Pros: Fantastic ride and handling balance; nimble, fun-to-drive character; interior materials and build quality are among the best in class; brisk acceleration with both 2.0T 4-cylinder and 3.6-liter V6 engines; available all-wheel drive; world-class performance of ATS-V model
Cons: Cramped rear-seat space, trunk small for the class
CG Says: For 2017, Cadillac ATS drops its base 2.5-liter engine and revises model names. Cadillac’s Cue operating system is now standard on all ATS models. There is also a new Carbon Black appearance package. The ATS is a dynamically impressive premium compact car that stacks up very well against its main rivals—namely the BMW 3-Series and 4-Series. It has excellent steering feel, plenty of grip, and pleasing power from the turbocharged 4-cylinder and V6 engines. The ATS-V is a ferocious, race-track-ready machine that packs a twin-turbocharged, 464-horsepower 3.6 V6, performance suspension and brakes, and functional styling touches inside and out. We’re not so impressed with the small rear seat. We also wish the excellent Magnetic Ride Control suspension wasn’t only available on the pricey Premium Performance and ATS-V models. The ATS-V is a welcome addition to the line; it costs a pretty penny, but it can run with some of the best high-performance cars in the world.
| Class | Premium Compact Car |
| Body Style(s) | 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan |
| Passenger Count | 4 in coupe, 5 in sedan |
| Drive Wheels | rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Cadillac |
| Nation of Manufacture | USA |
| 2WD 2.0L Sedan: $34,595 AWD 2.0L Sedan: $36,595 2WD 2.0L Coupe: $37,595 AWD 2.0L Coupe: $39,995 2WD 2.0L Luxury Sedan: $38,395 AWD 2.0L Luxury Sedan: $40,395 2WD 2.0L Luxury Coupe: $41,395 AWD 2.0L Luxury Coupe: $43,395 2WD 3.6L Premium Luxury Sedan: $43,995 AWD 3.6L Premium Luxury Sedan: $45,995 2WD 3.6L Premium Luxury Coupe: $46,995 AWD 3.6L Premium Luxury Coupe: $48,995 2WD 3.6L Premium Performance Sedan: $46,995 2WD 3.6L Premium Performance Coupe: $49,495 ATS-V Sedan: $60,695 ATS-V Coupe: $62,895 |
| Base Engine turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (2.0L) |
| Horsepower 272 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual (2WD only) |
| Avail. Transmission 8-speed automatic transmission |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 20-22 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 29-31 |
| Optional Engine 3.6-liter V6 (3.6L) |
| Horsepower 333 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 19-20 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 27-30 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 3.6-liter V6 (ATS-V) |
| Horsepower 464 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 16-17 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 23-25 |
