2013 Cadillac ATS consumer reviews

this car is so much fun to drive, such a stable chassis! I'll be buying another one in the future..

This is a mean machine. Goes fast, turns tight, looks sexy, has all the bells and whistles. I have the performance package with the 2.0l turbo. I was hesitant as it wasn't the v6, but man can this thing move. I commute and never have issues passing. THE ONLY DOWNSIDE is the side of the backseat. Kids? No problem. Adults? All problem. Don't expect comfortable backseat roadtrips, but expect just about everything else. Best car I ever owned.

I just recently got this car from edmorse Cadillac Tampa and the whole experience couldn't have been any better. The car looks great, feels great and drives even better. I couldn't be happier!

I leased this car new back in 2013. Considered the 3-Series, A4 and C-Class, but in the end I pulled the trigger on the Caddy. In the end, it was the test drive that sealed the deal. Quick acceleration, sharp handling, responsive steering and of course the BRAKES. Smooth and powerful with NO fade whatsoever. Mine had Brembos up front. Ride is firm but absorbs most bumps well. Quiet, comfortable interior. CUE takes some time getting used to, however. 2013 was its first year, so it was a work in progress. I took a look at a 2017 model recently...MUCH faster and more responsive U.I. Also, trunk space was a bit tight. To make matters worse, rear seats on mine did not fold down. Loved the peace of mind of Onstar, free maintenance and overall service (lack of). Dealership experience, from first visit to delivery to service visit was a surprise, as it greatly exceeded my expectations. If you're considering a 3 or 4-Series (ATS is also available as a sharp-looking coupe), C-Class or A3/A4, do yourself a favor and check out the Caddy ATS as well. You just might be surprised. Highly Recommended!

Overall, I am extremely happy with my 2013 Cadillac ATS. I have the Luxury trim AWD model with a 3.6L V6, an engine commonly used in many GM vehicles. This engine, along with the size and weight of the ATS, are a great combination. It behaves comfortably most of the time, but still gives you extra power and a more echilerating driving experience when you want it. I also love the overal design of the ATS. For the small car that it is, the design (especially on the exterior) is appropriately aggressive and dominant. It definitely looks like a premium vehicle. And although the CUE interface has its problems, especially in the 2013 model, the overall interior design is great. On the negative end, the car does depreciate fairly quickly, and it is missing a few features which I believe should be standard equipment on the luxury trim level. For example, no cooled/venthilated seats are offered on any ATS trim level. My luxury trim is also missing blind spot monitors, and the comfort of the ride isn't quite what I'd expect from a Cadillac. I will admit though, that some of the ride discomfort comes from the 18 inch wheels and low profile tires. I swapped out the original 17 inch wheels with Michelin run flats for an 18 inch Cadillac wheel with Yokohama tires. While the original wheels and tires were appropriately comfortable and provided the right traction for this car, the replacement tires fall somewhat short of meeting my expectations. The 4-year, 50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and premium care maintenance are definitely an aspect of Cadillac vehicles which I prefer over other luxury vehicles. Everything that I've had an issue with in the vehicle was fixed under warranty, and I haven't paid a dime on maintenance (aside from a new set of rear brake pads and rotors) until this January when I had the oil and filter changed. Overall, while I think Cadillac still has some work to do in making the features and technology of the ATS competitive with other vehicles in this segment (the 3-series, the IS, the C-class, etc.) it is a very nice car that is fun to drive, reliable, and looks great!

I bought a used ATS Luxury with 26k miles. I have not loved a car as much as I do my ATS. It has the 2.0 turbo and auto transmission. It drives, rides, and stops like a champ. I am 6,3 and 245 pounds and I am very comfortable in the car. The car looks great and the interior materials and layout are beautiful. I plan on running this one for 100k miles and then get another one. The Cue system is not tough to navigate and has worked great so far. The one thing that kind f bugs me is the the transmission. It is the six speed version. I think the later models are a little smoother when coming to a stop than mine is. It has never died or anything like that but it is the one area the 2013 version could be a little better. Overall a great car and I would buy it again.

I spend a lot of time on the road & most my career driving mid - size Audis and VW sedans. After renting an ATS 2.0T by default I felt it would be on the radar my next used car. It fit me like a glove @5"10" 215. I'm not going to complain about the lack of space simply because this is a sports sedan that can do it all . If that is what you are looking for. The Cue takes getting used to but functions as good as anything with knobs. When you do get the hang of it you seldom touch the screen as you operate controls from the steering wheel. I really appreciate that someone else took the depreciation hit! I feel like I paid so little for so much. I enjoy being on the road and this car really enhances the entire experience! Hoping for a few years of reliability.

Originally I was looking to purchase a SRX crossover but I saw the ATS on the lot and asked the salesperson if I could sit in it. The car fit like a glove and was very impressed with the styling and overall quality of the interior. The exterior looked aggressive and the fit and finish equally as nice. I have not owned a US car in 20+ years and was quite amazed with how far GM has come. I have owned Audi, Saab, Volvo, Jaguar and Mercedes Benz cars in the past and would have to say that although the quality of interior and exterior fit and finish runs close, real close. The engine on the other hand is just ok. The car is quick off the line but in the long haul equals that of a Chevy Cruze. At 60,000 miles the car had to go into Cadillac and all (4) cylinder piston and rings were replaced due to compression issues. I understand this is very common with the 2.0T. They fixed it on warranty and its fine. Not impressed by the gas mileage: average 19.5 around town and about 27 on highway. Premium gas also is a down fall since the 3.6 can use regular and has more h.p. Had the car about 2 years and it is fun, quick off the line but will probably go back to a foreign make and model. I would give the car ****

having this car, after being perfectly satisfied with my previous cadillac made me decide to never purchase another cadillac. i have to drive with front passenger seat leaning back and flat. i certainly hope for some recalls. because of decreased length, blind spots exist

This beautiful compact sedan is fun to drive and has the fine Cadillac touches that separate it from all the other cars in its class. It's a representation of American ingenuity acme engineering that all Americans can be proud of