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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2016 ATS, so we've included reviews for other years of the ATS since its last redesign.
Don't play the "more horsepower is better" game.
Red18, 08/26/2018
updated 03/24/2025
2016 Cadillac ATS Standard 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
2016, This is the only year of ATS with the combination 2.5L "naturally aspirated" engine and new 8 speed transmission. I think that is why I get 36 mpg Hwy. (Very happy with that). Freeway off ramps and windy roads are the most fun with the 202 hp engine. I hope to keep this car for many years. Stop playing the "more horsepower is better" game, as promoted by car reviewers. A car that does 7 seconds (0 to 60mph) is the best balance between power and gas mileage. After 5 years, I am still happy with this base engine. It is reliable, light weight, and quiet.(7 years later, still good!) (2023) everything still good! still like the car. (2024) Ditto. Still own the car. No problems. (2025) 8 yrs later, still good! this car is a classic car design. Rear wheel drive, reliable naturally aspirated engine, good handling. You can't find many of these being made anymore, maybe only the new Corvette. Personally, I don't want a Turbo engine or EV vehicle.
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Had a CTS and now driving an ATS
Matt Spencer, 07/18/2017
2016 Cadillac ATS Standard 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
33 of 36 people found this review helpful
Biggest downside, car is it's a large compact. After that watch out it is a fun drive. Great cornering and excellent acceleration provide an excellent feel behind the wheel. The car is 5 star safety in every category making the overall experience that much better. Had previous experience with 2.0 turbo and it was problem free although I only drove it for 50k miles. If you are not looking for a large sedan this could be your car. Drive it and you will like it.
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Fun to drive
Harold, 12/09/2015
updated 06/20/2016
2015 Cadillac ATS Standard 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
We leased the ATS because of its great looks but was pleasantly surprised by the excellent ride and handling. I would say the ATS actually drives better than a 3 series BMW. We do not regret leasing this fun to drive car. Only complaint is the rear seat is not designed for large adults and difficult to enter and exit but once you get in it is comfortable enough for moderate trips. Highly recommend. Update 06/20/16: We now have 14,000 miles and the ATS is still better than expected!
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Great car for singles and as second car.
Anmar Janabi, 06/13/2016
2015 Cadillac ATS Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I wasn't thinking into buying this car until I received a newspaper with an amazing offer. To be honest, the good deal drove me to the dealer to try the car. I leased it for about $140/mo cheaper than BMW, Mercedes, Audi. I have driven BMW, Mercedes, Audi as well. This ATS really can compete with its sisters. 2.0T engine is amazing, powerful although little noisy when Turbo kicks in. I tried my friend's Audi A5 but ATS was faster in acceleration. Handling is stellar ! Braking is great, better than BMW and Audi due to Brembo brand. Check 60-0 mph braking on YouTube. I think it was 99 feets vs 101 feet for BMW, Mercedes, Audi. Interiorly, I agree with others, it is small. Rear seat barely for 2 adults, and Trunk is much smaller than my previous Honda Civic. For me isn't an issue and I am slim, use the car for commuting only, rarely people get intro rear seat. Small trunk doesn't bother me, I have a SUV. Great finish, wood trims, leather all over. But the touch part of the console is awkward. Physical buttons are more appropriate while driving. Gear: for some reason manual downshifting is restrained. You need to pull hard to overcome the unexpected resistance. Upshifting is smooth. I don't understand why Cadillac does that. Headlight is good, but the high beam light is poor. Don't thing it will lighten the road like BMW and Mercedes. Overall, the performance is outstanding. But my advice is American cars should be leased only due to poor reliability after 3-4 years and low resale value.
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Sweet car and great to drive
Curt H, 08/22/2019
updated 02/24/2020
2016 Cadillac ATS Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a used ATS earlier this year, primarily to avoid the steep value depreciation in the first couple of years. I heard a lot of negative feedback from friends and others who have had older Cadillac models, but I have followed this car through it's release and updates. My summary is that it drives really well, and overall is a great car that is also fun to drive. If I have any complaints about it, they would be in the area of the transmission and attenuation that I get at certain speeds. The dealer says that there isn't anything wrong with the car, and the learning transmission has adopted to my driving style better so I have less of that. If I could give it a 4.5 I would but these nuisance things are minor. The value for the price paid is really good, in my opinion. The driving dynamics, especially on the highway, are stellar and probably the part I like best about this car. I have now had the car over a year, and every car has its issues. Overall I would give it a 4/5 now instead of 5. The transmission is not the best, too set up for fuel economy even in sport mode. Also if the steering is cut all the way to one side it spits up a bit. Still happy with it and glad I bought it used. It runs fine on regular gas and gets good mileage. The handling is the best part of the car.
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