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2017 Cadillac ATS consumer reviews

$34,595–$36,595 MSRP range
side view of 2017 ATS Cadillac
(35 reviews)
80% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.3
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Great performance and style with reasonable price.

This car gives me the performance I desire. I love sporty look of it . Cadillac still is a prestigious brand and I feel confident driving one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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My newest Cadillac

I love this car! I have always owned a Cadillac and they have been very reliable and a comfort to drive and this new ATS is no different! Wonderful sporty car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Replaced 2016 ATS with 2018 ATS

I had a 2 year lease on a 2016 ATS AWD Luxury 2.0T. No problems. Two free oil changes and lease was over. ATS has more performance, cornering and braking than 99% of the cars on the road and drive rings around SUVs. I upgraded to a 2018 ATS 2.0T Luxury AWD. While I got the same car, there are unadvertised improvements. The headlights are better. Still halogen, but there is more light, deeper and wider. Maybe they are using better bulbs now. The rear camera is perfectly clear, so that appears to have a better camera. Steering seems tighter in Tour Mode. The ride seems smoother, as if the shocks are slightly softer or the runflats have been improved. Still has the same quick cornering. The doors close with a Cadillac thud, instead of the bang in my previous ATS. My 2018 is also faster than the 2016 and the 8-speed trans is better. Buy the latest year you can afford. If the car has Nav, it has the better Bose Centerpoint stereo. If you want seat adjustments, at least get the Luxury trim.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car

Best handling car I have owned. Has many features that I will not want to be without. Low speed cruise control is great. Love the turbo charged 4 cyl. engine with 26.5m mpg average. All wheel drive works great in this snow.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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This Cadillac Is A Headturner!!!

Got the carbon black package on my new Caddy and this car is hot!!! It handles like it is on rails yet I got 31 mpg on the highways this week. I was very suprised everything you get on this vehicle for the price. The infotainment center is easy to use and the Bose system sounds amazing. If you are in the market for a luxury sport car go drive this ATS you will be pleasantly suprised like I was.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my car

Great car it rides great and the features are great still trying to figure all of them out the heated steering wheel used a few time is awesome

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My second ATS love it

Suits my needs perfectly; peppy and comfortable; I can see my miniature Schnauzer loves it. Very happy with this purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Not your typical old man's Cadillac!

My new 2017 Cadillac ATS sedan is sexy, sleek, comfortable, fast, and handles like a European gymnast.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A Sports Car in Luxury Car Clothing

Having driven Sports Cars for most of my adult life I was not looking forward to moving on to a "Family Sedan" after retirement. I had researched Sports Sedans hoping to find one that filled the family sedan requirement while remaining fun to drive. After looking at BMW, Audi, Benz, and Jag, I test drove the 2017 Cadillac ATS Premium Performance and was hooked! Here was a small Luxury car that was not only a well sorted Sedan but a blast to drive on the twisty back roads. The seats were comfortable for the long ride but very supportive in the curves. The CUE system that all the "Reviews" complained about was actually easy for me to learn and operate either by touch or voice command (keep in mind that my kids call me "Electronically Challenged"). The fit and finish of the interior and the materials used were excellent and felt like a luxury car should feel. Exterior styling and fit and finish were sharp and modern and I love the Obsession Red Tintcoat! This was the Performance package so what about performance? This car was designed to be driven! The magnetic suspension and Brembo brakes allowed me to carve out the back roads near home faster, smoother, and with better control than with any sports car I've ever owned costing anywhere near the same. On the freeway, in Touring mode, the car is quiet, well mannered, and comfortable. Around town it is easy to park, gets along in traffic with ease, and provides a comfortable bubble for you until you can get out on the road again. The 3.6L V-6 engine and 8 speed automatic are efficient, averaging almost 30 MPG in mixed driving (and I have to admit I have a heavy foot) and on the freeway two cylinders cut out for even more efficiency ... BUT ... put your foot in it and you'd better be hanging on! In summary, this is a true driver's car, smooth and easy to drive, with great handling, plenty of power when you need it, fantastic styling, outstanding interior (I don't worry about a small back seat because I'll never be in it!), and, in my opinion, the best car for the money in its segment. I liked my test drive so well, I bought it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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OUTSTANDING STYLING AND PERFORMANCE

I HAVE OWNED A CADILLAC BEFORE BUT THE 2017 ATS COUPE IS FUN TO DRIVE AND IS THE BEST CAR THAT I HAVE EVER OWNED.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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