Cadillac ATS

Cadillac ATS

We've been waiting thirty years for Cadillac to produce a car that could compete with the BMW 3-series. The ATS is it -- but it also isn't, and that's why it's on this list. The ATS follows the basic 3-series planform: A trim rear-wheel-drive sports sedan complete with a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. But that's where the similarities end: Stylistically, the ATS is pure Cadillac, from its sharply-angled sheetmetal to its CUE user interface (the execution of which may not be perfect, but they get bonus points for trying something new). Does it drive like a 3-series? Not quite, but as I pointed out in the review, neither does the latest 3-series. The ATS does deliver the perfect driving experience for the home market: Responsive and engaging on a challenging curvy road, quiet and comfortable on long, boring freeways. It's nice to have an American luxury car of which we can be proud.