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Used 2016 Cadillac ATS Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased!! Great luxury performance car

Tom, 12/03/2018
2015 Cadillac ATS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Was looking for a BMW and found the ATS, 1 drive and I was hooked, I opted for the premium V-6, I have owned a variety of cars and I am very pleased, I have had Cadilac’s bmw’s and a dozen other cars. This is not your grandpa’s Cadilac , this is more high tech sports car, very athletic, plenty of power. Exciting to drive. If you are looking for the big feel of the older caddy’s you won’t want this car it’s smaller with a small trunk., sits low and does not like curbs or steep grade variations, But can seat 4. If you are after performance this car will not disappoint

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1 out of 5 stars

"extremely displeased"

Dave Katreeb, 02/18/2016
2015 Cadillac ATS Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 34 people found this review helpful

This is the worst Cadillac I've ever been in, I've owned two prior to this one. I am extremely displeased with my 2015 ATS 2.0T Luxury model. If you are an average to large person, get in and out of the driver's seat a few times. The door pillar makes it very difficult. Most likely the worst feature for me. Look at the passenger room, sit in the back seat. It was very uncomfortable with four adults. The max load, passenger and cargo is only just over 800 lbs. The cab is small and noisy. Open the moonroof in either configuration and it's very noisy. There is nothing that sets this Cadillac apart from any other vehicle. The Luxury model is sub par to the foreign cars standard models and almost twice the price. The 2.0 claims to get good mileage, I am only getting just under 20 mpg. There is nothing 'Cadillac' about my ATS. I've had mine for two months and have less than 800 miles. I'd rather drive my 2006 Ford Ranger than the ATS, and I do. If you are in the market for a small sedan, look else where.

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5 out of 5 stars

The new handling benchmark for it's class!

John, 10/19/2016
2016 Cadillac ATS Standard 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great handling car. Easy to see out of when driving. We have the base four cylinder so it's a little rough on starting but in line with other cars in it's class. Easy to park and when driving quite fun to drive.

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5 out of 5 stars

Bought used with under 26,500 miles

Mark, 03/09/2022
2015 Cadillac ATS Performance 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought it used with very low mileage. I got a 2 door after I sold my Corvette. It looks great and has been a dream to drive. Good pickup, great handling, and very comfortable.

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5 out of 5 stars

The usual Cadillac quality

Timothy Rudzinski, Sr., 12/29/2022
updated 01/08/2024
2015 Cadillac ATS Standard 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

She’ll be eight years old the end of March ‘23. Bought new and the worst issue was a broken tie rod two years ago. She gets regular maintenance and that’s all. Premium fuel always per the manual. You care for your car; she takes care of you!

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