2017 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Coupes may not be as popular with buyers today as they once were, but the Cadillac ATS-V Coupe serves as something of a performance and design flagship for General Motors’ thoroughly revived luxury division. With its headquarters now in trendy New York City and its engineering split between Detroit and Germany, Cadillac is ready for—and in some ways outright leading—the big leagues in terms of performance. And though the ATS-V Coupe isn’t the brand’s most expensive model, it's still the most stylish.
Functionally identical to the ATS-V Sedan, the coupe differs mainly in its styling. Not only is its side profile different, but the ATS-V Coupe’s tail lamps are more dramatically styled. The changes make for a more aggressive-looking car overall.
Underneath the coupe’s hood sits a ferocious twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter V6 engine rated at 464 hp and 445 lb-ft of torque, which will push it to 60 mph from a stop in just 3.6 seconds before topping out at a staggering 189 mph (where legal, we should add).
Both a 6-speed manual and an 8-speed automatic are available, the latter bringing with it paddle shifters. Like a supercar, the ATS-V includes a launch control mode that helps ensure perfect and repeatable acceleration runs at the mash of the gas pedal. Furthering its near-supercar credentials are Brembo-branded performance brakes at all four corners to quickly slow things down.
When it comes to ride and handling, the ATS-V Coupe builds on the already sporty ATS with Cadillac’s Magnetic Ride Control suspension, which tightens things up at the press of a button for corner carving. A track aerodynamics package is on the options list, including exterior trim pieces that make the car cheat the wind even better. One thing to note for those in wintry markets, however, is that all ATS-Vs are rear-wheel-drive and come standard with summer tires.
Surprisingly, the ATS-V Coupe is relatively fuel-efficient given the power on tap: trims with the manual transmission check in at an EPA-estimated 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined, while the automatic version moves those numbers to 16/24/19.
The ATS-V looks the part inside, too, with bolstered front sports seats and available carbon fiber trim. Optional Recaro seats add adjustable side bolsters and sueded microfiber inserts designed to grip passengers better during hard cornering.
Cribbed from the Chevrolet Corvette is an optional Performance Data Recorder that works like a far more high-tech airplane black box, allowing drivers to record their track laps via a high-resolution camera. The recorder lets drivers watch their track experience either on the car’s CUE infotainment system or on their computer at a later date.
Cadillac’s CUE system has been updated since its launch with improved graphics and a faster processor. Working something like a tablet in that it offers “pinch and scroll” functionality, CUE is among the more advanced infotainment systems on the market. Additionally, it includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatability, as well as a 4G LTE antenna that can turn the car into a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. General Motors’ OnStar safety and concierge system also comes standard, though it requires a monthly charge after an initial trial period.
An optional Driver Awareness Package for the ATS-V includes a forward collision alert system that buzzes the base of the driver’s seat and flashes a bright red light if an impending impact is detected. However, unlike on the standard ATS, the system will not apply the brakes if it detects a wreck.
In National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests, the ATS lineup earned 5 out of 5 stars in the side-impact and rollover categories, but it hasn’t been evaluated yet by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Bose · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.5 · Front brake width: 1.34 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 13.3 · Rear brake width: 1.02 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: dual level · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 18
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 5.7 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 18
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.4
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: magnetic
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse · Solar-tinted glass: front