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Actually that's where the new Cadillac's are strong. The ATS and CTS tend to score at the top of their respective segments in handling and the V series version
by GVIrish 11y ago
Actually that's where the new Cadillac's are strong. The ATS and CTS tend to score at the top of their respective segments in handling and the V series versions of both cars typically win performance comparos.
Where they fall down is in the interior styling and materials.
- schreiaj 11y agoAgreed, it's mostly fit and finish. Truth, if we only look at on road performance the CTS/ATS probably beat the 3 series. But the interior of a BMW is just leaps and bounds above the cheap feel of the Cadillac. Source, daily driver is a 2013 3 Series and my brother is one of the engineers doing NVH testing on the CTS/ATS, we compare notes frequently. And, as part of his job he did have to test the other vehicles in the class. Honestly, after a relocation I can't really justify the cost of the BMW so when my lease is up I'm going to be REALLY sad to get rid of it, nothing else seems to really come close.
- Aoyagi 11y agoAs far as interior or the last generations goes, I agree. Glossy touch-only iPhonization is disgusting. Then again, I hate most newest modern interiors, including that of 3 Series. However, previous generation of CTS has one of the best interiors I've seen ever.
- schreiaj 11y agoTouch screen based climate controls make me sad. I can't use them at all. User testing shows that in actual use people prefer the old 3 knob approach but they seem to be drawn to the glossy touch screen that you can't read in sun or even blindly grope at. I'd blame terrible drivers in New England on bad UX in the cars... but I know it's caused by them also eating a sandwich, doing their makeup, and talking on the phone while trying to merge.