Hi folks!
I just picked up my 2014 Silver ATS luxury yesterday I thought I'd write a quick review of the car and my thoughts versus my previous CTS V.
Here the specs and a few pics of the new car:
2014 ATS Luxury RWD
Automatic trans
20% tint
Chipguard
18 inch polished wheels
Sunroof
Light platinum interior with jet black accents and wood trim
Leather seats with 60/40 rear split seat
CUE
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The car's fit and finish is just amazing. The Interior is gorgeous with very nice materials and the seats are very comfortable
The configurable dash is awesome. I'm quickly getting used to CUE but need to find a better way to navigate channels on the radio. Sound system is quite decent for a factory install. Bluetooth pairing was very easy and the sound quality for calls is fantastic.
From a driving perspective this is the best responding chassis I've ever driven. (I've owned and driven F-bodies, latest gen Subaru STI, Corvettes, SRT8's and the CTS V) I've also driven Aston Martins, Jaguars, Acura's, Hondas, Miatas, BMW M, 350Zs and Benz AMG cars. This chassis is just incredible. I can't imagine how impressive this car would be on R compound tires on a race course.
Braking is excellent and the cars lightweight chassis combined with suspension setup makes for excellent turn in and response. Steering feel is the best I've ever driven hands down.
The main reason I picked up the car was for improved mileage. My V while a great and powerful car was averaging around 18.9L/100km around town. So far in the ATS not taking it easy I'm at 10.1L/100km city driving only. I'm sure this will get even better with break in.
The 2.0 motor has excellent low/mid range torque and power and almost feels like a diesel in its low end response. Given the small turbo it definitely falls off up top but for moderately spirited driving it's got plenty of grunt. The automatic is a nice pairing to the car.
My V was a great car and an absolute rocket in a straight line and sweepers but the heavy chassis really limited its feel especially on tight roads. It was more a GT car than a nimble sports car like the ATS. I'll miss the V but the interior, handling and excellent mileage of the ATS more than offsets.
I hope this review helps anyone thinking of looking at the ATS. I've been thrilled with the car especially from a driving enjoyment perspective. Personally I think it blows the BMW and Benz cars away. The new BMW and Benz cars are getting bigger and softer while the ATS feels like what the "pure" BMWs used to feel like but with all the latest tech.
Great work Cadillac, love the car :)
I just picked up my 2014 Silver ATS luxury yesterday I thought I'd write a quick review of the car and my thoughts versus my previous CTS V.
Here the specs and a few pics of the new car:
2014 ATS Luxury RWD
Automatic trans
20% tint
Chipguard
18 inch polished wheels
Sunroof
Light platinum interior with jet black accents and wood trim
Leather seats with 60/40 rear split seat
CUE
The car's fit and finish is just amazing. The Interior is gorgeous with very nice materials and the seats are very comfortable
The configurable dash is awesome. I'm quickly getting used to CUE but need to find a better way to navigate channels on the radio. Sound system is quite decent for a factory install. Bluetooth pairing was very easy and the sound quality for calls is fantastic.
From a driving perspective this is the best responding chassis I've ever driven. (I've owned and driven F-bodies, latest gen Subaru STI, Corvettes, SRT8's and the CTS V) I've also driven Aston Martins, Jaguars, Acura's, Hondas, Miatas, BMW M, 350Zs and Benz AMG cars. This chassis is just incredible. I can't imagine how impressive this car would be on R compound tires on a race course.
Braking is excellent and the cars lightweight chassis combined with suspension setup makes for excellent turn in and response. Steering feel is the best I've ever driven hands down.
The main reason I picked up the car was for improved mileage. My V while a great and powerful car was averaging around 18.9L/100km around town. So far in the ATS not taking it easy I'm at 10.1L/100km city driving only. I'm sure this will get even better with break in.
The 2.0 motor has excellent low/mid range torque and power and almost feels like a diesel in its low end response. Given the small turbo it definitely falls off up top but for moderately spirited driving it's got plenty of grunt. The automatic is a nice pairing to the car.
My V was a great car and an absolute rocket in a straight line and sweepers but the heavy chassis really limited its feel especially on tight roads. It was more a GT car than a nimble sports car like the ATS. I'll miss the V but the interior, handling and excellent mileage of the ATS more than offsets.
I hope this review helps anyone thinking of looking at the ATS. I've been thrilled with the car especially from a driving enjoyment perspective. Personally I think it blows the BMW and Benz cars away. The new BMW and Benz cars are getting bigger and softer while the ATS feels like what the "pure" BMWs used to feel like but with all the latest tech.
Great work Cadillac, love the car :)