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Used 2016 Cadillac ATS Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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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.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great Car and Excellent Value

Carlson, 09/06/2015
2015 Cadillac ATS Standard 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful

A 85 year young lady pre ordered the car to what she wanted the car to have and look like. The only thing she did not like was the touch display on the cue display which does not have knobs. The ride is very comfortable and not noisy as said in the other review. Yes it is the Cadillac version of a sports car but having owned a 2012 Camaro R/S this is like driving a BMW Series 3. Take a test drive before you buy or lease if it not what you want then move up the Cadillac chain.

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5 out of 5 stars

Better than my Camry

SABRINA, 01/07/2019
2016 Cadillac ATS Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful

Strong Toyota loyalty but dealerships were a hassle. Found this 2016 Cadillac through True Car and I love It!! Looks great, drives great, such a strong beautiful vehicle. The back seats are the drawback but if you are not hauling a bunch of kids or people all the time then it is great for couples who love to be out and about. I love stretching her legs on the highways. Very happy!!

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3 out of 5 stars

Transmission transition twitchy!

Alfred McMullen, 08/21/2016
2016 Cadillac ATS Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
18 of 28 people found this review helpful

When I got the got a few months ago, I was more excited about the electronics than the feel of the car. A few weeks into driving I discovered how erratic the transmission shifting was--you can actually feel the car going into gear and ,in some instances, the engine downshifts, which I consider unsafe. Even with disabling the "stop engine" mode, you can feel the noticeable changes in shifting. It is an unsatisfactory ride and I have owned or leased over 40 GM cars.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun 2.5L standard Caddy

Red, 03/29/2016
updated 07/22/2016
2016 Cadillac ATS Standard 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
20 of 35 people found this review helpful

Since I just learned that the 2.5L engine will not be used in 2017, I will change my review to the following: Honestly, I bought this car because it is a four door with "rear wheel drive" and handling is good. The price was greatly discounted on the ATS base model so I decided to purchase it rather than a Chevy Malibu. If the Chevy Malibu was rear wheel drive, I would have purchased one of those. The other reason for buying the ATS, is that my wife did not want a larger car than this. I preferred to buy a Dodge Charger or Chrysler 300, but what can you do. Happy wife, happy life.

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4 out of 5 stars

The ATS is all that $hi+

DAB, 12/26/2018
2016 Cadillac ATS Standard 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Although small in size, the turbo and rear wheel drive make this car fun to drive and great to own

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