5 Things I HATE! About my Cadillac ATS

After living with my car for about a year, I've learned it's not all rainbows and butterflies. Here are five things I hate about my 2014 Cadillac ATS 3.6L V6 AWD
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[@seabrooksteve]

I've owned a 2013 ATS 2.0T for over 4 years. It's been a great car. I put 60,000 miles on it, now it has 145k. Average fuel economy is consistently 28+ mpg. Only mechanical repair I had to do was replace a coil pack and that was only a couple hundred bucks. Still runs smoothly and I'm planning on giving it to my daughter soon for her first car.

[@Soccermania517]

I agree, I have a 2.0t and it’s great on gas

[@w.e.s.]

It'll be a pile of ji k before then somebody should tell him new cars r throw away...

[@SunBear-ft8kf]

Dang, if that's all you hate about it then it seems like a pretty great car.

[@RDMotoring]

Honestly, I really liked the car 😅 I made a whole video on that too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGqUdKCbeNOspdk

[@richardb3944]

Trust me this is a very nice car I have one the 2.0t but the five things he named are the five things I hate also for all the same reasons

[@blogshagify]

@@RDMotoring , I do not understand why they don't sell better and compete effectively. It seems elusive...

[@plagala3010]

They've been selling the same model car from 2013 no updates until you reach the 2018 model which pisses me off to see the same user interface and interior in a 13' and im in a 17'... Simply most American companies are just lazy resellers as long as you'll buy it they'll sell it 🤣😂

[@googleme6164]

@@RDMotoring hi I just bought the car and having problem on reading gas mileage how do I know if it’s getting low ? I only see a little blue light at the beginning of the meterI’m so lost

[@enrique8234]

I'm still getting one because its just a pimpin fn car

[@soroccosglory3126]

That was pretty funny when you crawled into the back seat. lol.

[@sm0kezer092]

Just bought a 2014 ats and all this is pretty true. the backseat is basically non existant if your a dude or a taller woman

[@jazzy0073]

Its a drivers car ,just enjoy in front seats

[@whips8]

I have a 2018 ATS 2.0T and I love it. Only downside is the backseat to me, trunk is not bad, I’ve gone camping twice with my ATS and was able to fit a lot of stuff in the backseat and trunk.

[@RDMotoring]

It is still a great car! The trunk is still usable but compared to other vehicles in the class it's still very small. More similar to a subcompact size than anything

[@bennylegacy154]

How’s the reliability? Have you put some good millage on it?

[@whips8]

@@bennylegacy154 I just passed 100k miles and other than some minor things, it’s been very reliable. The handling is great. Fun car to drive.

[@rand49er]

I have a '16 ATS. I have fold-down rear seats backs, so the trunk is huge. Over the last 32,000 miles, I've averaged 31 MPG. Okay, I drive it quite carefully, it has the 2.0 turbo, and it's a stick shift. The runflats wore out long ago, so I didn't put runflats back on. Duh! Easy fix. I only rarely have someone in the backseat, so that's not a problem. I'm no crazy about the controls on the dash, but I contend it's what you get used to. Once you've used them for a while and get used to their quirks, it's just fine. The looks of this car, the handling, and the ride are better than anything from Japan or Europe.

[@RDMotoring]

I agree! Check out my video on the 5 things I love about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGqUdKCbeNOspdk Thanks for watching!

[@bigcahuna42366]

I totally agree with you on the run flat tires, they are so horrible. I have a '17 ATS and the tires that came with the car are expensive, noisy, ride too rough, can't grip snow very well, and makes the handling of the vehicle feel like a cheap car. I recently bought 4 new regular all seasons for less than the cost of run flats, and they are ten times better. It pretty much brought the smooth handling back to life

[@RDMotoring]

Yeah run flats are terrible... compromised in every way compared to a standard tire. You made the right choice!

[@steadyeddie7453]

Did your 2017 come w/ a spare tire? Mine did not. My dealer said that is why Caddi put on the run flats, so they could do away with a spare tire. So what is your plan for when you have a flat tire? Just curious, as I may follow your lead when I go to replace these run flats.

[@timothywilliams7159]

First issue is your 6’ 6” and a ATS over a CTS! Upgrade in size!

[@RDMotoring]

😂😂 yeah I know that's a big issue... i actually test drove a CTS when I was looking. I picked the ATS becuse it was just so much more fun to drive.

[@Meechka]

Trunk and back seat size are why we bought the XTS

[@OtisRobinson-np3id]

I don’t think a 6 foot six guy is going to feel all that comfortable in the back of any car.

[@SuiSide-vh3gh]

I'm six foot in my 18 ats and it's perfect lol its a two person car for me 😂😂

[@davidsomers4818]

Really appreciate your help,thank you

[@InfiniteMusicLive]

Brooo. Thank you for an informative video. I’ve been looking to get this car but I think I’ll look at other options.

[@RDMotoring]

I also made another video reviewing the 5 thing I love about this car: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGqUdKCbeNOspdk Feel free to check it out and make your decision, the tradeoffs may be worth it!

[@jimbowred1983]

I have a 2018 ATS 3.6. The performance is still great and CUE is still trash. But I still love the car. Your videos are def on point.

[@RDMotoring]

I appreciate it! and yes the performance is fantastic but CUE needs work. I'm curious to see how it is in the CT5 and CT4

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

My cue in my 2018 ATS 2.0 work just fine. As long as you pay for onstar and get some updates your good to go. Just pay for a month update then cancel. lol. I LOVE this car.

[@gregkendrick1874]

Get updates on your cue it will work better

[@whips8]

@@EliteOnTheBeat I have a 2018 2.0T also and mine works fine too

[@adamcampbell8794]

Bought my 2016 ATS 2.0 new and love it. Fun to drive. And only regular maintenance.

[@GwapoNolimits]

Great video really helped me out.

[@VelarOW]

I just got a 2016 luxury coupe in September of last year with a little over 31k miles and she's a dream. In 2016 they gave cue a new processor and I had the Android auto update installed at a dealership and both totally bring the car up to speed with the competition infotainment wise. They also gave it an 8 speed auto to replace the 6 speed auto and gave a power bump to some of the engines around that year. The car does have some weird issues that Cadillac addresses in tsbs and tells people to basically ignore because the issues in question don't affect reliability of the powertrain and i have some issues with some squeaks and rattles (and my local dealer has helped isolate most of them) but the ats really is an amazing value and a great drivers car. I plan on doing some bolt on mods from either zzp or Vermont tuning to keep the smiles per gallon high. Great video dude! 👍

[@RDMotoring]

Thanks for watching! I made a few other videos with the car before I sold it. Overall, it was a great car and I definitely miss it.

[@jonathanhynes5318]

Love the coupe, basically solved half the issues with the coupe because who needs extra doors and the 8 speed with the 2.0t gets up and goes and keeps it easy at the pump. just bought a 2016 coupe with 18k on the clock not too long ago and I couldn’t be happier

[@4everdizzysworld916]

Gas mileage wise i get around 21 in my 14 2.0t Lux. I’m super happy I got a turbo and not a 3.6 for fun purposes. But I’m also 6’5 and it’s a 4 door coupe. I wish there was a way to just remove the back seats there just extra weights

[@Skillzpatchi]

This size car is prefect for my 5.7 height

[@Scottishman50]

I have the same car. I just hate the cup holders. Other than that, I love it. Mine is the 2.0 T. 30 mpg highway 😃

[@RDMotoring]

I never ate or drank in the car so the cup holders were just for my phone 😅 using them for that I never had an issue lol

[@andyr8577]

So what people I believe don’t know, the touch sensitive buttons under the radio… the only part of the black plastic that is touch is the heated seats. The other buttons are the silver buttons under the symbols. So any lag is because you’re pressing the black and not the silver and by chance, you’re probably hitting the silver bits occasionally, thus, presenting the “lag” that you’re experiencing.

[@RDMotoring]

My passengers used to try to touch the silver trim thinking it was the buttons (it definitely looks it) but they aren't the controls, it's the haptic spaces above it.

[@raidahz8084]

Yup and I hate my factory run flat tire on this one. I spent a lot of money replacing all tires all the time . Very sensitive when u run a potholes now all my rims are damage and cracked

[@RDMotoring]

I agree.. run flats are a poor choice to put on any car. Loud, rough, and expensive.. not something you want from a tire

[@LS1007]

I have a 2013 3.6 performance awd I purchased in 2016. The dealer replaced the Cue at no cost to me and it’s been working fine. As for the room not everyone is 6’4. I’m 6’ and have plenty of room. I don’t have back seat passengers though. The MPG’s are okay for me as I don’t drive it every day. The AWD will lower the MPG’s some. If you want more cargo space get an SUV. I replaced the tires with conventional ones and the ride is better and steering seems a little easier. I’ll be keeping mine for a few more years as I’m still enjoying it.

[@RDMotoring]

All good points! I also made a video of the 5 things I love if you want to check that out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGqUdKCbeNOspdk

[@LS1007]

@@RDMotoring Yes I watched it.👍🏻

[@cathomas72118]

The only thing I can say to improve your experience with CUE is not to treat the touch-sensitive areas as "buttons". They are areas of touch. I just put my fingers on the area I need to and rest it there until I get to the desired setting. To keep tapping the area just feels stupid. It works more smoothly that way for me.

[@w41duvernay]

Cadillac Went back and "improved" the 2015 CUE system with a faster processor speed on the unit. I did have to fight some with my 13 ATS Cue system, but it did work well.

[@rabyboy2844]

My 13 clue system is amazing. there is sometimes where it lags but overall it is amazing

[@rabyboy2844]

the first one I would have to disagree with you on lol. I love the old fashion where you have to use the nozzo to get all the buttons functioning. you know all that but I love the cue system. I feel like Cadillac could have done better with their tires to be honest and back seats I have mixed feelings for. the trunk space. I wish it was bigger but again we are in a small CTS lol so there's not much we could expect I was able to fit me which is 5'11 and my little cousins which are 4 ft something inside the trunk. was it a good idea? no were you able to fit? Yes where we comfortable eh not so much but we were yet still able to fit. gas is kind of interesting. sometime it's a week to 2 weeks of gas where I don't have to spend any money, but when you're on it, it drains like a Corvette or a Camaro SS. I absolutely love my car, it's great! off-roading and it's amazing in the snow. I have all-wheel drive and automatic and mine is also a sedan the best. very very very happy with what I got. there could be some improvements but my car is also a 13

[@nathanbaldwin5782]

Hey man I love that red interior. Very nice. Question. How would this car be for a car seat? Gonna be having a kid soon and was looking at one of these. I'm 6'3" at like 220lbs. Think it'd be a comfy fit?

[@RDMotoring]

Not sure honestly... might be a bit tight. I would try to see one in person first

[@freddygee2101]

I’m only 6ft 2 is that ok lol

[@arthurtennessen9680]

2018 ATS 2.0T. Average 31 mpg. I' m 5' 7" so it fits nicely around me and my son fits in the back seat. I can burnout with this thing. No torque steer when punching it as I had with my Nissan Maxima, that thing almost put me into the ditch. So it's an amazing car for me, my wife and my son. Trunk is great for groceries and back seat splits and folds down for long things or extra trunk space. So basically it works for me but you kinda forgot to measure before buying.

[@RDMotoring]

Nah I knew what I was getting into haha. It was fine for what I needed day to day, I was just highlighting certain drawbacks of the platform. However, I didn't know some had a split folding seat! Mine just had a small passthrough

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

@@RDMotoring I believe ALL ats seats fold down unless i'm mistaken? I won the luxury edition so maybe its not an included option on the base model....idk....

[@RDMotoring]

@@EliteOnTheBeat Maybe... mine only had a small passthrough behind the armrest in the back

[@Article_170]

E L I T E O N T H E B E A T Mine is a performance edition 3.6 with every option but adaptive cruise and a sunroof and the seats don’t fold down……

[@mdsparks1973]

2015 ATS 3.6 PREMIUM PKG SEDAN 1. The QUE screen has been replaced 3 times - twice under warranty, once by me. The BS you have to go through to get to it.... If it happens again, I'll be driving it into the Houston Ship Channel 2. Run flats - HATED THEM!!! You could feel every every divot between each granule of asphalt, thru your teeth!! Ordered FIVE (5!!!) Cadillac Special Edition Black Chrome 18"x10" Wheels, with Bridgestone DriveGuard 245x40xR18-97W tires. 1000% improvement! Handles better, drives smoother, last longer because you can actually rotate them across the vehicle, and it looks so much better!! OH! AND NOW I HAVE A SPARE TIRE 3. 6'3" here and i BARELY fit in the back. I don't know how you squeezed in. It is DEFINITELY tight, and why i will NEVER ride back there again. 4. You are definitely running that car with a clubbed foot. I'll get 22-25mpg. HOWEVER, i did install a CAI, mass air flow meter, MSD ignition coils & wires with NGK spark plugs. It livened her up quite a bit, but no more choppy rough idle, better throttle response, and the exhaust note changed drastically. As if i installed a full exhaust with headers. 5. This thing drinks oil!! Have to add a quart at the 3000 mile mark, which is about 5000 miles too soon using MOBIL-1 5W-30. Swapped to AMSOIL 10W-30 and the oil consumption dropped, while fuel mileage increased and engine temps decreased by 25-30°F. 6. TRANSMISSION - Haven't had a single issue with it, but had to replace the rear passenger axle TWICE and i think it's going out again at 104K miles. Don't know WTF and neither does Cadillac.

[@ozahmed4523]

I have the coupe and it makes more sense than the sedan. plus the coupe is wider with the Camaro platform. 6 speed manual, and you have a hot rod!

[@RDMotoring]

I would have loved the coupe but I couldn't fit. The sedan has a slightly higher roofline which gave me just enough room

[@steadyeddie7453]

Just my 2 cents- I agree with you on all 5 dislikes. My 2018 ATS has the CUE system and it is very quirky. It locks up 2-3X a week, sometimes the NAV wont work, sometimes the volume control wont work, etc. It's been replaced by the Caddi dealer with no change. The car drives like a Sherman tank w/ the run flats. The gas mileage may be because it is full time AWD and a heavy car. The ATS is a downsize version of the CTS, so very little rear leg room. And I will add one more thing, actually two- there is no gas cap. Come on GM! And to make things worse my Premium Lux model doesn't have a locking gas filler door. Nothing. It opens by pressing the door. Cheers.

[@Otis_Art]

Its not a heavy car at 3418 to 3600 pounds , which is all of em coupe n sedan. My 2018 cue system works great, treat it like a touch screen and not a typewriter. Who needs rear leg room in a coupe. Not me. The gas door locks when the fob isn't near. As for the run flats blame the shitty roads and vote out lousy politicians who don’t fix em. Lastly. Some people just are never happy. You sound like one.

[@steadyeddie7453]

@@Otis_Art The car is notorious for CUE system problems. My model is a sedan, so yes, my adult passengers require leg room. No, the fuel filler door does not lock, ever. It wasn't designed to lock on the Premium Lux model. And still no gas cap under that unsecured door. Can't blame the shitty roads for the shitty tires. I drove my car for 2 years throughout Germany. Their highways are pristine and the car still drove like it was on solid tires. Am I an unhappy person? No. We obviously have different standards. If you enjoy your Caddi then great. You got a good one. But stop trying to redirect blame to the owners for poor manufacturing when there are countless forums calling out the issues.

[@waynegood9233]

That's why I replaced my run flat tires on my 2014 Corvette that I bought new to Continental regular tires the Michelin run flat tires are terrible in rainy days

[@Raider114]

just bought my 2018 ats, picking it up monday!

[@RDMotoring]

Awesome! Despite the topic of this video it really is a great car

[@jimbowred1983]

I own a 2018 ATS 3.6. Despite its limitations, I’ve never owned a car that’s made me think I can outrun the cops like that car does. But CUE is still trash.

[@mefamily1907]

I have 2017..very efficient

[@kmx509]

@@jimbowred1983 We own a 17 ATS 3.6, The CUE is actually really easy and nice. Concerned about your opinion because i see no issue with it.

[@robertducar7913]

I replaced the run flats with Continental Pure Contact tires. Made all the difference in the world. If I get a flat, I'll call AAA to get towed to a place so I can replace the flat, or have it repaired. I haven't had many flats in my life.

[@RDMotoring]

You can also carry a small pump and plug kit for the little stuff. (that's what I do with my Corvette now). If you have a complete blowout, a run flat won't help you anyway.

[@idreamofjonny5492]

Great review! I had a 2014 Performance 2.0T 6speed manual. I loved it though was an electrical nightmare. I leased it and at the time in 2017 the car was worth 20k and the residual was 38k. Fun, fast and the Bose was awesome but nervous about reliability. Had 35830 when I turned it in. But your comments are true.

[@dewaynewhitfield934]

The average person isn't 6"6 but I definitely get what you saying about space for taller ppl

[@duke6j]

I also hate those run-flat tires. Feel every bump and stone on the road. Plan to replace these next year because they came on the car and have a great deal of tread left.

[@steadyeddie7453]

No spare tire, correct? Do you have a plan when you change out the run flats and you get a flat tire? Buy an additional tire as a spare and use up trunk space? Call a tow truck? Just curious, as I am in the same boat.

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

#1 The cue is AMAZING. It use to be 💩 until they gave it a few updates, which btw were only available via subscription thru onstar. But unfortunately onstar just discontinued its service as of Jan 1st, 2021. #2 All preference #3 Agreed on the back seat space its a joke. It only works for me and my family cause my kids are 6 and 8. LOL. #4 Never had a problem with trunk space. Its a little on the small side i guess but the cars only 183" long what do you expect? haha #5 You get 💩 gas milage just like i do because you drive it like its a V8 cause the car is so fun to drive. haha. cmon be honest. 🤣

[@RDMotoring]

All these are things I hate about the car, your own personal results may vary 😉 and yes I have a lead foot 😅

[@renypayne11]

What year is your ats because I'm hoping i can get my cue updated at the delarship.

[@Choncohm]

@@renypayne11 2014

[@blogshagify]

That's the problem with General Motors. Once they get it right, they cancel it. Why do they do that?? !!! That is so annoying!

[@RavenRecoil]

I have a 2016 2.0T ATS. I'm 6' 4" and agree treat it like a coup. My kids can sit in the backseat but sticking an adult back there is no fun. Maybe I'm the only person who does not mind QUE system. I dont mind the touch sensitive buttons. My fuel economy is 35mpg highway and 20 mpg in town.

[@RDMotoring]

I definitely got used to it after a while, it's not as terrible as some people make it seem, but they could have made it a little better from the start. I just wasn't a fan of the haptic buttons... they look really cool but the day to day usability was a bit annoying

[@holopyt]

hmmm, mine have buttons on wheel so i only use temp up and down - one time for whole drive.

[@Otis_Art]

The ATS is an excellent car. I have the coupe premium performance and I love it. None of the “problems” you speak of plague me. But then i researched the car before I bought it

[@thefloridaredneck]

I have a 2013 I average 25mph, never once had a problem eith the que system, ive fit 10 bags of garden multch in the back. This is by far the best car for under 15k you can buy

[@Htx_Raider]

For the volume, you can slide your finger across. It’s way faster than just pressing it.

[@RDMotoring]

Yes you can, but it can still be a bit glitchy. I usually just end up using the buttons on the steering wheel

[@dakota_7501]

Couldn’t argue with much other than the fuel mileage, sounds like that’s your foot lol, I have a 13 3.6 ATS4 that averages 25.4 mpg, but I have a 70 mile round trip commute too.

[@RDMotoring]

Haha part of it is definitely my foot. My commute is mostly traffic though, I'm sure that doesn't help

[@AliGravi89]

I have 2015 ATS 2.0T it's the best car for fuel and for the power it has very good mileage I get

[@bradbrown7273]

The one thing that's kinda annoying is the cue system I rented a chevy spark and that worked better in that then my car

[@pontiacGXPfan]

Looks like the one me and my mother used to have.......good times

[@RDMotoring]

It was a great car, one of my favorites

[@pontiacGXPfan]

@@RDMotoring what happened to it?

[@w41duvernay]

True that on the Run Flats. I replace them on my 13 ATS in one week after my rideshare customers complained on the ride. Sounds like to me you needed to get a CTS instead.

[@RDMotoring]

Nah, I test drove both and the ATS impressed me more with how it handled. There's no perfect car out there and compromises have to be made

[@w41duvernay]

@@RDMotoring I was more impressed with my 2.0l awd CTS. NO one complained, both the ATS and the CTS killed all the frivilous complaints doing Uber. The CTS was a very balanced car going up the hilling backside of the D.C. area.

[@rashidaa89]

If they complain, they need their own car

[@w41duvernay]

@@rashidaa89 The complaint were about the first car I used, a Prius. Basically, no one was comfortable and they took it out on my driver rating, which is why I went to the ATS/STS.

[@noahp2430]

@@w41duvernayI’d tell em take a hike gtfo my car or buy me new tires lol

[@Article_170]

As for the trunk space… I have a 12” competition subwoofer on 5,000 watts with a couple batteries, 2 runs of zero gauge, upgraded alt, etc… Now I don’t even know the trunk is there.

[@RDMotoring]

I can imagine...

[@kennethmacqueenette1998]

Number one? Clean and pause the touch area's real good once a month. More patience 2? You'll love them run flats if you have a flat.😅3? Back seat space. Tall people can get in the back. As long as there are no tall people in the front. When I was doing Uber? I kept my passenger seat pulled way up. Thomas person said on the passenger side shorter person sat on the driver's side. But once I had 2 6'6" 300lb guys in the back. About a 25 minute ride. I pulled the sea and was an uncomfortable overdriver for about thirty minutes. 4? Trunk space? It's a cadillac. That's not supposed to be loaded with a bunch of stuff.😅.5? Fuel efficiency? It's kind of a sport car. But to say fuel, Something I learned after about a year doing uber. I'm assuming the fuel efficiency is lackluster Due to the use of the a c. Turn the a c button off in the winter. One at once a month just to exercise it. Summertime-Turn on the AC. Put it on recycle air. Anytime you have to Get on the highway, or you're thinking about doing some passing? Toggle the a c off. ( Toggle on Resurculate pryor to hitting the snow or a c button.) - This will keep the recycle on while turning the ac on and off. While ubering,, This meant the difference in using 4 tanks of gas. In 5 hours,plus going home pretty empty,& using two, and a 1/2 takes a gas in a matter of the same 5 hours & similar distance.

[@GeneralDravus00]

I’m 6,4. The back seat is horrendous, but the trunk is actually not too back I got car ramps , car jack, tv wall mount, tire iron and various other things in the as I type this now. Honestly could’ve been more spacious but it isn’t too bad at all

[@RDMotoring]

It's still usable, but it's also one of the smallest in it's class... some subcompact sedans have more cargo area

[@michaelcahill8558]

CUE doesn’t work with gloves. Got rid of the run flats for less than two new ones. I’ll never sit in the back so I don’t care. Trunk is fine for a car. I get 28 MPG on the highway.

[@snowboarddan5899]

I have no issues with trunk space I fit both my snowboards in it. I also have no fuel issues but I also have the 2.5 non turbo

[@RDMotoring]

What kind of fuel mileage do you get with that?

[@snowboarddan5899]

@@RDMotoring 21-24mpg

[@Emzlv702]

My screen is what I would have a problem with, but got one for 30 bucks on ebay and it works better than new, imo....

[@RodrickColbert]

I would swap out your #5 (nobody buys a Caddy for the fuel efficiency..lol ) with the fact that my ATS has very bad blindspots...

[@RDMotoring]

The problem is most modern cars have terrible blind spots... I was surprised to see a modern V6 getting this poor of gas mileage

[@finnesinhearts9411]

19.4 mpg not bad my hemi does 9-11 so this would be great

[@elimoen3830]

I have a 2013 with the 2.5 and I get around 36 highway 28 city

[@jaridgarcia2866]

How’s the reliability ?

[@ourgreatsurrenderinchiefjo4245]

Negatives thetransmission shudder. I bought a 2016 with 25,000 miles immediately the transmission started shuddering get ween gear 1,2 and on the highway and around 38 miles per hour. It would also vibrate at low speeds while making a slight turn . I had it flushed with there fake miricle new mobil transmission fluid and it worked well for 5000 miles then came back worse then ever. I don't miss it one bit. I loved the car in the beginning but grew to absolutely despise it. I hated driving it

[@wanderingbufoon]

my 4dr caddy ats has combined 25 mpg and a big trunk space. As for the back seat, I've had 6ft like myself, sit comfortably. Yes, snugged but it isn't as bad as he is making it out to be. Well, unless the people up front are 6ft and over. The ATS is just a luxury Camaro. CUE system blows though. Also, IDK why the wheels are so small. I'm fine with low profile wheels but why is the overall wheel so small? It makes the car look odd.

[@TC-mw3cs]

I hate the visibility in mine , especially the rear window , and the huge blind spots.

[@RDMotoring]

I think the premium trim had blind spot detection which would have been nice... I didn't have that luxury. So many new cars have awful visibility

[@saricomey889]

You never owner a Toyota highlander then. That’s why I bought this. Way easier to see around the cabin

[@enoch289]

I get 24.5 mpg in my 2.0 turbo AWD ATS..

[@saricomey889]

Do you use the tour or sport mode?

[@johnwhitneykokalis9990]

Well compared to the new Cad CT4 that replaces your ATS.... I say you got the better deal with the ATS.

[@RDMotoring]

I like the ATS styling more, but the CT4 does have a better interior. I would like to drive the new 2.7 turbo to see what it's like though. Pretty impressive numbers

[@johnwhitneykokalis9990]

@@RDMotoring I drove a CT4V for a week as a loaner and I thought it was a great handling and wickedly quick but I hate the dash because it looks like a euro style car with the propped up info screen sitting their like a large smart phone glued to the dash board.

[@RDMotoring]

@@johnwhitneykokalis9990 Ah I gotcha.. unfortunately that seems to be the way the interior designs are going on everything...

[@saricomey889]

The Ct4 seems to much bigger for me

[@sal2284]

Man this car still better than my Nissan sunny LOL

[@fjfadijosef8029]

Yes I agree seats are small and Cue system is bad. Otherwise car is v stylish

[@awdlfxats6065]

How many miles were you at man ? I love my ride :)))

[@RDMotoring]

Right around 60/65k here

[@awdlfxats6065]

@@RDMotoring I’m at 70 now and have had it since 53 miles. Other than an alternator and oil changes I’ve had 0 maintenance.

[@paulcondie2520]

@@awdlfxats6065 2.0T or 3,6? My bad, just noticed the lfx! Lol

[@deshonegreer9823]

I had to put 3 starters on my car in the last 6 months

[@mplscarsales6652]

There’s steering volume control and the Tires are thinner because it’s a sporty car yes they are useless rear seats I own trucks for moving things and for fuel efficiency they have the 4cylinder version which sucks !

[@hecklepig]

Jesus my 4.7L V8 Jeep Grand Cherokee used to get up to 27mpg

[@daveharmon8674]

This is not a family car Dude. It's for a Sales guy like me that wants to look good with his $3000 dollar suit

[@RDMotoring]

Every car has it's flaws and makes compromises, these are just my least favorite of the ATS. There are also a lot of things I really loved about the car! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGqUdKCbeNOspdk

[@cheetopuffs2580]

.-. Really I seen many people in the ghetto use theme

[@anthonysciabarrasi2611]

that back seat is fine for anyone under 6 foot but if ur over 6 foot ur not gonna be able to sit back there

[@RDMotoring]

Lol I know I'm a bit big for it... and nobody can sit behind me if I'm in the front

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

He's NOT lying. The back seats are literately pointless. I have a 6 and 8 year old so i'm okay but once they become teenagers theres no way. My daughters kicking my elbows sitting in the middle rear seat as it is and only 6..... But i don't mind i LOVED my chevy cobalt it was SOLID for over 7 years with only minor problems the motor in this ATS is like the eco tech on steroids with a turbo charger+luxury.

[@johnwhitmore5408]

So why did you buy the car? You could see all of the "problem" areas before you purchased it.

[@RDMotoring]

Because of these reasons!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGqUdKCbeNOspdksi=2g4TMO6MDFdtWh_z

[@jakechimiak9626]

Do u ever get the “shift to park” when u turn the car off normally I have to wiggle the shifter and then it will cut off any reason why it does this

[@RDMotoring]

It's like it's not recognizing you're in park? I've honestly never had that issue...

[@ShonTolliverMusic]

Why would you still have Factory tires on a 2014?

[@RDMotoring]

Not factory, but factory replacements. The ones on the car were only about a year old. If talking about the same model tire as factory I just call them factory even if they were replaced... which I know isn't the correct term 😅

[@ShonTolliverMusic]

@@RDMotoring I just realized that you could have been also referring to the rims. Silly me.

[@glenglene8473]

I hate the CUE system in my ATS too. It has couple dead spots now. Also, sometimes i can't get the hidden compartment to open or close...very frustrated.

[@RDMotoring]

That's gotta be annoying

[@UkrainianPunk180]

Contact GM Infotainment Customer Service. They covered my cost for replacement CUE system after I got dead spots as well.

[@Crusher103]

I had the dead spots in my screen, I fixed it myself with a replacement screen. It is not hard to replace if you are even slightly competent. The screen only cost me $20. take your time give yourself like an hr maybe 2 to complete it. You'll be good to go. There are all kinds of how-to videos on youtube about replacing the screen.

[@glenglene8473]

@@Crusher103 Thanks, I had it replaced few weeks back. Cost $30 for the screen online.

[@juneygee187rt2]

How do you guys get bad milage I get 50mpg on the highway, only reason I think is because mine is manual

[@RDMotoring]

That also means you have the 2.0T as opposed to the 3.6 which will help. Main reason for my bad mileage was my commute... it was mostly highway but a lot of stop and go traffic.

[@jayc4715]

Lies

[@Sempath2023TechGuy]

I switched from speedway super gas to sunoco v power 93, seen a 7 gallon improvement on fuel efficiency and the car had better reaction and ran quieter

[@RDMotoring]

That's a crazy improvement! and you have the 3.6?

[@Sempath2023TechGuy]

@@RDMotoring 2.0 but worth a try. Improved my truck to

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

@@Sempath2023TechGuy I agree. I ONLY run Chevron. Considering i drive it like i stole it and still get 30 MPG i'm perfectly happy with that.

[@Sempath2023TechGuy]

@@EliteOnTheBeat i been getting 33 lately

[@wesley8624ify]

6'6" ahhh boo hooo! 😎

[@daveyjoseph6058]

I might take my rear seat out. Put a subwoofer wall in its place

[@SteveBoddy]

I hate the cup holders in the ATS. 2 32oz cups don't fit at all

[@RDMotoring]

You're right. They're on the small side and pretty close together

[@AliGravi89]

I have 2015 ats luxury 2.0T best thing the fuel it's very good we have 2019 nissan santra eating more fuel than my Cadillac

[@RDMotoring]

The 2.0s are pretty fuel efficient!

[@jimmybagg9439]

Bolt pattern for sure (5x115)

[@RDMotoring]

Correct it's 5x115

[@channelfargone]

5x114.3 fits also.

[@jimmybagg9439]

@@RDMotoring they are rare

[@jimmybagg9439]

@@channelfargone not as reliable to drive with 5x114

[@jimmybagg9439]

@@channelfargone I’ll try them out. What about 9 inch width front wheel , u think there will be rubbing from the oem coilover ?(18x9)

[@738polarbear]

Wonder why you bought it in the first place .

[@RDMotoring]

Because of these reasons! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGqUdKCbeNOspdk

[@robertsoltysiak6981]

Sounds like maybe you should get a little bigger car and keep your foot out of the throttle

[@RDMotoring]

yeah but what's the fun in that? lol

[@sirloin4372]

Yeah your aggressive driving is what’s bringing your milage down. I have 2.0t and my avg is 27.

[@RDMotoring]

I had the occasional heavy foot, but I really think it was the hour and a half of daily stop and go traffic that ate into my mpgs.

[@crashbandit9949]

lol my 2L gets 23 in town and 29 HWY I will take it

[@justswitched8841]

Do you play basketball?

[@akno2k588]

Buddy said the trunk space is small its huge for small car

[@RDMotoring]

It has 10.4 cubic feet which is way below average for it's class

[@matthewramirez4401]

Your information is wrong the fuel efficient is actually really good on these cars

[@RDMotoring]

I don't see how I'm wrong if I'm speaking from experience. Sure you can baby the car and only drive at highway speeds to get the mileage into the high 20's, but any mildly spirited driving or traffic/city driving will suck up that fuel like a vacuum.

[@ozzmoist]

I have one and i lmake 6.5 l/100klm at 115 kmh

[@joeserrenti9857]

I have a 2016 ATS AWD Luxury ..... You haven't experienced the insanely pitiful 9011HIR halogen bulbs with the flap that bleeds light, what a Joke ....!!! They are hands down THE WORST headlights I've experienced on a car in over 50 years of car ownership ......!!! I've got them pretty decent by using 9005 Sylvania ZXE bulbs , and re- aiming ... My Cue system failed quickly and the replacement behaves beautifully but I agree the touch controls are a real pain in the ass .... The OEM Michelin Primacy whatevers are among the Worst Tires Ever .... hard, noisy, make rubbing sounds on the rims .... they just Suck !!! I'm in the Northeast ....So I put Pirelli Soterozzo 3 runflats... ( only $150 each ! ) all the way around and can't get over the quiet cushioned positive change in ride with minimal handling problems ....Now I can't corner at 100 mph. But I never did anyway ....lol..! I agree .... no room in back or trunk ... but instead of a little crap box , This is definitely fun to get around in. Mine has the 2.0L turbo and it's REALLY Quick .... even with the snows on ... And I usually use Regular and can't feel any difference whatsoever .... The 16 has the 8 speed tranny so the milage is a little better 20 around town but up to 26 - 27 on the highway .... And hands down the car just looks Good !!! And going from 2013 to 19 without a major design change, it's not very noticeable what year you have.

[@RDMotoring]

I agree 100% with everything here lol I also have another video detailing everything I love about the car so feel free to check that out! It definitely has some compromises but damn if it isn't fun

[@mikeybarboza3086]

The Cue system pre 2016 models are trash. Also I’d stay away from the 3.6L V6 engines more than a few mechanics I know told me to stay away from that engine. I have 2016 ATS Coupe rwd 2.0T performance trim. Only 19mpg?? I drive in the city 99% of the time in the sport mode and my average mpg is roughly about 24-25mpg. IMO the Coupes look so much better than the sedans especially when you throw in the fact the space in the back is literally the same in the sedan as the coupe. If you’re looking for a car w/ roomy back seats idk why you would buy or be looking to buy a sport sedan/grand touring car?? Again for the trunk space complaint idk why you would expect a vehicle of this class to have one is beyond me. Sounds like you wanted or expected crossover/suv passenger vehicle in a sports sedan/grand tourer. Did you not open the trunk and look at the space in the back before you bought the car??

[@ElPesos-]

Bros 6’6 complaining about rear seat leg room 😭😭

[@RDMotoring]

Good thing I never sit back there 😂 in all seriousness, it's still small even for passengers of average size. The rear seat and trunk space in the ATS are near the worst in its class...

[@BAMFCarDude]

You're 6'6" and you bought an ATS??? LOL, I'm surprised you didn't take the front seat out and just use the back seat.

[@RDMotoring]

I actually fit perfectly fine in the front lol

[@broeheemed32]

Yeah, I don't like all those bu-uns either.

[@dilloncaicedo]

Most full size adults are 5,6 lmao

[@RDMotoring]

They also wouldn't fit in the back haha

[@JM-cx6ze]

You knew you was tall as hell being 6’6 that you wasn’t going to fix into this car very well lmfao fuck I’ll buy it

[@RDMotoring]

I'm the one driving it and I fit fine in the front seat, I never complained about that. My point was that the back seats of these cars are extremely compromised. I've discussed it with other owners in the past and they all agree those seats are pretty much useless. Unless you have younger kids to sit back there, no adult is going to be very comfortable.

[@adamhayden5152]

If your avg is 19.4 and your drive is mostly highway then that’s on you bud. You have a lead foot. I have an ats and I get better then that. My 05 STS4 (awd) has 320hp N* v8 and that cars avg is 20mpg!! So your mileage is all you and maybe needs a tune up!

[@RDMotoring]

Highway yes, but a majority of that is stop and go traffic which kills mileage

[@LordCarpenter]

...and these are also the reasons GM stopped making the ATS.

[@RDMotoring]

CT4 is pretty much the same thing though. Might as well have been a second gen ATS

[@danaj50]

Then why did you buy it if there’s five things you hate

[@dylanrap9778]

Do you hate run-flat tires and you can't fit two six-foot-six in people? I think you're looking for an SUV

[@RDMotoring]

Yeah but SUV's are slow and handle like jello... check out my video on the 5 things I love! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGqUdKCbeNOspdk It's a bit more insight on why I chose this car

[@dylanrap9778]

@@RDMotoring I understand better now. Thank you. Quick question. I heard at 75,000 miles cadillacs will become a money pit. Have you experienced that at all?

[@RDMotoring]

The car was actually sold at around 65,000 so I can't say anything to that. However, the only thing I would worry about is certain electronics like the CUE screen. Powertrain wise they should be pretty good since most components are shared with Chevy and Buick... unless you got a Cadillac exclusive motor...

[@stephenlacher587]

You buy a dinky car and gripe about the rear seat and trunk space? Didn't you see the car prior to purchasing?

[@mikeh.9954]

Capacitive buttons are the WORST!

[@lsjionredlinesupercharged2049]

Wait your 6’6 complaining about head room and you blame the car no sir it’s literally you 😂😂😂.

[@RDMotoring]

Lol I just didn't have an average height person available to demonstrate. The back seat is tight for anyone. I had 5'6" friends that said the same thing

[@lsjionredlinesupercharged2049]

@@RDMotoring lol I was like I bet the car does hurt ya lol 🤣🤣🙏all love