2016 Cadillac ATS-V TECHNICAL REVIEW with Cadillac Chief Engineer Dave Leone

[@kennethiulo52]

Love the car. I sold my BMW M4s. Had the coupe and then the convertible. I bought the ATS-v coupe. Vector blue with carbon fiber pack. 6 speed. Recarro seats. Chassis on the car is amazing. Very well balanced car. Planted. Great job Cadillac. I can tell you I do not miss my M4 lets put it that way. 47 years old I had a lot of cars. Nissan GT-R. This car is fantastic.

[@lejink]

I like this guy, I could have spent all day with him there asking questions

[@MotoManTV]

Dee Jay I did.

[@davidhenriquez9562]

Dee Jay old his know his shit

[@davidhenriquez9562]

MotoManTV wouldn't it be cheaper but to buy an ATS 2.0t and super charge it change out the seats to recaro and put a better suspension and brembo brakes?possibly a hood scoop?how much is the ATS V 80,000?

[@katanamast279]

+MotoManTV Can you go a part two to the questions you asked him about this car? I would ask "Looking forward to the future of the ATS-V, if you could improve one aspect of the car that you weren't able to do in this generation what would it be? Lower weight, Better Tires (Pilot Sport Cup 2's), carbon fiber roof, etc.

[@evodudedad2053]

@@davidhenriquez9562 so youd rather swap out the turbo that's already in place with a supercharger, instead of upgrading to a bigger turbo? doesn't seem too cost effective and youd probably have to do a lot of customization for the supercharger.

[@eyesofadonai]

i've seen this video 10 times, got a 2016 sedan 6mt, still like to watch it.

[@MotoManTV]

Sounds like Cadillac - or the Mad Scientist - owes me some money:)

[@georgerodriguez6302]

I just picked up a V in Graphite and it makes an amazing daily driver, handles like it's on rails. Quarantine fun!

[@jacobtercero4191]

This video made me look deeper into this build. Now I'm a owner of a coupe atsv. This vehicle deliverers!

[@HorsepowerHouse]

I just bought one. Fantastic car. It checks all of the blocks for an ideal daily driver that is still great and fuel efficient. :)))

[@ErnestMathis-h9r]

I have a 2019 Cadillac ATS-V coupe and I totally love it. Thanks for the info.

[@raymurphy87]

Hey Dave I love what you guys have created. Took the ATS V for a test drive yesterday and its one sick car. You can feel that their was a lot of time spent on designing this car as a whole. I enjoyed the ATS V so much I felt like I was in heaven, it was all put together so well. The only thing that must change and I believe I speak for everyone on this, is the Instrument Cluster needs to be shit canned. When driving the ATS V in all its glory my mind couldn't stop thinking about the dash and how horrible it looked. It just made me FEEL like I was driving a regular ATS and killed some of the joy.

[@Mathicuss]

GM did good hiring this man. He should be the leader of all performance vehicles built by General Motors like possibly the mid engine corvette?? hmmm Also I would take this vehicle over any other German competition the only thing you guys need to do is button up CUE a little bit and you'll have the ultimate car.

[@MotoManTV]

They hired him 39 years ago . . .

[@kimosabbe50]

@@MotoManTV " He began his career with GM in 1979." Here's his GM Profile: conference.nempa.org/dave-leone-general-motors/

[@alamo3955]

I upgraded my Cue screen which solved the lag issue on my 2015 ATS 2.0 t.

[@stalkev]

This ATS (V) video is fantastic.... The Video explains so much.......

[@Cavscout101]

You can never have too much.

[@gilvietor1918]

Holy smokes Leone really loves his job, that dude has a ton of knowledge. Awesome video.

[@GodlessMartyr666]

very likely the absolute best car America has ever produced

[@4406bbldb]

Ive wanted one since they came out. At 71 i like the surprise factor of a twin turbo car. Noticed something funny about the post talking about the gauge cluster, i remember when woman were interested in that and color.

[@mdossantosd]

It is obvious why he is chief engineer. Very impressive presentation. He KNOWS his stuff. I will now seriously consider an ATS-V.

[@kennethwolkens6251]

'13 CTS V wagon owner here and Daily Drive the car. Want to keep the miles down on the wagon and the ATS V is the only logical choice to replace my DD. What a great car!

[@738polarbear]

Absolutely beautiful car .Both mechanically and aesthetically.This chap really knows his stuff and it shows when he talks cars.

[@YiLuoRealEstate]

Awesome video! Ordered an 2016 ATS sedan 2.0 6MT premium after watching this video, not the V version. But if this much care and passion goes in the V, I am sure a standard would do just fine for me!

[@MotoManTV]

***** You will not at all be disappointed . . . Have a lot of seat time in that car and loved every minute of it . . .

[@davidhenriquez9562]

+MotoManTV the basic ats v is 60k?

[@CubanRider]

Love the exterior and performance, but it needs a better gauge cluster/infotainment for me to trade in the C7 for one.

[@pseudosmith4979]

Cuban Rider keep the Vette, buy this for the wife! ;)

[@flaviusbelisarius3240]

I love this guy, he reminds me of Jester from Top Gun. Love the car too!

[@flaviusbelisarius3240]

Oh so I bought a fully loaded 2016 ATS V sedan two weeks ago. Just passed 500 miles and starting to step on it. Car has crazy power and just feels awesome. No major complaints. Loving it! If I had to pick the biggest reason I bought it over the M3 or an S4 is the styling: It has much more aggressive lines specially from the side vs. the Germans more square looks.

[@davidhenriquez6144]

Flavius Belisarius how much down would i need for this car?20,000?

[@davidwaun2276]

I'm sold...I bought a 2017 today, picking it up on Friday. The one question I have is why aren't more colors available with the manual transmission. I had to have the stick so I got the black. I had a 2014 ATS sedan with the 2L engine and six speed stick. It handled well but I love the horsepower. I also was considering the BMW M4 but decided made in USA was the way to go. Thanks Cadillac!

[@gesalbte]

I want more colors too! Especially for the neutral-exterior-color ATS-Vs, they need color accents in the interior (like the CLA45's red belts and bolsters). A fun car deserves fun colors. I think BMW's new yellow (Austin Yellow Metallic) is great. Merc is offering several shades of silver. the V could also use a blue color and a special edition color like the R-34's Midnight Purple!

[@BudgetBully504]

Merica!!

[@963hz]

This guy sounds like an engine genius.

[@edgerrr]

+Edward Hayes Cunningham The dude knows his shit.

[@wzbhnn]

This guy talks like the kind of political master in an engineering office, who only look at excel charts all day but gets other team members R&D results and make them nice PowerPoint presentations and gets all the credit and promotions.

[@glennlane6599]

And one correction on my part. Tony Roma heads up the V series, but John Barrick headed up the ATS-V. To John and his team, job well done!

[@enriquegoytizolo2834]

I want a Cadi for sure. Outstanding presentation.

[@lacgugolator]

amazing. I'm sold I need this machine seriously.

[@georgejin1764]

i love these technical videos! keep them coming. they are extremely interesting!

[@MotoManTV]

George Jin Our pleasure . . .

[@738polarbear]

I can’t tell you how beautiful I think this car is.

[@glennlane6599]

Just one comment though. I just bought a ATS-V and it is an amazing car! I am a little critical of Mr. Leone because he should know more about his cars. But Tony Roma and his engineers did an unbelievable job on the ATS-V. It is a factory hot rod that is a blast to drive every day. Tony, great job!

[@hahmed035]

This vehicle, if not is one of my favorites in the U.S. market and I haven't even test driven it . I'd like to see this vehicle grow in the performance and car fanatic world. I see it having a very high reputation. I'd purchase one myself if I could.

[@holyride1]

Absolutely stunning! Thank you Cadillac for doing such a great job, In my opinion no other company comes close, this car is one of a kind and is a complete knock out in the ring, do not stop, do not slow down, show the world what General Motors Cadillac devision is made of! # 1 on earth! This car shows exactly what the human nature is capable of as well as what it wants inside / out side of the driving experience.

[@rickydominic5616]

This guy sold me on a ats v after this video just with his jacket alone 😄 but what a great video, all around beauty. That's the car to keep for life

[@joelon3057]

Get rid of the heptic feedback controls on the center stack...nice metal knobs and buttons please

[@kaga1310]

never saw any kind of detailed overview of a german manufactor. very cool!

[@steadyeddie7453]

I own a 2018 ATS with the 3.6L engine. I have two gripes so far. One is that the highly reflective CUE center NAV display is prone to fingerprints. Either redesign the face covering like many aftermarket GPS faces, which are a slightly matte finish, or sell a stick on glass protector like a smartphone. Something that is sacrificial and can be replaced. Also, put a dang gas cap back on the vehicle. Cadillac says to improve user experience owners now dont have to handle a dirty gas cap. Hellllloooo... Its not the gas cap we are concerned about, its the filthy gas pump handle touched by thousands. Without a way to lock the gas door, the tank is vulnerable to vandalism. I would love to hear a response from Cadillac if you're truly listening to owners.

[@richardcoker5095]

Despite them taking it from Ford, I like and appreciate the lack of a gas cap and the flap locks with the vehicle. Neither that locked flap or locked gas cap will truly stop someone from siphoning your gas. Fortunately, that is not a big problem where I park normally nor in my garage.

[@steadyeddie7453]

I can appreciate your unique situation on the gas cap. Unfortunately not all of us have secure parking at shopping malls, grocery stores, parks, stadium parking lots, etc. Providing a gas cap door with an interior release and/or a locking gas cap wont stop someone hell bent on siphoning my gas, but the same goes for locks on my house. If they really want in, a lock wont stop them, but I still use them. Not having them is what we call being a soft target. And no flap lock or gas cap just invites someone to dump something into the tank. People can be vindictive when they see a nice car. Plus, when I wash the car, I like to open the flap to clean the backside. Cant do that without covering the fuel fill inlet. Give me my gas cap back.

[@richardcoker5095]

@@steadyeddie7453 Maybe not secure at malls but siphoning gas or dumping stuff in the tank just seems unlikely and they do have to pry it open if the car is locked, though I see your point. I do go ahead wash/clean around the gas filling area as water should NOT go inside the gas tank without something opening the valve inside. You might need to dry a little bit of the area headed towards gas tank but it shouldn't get in the gas tank. Have to add, if you have thought about the Trifeca tune or equivalent? Worth it :)

[@steadyeddie7453]

@@richardcoker5095 With many crimes, it's always unlikely until it happens to you. And my gas door will open with just a push, whether the car is locked or not. I checked out the Trifecta Tune website and liked the software they offered to permanently turn off the AUTO STOP feature. But for $180 I'll just keep pushing the console switch. Cheers.

[@tbrakohiapa]

More please! Agreed, couldn't get enough detail. We'll presented and explained from Mr. Leone. I totally geek out on this stuff. Really extensive changes. I'm was impressed. Can only guess CTS-V got the same treatment. BMW and the others should reveal the same level of detail to enthusiasts to keep us hooked. Gotta say Cadillac is on a roll with their V's!

[@P9A9R]

I have been a fan of the Art & Science approach Cadillac has been following for years. Mr. Leone's technical overview of the new CTS-V was entertaining as it was informative. Moto Man appealed to the passion of getting a true sports car out on the track. Dave followed up with a peek behind the curtain to detail the innovation and automotive expertise which is the source of all the magic. But more importantly, people who have a passion for state of art automobiles want to own a vehicle created by people who are passionate about the vehicle they make and sell. Dave you asked for what else Cadillac could do with the CTS-V so in this Caddy fan's humble opinion here is my wish list. 1. A special order option for a turbo charged V-8 putting out at least 600 HP with 585 ft-pounds torque. 2. A 7 or 8 speed dual clutch automatic with "launch control". 3. Its a long shot but a CTS-V Wagon again as a special order limited edition. 4. Upgraded two tone leather interior options . There has been at least one Cadillac in my family for over half a century. However, I strongly suggest Cadillac either severely trim down your dealer network or spin off a separate V division like AMG for Mercedes Benz, R series for Audi, or M series for BMW. Over the past year I have visited 5 Cadillac dealers and have been less than impressed with the surroundings, sales and auto car staff. It seems to me the Cadillac dealers I visited are stuck in a time warp of the 70s and 80s. Product knowledge and passion are definitely missing. The " setting" for new jewels of Cadillac; the CTS C6, ATS Coupe, and the new CTS-V must compliment not detrack.

[@MotoManTV]

P9A9R Great summary of your requests . . . will definitely take this to Dave.

[@gentsofintel7056]

I am saving money and selling my soul to buy an ATS-V sedan in obsession red!!!

[@rlineten]

I love this video . It tells me a lot about this car

[@mikeriv60]

Great video and very helpful as I’m in the market for a 17 or 18 ATS. V coupe. Good job Cadillac

[@KvotheYSL21]

These comments may be a little late, as I'm also late to the show :/ Having said that, I really appreciate Mr. Leone taking the time to create this video, and discuss these features. I am a huge fan of niche GM products, have an '06 GTO myself with a best friend in your 1st Gen CTS-V. I believe this is a fantastic car, from what I have seen, and I am really curious to see how you will do with your V-Brand in the future. Thank you again.

[@troypower4733]

I could not part with my Z06 but....I will be getting an ATS V! Call it my commuter. What I want to see, an improved dash cluster and a little more interior differentiation for the V vs the other models and as someone one else pointed out a CF roof, mind you those Recaros do help alot. Can't wait to get my order in.

[@pkincy]

I agree with you, so I bought a 2018 V to go with the Z06.

[@lambotama]

Let's see a ct6-v, and bring back the wagon!!!!!!

[@OneManArmy4Life]

Yeah, and I hope the CT6-V comes with that 4.5L quad cam V8 GM is developing. I hope it makes 600+hp...

[@mscongeniality8205]

lambotama you got your wish! 2019 Cadillac ct6 v with a massive v8. 😱😱

[@donf2726]

Everything is great on this car but please change the gauge clusters they look horrible and cheap. All the other V series have beautiful clusters.

[@openplz3000]

Makes me want to get back into a V series. Sounds like the bare bones approach of the original ls6/ls2 V, but pulling 1.0X g laterally. Love the turbo boosts 18# w no lift. Give me a manual. It would look nice next to my GN3.8

[@MotoManTV]

Foodie Greg Sir, that would be an AWESOME garage!

[@mena3agram]

One of the major sell points for the M4 and M3 are the wider fenders they have compared to the regular 3 and 4 series. It makes them exquisite from the non M series and also adds an aggressive look to them. I wish Cadillac took that route too.

[@vincegpking1]

The more I look Into this car, the more impressed I am.

[@jonasgrumby1093]

Mad respect for Dave Leone. Not once did he say um or ah...

[@stevenberry1574]

I just bought am ATS-V auto, to use as my new winter beater and it's the only winter beater I've ever wanted to drive all summer long too. I sold my 2015 audi S8 to buy the V, the V isn't near as a comfy as the S8, obviously, but Man it's WAY more fun. My favorite winter beater of all time, I've had an M4 and I would never buy an M car over the V again.

[@JamesAMG]

“If you have a really long slinky”. Sorry I LOL’d at that.

[@musicloveranthony]

What a fantastic video. I really hope we get to see a similar discussion on the CTS-V when it's released. Thank you so much for posting this, MotoMan! I also appreciate that everything involved is functional. I have read a lot of people making comments like "bleh, that spoiler, bleh that hood." It's functional, this isn't a Corolla with a body kit! I drove the ATS 3.6 for a week and it's a blast! I think if all the "gauge cluster sucks" haters would try the car out they'd realize it's actually pretty great. The customizable portion of the cluster is amazing - I've never seen a video where it was shown to its actual potential. I noticed he said "the tires are capable of even more...in case we decide to dial it up a little bit." with a slight nod...color me intrigued! My feedback is that Cadillac needs to push their Performance Data Recorder technology a lot better. That functionality is incredible. It's something none of the main competitors offer. It stands alone there and I haven't read any auto-journalist commenting on it beside in passing. I saw it being used in several "first drive" reviews from the Circuit of the Americas event but yet no one actually acknowledged what it was. I was also surprised Dave didn't even mention it here. Push it - it's fantastic!

[@MotoManTV]

Anthony Levens I was standing behind the cameraman when he made that tire comment and I, too, was *very* intrigued . . . See, there's a reason I call him 'The Mad Scientist' . . .

[@sickjohnson]

That was too cool, love how far they took this beast!! Did Dave say that the ATSV pull more lateral G's than the vette?

[@blkwng81]

I ended up buying the ct4v blackwing. Im sure a tuned ats-v is alot of fun

[@ThunderAppeal]

Its nice to see that GM has been able to keep up with the europeans RWD super sedans which have been out for the last 20+ years. And 20+ years after GM lost their minds and went full on FWD on just about every automobile they could think of besides the SUV's and Fbodies. Only took GM 20+ years to get back to making anything resembling a decent automobile. From a life long GM guy, I'm really proud of you guys..... ....(eye roll)...

[@robqcmccullum8797]

Love it so much detail in this car and everything is about improved performance this is what makes it a cadillac V series.

[@AnthonyEvelyn]

Cadillac still needs a awe inspiring 224" Ultra Luxury Sedan, and most of all multiple sleek attractively designed luxury CUVs.

[@BurtonsAttic]

Sold!

[@rbhughes538]

I hate to skip over the not yet released ATS-V and CTS-V but this CT6 seems to be a revolution in car engineering. I'm interested in a Technical Review of it. The use of mixed materials to make a strong light vehicle, AWD on all but the base 4 cylinder/PHEV 4 cylinder, the PHEV system with it's new Electric Variable Transmission, 3.0 L V-6 putting out 133+ hp/liter. Bring the cutaways that were at the NYIAS and break them down as only you can!

[@scottandrews4822]

Fantastic video. Please do a video on the car I have, the 2023 Cadillac CT4-V BLACKWING. I LOVE IT!! GREAT JOB, CADILLAC! YOU HAVE THE GERMANS RUNNING AND ARE BEATING THEM AT THEIR OWN GAME!! KEEP IT UP!

[@kbowiing58]

Great review Dave! I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of this car. Does the rear spoiler on the carbon fiber package effect 0-60 performance?

[@izzsavialvarez8669]

Need More Ats V 🥺

[@SteveBrueck]

I can't help but laugh at the comments about the gauges/dash. If that's all it takes to keep you from buying a car like this, you don't need a car like this to start with. I have no problem with anything about the car. I have a 2017 A8 coupe with a Trifecta tune that I wouldn't trade for a Corvette. :-)

[@RSHeadlightsINC]

Big fan of Cadillac here. I love the ATS-V but I would like to see a more affordable performance version (Package of some sort) of the ATS coupe. It doesn't have to live up to the V but It would be a great starter car for someone that can't afford a V but likes the looks of the ATS Coupe but wants some performance

[@juliancontreras6502]

Oh man, I’m 17 and always wanted a Gen 2 ctsv but don’t want one with 70k+ miles 6speed for 30k-50k, been looking at Atsv and no one has them in my area, really dream of having one by 20, 6 speed of course

[@frankcalderon6813]

Amazing detailed video , very immaculate! Where can I look into purchasing that jacket sir ..?

[@troypower4733]

Dave! Can you make the new and improved gauge cluster for the ATS V installable and workable for the early adopters of the 2016 ATS V? I'm all in!

[@glennlane6599]

Kind of surprised the Chief Engineer of Cadillac is not more knowledgeable on turbochargers. He referred to the turbine wheel as a turbine vane. Then he said the new material was Aluminide Titanium, which is correct, but it replaced a heavy Inconel Turbine wheel, not an aluminum one like he said. Heck an aluminum turbine wheel would melt in no time!

[@PiquedFlow]

This guy has the best job in the world, bar none.

[@troypower4733]

The ATS V is so impressive I am looking at my 2016 Z06 and actually wondering if I should make a change....amazing car.

[@johncarr123]

Wow! Great American engineering about time

[@NYC-2-BKK]

For me personally, I would seriously consider getting the ATS-V sedan with the manual transmission. I'd like to see the car come with a much better exhaust note, a better infotainment system, maybe carbon fiber driveshafts, and 475+ HP stock?

[@vw1610]

impressive car.

[@john94si]

I am serious buyer.I drove a manual sedan and loved it but i am waiting on the LCD screen to be added for the main tach/speedo display like you have in the other Cadillac lines.

[@vrmmmm]

Very good video. Thanks for posting. I have been looking at all the reviews on the ATS-V I learned a lot on this one. I own a 2014 Corvette Stingray as my daily driver, but I think this may be my next car.

[@dalepreischel6661]

I am considering 2016 ATS V and it has 6500 miles on it. The price is $39,000 and is a $330/mth payment. Obviously it was stored or other reason. It is the blue color and is sweet. I going from a 2017 Jeep Renegade, my question is, Does the deal seem a bit of a fairy tail?

[@MS-li5tp]

Did you end up buying?

[@bg8b455]

very cool smooth all in review of the ats-v all GM cars join together and shut ford up for good hmm? I wonder when tho? we all just have to see

[@normt5463]

I like that jacket! It would look good on me getting out of XTS VSport Platinum! :)

[@epiphonedotblack]

Great video Motoman! loved every second of it

[@maymumaymunanaetiopisnfilm7546]

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[@Topgun5959]

MotoManTV Please tell Dave Leone we want a more exciting gauge cluster!! Also, A little different steering wheel design wouldn't hurt?? Maybe a flat bottom end?? Thanks! Loved this in depth review from the man himself!

[@MotoManTV]

Brendin M. Weiland Will share this with Dave . . . I agree on the gauge cluster.

[@j7...]

I love my ats V coupe. It's totally stock and i dynoed it: 489,xx hp and 619,7 nm. It's a 2016 model.

[@MerpSquirrel]

AWD Hatch V car please! To compete with the Merc AMG45 series!

[@SKEETACR]

ATS-V has the performance without a doubt. Now, you need to work on the gauge layout (think CTSV), interior styling, SHITCAN the Bose stereo options (Partner with HK, B&O, Burmeister or Levinson), then add more standard features and be cheaper than the M3 --- and it would be perfect. Bravo on the overall car though!

[@aikensbrown866]

I want to buy one of these new ats v,but I hope that they offered the ats, in all the exotic colors like BMW .

[@snakedr67]

A better instrument panel would be nice!

[@Grumps5]

CTS-V Video would be great! Will be buying either the ATS-V or CTS-V come next August! The scalpel or sledgehammer! I'm leaning towards the sledgehammer.

[@MotoManTV]

Grumpy514 Something tells me you will be seeing CTS-V episode in your future . . .

[@kingmanleung8521]

Dear Dave and Moto man, I like your video so much and brought a ATS-V 2 weeks ago. I was a proud owner for 3 days and ATS-V broke down.. The trans cooler hose broke and fluid leak all over the freeway. A huge white smoke from tailpipe. I was so surprised Cadillac poor workmanship and quality control not pair with premium European cars. I owed 911, AMG & RS4 for years and never have problem within a few days. I was also disappointed that $75,000 ATS-V doesn't come with standard LED vertical light features. Those good looking vertical lights was missing on my ATS-V and gave me cheap looking yellow light. Too bad I was too excited to drive my car without paying attention those vertical light before purchase it. The black piano dashboard need to go and fingerprint everywhere. Enough bad comments but I do enjoy ATS-V. Those carbon fiber hook looks awesome and great car to drive. I hope someone read my comments and take care your Cadillac clients. Please improve your quality control Cadillac.

[@wayneeden98]

Today, on this day, I made a phone call to GENERAL MOTORS AND I had let them know about my opinion for them to consider putting the Cadillac twin turbo v6 3.6ltr in the traverse model, it would sell itself, go from 310hp to 464hp would definitely sell,

[@MrHotcontent]

I think Cadillac should offer the Recaro Seats in the 2016 ELR, as an option, simular to BMW'S M packaging. Let customers pay and for what they want. I personally don't need all the ATS V'S horsepower, but I want the sporty look. Also with the ELR offer 19" wheels simular to the 18" sport rims found on the regular ATS, those are way better looking than the 20" sport rims on the 2016 ELR. Also, with the new logo, there is no way it should not have the same colors of the front and rear badges, why do the wheels not show off the badge in color...like a Porsche?? These suggestions may seem small in retrospect, but trust me they will help to sell units, which is what Cadillac is trying to do.

[@mzk6550]

Very nice! ❤👍#Z06

[@Djasonjr]

GREAT video Dave. Truly looking forward to being behind the wheel when I take delivery later this year. Only thing I've read about is the lack luster gauge cluster on the V series ATS. I know many have this "gripe" but I'll hold back any negative comments until I'm behind the wheel. Curious if there any plans for a future upgrade for this to help separate the V from the standard ATS.

[@johncarr123]

Great review Moto Man. They need to drop this engine into the Camaro! Can't believe GM is giving you the cold shoulder.

[@imperial710]

I'm buying this car!

[@Ballista762]

I agree with "hxrly"... This all matters not, until they get rid of the cheap plastic, basic looking gauge cluster for a re-configurable one such as in the CTS-V. The cabin is where you spend the large majority of your time. Will not spend the big bucks until thats changed.

[@dwightlooi]

Everything is great in general, just get rid of CUE. Can we go back to the Gen 2 UI? BTW, the other thing I am not a big fan of is going forced induction and lower displacement for the sake of going forced induction and lower displacement. Let's get one thing straight -- THE 3.6TT LF4 (or the LF3 for that matter) IS NOT MORE FUEL EFFICIENT THAN THE LT1 6.2 V8. This is not my crazy theory, it is a fact. The ATS-V gets 17 mpg (city) / 25 mpg (hwy) from the 3.6 liter force fed mill. The 2017 Camaro SS weighing about the same gets 17 mpg (city) / 28 mpg (hwy) from the LT1 6.2 V8. Both cars use the GM 8L90 8-speed automatic. Both cars weigh about 3700 lbs. Both cars make about 460 hp and about 450 lb-ft (give or take five). The LT1 V8 is the cheaper and LIGHTER engine actually thanks to the absence of the big and bulky DOHC heads. The Pushrod V8 is not low tech and it is a very mass efficient design with a very high power density (per unit weight or space occupied). You have it. The competition doesn't. Use it! The only "plus" I can see from a personal standpoint to the LF4 is that if you are willing to remap the ECU and crank up the boost and timing. You can get a "free" 60~80 hp out of it. People who are into ECU hacking will like it more than the NA V8. But, as GM, do you really want to increase the propensity for unauthorized mods which can then present warranty disputes you need to sort out? I don't think so. From a purely technical standpoint, if you are going to stick to a turbo six, the twin turbo layout is not ideal. A better (and more uniquely Cadillac) design will be to flip the heads such that the exhaust exits in the valley of the vee. These can then drive a SINGLE larger turbo instead of two small ones. The single turbo in the middle and on top of the engine can have two outlets to feed two air-to-water heat exchangers and a pair of intake manifolds on each side. This retains the minimized compressed volume for minimum pressurization lag. A single larger turbo is generally more efficient and more responsive. Larger impellers have higher efficiencies because while the geometry scales, air molecules and viscosity does not. The Reynolds number change and bigger aerodynamic structures are more efficient -- it's the same reason a 777 wing can be made more efficient than a 737 wing. Don't believe me? Go check out the compressor maps of a small turbo then a large one. The small turbos have peak efficiencies in the mid 60% range the large ones mid to high 70% range. The urban myth that two smaller turbos spool faster is complete and utter rubbish. Yes, a smaller turbo will spool faster than a larger one when fed the same exhaust flow. But, two smaller turbos being fed HALF the exhaust flow will not spool faster than a large turbo being fed the entire exhaust flow. Period. Oh, and boy there is ONE gaff. The ATS-V has Titanium-Aluminide turbine wheels in the turbos. These do not replace aluminum wheels, they replace a steel alloy turbine wheel. That is why they are lighter. Typical turbos have steel or steel-nickel alloy turbines for heat resistance and only the compressor wheel is aluminum. The specific Borg-warner KKK unit used has Titatium-ALuminide turbines which meets the heat reisistance requirement while being lighter (albiet more expensive).

[@gesalbte]

I always don't get it why they don't just offer double-din. Buyers of ATS-Vs should be more than loaded to install their own aftermarket headunits.

[@rayg3074]

good work on info on the products on what caddy has in terms of performance qualities

[@desperadolighfoot8534]

Get rid of the CUE System, it's a pain to handlew when you drive, can't look at it and the road at the same time, plus the screen keeps on blanking out on me for no reason. Other wise, ATS IS an amazing car. Oh yeah, that sunroof deflector is a nusiance, it emits high pitch sounds at medium to high speeds, need to pull it down to get rid of the noise.

[@Jesusprayerwarriorbw]

@motomantv for Dave, I'm with everyone else that the gauge cluster from the CTS-V MUST BE IN THE ATS-V! 10SPD auto from ZL1 IS A MUST! Cue is ok, I will use the control on wheel. I had a hard time with the volume. Make a knob or physical slider pls. Also cool the recaro seats also. Thx again . wagon ...pls a wagon! I'm buying a pre-owned 201x ATS-V Sedan, very soon as they stopped production of them. 😥

[@frojo1994]

I found the bit about asymmetrical half-shaft diameters to be very interesting. I do however wish that the 8 speed were a dual clutch transmission. Many reviews of this car are critical of the downshift delay when using manual shifting mode.

[@gesalbte]

Here is something I don't get. All these engineer teams talk about "almost as good as the PDK." The PDK is not a fundamentally complex transmission. Why don't they just clone a PDK like the good ol' Chinese? It will be fast, reliable, and cheap on R&D. Best of all, if any imperfection reviewers point out, you can just blame it on Porsche.

[@TheStressD]

If they could build a 2.0l-2.5l twin turbo vts this will defo be aimed at a younger audience and cheaper on fuel. Also need to bring this over to the UK and be at the same price point as the US.

[@scottnunya2441]

The seat control display on the CUE system is not intuitive at all. The swoopy arrows that are shown give no indication of what you are going to be controlling. Cadillac could learn a bit from Audi in this respect. Yeah...I traded in a D4 Audi S8 for an ATS-V 6mt. The S8 was a beast straight line, surprisingly agile for its size, and sinfully luxurious inside. But.....boring in the end. I've owned a lot of cars, and the ATS-V is at the top of the list for fun...hands down, no question. It is a go-cart in handling and a rocket with some minor mods. Completely engaging and immersive. BMS should take note...this is how you build a drivers car!

[@TheNykademos]

LOL my '08 Cobalt SS had no lift shift. I think it was the first consumer car with it. I haven't driven this car, but i really want one. I hope they refined the feature. Lookin' to trade my 08 balt and a '18 XLT supercab F-150 Off-road for one of these. I don't need two cars but I need this one car. :)

[@yahudabanyahsharala3349]

Cadillac, add active aero to the v's. It does not need to be visible too the naked eye. Also, innovate some things that no one else has done or is likely to do. Think of the mechanical boldness Dodge proceeded to use in making the demon the demon. They have an interchiller, and all kinds of performance gadgets. But that car is in a class of its own in some ways. Bring some of that boldness to the v's. Otherwise keep up the good work.

[@ozahmed4523]

WOW!