Got a 2.0 Turbo with a 6 speed manual and the performance package which adds Brembo brakes and LSD. Car is very fun to drive, comfortable, and I average almost 27 mpg combined (RWD)

I'm officially a Cadillac fan now. It has finally happened.

"is this your destination" DAMN RIGHT IT IS!™

5:49 "It pisses me off" best line of the entire review, Mr. Cooley. Welcome back :)

I miss the Brian cooley videos. Such staight forward honest reviews

A very good review. It's nice to see that this guy actually knows how to use the CUE system. I'm not sure why he called the motorized faceplate "a weird little lift up deal".

This car fits you. It is a very beautiful and classic car. You should get one for yourself. Great review.

Love the vibe on your page, All the best from London!

I sat in one at a car show and was very impressed with the fit and finish inside. I never driven one but everyone seems to like it. I hope it is a sucess for Cadillac.

I like how the ATS looks like something formal, and same with the inside. Although I do think maybe they could turn the touch sensitive buttons into actual buttons and also maybe have the CD player right on the front of the head unit instead of inside the glove box.

best auto reviewer EVER! good choice of words every time!!!

My favorite car man is back

Man ur reviews are top notch!!!!

Welcum back Brian, we missed you :'(

WELCOME BACK !! COOLEY !!!

u made me "happy" again, after miserably watching 15 seconds on Rumors Has It !!!

He's back!!!

Your back!!!

Great review, the 2.0 turbo is a BLAST to drive. Very zippy, impressive 0-60 in 5.7, not bad for a 14,000 car.

Cooley is THE MAN! Only reason I watch these reviews tbh

Greatest reviewer ever! -Brian Cooley

FINALLY A CARTECH NEW VIDEO.YES YES YES

I was literally just going to say that. Anyways how are they on the wheel? I've got a 6MT 335i and my buddy has a 6MT E92 M3 so I don't have much experience with the DCT but I've heard its brilliant.

Thanks God Brian Cooley is back. I almost had a heart attack.

I love this car, so much I bought one 2 years ago. Best all around car I ever owned! Impressive

great job brian

This is a sleeper hit--few expected the ATS to turn out as well as it has, given the brand's poor history with compact sedans. Check out Inside Cars' Tumblr blog as we look across the board on the ATS's reviews and performance.

From my experience with GM shiftable automatic transmissions, the manual mode seems slugish and dopey. They usually take forever to shift up when you want them to. I wonder if they improved manual mode on the ATS?

I don't have any problem with them on the wheel, at least in this car. I don't find it awkward or difficult in the least, but this is my first car with paddles. I love the DCT. So much faster than shifting manually, but alas, not as much fun. I miss the clutch. It's too bad that all you get on a test drive is 30-60 minutes. In that amount of time, I was absolutely in love with the DCT. After my first full day, I missed the clutch. But man, it's just so freaking fast. :)

Shadys back!

Im a little worried about its gearbox, does it have a sport botton? or just shift it yourself I wounder

The really need to do something about the CUE and the haptic console system, It's garbage. Update it or get rid of it

You're the best Brian!!!

Holly shit its been sooo long!!! Budget cuts at CNET on their most popular show?

I've driven it, the seating is tight and I could feel the speed and the road. I buy CTS. Nice and it's not cheap.

I always say how i love German car,but with this?cheaper,better,cooler and awsome!i was going to get the Benz but now im getting the ats

And now please tell us what you`ve base your comment on Patrick?

awesome car, nice job cooley!

Dude...that was just brilliant!

are u kdding me? it's one of the best interfaces i've seen, it's better than my ford touch

when is he doing the 2013 accord

Great review!

they can go LCD, but you have to get a higher trim to get all LCD gauges

I forgot how good you are!!!!!

Thanks for a lot of information i will try this features.

Brian Tong is one HELLUVA auto reviewer dude!

Where else would you put the paddle shifters....on the headrest??? The paddles are on the wheel right where they belong! Nice Cadillac!!!

i actually like how cadillacs do the trapezoidal crest it looks cool

cooley is soooo cool; smart dood and says it how it is. refreshing, i wonder what he drives?

Are you ok with them on a coupe?

cooley i missed you

You always mention the paddles on the steering wheel, but when in the world are you going to signal while you're turning the wheel? Signaling always preceded wheel turning so why does it matter if they are on the wheel or not?

why are you so damn good doing this @briancooley

actually i'm wrong it is only on the XTS on performance and premium trims

Why did they have to make the gauges look so cheap?

And you base that off of what? I can`t wait to hear this!

I would pick this over BMW and Mercedes any day! Cadillac nailed it on this one!

do the CTS?

MUY BUEN VIDEO

Before the ATS, I would not have considered a luxury car or even a car at this price level. This car has changed all of that. If you have not had a chance to check this car out in person, I highly recommend that you do but be careful, you may find yourself wanting to take one home with you.

How about a coupe???

sweet jesus cooley is back!!!!

Im willing to bet they are using the Cobalt engine in the the 4 cylinder models. A decent car though I am not a Caddy fan because they have always been old people cars and its hard to get that image out.

"damn right it is"- Brian Cooley, the Man.

That's why multiple reviewers including Motortrend and Car and Driver have said it is a better performance car? And also why JD Power has given it better a better quality and reliability score?

Cnets most popular show finally comes back! Wow! Wtf

this is a great car. ESPECIALLY for caddy's first attempt

can it do corners

I really liked the ATS a lot, but I agree, I didn't like the transmission that much

Treyday1982 says this channel is cooooool!

Other than that he seemed to have good sense as to what's going on. He is not accurate about the hydra attic transmission being boring. Something he might not be aware of but GM's transmissions are adaptive transmissions and learn the driver and change shift points based on the current drivers acceleration and driving habits.

@EpicThreads1 ?

This ride is impressing me awd manual transmisson.

@denisrenelara Agree

Chrome is a finish, not a construction material. The shifters could be made from wood and still be applied a chrome finish.

$42k+ ... and no sunroof. Okay, Cadillac.

Great Car! Great Review!

I guess the power steering has spoiled. When you drive a car without one, you would feed the difference. You would always have your hands at 3, 6'O clock positions. you even when you turn in a long turn, you would have your hands in the same position. However, the paddles would have moved to a different location. I would be inconvenient to reach the paddles.

really? i though the LCD speedo was only on the XTS...

And you know this how?

I can watch Brian review a toaster. He rocks

Cadillac could have put the CD slot, where the USB was hidden underneath the audio buttons. Putting a CD slot in a glovebox is more inconvenient than at the center of the dash.

the 13 c class looks so outdated exterior and interior but the ats looks so clean on the outside and futuristic for it’s time on the inside

I like the Cadillac CTS and the 2010 Toyota Avalon and I have a Toyota Avalon my number 2 car is the Cadillac CTS with the 3.6 v6 I wood like to have both car Avalon and the CTS

i like this guy

The Bentley Continental uses iOS software and has like a 17-inch multi-touch screen and 2 iPads on the rear seats.

@James king, Acura is so behind the curve of design and performance.....everybody does like the "beak" design that Acura is so streamed lined to continue with.....what until the 2014 Cadillac cts comes out and you will see it outperform anything in its class......Acura, infiniti, Lincoln, Chrysler are second tier luxury.....BMW, Audi, Cadillac, Mercedes, jaguar, Lexus are first tier luxury brands.....

Cooley checked! Ok good to watch.

This car is very nice, but it shouldn't cost the same as a 3-Series. I built one on the Cadillac website fully loaded and it came in at just under $54,000. I'd go with a BMW 335xi instead for that kind of money.

What's up, guys. Keep Up The Good Work. library ad hoc What's your opinion about it, guys 1!

Little to expensive - esp when the G37 / Q50 has more hp, similar refinement, and better transmission and handling, for just about 38K base.

Hi

Brian!

I own a C300 Sport and i tried this car out. this Cadillac is not only better looking, it also handles better on the road. the back seats are also roomier. you clearly never driven an ATS. and i'm sure that you are one of those individuals who believe everything the BMW/Benz/Audi ads tell you.

I like this dude when ppl review cars there boring af.

"is that correct?" "daaaaaaaaaaamn right it is"

COOOOOOOOOOLEY!!! FUCK YEAH HE'S BACK

When I clicked the link I thought to my self "please be cooley, please be cooley" and bam it was.

I've noticed that Cadillac didn't put a sunroof in their ATS sedans..even in this tester.. I'm a sunroof kinda of guy, so that would be my only drawback for not purchasing this vehicle.

Why should it? Its better than the 3series at doing what the 3series is supposed to do best. Its not like the 3 is a better value.