Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 -22 City / 27 -31 HWY
Horsepower
272 -335
Seats
4 -5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Mark J
Engine condition is good, super speed rate and comfortable features.
The problem of my vehicle is that it does overheating sometimes, aside that it is performance is of very high quality and it is very much reliable and it does not give me stress the vehicle is very comfortable and has lots exciting features. Cadillac vehicles are of super engine and I am super excited to own it.
accountCircle Rosa C
Race car like handles well in the snow and other weather conditions.
Amazing car very reliable leather interior all wheel drive puts a smile on your face to drive it chrome wheels excellent dealership experience at crest Cadillac in Wisconsin. Comfortable seats. Bluetooth enabled. Has GPS comes in a variety of colors mine is silver and handles great good in the snow good in the rain.
accountCircle Anthony P
It is a stick shift car and is very fast.
The car is a stick shift. That is pretty much my main and only requirement for a car.
accountCircle John R
Very safe and dependable. Fun to drive. Great joy to drive!
Great style. Handles well. Safe. Head turner. Great sound system.
accountCircle Joseph K
It is a great car and has lots of pep and amenities not found in foreign cars.
I like it a lot. It is a lot better than my prior foreign made car.
accountCircle Kathi C
Nice cut and clean look classy fast looking car.
It is not that fast but it is not slow. I love the detail the way the car is shaped nice cut clean look. The inside is nice small if you have a family buys it only me so I love it. The radio is nice easy to connect on Bluetooth. Also I like the headlights and how low the car is.
accountCircle Dawn N
The comfortable & multitasking ATS AWD... Never boring
I have had no problems with my car. It has been extremely reliable. It gets approximately 22 miles per gallon, with all wheel drive, which is very economical. I like the voice command features with Cadillac Cue. I can use verbal commands to make phone calls and change music stations, which is nice being handsfree. This is a great safety feature. My car is very comfortable. I find the heated seats and auto climate control make it effortless to maintain my comfort. I also find the traction control and different suspension modes helpful for comfort and safety. The suspension can tighten up with the press of a button, or be more controlled with another press. Driving in Michigan, I also use the snow and ice suspension feature, to help me maneuver in the winter. My ATS handles extremely well in rain, snow and ice. I have never been stuck, even during last year's harsh winter. The run flat Michelin tires, which come standard on this car, are another awesome feature for safety. When I get a flat tire, I am able to drive to a safe location, using the air bladder built-in to the tire. I can also call Cadillac, for towing, and running out of gas, which I haven't had to do, however it brings peace of mind. The safety, styling and a ride of the ATS all-wheel-drive is fun, yet sophisticated. I enjoy driving around with the sunroof open, driving to work, and being able to fit plenty of groceries or home improvement items in trunk and fold down rear seat. This car is for the multitasker, who likes a convenient, luxury, fun and sporty car, with the reliable Cadillac name.
accountCircle Kathy F
I love my car. The car has chrome beautiful dashboard and great sound system
I love my ATS Cadillac even. It is black and beautiful. The pick up is great and the ride is smooth. You can easily go past the speed limit without realizing it because the ride is wonderful. It takes bumps gently. The inside is beautiful with chrome and leather and the Bose sound system is terrific I love my car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle marie moore
Comfort
Makes a noise when driving like the wheels are rubbing together, seats are to low, seats start to move back as you open the driver door pinning the backseat person in, dangerous. Not made for 4 people to lil inside, not enough room. Not the quality of cadillac....Speed is excellent...car is rough ride. Just seems to be made cheaply...
accountCircle Sandra C
Likes and dislikes of ats Cadillac.
I am not in love with this car; it is too small inside especially the back seat. It gets me to where I have to go and the gas is not too bad. My car is black on black. It is nice to look at when it is washed I wished it had a CD player and it does not come with a spare tire. You have to call a service if needed.
accountCircle Sandra C
Overpriced and tight Cadillac atv.
The back seat is a bit tight and hard to get in and out. You also feel all of the bumps on the road. This was my first Cadillac and I think that they made it cheap. I will not buy another Cadillac; they are not worth my money. I think they are overpriced so. I will go back to my Buick.
accountCircle Sandra D
Style, compact and easy to drive.
My vehicle is an ats Cadillac and easy to drive. The gas is not too bad and it takes regular gas. I wish I would have picked another color. My car is black on black and it shows the dirt. It looks great when it is cleaned with a great shine. It has great style and design so it is impressive looking.
accountCircle Lacey Smith
CUE Screen unusable
2 months after the bumper to bumper expired the CUE screen stopped working and while driving erratically scrolls, clicks and changes the radio on its own.Comete trash
accountCircle Austin S
The best part of the vehicle is the inside the navigation screen.
Overall the vehicle shows no issues with driving, maintenance, or even comfort. The vehicle may only show issues if you do not drive well. Or maintain scheduled maintenance. As far as car chores the price of keeping the vehicle up to par depends on. Your local shop or your own knowledge base. As a luxury vehicle to comfort is at best with great looks and space for the vehicle, most important the vehicle is very reliable.

Cadillac ATS Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Luxury RWD Coupe
335 HP 24 MPG 4 Seats
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Luxury AWD Coupe
335 HP 22 MPG 4 Seats
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Luxury RWD Sedan
335 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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Luxury AWD Sedan
335 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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RWD Sedan
272 HP 23-25 MPG 5 Seats
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AWD Sedan
272 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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RWD Coupe
272 HP 23-25 MPG 4 Seats
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AWD Coupe
272 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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Premium Luxury RWD Sedan
335 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium Luxury AWD Sedan
335 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium Luxury RWD Coupe
335 HP 24 MPG 4 Seats
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Premium Performance RWD Sedan
335 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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2017 Cadillac ATS Owner Reviews

4.43
42 Reviews
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5 stars 64%
4 stars 21%
3 stars 10%
2 stars 2%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Lacey Smith on September 27, 2021
CUE Screen unusable
2 months after the bumper to bumper expired the CUE screen stopped working and while driving erratically scrolls, clicks and changes the radio on its own.Comete trash
accountCircle Mark J on June 9, 2021
Engine condition is good, super speed rate and comfortable features.
The problem of my vehicle is that it does overheating sometimes, aside that it is performance is of very high quality and it is very much reliable and it does not give me stress the vehicle is very comfortable and has lots exciting features. Cadillac vehicles are of super engine and I am super excited to own it.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Jessica S.

I love the car. Sound system is incredible. Beautiful interior. A little small with two kids but manageable. Smooth ride. Wonderful gas mileage. Very comfortable to drive. The radio has so many great features. Lots of options for different music apps. All work very smoothly not confusing. It's a pretty great little around town car.

likeFilled Andi V.

Gas efficiency is wonderful. It is a very. Comfortable small car that. Gets around quickly. The car is also very attractive. Although it is small it has plenty of trunk space for groceries and shopping.

likeFilled Leone H.

Smooth ride with easy to use touch screen. The trunk space is too small. It drives like a sports car low and smooth. The seats are very nice soft leather. I like having so many gadgets on the steering wheel so I do not have to take my eyes off the road.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Jessica S.

I don't have many bad things to say about the car so far. Just that the back seat is very small in the leg room department with two kids one still in a car seat. The screen had to be replaced once already but it was a defect by itself. There's just not many bad things I have to say about the car at this point.

dislikeFilled Andi V.

It is difficult to fit more than two people in it because the back seat has barely any leg. Space. It cannot haul anything large, hold and bikes on the roof, or hitch a trailer to it. It is low to the ground so you cannot see over or around vehicles either.

dislikeFilled Leone H.

Small trunk space. The trunk is not large enough to hold many suitcases, say for a car full of people going to Europe. I like that it will automatically charge cell phones without plugging them in, unfortunately I have the large apple cell phone and it does not fit the allotted compartment.

Ranks #14 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2017 Cadillac ATS has an average owner rating of 4.40 out of 5 which ranks it #14 of 18 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Ranks #9 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2017 Cadillac ATS has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #9 of 18 other Luxury Small Cars.

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85 MPG
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43 MPG
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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Moderate Overlap Front

Not Rated

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety