Just drove one across America - 4,400 miles and enjoyed every minute. The baby Cadillac performed flawlessly and was fun to drive. I loved it! Went like the clappers when needed and stopped on a coin if necessary. Eye catching as well. Wish I could have kept it.
This is by far the best reviewer for a showcase vehicle ever. I just purchased this vehicle last week because of this. It only had 18,000 miles! Thanks man!!
If you live in the US, I recommend a domestic brand which is cheaper to buy cheaper to maintain and with these new models reliable enough with proper maintenance. They have decent luxury as well. One things though. considering that Honda Accord has more parts that is made in North America than a Chevy Cruze. It is hard to say which car is domestic these days. Imports are always expensive This Cadillac also seems like a viable alternative if you are into luxury cars.
I brought one home on Memorial Day, and love it. Best car and play toy I ever had. I test drove a BMW 3 series, and did not want it-the ATS drives circles around a 3. It is very, very hard, however, to find one with a manual, as I wanted. So be prepared to perhaps settle for not all the options you wanted, if you need the manual. I was a little annoyed that the HID and fog light package was not standard on the Lux trim, which is silly. I find the manual pretty silky in comparison to the G37S manual I drove-and that clutch was simply awful. I have not run into close brushes accidently shifting into the reverse lock out, as the reviewer cautioned. The CUE is a little infuriating at first, but eventually you do learn it after a couple months, and then a light bulb lights off in your brain. The big problem with CUE is that all the voice command tags are completely different from any other car system. So when you get behind the wheel, you find no continuity with what you thought you knew for finding, say an address....you should also find, with an honest dealer, you won't be paying anywhere close to a $44/46K window sticker. The dealer will be quoting you thousands off the price, which makes it a very good and fair deal compared to an over-priced BMW.
This car is awesome! I own a 3.6 premium and it is boss. People say the CUE system doesn't work but you get used to it and it works fine. I like it a lot better than having to fiddle with a little knob. People need to stop talking about it if they haven't used it for more than a week...
The ATS is an awesome car. If you can live without some of the high-tech gadgets and leather, you can pick up a Standard 2.0T for $36-$38k- a great value for the level of car that you get at that price. The leatherette looks really good and the interior feels every bit as premium as the higher-level models. Moving into the higher options packages adds quite a bump in price and while still not a bad car for the money, not nearly as great of a value as the Standard 2.0T.
I'm getting this one by the end of the month. Love this car so much. Althought it smaller than my Camaro...But, hey, its a 4 drs sedan...Talk about disappointments, small trunk and display only back seats...smaller seats,smaller room for the driver and especially uncomfortable for me, as a tall and not slim guy...... However it gots a reasonable price and good MPG. Awsome interior aggressive looking and that LED light! Its killing me everytime I see it! That CUE system its a smart idea,but its not as good as it looks. A bit slower than I thought, but its fun~ Headsup display and blind spot sensor are so great, and that driver assist package its great I think. Never love a car like this before!
ATS is new on the market to early to tell but knowing Cadillac it should be good. As I mentioned Audi and BMW are costly to maintain even if they were reliable. Audi improved its reliability though to catch up with GM. Lexus is of course, the most reliable among those. It is always a solid choice. if you like the styling it is a proper alternative.
One of these got RePod by a local credit union. A day after they RePod it it received hail damage, which they are going to get fixed. It has 64k miles on it. I'm thinking about putting down 10k in a sealed bid to see if I get it. If I do awesome, if not it's okay. I sure hope I do, though!
GM changed the manual after the complaints so it is different now. Also they did software updates to CUE to remove the lag. What is weird is why did you not drive the 3.6 with 321HP if that is what you wanted? Also those breaks are stellar you got that one wrong. Personally I think the 3 series has been bested but that's just me.
Style wise decision depends on your personal likes. Since, I am coming from an engineering background, style is my least concern function and efficiency are the firsts. However, I think this Cadillac is best for the style among those you counted. The Grille of the Audi and the Lexus are a matter of taste, BMW no matter how it is styled can't pass me for cost efficiency. This Cadillac though, nothing sticking out to poke my eye and says that "Hey! I am here look at me."
Style wise, I believe Audi is the king of it all though, thus, I am inclined towards that brand. The only reason I am engrossed in this conversation is because I have to pick between an Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, Lexus IS 350, or BMW 3 Series. I wanna go for the lexus
Not in the US market. If you live Europe and drive your car at week ends and commute with public transportation, or if you are an aristocrat, you may chose Mercedes over BMW and Audi in means of reliability. However, None of them are good cars to drive daily and maintain a level of satisfaction. After the first year, you work for the maintenance of the car instead of it should work for you.
"Im not sure the Cadillac Brand entices me as much as Audi and BMW" Then go by an Audi or BMW. Surely you must have extra money to waste on unreliable cars.
This car should be 29 base Cadillac or not it's still a cheaply built car the wands behind the steering wheel look unrefined the command unit is slow if Cadillac wants these cars to rise they need to get over themselves and compare it more with the cla and the 2 series the 3 series and the c class are defiantly way out of this cars League. 0-60 in 4.7 for 48 thousand with awd standard and 14 way power seats and heat keyless start dual highres screens and a touch pad to write on the command unit and the burmester audio, collision prevention assist, full led headlamps and m brace and that's not even allplus the craftsmanship is at s class level. C class runs circles around this car for the price. All you really get with this car is that is American made and cheaper everything and a hyped up car. That probably shares the same frame and the Chevy cruise. The ats is a sleek looking car tho after all I've said and if Cadillac stepped there game up which they did, I would defiantly be looking at this car instead of the new c400 if this car started at 29 and the ats v was around 42 base then that would be a proper bargains and I guarantee these would outsell the German cars especially if you could get awd as a standard not a almost 3 grand option which prices it right at 48 grand for a Cadillac which is the same price for the c400.
The atsv beats the c63 in both price 100 to 0 stop 0-60 and around the track. That speaks lengths for the car. As for the Infotainment system yes you are right it does need to be changed. But to say the vehicle doesn't compete with the c class, 3 series, A4, or jaguar xe is a bit of a stretch. The Chassis is the best out of its competition as it has the best handling out of its competition due to its light weight. Having had a bmw 3 series 2011 328i m sport package and switching from that to a genesis coupe 2013 to an ats 2015. The bmw was definitely fun with the inline 6 but it was a bit too heavy in the corners. The v6 ats is definitely fun and much cheaper than its german counterparts. The c300 started at 48 base model. The ats was 34 base and fully loaded at 43 for me in Florida.
Just bought a 13 Cadillac ATS and I am very impressed. Gold exterior with the peanut butter interior.
How do you find now bro ? wb the realibility ?
Mines been reliable
@@Jwdude123 im looking to get one with 74k miles. Worth it?
@@trevorkerr4103 did u end up getting it? Was thinking the same lol
Just drove one across America - 4,400 miles and enjoyed every minute. The baby Cadillac performed flawlessly and was fun to drive. I loved it! Went like the clappers when needed and stopped on a coin if necessary. Eye catching as well. Wish I could have kept it.
I sat in this car at the New York Auto Show. Very impressed that Cadillac has finally caught up with the pack on fit and finish.
Zachary Heir Yeah, sat in one too ... very nice cars
This is by far the best reviewer for a showcase vehicle ever. I just purchased this vehicle last week because of this. It only had 18,000 miles! Thanks man!!
Its been a month since you bought this car, what do you think of it now?
Its been 3 years since you bought it how is the car holding up? Any problems 3 years later?
Considering buying one . Great review . Glad I found this video to help me with my decision
Just bought it. Love it!
great review so quick so informative and very very real... Thank you
Nice work, I enjoy watching people who understand cars. (i.e. the brake pads)
Great review, I love this car. It's on my list.
Fantastic review!
awesome review!!!!
Cant wait to be buying myself one next year!!!!!!
you get it fam
Great review I like this guy! Tks
If you live in the US, I recommend a domestic brand which is cheaper to buy cheaper to maintain and with these new models reliable enough with proper maintenance. They have decent luxury as well. One things though. considering that Honda Accord has more parts that is made in North America than a Chevy Cruze. It is hard to say which car is domestic these days. Imports are always expensive This Cadillac also seems like a viable alternative if you are into luxury cars.
I brought one home on Memorial Day, and love it. Best car and play toy I ever had. I test drove a BMW 3 series, and did not want it-the ATS drives circles around a 3. It is very, very hard, however, to find one with a manual, as I wanted. So be prepared to perhaps settle for not all the options you wanted, if you need the manual. I was a little annoyed that the HID and fog light package was not standard on the Lux trim, which is silly. I find the manual pretty silky in comparison to the G37S manual I drove-and that clutch was simply awful. I have not run into close brushes accidently shifting into the reverse lock out, as the reviewer cautioned. The CUE is a little infuriating at first, but eventually you do learn it after a couple months, and then a light bulb lights off in your brain. The big problem with CUE is that all the voice command tags are completely different from any other car system. So when you get behind the wheel, you find no continuity with what you thought you knew for finding, say an address....you should also find, with an honest dealer, you won't be paying anywhere close to a $44/46K window sticker. The dealer will be quoting you thousands off the price, which makes it a very good and fair deal compared to an over-priced BMW.
Best ATS review, thank you very much !!
very objective
Soy mexicano
Great, actually amazing Car
Can u know the code and name of this color bc I wanna change my car color ..thanks!
I have this car, just got it and I love it!!!
Hey you single?
This car is awesome! I own a 3.6 premium and it is boss. People say the CUE system doesn't work but you get used to it and it works fine. I like it a lot better than having to fiddle with a little knob. People need to stop talking about it if they haven't used it for more than a week...
I like you Jeff....subscribed!!
Thanks really useful
I love mine!!!
Hard to believe it’s 10 years old now
The gear stick flinches with acceleration... That does happen on my bmw e90
The ATS is an awesome car. If you can live without some of the high-tech gadgets and leather, you can pick up a Standard 2.0T for $36-$38k- a great value for the level of car that you get at that price. The leatherette looks really good and the interior feels every bit as premium as the higher-level models.
Moving into the higher options packages adds quite a bump in price and while still not a bad car for the money, not nearly as great of a value as the Standard 2.0T.
Awesome car!!!!!
Looks nice
Ok, from your engineering point of view, what, in terms of reliability and cost of ownership will be the best from those foresaid options
So what car company do you personally prefer?
Did you try the back seats? To get out of the back seats you need some one to help you out.
I'm getting this one by the end of the month. Love this car so much. Althought it smaller than my Camaro...But, hey, its a 4 drs sedan...Talk about disappointments, small trunk and display only back seats...smaller seats,smaller room for the driver and especially uncomfortable for me, as a tall and not slim guy...... However it gots a reasonable price and good MPG. Awsome interior aggressive looking and that LED light! Its killing me everytime I see it! That CUE system its a smart idea,but its not as good as it looks. A bit slower than I thought, but its fun~ Headsup display and blind spot sensor are so great, and that driver assist package its great I think. Never love a car like this before!
ATS is new on the market to early to tell but knowing Cadillac it should be good.
As I mentioned Audi and BMW are costly to maintain even if they were reliable. Audi improved its reliability though to catch up with GM.
Lexus is of course, the most reliable among those. It is always a solid choice. if you like the styling it is a proper alternative.
Fantastic car also!
0slavsan0 masajes
This is my first car
since you did a review on a car with manual transmission - you forgot to mention how much costs to replace the clutch. )))))) 3-4K - am I right? ))))
One of these got RePod by a local credit union. A day after they RePod it it received hail damage, which they are going to get fixed. It has 64k miles on it. I'm thinking about putting down 10k in a sealed bid to see if I get it. If I do awesome, if not it's okay.
I sure hope I do, though!
Cyka_Delik You end up getting it?
I see one right now for $8900. Seems awfully cheap for a Cadillac.
I want this car
how much are you paying for it ?
The CUE ststem is excellent; just takes time to learn ... couple days; that's why reviewers struggle with it.
Love that you disapprove drinking and driving!
1Stunna2323 is there anyone who doesn’t?!?
The 3.6 isn't close to 300HP, it's over 320HP.
Buick???
Subscribed +like
GM changed the manual after the complaints so it is different now. Also they did software updates to CUE to remove the lag. What is weird is why did you not drive the 3.6 with 321HP if that is what you wanted? Also those breaks are stellar you got that one wrong. Personally I think the 3 series has been bested but that's just me.
Style wise decision depends on your personal likes. Since, I am coming from an engineering background, style is my least concern function and efficiency are the firsts. However, I think this Cadillac is best for the style among those you counted. The Grille of the Audi and the Lexus are a matter of taste, BMW no matter how it is styled can't pass me for cost efficiency. This Cadillac though, nothing sticking out to poke my eye and says that "Hey! I am here look at me."
Got XTS
What is fuel efficiency of this car??
Depends on the engine. 2.0T is like 31 highway 21 city
Chase Lyons thnqq bro🤗
46 for an ATS? How much is a CTS?
it starts at 33
3 german and 2 japanes
Lexus +Infinti my friend
Cadillac ATS-V, Cadillac CTS-V, Chrysler 300 or Jaguar xf - cars we prefer.
I know this review is years old but i noticed the coolant level is low!!! Just saying!
would have thought that infiniti would have been the japanese competitor, not lexus
I'd think infiniti would compete with this, since they're entry level luxury..
Its so purrrrrdy
You forgot about jaguar my friend 😂
Style wise, I believe Audi is the king of it all though, thus, I am inclined towards that brand. The only reason I am engrossed in this conversation is because I have to pick between an Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, Lexus IS 350, or BMW 3 Series. I wanna go for the lexus
So he complains about the CUE system, the gearbox, the clutch, the breaks and he didn't even mention the small back seat.
Not in the US market. If you live Europe and drive your car at week ends and commute with public transportation, or if you are an aristocrat, you may chose Mercedes over BMW and Audi in means of reliability. However, None of them are good cars to drive daily and maintain a level of satisfaction. After the first year, you work for the maintenance of the car instead of it should work for you.
"Im not sure the Cadillac Brand entices me as much as Audi and BMW"
Then go by an Audi or BMW. Surely you must have extra money to waste on unreliable cars.
lol 😄😄😄😄😄😄
Stop being a hater. Make a reality check over what you are saying as well.
u think mercedes is more reliable than bmw and audi????
This car should be 29 base Cadillac or not it's still a cheaply built car the wands behind the steering wheel look unrefined the command unit is slow if Cadillac wants these cars to rise they need to get over themselves and compare it more with the cla and the 2 series the 3 series and the c class are defiantly way out of this cars League. 0-60 in 4.7 for 48 thousand with awd standard and 14 way power seats and heat keyless start dual highres screens and a touch pad to write on the command unit and the burmester audio, collision prevention assist, full led headlamps and m brace and that's not even allplus the craftsmanship is at s class level. C class runs circles around this car for the price. All you really get with this car is that is American made and cheaper everything and a hyped up car. That probably shares the same frame and the Chevy cruise. The ats is a sleek looking car tho after all I've said and if Cadillac stepped there game up which they did, I would defiantly be looking at this car instead of the new c400 if this car started at 29 and the ats v was around 42 base then that would be a proper bargains and I guarantee these would outsell the German cars especially if you could get awd as a standard not a almost 3 grand option which prices it right at 48 grand for a Cadillac which is the same price for the c400.
The atsv beats the c63 in both price 100 to 0 stop 0-60 and around the track. That speaks lengths for the car. As for the Infotainment system yes you are right it does need to be changed. But to say the vehicle doesn't compete with the c class, 3 series, A4, or jaguar xe is a bit of a stretch. The Chassis is the best out of its competition as it has the best handling out of its competition due to its light weight. Having had a bmw 3 series 2011 328i m sport package and switching from that to a genesis coupe 2013 to an ats 2015. The bmw was definitely fun with the inline 6 but it was a bit too heavy in the corners. The v6 ats is definitely fun and much cheaper than its german counterparts. The c300 started at 48 base model. The ats was 34 base and fully loaded at 43 for me in Florida.
Im not sure the Cadillac Brand entices me as much as Audi and BMW. I personally do not even like Mercedes either
just get a CTS. So much better looking
Cts is now discontinued. If you want something newer and nicer looking get an ATS
Andrew Gonzalez CTS is still in the lineup.