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: Mediocre acceleration with sedan’s base 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine; cramped rear-seat space
CG Says: Cadillac’s ATS lineup gets an 8-speed automatic transmission, a new V6 engine and a high-performance ATS-V model for 2016. The new 8-speed replaces the previous 6-speed automatic. The new V6 is the same displacement as the V6 it replaces—3.6 liters—but is more powerful and fuel-efficient. 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. The ATS-V is rated at 16 mpg city/23 highway with its 6-speed manual transmission and 16/24 with the 8-speed automatic. Other 2016 ATS updates include a fuel-saving stop/start feature for the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine and an updated CUE touchscreen interface with Apple CarPlay capability. 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. We’re not so impressed with the base 2.5-liter engine and the small rear seat. We also wish the excellent Magnetic Ride Control suspension wasn’t only available on the pricey Premium 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 |
| Base Prices | 2WD 2.5L Sedan: $33,215 2WD 2.5L Luxury Sedan: $37,340 2WD 2.0L Sedan: $35,245 AWD 2.0L Sedan: $37,245 2WD 2.0L Coupe: $37,995 AWD 2.0L Coupe: $40,445 2WD 2.0L Luxury Sedan: $39,340 AWD 2.0L Luxury Sedan: $41,340 2WD 2.0L Luxury Coupe: $41,920 AWD 2.0L Luxury Coupe: $44,520 2WD 2.0L Performance Sedan: $43,155 AWD 2.0L Performance Sedan: $45,155 2WD 2.0L Performance Coupe: $45,445 AWD 2.0L Performance Coupe: $47,445 2WD 2.0L Premium Sedan: $46,110 AWD 2.0L Premium Sedan: $47,210 2WD 2.0L Premium Coupe: $47,605 AWD 2.0L Premium Coupe: $48,715 2WD 3.6L Luxury Sedan: $41,340 AWD 3.6L Luxury Sedan: $43,340 2WD 3.6L Luxury Coupe: $45,150 AWD 3.6L Luxury Coupe: $47,750 2WD 3.6L Performance Sedan: $45,155 AWD 3.6L Performance Sedan: $47,155 2WD 3.6L Performance Coupe: $48,675 AWD 3.6L Peformance Coupe: $50,675 2WD 3.6L Premium Sedan: $48,110 AWD 3.6L Premium Sedan: $49,210 2WD 3.6L Premium Coupe: $50,835 AWD 3.6L Premium Coupe: $51,945 ATS-V Sedan: $60,465 ATS-V Coupe: $62,665 |
| Base Engine 2.5-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 202 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 22 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 32 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 272 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual (2WD only) |
| Avail. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 20-22 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 29-31 |
| Optional Engine 3.6-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 333 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 19-20 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 28-30 |
