Looking overwhelmingly positive thus far... massive transmission improvements, amazing sound, ~500 hp/tq and over 30mpg out of a V8, adjustable exhaust, amazing interior, easier to drive, etc.... and a base price around $63k.... not to shoot down the ATS-V before anyone drives it, but it seems MB built the car all of us were hoping Cadillac would build... my guess is Cadillac will win their intended battle, which is to beat the M3 around a track, but they'll lose the war to the overall industry as other competitors stayed true to their roots and did the R&D necessary to build a better all around car.
That being said, this is Cadillac's first version of the ATS-V and if they throw in a V8, integrate the CTS gauge cluster, ditch CUE, and stick to providing a legit manual, then they might have a winning combination.... until then i have a feeling most of the reviews will be "damn great effort by Cadillac, drives great, and feels great, but for the same money, there is better value out there".... only time will tell and I'm certainly pumped to see the head to head comparisons and drive all these in the spring time
https://grrc.goodwood.com/road/driv...rive-thrilling-mercedes-amg-c-63-super-saloon
http://www.digitaltrends.com/car-reviews/2015-mercedes-amg-c63-and-c63-s-first-drive/
http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/1502-2015-mercedes-amg-c63-review/
That being said, this is Cadillac's first version of the ATS-V and if they throw in a V8, integrate the CTS gauge cluster, ditch CUE, and stick to providing a legit manual, then they might have a winning combination.... until then i have a feeling most of the reviews will be "damn great effort by Cadillac, drives great, and feels great, but for the same money, there is better value out there".... only time will tell and I'm certainly pumped to see the head to head comparisons and drive all these in the spring time
https://grrc.goodwood.com/road/driv...rive-thrilling-mercedes-amg-c-63-super-saloon
http://www.digitaltrends.com/car-reviews/2015-mercedes-amg-c63-and-c63-s-first-drive/
http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/1502-2015-mercedes-amg-c63-review/