21ish MPG w/the ATS-V. Currently sitting around 15MPG w/the CTS-V w/very few hammer down moments.
I Wonder If The CTS V Supercharged Engine Would Fit In The ATS V
WeaponX already did that, but honestly there is no real advantage. The shorter V6 sits further back behind the wheels and gives a little advantage in handling. For the money you would spend on a swap, you can buy a CTSV
On using the volume control, you need to start at the left side, not in the middle and slide your finger along the silver bar, not tapping it. Plus you have the volume controls on the steering wheel which is what most people use.It’s easy once you learn how.
The silver bar is not conducive. It's a guide, not a control surface. You are supposed to touch the black area above the guide bars.
You’re correct. I should have been more specific. The bar is a rest for your finger as you’re touching the black area while sliding along. It’s easier than only touching the black area alone, especially if you’re driving.
Should I get this or a scat pack. Love caddy
ATS-V
this is my dream car to own
You were almost afraid to say how good the V really is. As you said about the CTS-V, the paddle shift is slow and reason why is, Cadillac didn't design the 8sp auto for that. (See Dave Leone's review)! As for CUE, use the controls on the steering wheel. Once again, another reviewer didn't do their homework on the car. The best thing you mentioned was, buy this car used! Absolutely! And that makes it a steal! Get it tuned and you are running by-- Chargers, Challengers, Mustangs (it's out running them stock) AMG 63s, BMW M3/4, etc. Picking up mine next week!
See you in the fast lane!
On the infotainment volume you have to slide your finger across the chrome not on the black it doesn't work that way. And yes , my mom have it in her car and it sucks but you can get used to it
I love this car I would prefer the sedan though and that infotainment center would drive me crazy how that storage compartment to stay open like that omg
The seats look very nice
“We’re actually gonna put it into sport mode since we have the opportunity to get on it a little bit”
*Floors it*
10:02 I. Did. Not..... just hear you say, maybe the tire shine on the tires was causing interference with traction control... Lmfao... This guy...
The ats-v is a great daily driver with tons of mod potential. I just hate the ATS gauge array on the dash. It’s completely out of place for a performance car.
I got the Ats-v because the total production was somewhere around 3 thousand units a little over that . I go to car shows and nine times out of 10 im the only Ats-v at the show its always Cts-v 's there and im almost as fast as the Cts-v! And after i have it tuned 🤯 and it handles like its on rails and plenty of power from the factory!
The buttons work great, you just gotta know how she wants to be touched bud 😅 I love the CUE system personally, aside from not coming with Apple play, but you can have it added
You can literally just tap the arrows on the volume to adjust it...
Nothing but annoying comments about it being a V6. What engine is in the GTR that can smoke most anything?
Fun fact the sedan fits two car seats in the back and a stroller and multiple diaper bags in the trunk with no trouble
I owned a 13 ATS sedan for Uber use, and that trunk generally could get most passengers luggage handled.
I agree this is a sleeper , I purchased a sedan ATSV
The 2l coupe is a daylie, the ats v coupe for the weekends :)
No offense but isnt this thing faster than a stock mustang? Not to mention on only a stage 1 tune it would smoke a new gt
gamersetc. Lol for double the damn price and stock for stock I think the mustang beats it
@@1dsession idk
So does the Kia stinger twin turbo awd in the 1/4 mile! Mustang's are like red cars, everybody and their brother has one! Lol Although mustang's has the sweetest exhaust note ever!
@@1dsession and I didn't even mention how it would destroy a mustang on a track lol
gamersetc. I much more a gm guy but the mustang is much cheaper and some money put into the motor will destroy this v6 especially with forced induction. However I think this ats v is way more luxurious obviously and isn’t necessarily meant to attract this kind of owners who want absolute performance
Love the vids man
First
It goes in deep
How reliable are they, thinking of getting one
They have the worst reliability of all the caddy's
Cts funnily enough has the best
@@phreak260
You're one in a million
I really don't understand people that say this. Ok. YOU'VE had good experiences, however, this is consistently rated as one of the most least reliable cars caddy made according to all major reliability sources. Literally, just look it up
StillNotTellingYouMyName Looking into buying at ATSV, I can’t find anything about poor reliability. What are you referring to?
That not a big engine same as a chevy Colorado or travers and 460 hp is a lot for something that small I'm a little surprise
The twin turbo is what does it. Not too surprising...
I work for Cadillac and yes CUE screens are horrible. No matter what model it is, it will eventually go out
Just replaced the screen on my ATS. The dealership wanted $1600 to replace the whole unit. So I bought a screen off of Amazon for $118 and replaced it on New Year's.
@@mybusiness186 you couldn't do it under warranty?
Warranty ran out and they were giving me a lot of run around.
Honestly, I saved money and time doing it myself. Only took me 2 hours to replace the screen. I was surprised by simple it was.....just a lot of damn 7mm socket screws and regular screws.
@@mybusiness186 what area are you from? Lol I agree sometimes it's easier and cheaper to do it yourself
Chesapeake, VA
The second I read about this car, all I saw was power potential with a bit of love from the aftermarket. Change the suspension, front, back sway bars, race motor mounts, and you have a great handling cars. Chip, up pipe, down pipe, X Pipe, etc. and you have around 130+whp. RPM Motor Sports did a tune on one of these in 2018 with just a few mods and gained like 120whp. When you say "It doesn't sound like a V8". Well this engine isn't the fastest(far from it)but it has one of the most unique sounds in automotive history, The 12v VW VR6 Motor. The engine sounds like a mix of a Lion and a Wookie getting into a fight. Sadly the 15 degree head made air flow really bad. Yet the engines sounds amazing and better than a lot of V8's. The ATS-V instantly brought me back to The Buick GNC/GNX and at first not many seeing its potential kind of ignored it but then people started to tinker under the hood, racing, and well the rest is history...
You have to touch the metal parts on the center console, not where the lights are smh
john richardson actually you touch where the lights are, I own one lol the metal parts are just guide bars
I just bought one of these. Same color and everything. 7k miles
My other car is a Z51 C8. I needed a DD
This is a badass fucking car, I'm liking what Cadillac is coming up with
***Neat Note***The ATS-V's come with Titanium connecting rods from the factory,,,
Why do you only review American cars just curious? The only import I've ever seen reviewed on this channel in a RCF, seems you might be missing out on a huge market of other car enthusiasts by limiting your content to just domestic cars.
He drove and reviewed a porsche 911 a few months back.
Pricey for a basic ass gauge cluster they should of just copied the cts-v cluster other than that it's pretty badass
The best looking modern American car.
The headlights on that year look like big bird, an Eagle or Hawk, looking back at you.
"This is not a race car" While driving a great top notch race car. Follow one around a track one day.
Next video, why I traded my GT for a ATS-V
Nice car, I drive a CTS-V
You have to swipe across the chrome peice
You're complaining about the cue system. It literally isn't bad at all. You're not even pressing the buttons right. You are hitting them at an angle and rushing it. when you tap it calmly and flat it registers it perfectly fine
Go back to 2014 ITS FASTER THAN THE RT YOU HAD LOL HEHE! GREAT VIDEO MAN FUNNY HOW I THOUGHT THAT MY FIRST GEN IS300 WAS FAST LOL TIL I DROVE SOMEONE FAST LOL