Honestly, this one take was the best one I've seen. Sure Matt is entertaining and fun, but when it comes to these type of videos the dialog is so important and Zack held my interest the entire video. Even towards the end where usually the video falls off, he is still engaging the audience with his unique perspective. Would love to have more videos of Zack doing these and offering a real perspective. His calm and collective persona induces thought much more than Matt and really resonated well with what claims he made.
This. Came to say this. I like Matt. I like him on /Tuned, I like TST, I usually enjoy his one takes. This was awesome though. Zack has a great way of explaining himself and the car, awesome perspectives and insight as well. And I agree, he was engaging throughout the entire video whereas Matt's jokes and commentary can sometimes stale near the end of the review. I like Matt for the same reason that I liked and miss Carlos Lago on MT.
+AlexRAWsome Completely agree. Zack is very cerebral and thoughtful about what he wants to say in his review and held my attention all the way to the end of the video.
+AlexRAWsome Was about to comment the same thing. Obviously Zack was able to put more effort into this than Matt because he isn't making one takes all time but he's really good at making that transition from point to point feel natural.
Finally, somebody had the balls to say that this car is better then the BMW M4! It's like car enthusiasts are afraid to say it. Great review and thanks for telling the truth. Awesome road for a performance car.
I love your analogies. They are spot on and show you truly know what you're talking about. If you can't explain it simple enough, you don't understand it enough.
You reckon? He doesn't have the same level of entertainment or the ability to capture an audience like others such as Matt. He's a pretty boring person to be honest.
+She Swallowed It I suspect many of the dislikes are because he repeatedly said the car was better in every measurable way to M3/4 and C63 AMG. Brand whores don't like their fantasy challenged by reality.
Peder Hansen Bias comes from opinion regardless of the facts. For decades car reviewers preferred the BMW, biased towards it even, but for some reason, when a non German automaker produces a vastly superior performing car, and they say that it is, somehow they're biased. Or paid by GM. Yes, "reality" indeed.
I love Zack's reviews. He gives great presentation with tons of great information in a much more based and logical fashion than Matt. I also like all of the similes. Keep up the great work and I hope you get to review more and more cars in the future.
+Zack Klapman Awesome review. I was a little skeptical at first when I saw it wasn't Matt, but you won me over. I love that your one take style is so much different than his. Keep doing your thing, and don't let the haters worry you too much. About the car though, I'm not too surprised at what you said about it. I drove a manual F80 M3 last week and was actually a little disappointed in how it felt. Needless to say that M3 experience and this video make me even more interested in the ATS-V.
Zach, you are an excellent reviewer and driver. I really enjoyed this because of your clarity, professionalism, touch of humor, and solid information - keep it up. :-)
These roads with minimal guard rails give me the willies. 150-ft drop-offs, certain Deth, full Thelma and Louise, and Zack just bleems along at 75 with one hand on the wheel. Impressed.
I actually liked this guy's style. It was a refreshing change after listening to Matt complain about on center steering, performance clutches and not fitting in a seat. Well done sir!
this guy is very knowledgeable and informative while still being easy/fun to watch. I wouldn't mind more of him or maybe him and matt together doing a one take or reviewing a car
I like how Zack took the opportunity and didnt try to copy Matt style of saying and doing such cars like this. I also like how he drove suttle and calm like most people who may buy this car.
Great review. Subscribed to watch One Takes for a while now, but this is my first comment. You need to be doing more of these. VERY articulate. Matt has his own style, and I think yours balances nicely.
I have had this car for a year and a half in the Auto. My sticker was around $73K. NO TRACK PKG. Then I got a great deal on it, so I have had most every hot car in my lifetime and i'm 66 yo. with out doubt the best handling and fastest car I have ever owned. The next best car was a 2007 Audi RS4. That was a great car too but not as fast. Who cares about the back seat no one gets to sit back there anyway. Knock wood no problems so far as with my BMW M3 and Audi RS4 that ha d erly problems and the M3 never handled close to this one.
Superb job. This review was enjoyable, thought provoking and educational. The trifecta of good journalistic video production. I searched this video out, as I am considering a V for next time. It was so easy to listen the even tempo of Zack’s commentary. Yes!
Great job Zack!! TST has a lot of unique and talented people who know WTF is up with autos. Great to see the individuals of the crew shine. Keep it up fellas!!! M
I didn't read all the comments, but I'm sure you're gonna get a lot of shit being new on giving a review on camera, but I think you did a very good unbiased job.
While I don't really like the overall design (both of interior and exterior), the point made in the end about brand loyalty and engineering was really eye-opening, made me respect this car so much more. Shame though the only cars with engines full of character are C63 and RCF in this segment. Another cool review Zack, hope to see you more.
Good review Zack, but where has the ATS-V out-handled the Stingray Z51 (02:27)? I get the ATS-V beats the M4 which is it's main rival, but the Stingray Z51 laps VIR almost 7 seconds faster than the M4.
+Scooby blue Matt's reviews have a tendency to constantly bash things he doesn't like. I feel like this is a lot more honest and straightforward assessment of the car
Great job Zack! As someone who spends a lot of time leading people for work, my only advice would be to use some pitch change in your voice to add enthusiasm and be confident. You know more than we do! You drove the car. Don't be afraid to share your opinion. You did a great job today and I look forward to seeing where this goes.
This generation of "V" cars are much better quality-wise than the previous CTS-V's.....but when I grabbed a door handle of the CTS-V at the auto show it felt like one of my kid's Playskool toys. It had a sticker of $98K. You're 100% right. The materials all lack the mass that you want in a car that expensive.
I really enjoy Zack's reviews. What Zack says seems a lot more in line with what a normal car guy might say about a particular car, vs. someone who drives 30 sportscars every week like Matt does.
I enjoy listening to the podcast, I watch a lot of TST video's. Although I really like listening/watching Matt it's pretty neat seeing Zack do a One Take. Keep it up guys!
+slaWterCH It's not a case of the M4 not being all that great. Lieberman said the ATS-V may possibly be the best handling sedan ever made, and most reviews tend to agree along those lines. The ATS-V is one of only two sedans to break the 3 minute mark at VIR - the other one being the CTS-V. The point is that Cadillac is not fucking around. They're not beating BMW because BMW suddenly became terrible, they're beating BMW because they're just that good now. This is the new world order, better get used to it.
+Vernon Price GM Performance Chassis Engineers are not fucking around. The ATS-V lacks only in subjective interior categories and exhaust note, but in every other way pretty much smokes the German stuff. Better setups, better steering, faster around any track you put it on. The CTS-V (video in about 2 weeks) is the best American car I've ever driven except the Ford GT.
+TheSmokingTire It's obvious now people can not say American cars are less than their foreign competitors. Ford is giving us the new Ford GT. And the GT350 Mustang's. Genmeral Motors is giving us the corvette's(hopefully the ZR1 is coming) and the Cadillacs. It sucks to see the Viper leaving AGAIN, but the current ACR is the fastest car you can buy that is not a million dollars.
Peder Hansen You are one of those people he was referring to. Do you think an Automotive Journalist whose job is to report on cars for a LIVING those not know driving dynamics and speed alone does not sell a car? He mentioned only two areas the ATS V needs improvement. The interior fit and finish and sound department. Everything is is perfect and great. So please if you want that Mercedes then go ahead and get it. But do not make it seem like Cadillac is not the better choice for less money.
Zack, this was a good review. You broke down Electric Steering and the gauges and why this is not a car to miss. Matt's word is strong to a lot of males but you made me even more of a fan of this car than i already was. I think i still prefer the CTS V but if i had this car i'd still be excited every nice day to go out and drive it. You should do more reviews.
I understand people get used to seeing Matt, but I'm a huge fan of this Zack guy. He's really articulate.
+pleb agreed, it is a nice change of pace.
He is a philosopher and connoisseur of cars.
pleb I actually prefer him over Matt, seems less biased. Matt is big on the lazy side, always seems to down talk certain brands for what ever reason.
I am down for more Zack. Easy to listen to and knowledgeable.
+DeleriousZ He's smart and likeable, just needs a little more personality imo.
+Exhaustdd yea, slightly boring guy as is but with time he should open up a little.
Would you like him to be making balloon animals while telling you about the car also?
pat rice hah
Patrice Chery that would be pretty awesome lol
Honestly, this one take was the best one I've seen. Sure Matt is entertaining and fun, but when it comes to these type of videos the dialog is so important and Zack held my interest the entire video. Even towards the end where usually the video falls off, he is still engaging the audience with his unique perspective. Would love to have more videos of Zack doing these and offering a real perspective. His calm and collective persona induces thought much more than Matt and really resonated well with what claims he made.
This. Came to say this. I like Matt. I like him on /Tuned, I like TST, I usually enjoy his one takes. This was awesome though. Zack has a great way of explaining himself and the car, awesome perspectives and insight as well. And I agree, he was engaging throughout the entire video whereas Matt's jokes and commentary can sometimes stale near the end of the review. I like Matt for the same reason that I liked and miss Carlos Lago on MT.
+AlexRAWsome Completely agree. Zack is very cerebral and thoughtful about what he wants to say in his review and held my attention all the way to the end of the video.
+AlexRAWsome Was about to comment the same thing. Obviously Zack was able to put more effort into this than Matt because he isn't making one takes all time but he's really good at making that transition from point to point feel natural.
Finally, somebody had the balls to say that this car is better then the BMW M4! It's like car enthusiasts are afraid to say it. Great review and thanks for telling the truth. Awesome road for a performance car.
motortrend said it was better then the m4 so
I love your analogies. They are spot on and show you truly know what you're talking about. If you can't explain it simple enough, you don't understand it enough.
5 years later and Zach shows himself as one of the most articulate car reviewers ever
definitely need more zach one takes. he did really good
I like the way you described "steering feel", Zack. I've never understood what good steering feel completely meant. Thanks.
Great one-take, Zack
What an awesome guy, keeps it real and is straight to the point with a little bit of attitude and humor. Love the ATS-V.
If matt is coffee, this guy is tea
one you drink to wake up and get hype
the other you sip pondering
Only one of them makes you fall asleep while doing the same thing...
he drives wayyyy slower too lol
Zach came across as meth
Very good video! I actually enjoy watching Zack the most honestly. He speaks very intelligently.
This feels more like a review than an One Take
Good job, Zack
GREAT One Take!!! I would love to see more One Takes from you, Zack! And Matt, of course!
I'd like to see more of Zach on here it's s nice change from Matt every once and a while
You reckon? He doesn't have the same level of entertainment or the ability to capture an audience like others such as Matt. He's a pretty boring person to be honest.
+sheshd This one-take essentially became "just another review."
BRING MATT BACK !
+sheshd I agree, I dont know how zach even got the job. Much better people out there for it
+Austin Lintelman i think he will get better/more comfortable behind the camera with experience like matt
Zack, you should do more one takes. Really digging this
Finally Zack at it again, he did a great job with the Audi R8 Plus review, more of him please!
Dude, good job Zach! This was a very mature and informative review while still remaining fun an funny.
"The fear of the unknown is something that is very real in our DNA"
The amount of dislikes in a video presented by not the usual dude proves it.
+She Swallowed It I suspect many of the dislikes are because he repeatedly said the car was better in every measurable way to M3/4 and C63 AMG. Brand whores don't like their fantasy challenged by reality.
Peder Hansen
Bias comes from opinion regardless of the facts. For decades car reviewers preferred the BMW, biased towards it even, but for some reason, when a non German automaker produces a vastly superior performing car, and they say that it is, somehow they're biased. Or paid by GM. Yes, "reality" indeed.
Once I saw Zack I was like "Here come the dislikes." It's ok Zack, I like you! Keep making videos man. Ignore the haters.
Way less douchey than Matt
Good video Zack. You've definitely got your own unique style and I'd like to see you do other one-takes in the future.
Zack should definitely do more video's, his anecdotal approach is a welcome to change
Great video Zack.
Folks think it's easy to commentate while driving.
Talking to yourself in a car for a hour is a LOT harder than people think.
Its refreshing to watch a Smoking Tyre reviewer who is not wearing a All Black zip up jersey.
Good work Zac.
I love Zack's reviews. He gives great presentation with tons of great information in a much more based and logical fashion than Matt. I also like all of the similes. Keep up the great work and I hope you get to review more and more cars in the future.
THUMBS UP FOR MORE ZACK!
Stop feeling cracks with your fingertips man.
+hellobooom How do you think I got this job? :)
+Zack Klapman Awesome review. I was a little skeptical at first when I saw it wasn't Matt, but you won me over. I love that your one take style is so much different than his. Keep doing your thing, and don't let the haters worry you too much.
About the car though, I'm not too surprised at what you said about it. I drove a manual F80 M3 last week and was actually a little disappointed in how it felt. Needless to say that M3 experience and this video make me even more interested in the ATS-V.
+Zack Klapman Nice one lol.
Enjoyed Zach a lot! This felt more like a review than a one take. I'd love more of these.
Zach, you are an excellent reviewer and driver. I really enjoyed this because of your clarity, professionalism, touch of humor, and solid information - keep it up. :-)
I wanted to get mad that Matt wasn't hosting but I actually liked this guy. Great video.
Same! But Zach is level headed hah. And is engaging.
I never comment, in general, but I have to say Zach, you are well-spoken and genuine.
Ah pleasure seeing Zack again, I remember the video you made with the R8! Great video :)
These roads with minimal guard rails give me the willies. 150-ft drop-offs, certain Deth, full Thelma and Louise, and Zack just bleems along at 75 with one hand on the wheel. Impressed.
Zack said everything that confirms I want this car ! Thanks For the ride.
I like Zach a lot. People will get used to him. Some thing happened to Hot Rod Garage on Motortrend.
Can we do a review with Matt and Zach both in the car? This would be cool getting them both to drive and speak their thoughts
+Lucas LeFever yeah thatd be cool, when they turn around the other could hop in and drive.
I actually liked this guy's style. It was a refreshing change after listening to Matt complain about on center steering, performance clutches and not fitting in a seat. Well done sir!
This was a pretty solid video. Good job, Zack.
Great 1 take Zack! I have to admit that car is really appealing.
Thumbs up for the bassline reference!
Excellent review and the subjective criticism is especially helpful. Glad to see GM stepping up their game. Keep up the great job.
I saw a Firebird at the end! Are we getting a review on a a well sorted Ls1 F body?
Yes
+TheDirtyBirdLT1 Woooh! And thanks 👍
+TheDirtyBirdLT1 Sweet!
This dude knows how to talk about cars. He should do more of these.
LOVED Zach in All Cars go to Heaven, and he KILLED this video. Thank you TST!
Get this guy on the show more often. Loved this review.
this guy is very knowledgeable and informative while still being easy/fun to watch. I wouldn't mind more of him or maybe him and matt together doing a one take or reviewing a car
I like how Zack took the opportunity and didnt try to copy Matt style of saying and doing such cars like this. I also like how he drove suttle and calm like most people who may buy this car.
I could get used to some One Takes with Zack in them. Very informative.
Been waiting for more one takes from this guy. I like him
Was never a real big Cadillac fan, but damn do I Love these.... Way to change the image of a car company in the past few years.
Such a sublime looking vehicle, I love those new Cadillac designs so much !
Always like zachs videos refreshing and entertaining
Nicely done Zack. I gotta say, your style is a great compliment to Matts'. Keep it up brother!
i like the contrast zach seems more like the metaphorical smart guy and matts the wise crack one liner guy, i like the balance.
Great review, great analogies. Maybe the best I've seen on One Take. Excellent work. Thanks!
Great review. Subscribed to watch One Takes for a while now, but this is my first comment. You need to be doing more of these. VERY articulate. Matt has his own style, and I think yours balances nicely.
Thank you for explaining steering feel. I had no clue what people meant by this.
Matt is my boy, but it sure feels refreshing hearing another take on the One take. Job well done.
Great job Zack. Different style, which I like. Happy to see more videos of you in the future.
I have had this car for a year and a half in the Auto. My sticker was around $73K. NO TRACK PKG. Then I got a great deal on it, so I have had most every hot car in my lifetime and i'm 66 yo. with out doubt the best handling and fastest car I have ever owned. The next best car was a 2007 Audi RS4. That was a great car too but not as fast. Who cares about the back seat no one gets to sit back there anyway. Knock wood no problems so far as with my BMW M3 and Audi RS4 that ha d erly problems and the M3 never handled close to this one.
Contemplating the auto v. 6mt. Do you miss the manual?
Great job on the one take Zack. Looking forward to seeing you and Matt sharing the one takes.
Zack crushing it. Its almost overwhelming, he's like an information-gushing machine. Had to stop and backtrack like twice.
I really, really liked this video!! Zack is an enthusiast and he knows what the hell he is talking about!
Superb job. This review was enjoyable, thought provoking and educational. The trifecta of good journalistic video production. I searched this video out, as I am considering a V for next time. It was so easy to listen the even tempo of Zack’s commentary. Yes!
I like this guy. He is very descriptive. Can really get you to understand what he is talking about
I kinda like this new format where it is explained exactly what packages and value its in the car.
this guy is very well spoken. love Matt's reviews but add this guy in more often...its refreshing
Really enjoyed Zack's coverage here. Hope to see more of him in the future.
Great job Zack!! TST has a lot of unique and talented people who know WTF is up with autos. Great to see the individuals of the crew shine. Keep it up fellas!!!
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I didn't read all the comments, but I'm sure you're gonna get a lot of shit being new on giving a review on camera, but I think you did a very good unbiased job.
You did wayyy better the Kyle Kellie in the new Street Outlaws. Lol
While I don't really like the overall design (both of interior and exterior), the point made in the end about brand loyalty and engineering was really eye-opening, made me respect this car so much more. Shame though the only cars with engines full of character are C63 and RCF in this segment.
Another cool review Zack, hope to see you more.
Awesome! So hyped to see more Zack.
Good review Zack, but where has the ATS-V out-handled the Stingray Z51 (02:27)? I get the ATS-V beats the M4 which is it's main rival, but the Stingray Z51 laps VIR almost 7 seconds faster than the M4.
Good work Zack. Really good points on bass line, good humor at the start.
You guys forgot to put ats-v in the title
+Evan Egnatis Matt is way more fun to watch, wtf is this guy.
+Scooby blue
I find this guy at least as good as Matt.
Stop being a fanboy he did awesome.
+Scooby blue Matt's reviews have a tendency to constantly bash things he doesn't like. I feel like this is a lot more honest and straightforward assessment of the car
Great job Zack! As someone who spends a lot of time leading people for work, my only advice would be to use some pitch change in your voice to add enthusiasm and be confident. You know more than we do! You drove the car. Don't be afraid to share your opinion. You did a great job today and I look forward to seeing where this goes.
I quite like Zack. He's a little different to Matt, and isn't that the point? Variety is the spice of life, and this is variety that I like.
Well spoken host. Good job sir.
Great, comprehensive and thorough discussion in the end.
Great work Zack, I'm a big fan. Really relevant dialogue. Keep it up
Always enjoyed Zack on the podcast, love his one take. Good shit man!
Zack, I always like the analogies you use to describe different aspects of the car
The "track pack" takes away the tow hook. Interesting decision.
i think this is only my fourth time commenting on a video. great job zach! more of you doing this would be greatly appreciated.
This generation of "V" cars are much better quality-wise than the previous CTS-V's.....but when I grabbed a door handle of the CTS-V at the auto show it felt like one of my kid's Playskool toys. It had a sticker of $98K.
You're 100% right. The materials all lack the mass that you want in a car that expensive.
at first I was like where is Matt, but Zack did a surprisingly good job. Keep it up!
Great job Zack, thanks for the honest review. Hope there is more to come.
Zack is a car guy, he sure knows his shit. Well done.
Good work Zack, your best review yet.
Zach should be on more often.
I really enjoy Zack's reviews. What Zack says seems a lot more in line with what a normal car guy might say about a particular car, vs. someone who drives 30 sportscars every week like Matt does.
I enjoy listening to the podcast, I watch a lot of TST video's. Although I really like listening/watching Matt it's pretty neat seeing Zack do a One Take. Keep it up guys!
Your knowledge is amazing about performance cars
Great job Zack, really enjoyed this one!
The Cadillac for sure got better but the M4 is also not all that great currently.
+slaWterCH It's not a case of the M4 not being all that great. Lieberman said the ATS-V may possibly be the best handling sedan ever made, and most reviews tend to agree along those lines. The ATS-V is one of only two sedans to break the 3 minute mark at VIR - the other one being the CTS-V.
The point is that Cadillac is not fucking around. They're not beating BMW because BMW suddenly became terrible, they're beating BMW because they're just that good now. This is the new world order, better get used to it.
+Vernon Price GM Performance Chassis Engineers are not fucking around. The ATS-V lacks only in subjective interior categories and exhaust note, but in every other way pretty much smokes the German stuff. Better setups, better steering, faster around any track you put it on. The CTS-V (video in about 2 weeks) is the best American car I've ever driven except the Ford GT.
+TheSmokingTire Have you had a chance to drive the new CT6?
+TheSmokingTire It's obvious now people can not say American cars are less than their foreign competitors. Ford is giving us the new Ford GT. And the GT350 Mustang's. Genmeral Motors is giving us the corvette's(hopefully the ZR1 is coming) and the Cadillacs. It sucks to see the Viper leaving AGAIN, but the current ACR is the fastest car you can buy that is not a million dollars.
Peder Hansen You are one of those people he was referring to. Do you think an Automotive Journalist whose job is to report on cars for a LIVING those not know driving dynamics and speed alone does not sell a car? He mentioned only two areas the ATS V needs improvement. The interior fit and finish and sound department. Everything is is perfect and great. So please if you want that Mercedes then go ahead and get it. But do not make it seem like Cadillac is not the better choice for less money.
Great review and great car. I enjoy the variety of Zach presenting too.
Awesome one take. Went through options and interior. And zack is cool
liked this review. felt a little more like a review of a feeling rather than Matts reviews of things he likes/dislikes on said car. nice work
Damn, Zack! Back at it again with a white ATS-V!
Good video. Great monologue. Very informative. I want more.
+Mykhaylo Kosykh Please. Stop. PLEASE.
Dingus Tardo stop what?
stop the memes
Dingus Tardo but mom...
NO. DANIEL, NO. STOP.
Zack, this was a good review. You broke down Electric Steering and the gauges and why this is not a car to miss. Matt's word is strong to a lot of males but you made me even more of a fan of this car than i already was. I think i still prefer the CTS V but if i had this car i'd still be excited every nice day to go out and drive it. You should do more reviews.
Wow, Zack really makes me feel with his level of description