The 2019 Cadillac ATS ranked #10 in Luxury Small Cars. Currently the Cadillac ATS has a score of 8.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 60 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Engaging handling Trio of powerful engines Long list of standard features
Cons Tiny rear seat and trunk Hard-to-use infotainment controls Unimpressive gas mileage
The 2019 Cadillac ATS pares down to only a two-door coupe this year as it heads toward the sunset as Cadillac's sporty compact.
Pros Strong performer in any configuration Confident handling Feature-rich infotainment Classy feel High level of available customization
Cons Tiny back seat Advanced safety features unavailable in lower trims Price increases rapidly with options Aging design
The 2020 BMW X3 M comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.Turbocharged six-cylinder engine produces 473 horsepower or 503 in Competition model.All-wheel-drive system sourced from the BMW M5.Updated suspension components and chassis reinforcement.
Pros Accelerates faster than many sports cars Grip and handling are excellent Still as practical as a standard X3
Cons Excessively stiff ride, even in the softest setting Exhaust can drone at highway speeds
BMW's heroic performance SUV lineup now has a compact offering in the form of the X3 M and the X3 M Competition. Honestly, we're surprised it took this long for the masters at the M performance division to swap out the X3's already sporty suspension with even sportier gear and drop in a more powerful engine.
BMW's X3 M Competition promises to blend urban family friendliness with spirited road and track performance. But we threw that out the window and instead went rallying in the Outback.
Pros Impressive surrogate rally car chops Great chassis on clay Proper M-spec running gear Bloody quick on dirt
Cons Cleaning out the bulldust afterwards