Cadillac ATS first drive reviews

[Bullitt4859]

I have been eager to see how Cadillac's new ATS would actually compare to the 3series since there has been so much hype built up. So here are two of the first drive reviews on the ATS.

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Specifications
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear- or 4-wheel drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

BASE PRICE: 2.5, $33,990; 2.0T, $35,795; 3.6, $42,090

ENGINES: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve 2.0-liter inline-4, 272 hp, 260 lb-ft; DOHC 16-valve 2.5-liter inline-4, 202 hp, 191 lb-ft; DOHC 24-valve 3.6-liter V-6, 321 hp, 275 lb-ft

TRANSMISSIONS: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 109.3 in
Length: 182.8 in
Width: 71.1 in Height: 55.9 in
Curb weight (C/D est): 3350–3700 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 5.4–7.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.0–15.7 sec
Top speed: 130–152 mph

FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city/highway driving: 19–22/28–33 mpg

 

[05slvrgt]

Nice looking car. Where does it fit in with the CTS, or is it being phased out?

I think a v6 awd model would make a hell of a DD, and a nice option below a CTS-V.

 

[05satinGT]

Nice looking car. Where does it fit in with the CTS, or is it being phased out?

I think a v6 awd model would make a hell of a DD, and a nice option below a CTS-V.

The ATS is one model below the CTS, the ATS is competitors to the 3 series, A4, C Class ect. and the CTS is competitors the the 5 series ect.

I was very shocked with the reviews given by C&D and MT. It seems Cadillac played their cards right with this one. My dad has always driven Cadillacs and he is looking to get an XTS. We went and test drove one and I drove it myself, I loved everything about the XTS, but it was very underpowered. They put the same 3.6 V6 out of a ATS and CTS in the XTS. That doesn't make sense to me. Oh well.

 

[REPCobra10]

That's not a bad looking car! It performs pretty well too.

 

[germeezy1]

The Camaro will also be based on the Alpha platform. I have to say I am surprised that the ATS is being compared favorably with the 3 series in the press.

 

[BRIZZOK84]

The ATS looks as tho GM has done the need development on this car. It's to bad that Lincoln is not going in the same direction.

 

[fangstang]

great looking car. looking forward to the ATS-V

 

[jordan0806]

it's tough to beat the quality, feel, and power of my '09 335i,...but looks like Cadillac is headed in the right direction...they should have turboed the V6 though

 

[GTSpartan]

Looks like a winner. The coupe and V versions should be sweet. The next gen 'maro should be interesting too.

 

[V6&V8SHO]

 

[JD03Cobra]

Where does it fit in with the CTS, or is it being phased out?

2014 CTS is redesigned and larger...It will be between the ATS and the XTS.

Love the car, nice and light. The V model is supposed to be north of 400HP.

 

[6.0GTO]

The ATS looks as tho GM has done the need development on this car. It's to bad that Lincoln is not going in the same direction.

Lincoln could not be more irrelevant in the auto industry.

 

[98ccoobbrraa]

No matter what the magazines say about the ATS or any Caddy it is still a GM product, which means junk. I got rid of a 05 CTS in March with 89000 miles and it was eating oil. I will not buy another GM product again. It might be a nice car but i can't see it as being as good a quality product as a BMW etc.

 

[CobraBob]

Not all GM vehicles are junk. I've had my '11 Buick LaCrosse (V6) for 2 years and absolutely love it. Quality is exceptional. Ultra quiet. Nice luxury. The only nit is the suspension is a bit soft. But that's because I didn't opt for the sport suspension. I'm very satisfied overall, though.

I think GM is going to have a winner with this new Caddy. We'll just have to wait and see how well it competes with the others in this segment.

 

[CLN 6R]

Good stuff. I really like it.