2018
Cadillac ATS

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  • 4dr Sdn 2.0L RWD
    Starts at
    $35,495
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 2.0L AWD
    Starts at
    $37,495
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe 2.0L RWD
    Starts at
    $38,495
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 2.0L Luxury RWD
    Starts at
    $39,295
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe 2.0L AWD
    Starts at
    $40,895
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 2.0L Luxury AWD
    Starts at
    $41,295
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe 2.0L Luxury RWD
    Starts at
    $42,295
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe 2.0L Luxury AWD
    Starts at
    $44,295
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 3.6L Premium Luxury RWD
    Starts at
    $44,895
    20 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 3.6L Premium Luxury AWD
    Starts at
    $46,895
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe 3.6L Premium Luxury RWD
    Starts at
    $47,895
    20 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 3.6L Premium Performance RWD
    Starts at
    $47,895
    20 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe 3.6L Premium Luxury AWD
    Starts at
    $49,895
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe 3.6L Premium Performance RWD
    Starts at
    $50,395
    20 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

New CUE multimedia system
Apple Watch integration now available
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto connectivity standard
4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot standard
Coupe and sedan body styles
High-performance ATS-V available

The good & the bad

The good

Excellent handling
Smooth power with turbo four-cylinder engine
Respectable gas mileage
Inventive cabin materials
Sharp styling

The bad

Disappointing manual transmission
Snug interior
Some poorly fitted cabin materials
Tiny trunk

Expert 2018 Cadillac ATS review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Cars.com editors
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our expert's take


What it is: Cadillac's compact ATS serves as a direct competitor to the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 for GM's luxury brand. Cadillac boasts that the ATS has near 50/50 front-rear weight distribution and one of the lowest curb weights in its class. Available with rear- or all-wheel drive, the ATS is offered in four-seat coupe and five-seat sedan body styles with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a normally aspirated V-6. A high-performance ATS-V is also offered.


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The ATS gets the latest version of the CUE multimedia system, which features cloud-based user profiles, an overhauled available navigation function and over-the-air updates. An automatic heated steering wheel is available, and the myCadillac app for iOS now works with the Apple Watch.

ATS-V

The Cadillac ATS-V is a high-performance version of the luxury brand’s compact car, the ATS. Available in four-seat coupe or five-seat sedan form, the ATS-V is powered by a twin-turbo V-6 engine and has been extensively modified for better track performance.

What’s Special

The new Championship Edition features a black-chrome grille, forged-alloy wheels, red Brembo-brand brake calipers, suede-style trim for the steering wheel and shifter, a black and red interior, and Recaro-brand performance seats.

  • 464-hp, twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6 engine
  • Six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Carbon-fiber hood
  • High-performance brakes
  • Magnetic Ride Control
  • Performance Traction Management drive-mode system
  • Performance data recorder available


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2018 Cadillac ATS review: Our expert's take


What it is: Cadillac's compact ATS serves as a direct competitor to the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 for GM's luxury brand. Cadillac boasts that the ATS has near 50/50 front-rear weight distribution and one of the lowest curb weights in its class. Available with rear- or all-wheel drive, the ATS is offered in four-seat coupe and five-seat sedan body styles with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a normally aspirated V-6. A high-performance ATS-V is also offered.


(Skip to details on the ATS-V)


The ATS gets the latest version of the CUE multimedia system, which features cloud-based user profiles, an overhauled available navigation function and over-the-air updates. An automatic heated steering wheel is available, and the myCadillac app for iOS now works with the Apple Watch.

ATS-V

The Cadillac ATS-V is a high-performance version of the luxury brand’s compact car, the ATS. Available in four-seat coupe or five-seat sedan form, the ATS-V is powered by a twin-turbo V-6 engine and has been extensively modified for better track performance.

What’s Special

The new Championship Edition features a black-chrome grille, forged-alloy wheels, red Brembo-brand brake calipers, suede-style trim for the steering wheel and shifter, a black and red interior, and Recaro-brand performance seats.

  • 464-hp, twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6 engine
  • Six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Carbon-fiber hood
  • High-performance brakes
  • Magnetic Ride Control
  • Performance Traction Management drive-mode system
  • Performance data recorder available


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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Cadillac ATS base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
5/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
10.1%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
10.1%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
4 years / 50,000 miles
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles
Maintenance
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
6 years / 70,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 years / less than 60,000 miles
Basic
New: 4 years / 50,000 miles bumper-to-bumper; CPO: One year / unlimited miles bumper-to-bumper
Dealer certification
172-point inspection

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Consumer reviews

4.7 / 5
Based on 30 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.6
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.6

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i been working only to deal with my cadillac ATS 2018

i been working only to deal with my cadillac ATS 2018 because the car have many issues and i don’t know until when i have to spend my money to fix it
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 1.0
Value 1.0
Exterior 1.0
Reliability 1.0
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Love my ATS

A little smaller than I would have liked, however, considering its competition my choice over any BMW, Toyo/Lexus or Niss/Infiniti. Got a great deal on a leaseback and over 3 years less than 2K deprecition. ALSO, it's got three pedals!!! Woudn't drive anything else. People talk about reliabilty ... haven't had a glich.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Cadillac ATS?

The 2018 Cadillac ATS is available in 7 trim levels:

  • AWD (2 styles)
  • Luxury AWD (2 styles)
  • Luxury RWD (2 styles)
  • Premium Luxury AWD (2 styles)
  • Premium Luxury RWD (2 styles)
  • Premium Performance RWD (2 styles)
  • RWD (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Cadillac ATS?

The 2018 Cadillac ATS offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2018 Cadillac ATS?

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Is the 2018 Cadillac ATS reliable?

The 2018 Cadillac ATS has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Cadillac ATS owners.

Is the 2018 Cadillac ATS a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Cadillac ATS. 90.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 30 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.6

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