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Great car
G Werby, 12/28/2019
updated 07/06/2022
2016 Cadillac ATS-V 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I’ve owned my ATS V for almost three years. I absolutely love the car. It’s got gobs of power, great handling and is very comfortable. CUE system is wonderful once you learn to use it. I have a new BMW M2 Competition and in most situations I’d rather drive the Caddy. I’ve had zero problems with the car. Never under estimate this car. I had a day at Circuit of the America’s in Austin running ATS Vs and CTS Vs. both were incredible on the track. Very impressive GM great job.
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A Classic Sports Car ahead of it's time
Tjtiger83, 12/29/2019
2016 Cadillac ATS-V 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Pros: There are definitely very few of these driving around compared to the competition in it's class (M3/M4, AMG 63s, Gulia Quad4, Lexus or the Infinity Q50/Q60s) - if you like understated/sleeper status from people not in the know...this will check the box - Vehicle doesn't disappoint in power and handling with a lot still left on the table by Cadillac (wait till you are out of warranty period to really unlock full potential of this beauty...can easily achieve 550hp from stock internals) - very well planted chassis and unique aggressive styling and form - Definitely passes the "look back at it" test Cons: in between tires and Gas, you'll feel the hurt but no one buys this performance gem expecting the frugality of a Camry - *CUE* Definitely the archilles heel of this platform because everything else was executed with precision. CUE definitely lacks in functionality in the class and definitely is the bane of user interaction. Implementation feels like an incomplete freshman software development project. There is no synergy between the user interface and all the good features provided by the platform. Definitely going to be a sore sport but this is like 10pt demerit on an otherwise 95% scale. -Cadillac failed the car by pricing it out of the demographic it was trying to capture...yes it's supposed to elicit a "luxury" ethos but cadillac doesn't have the same cache as BMW and Mercedes with the M and AMG badges respectively. Thus pricing this car when the interior and infotainment trailed is competition was bad form and inevitable doomed this. I have one that is Silver with Grayish white interior and love it, but it took me over a year to have it come down to my price range. Dealers were more adamant of letting the cars go for their market rates by instead letting them sit on the lots gathering rust and getting outdated because of false sense of inflated values. Nonetheless, this is a lot of bang and car for the buck, compared to it's European and Asian counterparts. I prefer the unique lines of the coupe but if you need better space, definitely the sedan wins out, although you only get the split seats standard in the coupe but its an additional option in the sedan. Also the sedan sort of looks like the old 2nd gen CTS so there is that. Choose Manual if you care more about car fun and engagement vs 0-60 times reported on paper (auto better in a heavy traffic city nonetheless). You'll thank your inner gearhead/child for it down the line. Good luck finding a good specimen before more people wake up to this hidden gem.
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Perfectly American - An Honest Review
Samual Dollar, 10/18/2018
updated 04/22/2020
2016 Cadillac ATS-V 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
18 of 34 people found this review helpful
Update: While driving home one day on the freeway (at less than the speed limit), someone was merging into me and I changed lanes. The steering overcompensated and it caused an accident which damaged the rear bumper. The experience with the dealership and with Cadillac was horrendous. They quoted 6k for repairs and refused to give me a timeframe, it took over 4 months at a cost of over 19k until I got the car back, and they refused to check the steering system of the car or even write it down. Since I no longer feel confident in the safety of this vehicle, and since Cadillac made no real attempt to help, I cannot in good conscience recommend this car to anyone. I contacted corporate who assigned a rep, she called the dealership, said the car was at a paint shop and she didn’t know which one, and closed the case. This was my second new V-series, and 6th new vehicle from GM. I recommend a brand that cares about their customers, which is clearly not Cadillac. /Update Cadillac has created something truly unique with the ATS-V series coupe, and I wanted to write this review to share my honest experiences with this car from the perspective of a person who works, goes to school, has a family, and uses it as his daily driver. To begin with I want to start with the tremendous value of this vehicle. If you look around you can find a great deal on a new or slightly used ATS-V, which instantly makes it within the grasp of a lot more people, making it a steal to buy one at the moment. Next I will briefly talk about performance. This car has more power than anyone would ever need for driving purposes, while having enough extra to have fun at the track if you do want to take it to the limits. I have the version with a manual 6 speed which is an amazing transmission, and really in normal driving you don't even need the 5th or 6th gear. 1st gear will take you you to 37MPH if you want to have fun, or you can shift sooner for when the family is in the car. With the rev matching (which can be easily turned on or off via paddle shifters) and in touring mode you can have a nice gentle ride, although my kids prefer when I'm in sport mode with the slightly more connected suspension. You can choose the level at which you are connected to the road and can adjust the electronic assists to your liking. I want to address comfort and interior quality. The seats are bolstered and very comfortable (I have the regular seats, the Recaro's are also nice, but are narrower and the interior finish is nice. A lot of reviewers seem to dislike the gauge cluster and the touch controls for the radio. To be honest, I have never had an issue with either of those. The gauge cluster has all of the information you need, and I never look at it except for fuel level since the HUD gives me all the information I really need for driving. I know there are some digital clusters out there that are fancy and can look nicer, but in reality when you are driving you should at least pretend to be looking at the road. As for the touch controls, the ATS-V has Android auto and Apple Carplay, and I have never actually touched the controls on the radio because I use the buttons that are integrated on the steering wheel and the touchscreen. I can see this as being annoying to some, and I agree that actual buttons would probably have been a better option, but it's not enough to justify not getting the car. I also like that the touchscreen is actually integrated into the dashboard rather than a random screen placed on it as if it were an afterthought like so many of the German's like to do. Other than that, the back seats are small, but great for kids (perfect family car, especially with an outlet in the back and 4g connectivity), there are a lot of compartments and storage space (including a compartment behind the stereo that also doubles as a charging mat), and the only real complaint I have with the interior is that the cupholders in the front are behind the shifter, and since I have the manual it can be slightly annoying if you actually decide to use them. With that said, I have a manual in a Cadillac, so I can't really complain too much. Finally, there is the exterior styling. This is obviously subjective, but I think that the front of the car is edgy and beautiful, while the back is more of a classic Cadillac conservative styling. The important thing to note is how few of these cars are around, I have had many people tell me how much they love the look of my car, and a big part of that is because you rarely see them. I have seen only 2 other V-Series coupes since I've had this car, and both were different colors (and one was driven by one of my law school professors who randomly switches between cars). The BMW M3 is a beautiful car, but they are a dime a dozen. I think this car looks nicer, plus with the relative rarity it gives it a nice edge since you see so few of them.
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Paul Berger, 08/13/2016
updated 02/18/2020
2016 Cadillac ATS-V 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
10 of 30 people found this review helpful
Great handling and pick up a little short on the electronics great seats no rear seat and small trunk but its a sleeper car and it moves out. That was after one month biggest mistake I ever made there CUE flat out does not work period it has been in AutoNation of West Palm over three months trying to fix the electronics do your self a FAVOR reasearch the CUE systems for at least 4 years they have known about this issue and done nothing worst car I ever owned would never buy another Caddy.. I also own a ZO6/ZO7 not one issue with there infotainment center. Do your self a favor buy anything else unless u want to live with out your car for months and spend your life at the dealership and shame on Edmunds for not reporting this issue I am currently seeking Lemon Law on this piece of crap they call a fine automobile serviced 4 times for the same issue total days without vehicle approximately 12 weeks total also left outside its was given back to me in horrible shape black spots in the pain will need to be clay bared etc. Sincerely Paul D Berger [contact info removed] GM Just bought car back thankfully i was not stuck with this car it is fast but Caddy has a long way to go before anyone should buy one of these just trying to save someone the headaches just google CUE issues they have known about this since 2013 but still sell the vehicles anyway., The cars Handling was great better than my M3.. and very fast loved the recaro seats interior was cheap for a 75 plus car.. bought a Mercedes CTS with 2000 miles on it a 2016 that's a real machine with coil overs and RennTech tune 620HP and wow what a monster good luck be very careful of the. Caddys I now know why there service Dept was always so backed up .. Stsy away from Autonation at all costs worst customer service I have ever had.. they good learn a lot from Braman.. I hope this truly helps someone from making a huge mistake and spending all that time in service.. Sincerely Paul Berger <br>
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Stan, 07/14/2016
updated 01/18/2019
2016 Cadillac ATS-V 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 10 people found this review helpful
ATS V is an amazing automobile! The power and handling of this car is superb! No issues or problems in the years and miles that I have owned it from buying new.
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