2018 Cadillac ATS-V - The Under Appreciated Super Sedan?

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    When the #Cadillac #ATS first showed up 5 years ago, it had the makings of a proper BMW fighting sport sedan. Lightweight, excellent steering, a nimble and stiff chassis, and strong engines. As a result, the high performance #ATS-V showed up 2 years ago to challenge the best from Europe with a twin-turbo 464 HP V6 under the hood and available 6-speed manual transmission. Despite its strong performance and handling, sales never really took off and with a replacement just around the corner, how does the last year of the ATS-V stack up?
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  • @EpicCoolGuy21
    @EpicCoolGuy21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Picked up a ‘17 model with 30km on it for $35k. Absolute beast for the price tag. Awesome daily and track driver.

    • @sanj5026
      @sanj5026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Man where do you live to have such a good deal

    • @antonisssbtw400
      @antonisssbtw400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Automatic or manual?

    • @trillnix3043
      @trillnix3043 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just picked up a white 2016 w 25k miles for $32k cash! 6 speed, clean title and free car washes for a year lol. I’m in love. I daily a 2021 Malibu Premier so this thing has been perfect. Was neck and neck with a 2022 GT mustang (exhaust is the only mod he had) 3 nights ago too and I have 2 more doors and 2 less cylinders. I love it so far and it seems like it’s only gonna appreciate In value

    • @shawn8512
      @shawn8512 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You have to be kidding me in swtzerland they for 50K

  • @biggerchris20
    @biggerchris20 5 ปีที่แล้ว +247

    189 mph, the 3 second club, 24 mpg. Carbon fiber everywhere, awesome track car, great daily driver, $63 grand...... Caddy's are Making American Cars Great Again, lol

    • @makenomistake_mynameisjeff8731
      @makenomistake_mynameisjeff8731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      69 likes 😏

    • @ne1productions777
      @ne1productions777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Karol Szymon Wiśniewski what’s a better car?

    • @roelrodriguez5024
      @roelrodriguez5024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Karol Szymon Wiśniewski considering 8% inflation, protests everywhere, rising gas prices, supply chain issues, Ukraine conflict, afghan pullout, mass job strikes, & recent videos releasing with Biden openly calling black people the N word. Idk man feels like we built back worse.

    • @roelrodriguez5024
      @roelrodriguez5024 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Karol Szymon Wiśniewski I mean considering my last name is Rodriguez you should reconsider where I live lol

    • @roelrodriguez5024
      @roelrodriguez5024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Karol Szymon Wiśniewski lol “black people love Biden”??? Lol I’m black and I can’t stand Biden try again buddy. By the way that sounds hella racist. That’s like saying black people love watermelon. Some do & some don’t. Don’t just lump people into a group. By the way no one really likes Biden. His approval ratings are less than 50% 😂😂😂 sounds like you’re a meth baby

  • @OsojiNosferatu69
    @OsojiNosferatu69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +249

    Did no one else notice the challenger chasing Sofyan throughout the drive

    • @theredline
      @theredline  5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      Osoji Yup, he wanted to race 😅

    • @PrimeV88
      @PrimeV88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Osoji Yeap I noticed that...😁

    • @OsojiNosferatu69
      @OsojiNosferatu69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@theredline race footage for a redline vlog perhaps?

    • @LouAntonioGiordano
      @LouAntonioGiordano 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Osoji yea get a press car impounded. That would be very nice

    • @DevPack
      @DevPack 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lmao moment he passed him and saw that it was a scat pack knew he would come after him.

  • @chrisclaude3885
    @chrisclaude3885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Sofian, the type of guy who’d review a rolls Royce and he would still find some features that are not fully premium

    • @Sevan_UP
      @Sevan_UP 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      James Vin trying to start Doug demuro jokes with sofyan

    • @Lifeof728
      @Lifeof728 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @koolkitties8552
      @koolkitties8552 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      He would say the door closing sounds a little cheap lol

    • @nerychristian
      @nerychristian 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      He would say the leather seats feel too soft.

    • @luissaenz21
      @luissaenz21 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seriously 😂😂😂😂

  • @datsie14
    @datsie14 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is one of the best used car buy sleepers of all time!!!

  • @EntaiIIe
    @EntaiIIe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I test drove one of these and really liked it, but still opted to buy an m2 instead. it's remained in the back of my mind as something I should have bought. I always found it interesting how loyal euro drivers are - everyone snubbed their nose at me at meetings or on forums, when I mentioned the ATS-V as a competitor. NO ONE cross shopped it, they only considered other european cars. I don't understand the mentality.

  • @fabianjones8157
    @fabianjones8157 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I bought a 2017 Sedan in 2020 with 15k miles for $46K.
    I love it!

  • @rahulmandala4930
    @rahulmandala4930 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Such a sharp and savage beast!! I just love the fact that GM invested the R&D money in development for performance cars such as the Camaro, the CTS and ATS V sisters, Corvette, etc. They truly are coming up...They aren't playing around when It comes to performance...

    • @dextersmithbsee
      @dextersmithbsee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Rahul Mandala, they gave it some juice but they forgot to send it to finishing school.

    • @Lifeof728
      @Lifeof728 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Too bad they didn't invest any R&D into making a complete car.

    • @mikeschiavoni5973
      @mikeschiavoni5973 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      My mazda 6 2.5 I is better than the 3.6 cts i just detail restored/tuned up. Slow trans, dead steering, only thing caddy has on my entry level sedan is smoother braking and acceleration.

    • @panchokanpol4926
      @panchokanpol4926 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mikeschiavoni5973 That ATS V will shit all over your mazda bro! You’ll get gapped by football field

    • @mikeschiavoni5973
      @mikeschiavoni5973 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@panchokanpol4926 maybe 2.

  • @KirkKreifels
    @KirkKreifels 5 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    "It still sounds pretty good at idle"....proceeds to rev it. Haha nice man.

    • @DJHeroMasta
      @DJHeroMasta 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Wow, you typed *exactly* what I was going to type. +1

    • @siseesan3147
      @siseesan3147 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      DJHeroMasta wow that’s crazy

    • @siseesan3147
      @siseesan3147 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LEXUriouS Kirk yea it does

    • @GriiffixPVP
      @GriiffixPVP 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Didnt he say startup?... sooooooooooooo

    • @Spoder_Man
      @Spoder_Man 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      GriiffixPVP no idiot. He said idle

  • @danp859
    @danp859 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best looking Cadillac, too Bad it's being dropped. BTW, you produce the most in depth car reviews on TH-cam with design commentary most others leave out. Great Job!

  • @getoutofthetimetrap5435
    @getoutofthetimetrap5435 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks SB , when I test drove it myself I found the ATS-V was like tempest in a tea pot power comes on wildly on boost and it was frenetic in character..... that’s why I went for the CTS-V .....heck might as well go all the way I say! Thanks keep up the great work!

  • @fjones1914
    @fjones1914 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Back for another viewing in March 2024.
    I still have my 2017 ATS-V & I still love driving it!

    • @aznskrachmaztah
      @aznskrachmaztah หลายเดือนก่อน

      How many miles does yours have

    • @fjones1914
      @fjones1914 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@aznskrachmaztah Around 30,000 miles.

  • @austingraham1809
    @austingraham1809 5 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    You can get cooled seats in the ATS-V. You just can’t get them with the recaros.

    • @nhull85
      @nhull85 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's weird because my 2011 cts-v coupe has cooled recaros

    • @stevenp3176
      @stevenp3176 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ZL1s and vettes offer that as well. I though only ford couldn’t figure out how to put them in the mustang variants.

    • @DK-455
      @DK-455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You cannot get cooled seats in the ats v

  • @0riginal_panda_child249
    @0riginal_panda_child249 5 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    Why does Cadillac think that black plastic is a good choice?

    • @dextersmithbsee
      @dextersmithbsee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Orignal_Panda_Child because the have decades old cheapness embedded in their corporate philosophy on how to build cars.

    • @leeterwilliger2303
      @leeterwilliger2303 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What do other manufacturers use?

    • @TalismanPHX
      @TalismanPHX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I know, I've NEVER seen a piece of black plastic on a Bimmer or a Benz.... sooooo shocking! 😒😑

    • @MrCarGuy
      @MrCarGuy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Audi is the one using too much black plastic as well. At least MB lets you option other surfaces.

    • @Death_Sweet
      @Death_Sweet 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Because it weighs less

  • @MeggaMann_theBlueLion
    @MeggaMann_theBlueLion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a Beamer 2011 i535 was looking for a Honda but found a ATS 2013 actually liked it a lot. But you nailed it on the down sides of it. For a Cadi it’s a keeper. And it just looks fly as hell

  • @cesarramos6246
    @cesarramos6246 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That red challenger was after you ha!
    Thank you, keep up the good work.

  • @Mr120Man
    @Mr120Man 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You should check out the Head-2-Head episode. The V out performed the MB-AMG 63s, 0-60 & 1/4 mile! It's really not fair how this car was played down until BMW & MB were able to produce newer models. In 2016 both V-cars kicked the German vehicles but! The 8sp auto out performed the 6sd manual on every occasion! Thanks for the review!
    PS- I loved your review on the CTS-V! I am going with that one!

  • @jordancatcher6663
    @jordancatcher6663 5 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    R.I.P Ats - 2013-2018 (you will be missed) 😢😢😢

    • @dextersmithbsee
      @dextersmithbsee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Seriously Jordan Catcher, no one will even remember it. Ask the average car buyer or even a slightly more savvy enthusiast if they will mourn the discontinuance of a GM wannabe supercar and they will say, "huhh".

    • @v9237
      @v9237 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dexter Smith agreed...

    • @terrencebenjamin7241
      @terrencebenjamin7241 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s being replaced by the CT4

    • @sopwithsnoopy8779
      @sopwithsnoopy8779 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I heard they are keeping the ATS-V coupe, but the sedan is going away. Did I hear wrong?

    • @terrencebenjamin7241
      @terrencebenjamin7241 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ricky Holmes yes that’s correct

  • @motorhead_jt21
    @motorhead_jt21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This thing looks better in person. I see some guy that owns one almost everyday during my commute to work. It catches my eye every time

  • @MrDanGroup
    @MrDanGroup 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos, Great reviews on great cars very knowledgeable

  • @speedfiend925
    @speedfiend925 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Grumbles about the interior....Starts driving it...Cackles like SATAN....Something tells me SATAN was whispering in your ear, "SCREW THE INTERIOR! STAB THE GO PEDAL! AGAIN! AGAIN!" 😈🤣

    • @theredline
      @theredline  5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      victor bozzo You pretty much summed it up! 😂🤣

    • @blairbrown4812
      @blairbrown4812 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theredline that's pretty much my philosophy.😐😏

    • @JohnSmith-qt7ul
      @JohnSmith-qt7ul 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve owned many cars. No issue with this interior. CUE system works fine. Not sure why people rag on it.

  • @fjones1914
    @fjones1914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This body style is awesome.
    I recently purchased a ‘17 ATS-V sedan a few months ago and I am loving it for the most part.
    The CUE has been the only downside so far with the system having to be replaced three times under warranty for issues known to be a problem.

    • @alamo3955
      @alamo3955 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I upgrade my cuescreen and solved the issue. I loved my ats 2.0 t

    • @daveweisbrich1769
      @daveweisbrich1769 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm curious to know how it's working out for you a couple years on. Any major red flags to other perspective owners?

    • @fjones1914
      @fjones1914 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daveweisbrich1769 No major issues seen yet.
      I've put about 15,000 miles on the car.
      I just got a simple stage 1 tune that bumped up the horsepower to 499 at the wheels.

    • @daveweisbrich1769
      @daveweisbrich1769 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fjones1914 Sounds awesome.

    • @fjones1914
      @fjones1914 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daveweisbrich1769 It is!

  • @ConsciousRobot
    @ConsciousRobot 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Front view looks pretty awesome! I think that's a great color for it too.

  • @paulcondie2520
    @paulcondie2520 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im about to have one of these bad boys in my garage! Have a ats 3.6 premium with performance package now and love it! Time for an upgrade.

  • @cryptolounge
    @cryptolounge 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Love this car, very sexy and fast. I don't give two shit about what it sounds like. I like it 👍🏾

  • @Museville1
    @Museville1 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I Totally disagree with your review of this Fantastic Vehicle. I moved from the CTS to the ATS and I can tell you, The ATS Is by far the Better Vehicle in every area. It's size, function, nimbleness, agility All out do the Larger Cumbersome CTS. Both I've used as a daily driver. 🚗 🚘. Go back to your drawing board youngster.

  • @zolitariglussey6302
    @zolitariglussey6302 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My baby!!!!!!!! it's you again!!! every time I look, I see you!!

  • @M.L.1
    @M.L.1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just bought one used. 2018 sedan. 1yr old w/only 1600 miles. Was a GM executive vehicle. $71k msrp for $47,200! Its an awesome automobile!

  • @zorrolives44
    @zorrolives44 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    CT4 coming this time next year. Should have similar interior to the XT4.

  • @darrenwilson4172
    @darrenwilson4172 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Is it bad that on performance cars I skip forward to when he driving to see that maniacal laughter then go back to watch whole video? Disney should be calling and creating a character for him to do voiceover.

    • @theredline
      @theredline  5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Darren Wilson 😂🤪

    • @siseesan3147
      @siseesan3147 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Darren Wilson I do the exact same thing

    • @Keithguinn97
      @Keithguinn97 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I skip to the part where he opens the door to see the interior 😂

    • @sarbjitsingh4722
      @sarbjitsingh4722 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@siseesan3147 0

  • @ernestomongalo4778
    @ernestomongalo4778 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great introduction music dude 👍

  • @738polarbear
    @738polarbear 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This caddy is absolutely beautiful and powerful. And loaded with features.

  • @davidnievesjr.9478
    @davidnievesjr.9478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Cadillac has been on a roll for so many years. I'm excited to see what they come up with in the next few years. CT6 can drive itself, CTS- V has more than 600 hp, ATS- V has better handling than an M3. American cars are back up!

    • @dextersmithbsee
      @dextersmithbsee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      David Nieves Jr., NO ONE IS BUYING THESE THINGS! Everyone wants a Lexus, Mercedes, Audi or BMW. Even Maserati and Alfa Romeo and Jaguar are coming on strong these days. And don't forget Kia and Hyundai! They are building luxury models that embarrass American offerings. You can't continue to buld something you can't sell! GM needs to drop the prices drastically to get people in the showrooms with checkbooks (or valid bank fund transfers)!

    • @davidnievesjr.9478
      @davidnievesjr.9478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dextersmithbsee That's sad to hear. We finally have something that can rival, and even surpass the other teams and nobody can buy them?
      I've read that the head of Cadillac (can't think of his name) made it a goal to have Cadillac be on the level of Mercedes, BMW, et al., on pricing. Maybe that's where they went wrong. They need to change their strategy. I want to see Cadillac, and even Lincoln, be up there with the top dogs.

    • @davidnievesjr.9478
      @davidnievesjr.9478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@armoduesgrimlock7677 I see his point, but if I had the money I would definitely buy a Cadillac. Have to support our home team.

    • @dcsteve7869
      @dcsteve7869 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kia and Hyundai have come a long way but still offer nothing close in performance. Not even by a long shot. Have you actually had to deal with anything Fiat owned and produced? The interior ergonomics area joke and both Alfa and Maserati have been harshly criticized not only for the " Fiat parts bin" feel of their interiors but their horrible reliability problems. Jaguar hasn't much improved it's mechanical problems either. Lexus doesn't come close to handling and their sat nav is probably the worst in the industry. That leaves Audi, Mercedes, and BMW, all with their own problems. I mean really how can anyone bash Cadillacs interior when the C series sat nav display looks like a tablet on a stalk glued to the dash? BMW hasn't refreshed it's interior in what seems like a decade and they have plenty of problems with their turbos, brakes, and I don't know how they kept a good rep after the horrible dual clutch they used to offer. Audi sees the mechanic more than it sees the road. No, none of them "embarrass" american offerings. If this car had a different badge, it would sell.

    • @Mr120Man
      @Mr120Man 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely David! I have driven both. My pockets say, ATS-V but that CTS-V is Sick!

  • @StrongerThanEver84
    @StrongerThanEver84 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The interior definitely could have better, especially the gauges but this car is still a beast. You can get a tune for it for less than $900 and it will take this car up to 600hp!!! Not to mention the car has been reviewed as quite possibly the best handling sedan ever.

    • @brandonsherfield6982
      @brandonsherfield6982 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sheesh I'm seriously thinking about getting one

    • @sleepervq605
      @sleepervq605 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brandonsherfield6982 me too bro!!

  • @cliftonburroughs859
    @cliftonburroughs859 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in the DMV, near Sofyan. You appreciate this car here, because it’s a unicorn in sea of M3’s and 63’s. Regionally, he speaks to me; you sacrifice a little to stand out.

  • @darriontunstall3708
    @darriontunstall3708 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video man!!! I like the Cadillac ATS-V!!! I wonder with Cadillac it's making to replace the ATS-V? I love your video!!! You should do a review on the 2019 Nissan Altima when it comes out. I can't wait for y'all next video. When I get my first car I'm gonna lease cars because I love cars! I'm learning how to drive it's hard for me because I have cerebral palsy I use a walker and wheelchair I'm 28. I know I will get driving with lots of hard work.

  • @ravisriram6746
    @ravisriram6746 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    At the very least, it hopefully won't cost quite the fortune in maintenance like a Mercedes or BMW.

    • @NeonBeeCat
      @NeonBeeCat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I mean it's a GM so...

    • @Cubanqbola
      @Cubanqbola 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It does

  • @tonytanti8138
    @tonytanti8138 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    How does it not have led turn signals...

    • @dextersmithbsee
      @dextersmithbsee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tony Tanti, it may not have a working transmission in it. You might have the do a Fred Flintstone in this thing. Yaba daba doo!!

    • @shethjones4494
      @shethjones4494 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      6 years old. That's how

  • @60viking
    @60viking 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I sure like this and now that they are back from lease maybe I can get one. I like manual too.

  • @aaguirre123
    @aaguirre123 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video.

  • @dianluo5275
    @dianluo5275 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Why there are some comments talking about the price is too high? It's a V, like M in BMW and AMG in Mercedes. And its performace is better than C 63 overall with a cheaper price!

    • @ballathug8404
      @ballathug8404 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Look how cheaply made it is compared to an amg. Amg has much more refinement and a hand built engine. If anything this car should be much cheaper than it is

    • @anthonymantis502
      @anthonymantis502 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Balla Thug it’s all the same shit people just love to bash American cars especially when they’re beating the Europeans

    • @driveri1435
      @driveri1435 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anthonymantis502 Thank you

  • @mitchellsteindler
    @mitchellsteindler 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    So funny how so many people can watch you lose your mind over this car, yet still comment "POS, SO BORING PARTS BIN FRANKENSTEIN". Experience vs. Expectations (biases).

    • @siseesan3147
      @siseesan3147 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mitchell Steindler that’s so true I mean you can’t blame them

    • @Lifeof728
      @Lifeof728 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can't blame them at all.

    • @mybro727
      @mybro727 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mitchell Steindler because they’re internet test drivers who are flaming badge queens. Usually these people have NEVER been behind the wheel of the vehicle they’re trolling.

  • @805NAVE
    @805NAVE 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love all the Cadillac V models, they look so mush sleeker, and elegant. This would be my first choice in this segment, I also like the Lexus RCF

  • @johnnyr25
    @johnnyr25 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    If there is ever a casting call for Frieza, Sofoyan, you are the guy.

  • @jimwillingham8052
    @jimwillingham8052 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have a 2017 ATS-V and it is the best car I have ever owned. I have had AMGs, M cars, and S cars, and the Cadillac does everything better (power, steering, handling). It is even better than an Audi RS 5.

  • @weirdshibainu
    @weirdshibainu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    Instrument cluster is dirt cheap looking. Sad.

    • @SRTst
      @SRTst 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Cluster is a JOKE. I can't believe how bad it is for a car like Cadillac.

    • @SRTst
      @SRTst 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Forgot to say, borrowed from OLD ASS SRX

    • @pontiacGXPfan
      @pontiacGXPfan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      So is the BMW M3 gauges

    • @BeesonsCars
      @BeesonsCars 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They’re truly ugly and sadly Cadillac puts them on all their cars except the CT6 and Escalade. The only way to upgrade is to get the premium luxury or platinum trims of the other cars to get the nice looking digital cluster or analog with large digital display. Sadly the ATS has no upgrade.

    • @mybro727
      @mybro727 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      weirdshibainu it will be updated in the CT4 🔥

  • @cerutti247
    @cerutti247 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I went from daily driving a 2016 ATS v to a 2018 Alfa Giulia QV and your spot on that it feels like your driving something special with the Alfa and driving a top of the line Chevy in the Cadillac (and This coming from a pontiac loyalist till they killed the brand). but on the Quarter mile I got identical performance (and launch control in the ATS). All that said I found an ATS V with zero options, except for heads up display, and was driving it for 1/2 the payment vs the Alfa (same down payment and near identical rate). I can’t wait for the 2020 CT3-v (and pray nightly it’s equipped with variable all wheel/rear wheel option)!

    • @Samuelsefue
      @Samuelsefue 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m anxiously awaiting the next gen Cadillac sedans as well. I know an ingeneer in Michigan working for GM but they’re not allowed to talk about future products. Damn, I really want to know what’s coming! Lol

  • @DeeJayAdverb
    @DeeJayAdverb 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow everyone talks about calipers but look at those 2 piece rotors up front....very nice.

  • @sdlausen1
    @sdlausen1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    *The gauge cluster on the Cadillac ATS is the most god awful thing I've ever seen for a car in this price range.*

    • @dextersmithbsee
      @dextersmithbsee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      sdlausen, straight out of a chevy cobalt or cruz.

    • @sdlausen1
      @sdlausen1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      No, the Cruze and Cobalt actually have a better cluster. GM spent all the funds on the chassis and engine for the ATS -- which is a good thing I guess. The gauge cluster is totally an afterthought.
      Cruze cluster --
      goo.gl/images/zdiC3y

    • @Emadavid
      @Emadavid 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You never lied

    • @bertlee3470
      @bertlee3470 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Even the hood is bad. It's half covering the panel.

    • @Lifeof728
      @Lifeof728 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Don't forget the halogen headlights

  • @RicemanTV
    @RicemanTV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    Theres a reason no one is buying this. For $79000 I rather get a Corvette grand sports

    • @kevin-qc7zv
      @kevin-qc7zv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      Two different classes. Sedan vs coupe

    • @lordxenu5196
      @lordxenu5196 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      With just a tune on the ATSV, you would put buss lengths on the grand sport Vette. Won’t even be close...even if the Vette is tuned as well. Ask me how I know.

    • @v60polestar88
      @v60polestar88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Riceman Nobody is paying 79k for those. Huge discounts from GM on these.

    • @thump2727
      @thump2727 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Grand Sport you can find them under 79,000 easy....

    • @davesandroiddevice20
      @davesandroiddevice20 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I'd rather get a 2010 gtr for around 50k then spend the rest on exhaust and tune. And buy a daily.

  • @lama6736
    @lama6736 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn Sofyan, showing off the guns!

  • @mrkongsimr
    @mrkongsimr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this car , thanks your highness.

  • @torres3800
    @torres3800 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh man this is nice 😍... Need not want.. lol yes I'm a GM guy... Great review 👍🏽

  • @TheHomeExpert5
    @TheHomeExpert5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The car looks amazing on the outside, the interior is actually very nice oh, you were very hard on the car. It's super fast and has a great engine, Cadillac has come a long way. This is a much much better looking car than any of its competition.

    • @jayd8919
      @jayd8919 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have to agree with him. The interior is pretty bland and outdated. I cannot say anything negative aside from that.

  • @bobtis
    @bobtis 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice review some spots a little picky but pretty much right on. Thank you.

  • @ahjwille
    @ahjwille 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What was the sound track at the Intro? Thanks

  • @Deez_Nutts974
    @Deez_Nutts974 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Its a knock out over seas. 👍

    • @dextersmithbsee
      @dextersmithbsee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dick City, where? In the Black Forest?

    • @Mr120Man
      @Mr120Man 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dubai!

  • @elliottmanning4116
    @elliottmanning4116 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I thought if it was fun to drive, nothing else mattered? The BMW and Mercedes have nicer interiors, but then the criticism is that the C63 doesn’t handle like the Alpha and the M3 isn’t as good as it was before. Fun to drive comes with many sacrifices. It’s just how cars are.

    • @armoduesgrimlock7677
      @armoduesgrimlock7677 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BuT mY soFT tOuCh lEaTher. How will his delicate skin survive?

  • @Corvette1658
    @Corvette1658 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dad test drove a 2017 Cadillac ATS Luxury with the 2.0 turbo 4 cylinder engine. With 8 speed automatic transmission. And AWD last year.

  • @germainwilson800
    @germainwilson800 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the ats 4 I love it! The handling like you said is awesome! They don’t make a 4wd for the v model?

  • @GD15555
    @GD15555 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Why do all Cadillacs look the same since matrix reloaded movie

    • @nickhall7995
      @nickhall7995 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Same with bmw

    • @TalismanPHX
      @TalismanPHX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Johann, the old Cadillac chief was a loser.... no differentiation between models.... all sedans look the same, just a matter of scale.

    • @chek1n
      @chek1n 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      same with mercedes, bmw and audi . . .

    • @sweetcheels
      @sweetcheels 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank Audi for that.

    • @williampgalloway
      @williampgalloway 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      maybe you should open both of your eyes

  • @SubieSpecial
    @SubieSpecial 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m here to see if this car has a solid closing door.

  • @Jesusprayerwarriorbw
    @Jesusprayerwarriorbw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @redlinereviews. I love my 16 ATSV! 1ST THE HANDLING! OMG 2 the Breaks, its fast as hell, think mine is tuned as there's ZERO turbo lag. Im in track mode all day and it drifts nicely and the ass end ROTATES baby. The recaro seats are bomb but wish it had cooled seats too
    The Cue is ok.

  • @99v8cobra
    @99v8cobra 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome car. The performance is amazing.

  • @XLLR8ing2
    @XLLR8ing2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Aka as the sleeper!

  • @ttroygotknife
    @ttroygotknife 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The cluster gauge from the 80’s.

    • @pontiacGXPfan
      @pontiacGXPfan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Xi Jinping says Sinis irrumabo get over it

    • @pontiacGXPfan
      @pontiacGXPfan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Xi Jinping says Sinis irrumabo you first four eyed virgin

    • @pontiacGXPfan
      @pontiacGXPfan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Xi Jinping says Sinis irrumabo go eat some hapless dog's intestine, zipperhead

  • @romero.4089
    @romero.4089 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks so great 😀

  • @TheAccordingtoyou
    @TheAccordingtoyou 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree with all of your criticism, except the touchscreen, it actually looks bigger than 8 inches and the UI was recently updated.

  • @patrickboucher1480
    @patrickboucher1480 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Go to the dealership and tell the salesman...." I don't want halogen lights on this car. Those are inexcusable." 😂😂

    • @rickbangkok
      @rickbangkok 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you have any Grey Poupon?

  • @MikeMr305
    @MikeMr305 5 ปีที่แล้ว +477

    Not so much underappreciated just stupidly overpriced

  • @leeterwilliger2303
    @leeterwilliger2303 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I own a 3.6 awd. Love the car. I hope the CT4 is even better.

  • @alphae9712
    @alphae9712 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always knew Cadillac was one of the really cool and something that should be appreciated just like his brothers the bmw and Mercedes luxury and sport groups.
    Edit: since I was a little boy

  • @Nate_H.
    @Nate_H. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's such a great car, but it's a damn shame about the gauges (which the driver is looking at a large amount of the time)... it just shows that the GM beancounters had to rear their ugly heads yet they still demanded a "German" price point. It just makes no sense. Had they unleashed the engineers and only had marginal input from the beancounters this car would be a future classic.

    • @curtispennington89
      @curtispennington89 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I spend about 2 hours a day commuting in an ATS coupe. Who spends a large amount of time looking at gauges - not me.

  • @danielaltherr1229
    @danielaltherr1229 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I can't afford either, however, I think the G70 that you just tested with the 3.3L is a better value and much better car. More compliant ride, better quality, and more affordable.

    • @cristianchavira8591
      @cristianchavira8591 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Different type of cars

    • @HoraceHarriott
      @HoraceHarriott 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@cristianchavira8591 They're both 4 door, rear wheel drive, sport sedans. Very much in the same category. Both aiming at the 3 series.

    • @CMH_1975
      @CMH_1975 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@HoraceHarriott no...one is aimed at the 3 Series and the other is aimed at the M Series. Totally different

    • @cristianchavira8591
      @cristianchavira8591 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@HoraceHarriott yeah the top of the line g70 only has 360 horsepower while the ATS V has 464. Definately not in the same class. One is a sport sedan the other is a super sedan. In what world would someone be cross shopping an ATS V vs a g70??? More relatable cars would be the C63, M3, RS 4 or 5

    • @vernonprice5986
      @vernonprice5986 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      John Wayne "I think the G70 that you just tested with the 3.3L is a better value and much better car."
      I hope that's a fucking joke. The ATS-V has VASTLY better performance then the G70. In every measurable way.

  • @mrpmj00
    @mrpmj00 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I own a 2017 Corvette. I test drove the Cadillac ATS-V and loved the supercharged performance BUT it's the styling and price that killed it.

  • @KEN_DOES_IT
    @KEN_DOES_IT 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    @redline reviews great video. curious though are those gopro cameras your filming with? or a different brand? I like the way they look.

  • @pharmd718
    @pharmd718 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Cadillac - gauges look cheep. Think ferrari, 911 , or bmw. Please get rid of that plastic cue black plastic and add knobs. 2010 cts-v had a much nicer and exciting dash. Beautiful car and excellent engine...but the drivers point of view from the driver seat could be so much better.

    • @rashaudl.1605
      @rashaudl.1605 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm sure the next gen version will get the gauges from the new Cadillac Xt4.

    • @pontiacGXPfan
      @pontiacGXPfan 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      BMW gauges look cheap too

    • @mikeschiavoni5973
      @mikeschiavoni5973 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol. You are not talking about the 3.6 v6. Good engine, really bad left side pcv system. Half burnt motors. Look into it, there is a fix but changes emissions.

  • @seacucumber3
    @seacucumber3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    More like Sofyan BAE 😍

  • @Jesusprayerwarriorbw
    @Jesusprayerwarriorbw 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this cars performance and will get the automatic due to ankle issue. Selling my tuned 15 Golf R 400hp 365tq 6sd manual sadly but will enjoy this rocket.

  • @devilsrighthandman769
    @devilsrighthandman769 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1000th like!
    Nice car, great review as usual.

  • @via.saint95
    @via.saint95 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Notification gang!

    • @siseesan3147
      @siseesan3147 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      saint george that’s a fact every single time he’s has a new video

  • @joshuathrash3143
    @joshuathrash3143 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I got rid of a 2016 Cadillac ATS-V because of the horrible 8L90 transmission. The transmission would make an often & intermittent whining noise and bang into 2nd gear when it was cold. I complained about it multiple times and was told that this is, “A characteristic of the vehicle.” I wish I had just gotten an M3.
    There are also some CTS-Vs with the same issue.

    • @dcsteve7869
      @dcsteve7869 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      you get horrible chatter with cold brakes on the M3 if you opt for carbon disks and the turbos are an even less reliable MHI unit with more noise. The problems with the 8L90 are solved with a software update.

    • @joshuathrash3143
      @joshuathrash3143 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DC Steve The software had been updated when it started shifting extremely hard...but that still didn’t fix the problem. The transmission would still whine and it still felt like 2nd gear was sticking when stopping. There would also be a jerking when slowing down, as if someone bumped the car from the rear.

    • @dcsteve7869
      @dcsteve7869 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What you describe is the exact problem mentioned in the TSB for converter shutter. The dealers should know this and do the proper steps as described and it does remedy the problem. That assumes of course your dealer was doing the job correctly, which in my opinion is the biggest problem facing Cadillac. Too many dealers that half ass quality of work and service.

    • @joshuathrash3143
      @joshuathrash3143 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      DC Steve Thanks for the advice...but I got rid of the car on swapalease.com. After repeated repair attempts with the dealer, I just got tired of it...and the CUE screen assembly had to be replaced, the trunk lid had to be repainted, and the right front door had to be aligned (under warranty)...it was my 1st experience with the Cadillac brand and it left me very disappointed.

    • @dcsteve7869
      @dcsteve7869 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thats a real shame. Sounds like your dealer was just not doing their job and some of the first 2016s did have problems. I have a 2017 and have driven the utter hell of this car for more than 30k miles so far, including track time. No problems at all, but my dealer is also very good about remediating any problems. I did however get mine in a 6 speed manual which in my opinion changes the dynamics of this car greatly, though its demonstrated that the 8 speed automatic is overall a faster vehicle. This was also my 2nd V series though, coming from a 2013 CTS-V which again was rock solid in reliability, though somewhat lacking in some materials quality on the interior. The thing that sold me on the ATS-V was how it felt. I reminded me so much of the E36 M3, a car I absolutely loved driving. I really hope Cadillac clears up it's dealer issues and takes better care of it's customers under the new leadership. He did a great job with Chevy Canada in addressing those problems. Johan de Nysschen was a knob and just made things worse in my opinion, glad to see him go.

  • @TheHomeExpert5
    @TheHomeExpert5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This car and the CTS-V are badass.

  • @jonathancortes3872
    @jonathancortes3872 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That scatpack challenger behind him wanted to race but never caught up😂😂

  • @kais295
    @kais295 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Under appreciated, yet you complain about everything on here.. should name the video the over rated

    • @flacko001
      @flacko001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its not a honda or acura so he won't say anything good about it.

  • @alexmendoza8823
    @alexmendoza8823 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The mirror controls are the same as my mother’s 2017 Equinox LTZ lol.

  • @gaylonsteenburgh1323
    @gaylonsteenburgh1323 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent job bro

  • @Jaxav8or
    @Jaxav8or 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The good ol General cutting corners. Nice.

  • @v9237
    @v9237 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s a great car inside and out. But the price tag is outrageous...

    • @shethjones4494
      @shethjones4494 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You think anyone pays close to sticker on a 6 year old model?

    • @Randomness-dn4fd
      @Randomness-dn4fd 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just wanna know where one finds a 6 yr old ATSV considering the first model year for the ATSV was 2016....

    • @mybro727
      @mybro727 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Randomness it was available in 2015 and we’re heading into year 2019 with newer models coming off the production line as we speak.

    • @Randomness-dn4fd
      @Randomness-dn4fd 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok...if it was available in 2015 and its 2018....thats 4 years, not 6.

    • @mybro727
      @mybro727 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Randomness True. You said the first model year was 2016, I was just saying ATS-V was released before 2016 got here.

  • @alexklein455
    @alexklein455 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Looks way better than an M3 and would way rather have this.

  • @danielmurphy639
    @danielmurphy639 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey can someone help me pick my car individually, I bet alot of people have this question. I want a sporty car with great steering feel. The things I care about most are steering feel and being able to drive in winter any advice? G70 ats and gv70 I loke those

  • @MegaE46
    @MegaE46 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love all the Cadillac V line even the Rare STS V!

  • @Skyhawk1987Turbo
    @Skyhawk1987Turbo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Way to much money and Cadillac is axing the ATS anyway

    • @ericd.4460
      @ericd.4460 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah. It's made to compete with the 3 series and C class, but it's priced like a base model LS 500. Does not compute on any level. But that is not a new thing for Cadillac, their offerings are all way over priced.

    • @xlrvlac
      @xlrvlac 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's pretty much a good deal compared to the C63 and M4.

  • @MrNemo721
    @MrNemo721 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Highly underrated car. These are fantastic used car buys. used ones with less that 40K miles are selling in the $38 to $42K range. The Alpha platform and that engine is a brilliant combination if you can live with the older versions of CUE and super small back seats.

  • @JamesRussoMillas
    @JamesRussoMillas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This car is great to drive, but it really needs to be redesigned and made slightly bigger. Next gen, I hope the nail it. I loved the sound actually, basically a V^ played through a Corvette exhaust.

  • @jin9500
    @jin9500 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am addicted to the seat and steering in ATS-V.

  • @byronjones4635
    @byronjones4635 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    that interior was sad

    • @skyfall8124
      @skyfall8124 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah.. looks like a rental malibu

    • @conrad14201929
      @conrad14201929 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The gauge cluster is a shame, the rest of the interior is actually pretty nice. I was coming from a Evo X so that probably makes the ATS-V look a little better but I have zero complaints about the interior besides the cluster. At the end of the day, I bought it because it handles like a beast and gives me all the performance I need while still being a comfortable dd.

    • @rickyhrman3204
      @rickyhrman3204 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Better than the shitcan excuse of the Audi rs3

  • @penvon
    @penvon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice looking car but too damn expensive.

  • @jeffs6090
    @jeffs6090 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Soooo, what's going to be the ATS replacement? Is it the same thing but renamed CT4?

  • @helmysuliman3740
    @helmysuliman3740 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That Red Dodge Challenger in your side mirrors was tryna race lol