A sports car with a more practical body, the 2018 Cadillac ATS-V represents American engineering at its very best.
Pros Strong twin-turbo V-6 Great transmissions Ride/handling balance Muscular style
Cons No automatic emergency braking No AWD Interior quite cramped
The 2018 Cadillac ATS-V features the latest generation of the Cadillac User Experience (CUE) tech interface, which promises more intuitive operation and a smartphone-style navigation app. Mechanically, the ATS-V remains unchanged.
PROS Handles like a sports car without the punishing ride discomfort Turbo V6 engine generates abundant power for quick acceleration Brakes are as impressive and strong as the power and handling The ATS-V is a true driver's car, built to perform on road or track
CONS Many interior controls and ergonomics are more clever than functional The back seat and trunk are small compared to similar competitors
Pros Excellent handling Smooth power with turbo four-cylinder engine Respectable gas mileage Inventive cabin materials Sharp styling
Cons Disappointing manual transmission Snug interior Some poorly fitted cabin materials Tiny trunk
Quite simply, the 2018 Audi RS 7 is one of the most desirable cars you can buy. If you have the money and the desire, it's hard to imagine you'd be disappointed. Notably, we picked the 2018 Audi RS 7 as one of Edmunds' Best Sports Sedans for this year.
PROS Acceleration worthy of an exotic sports car Hatchback body style makes it more practical than expected Comfortable to drive every day despite extreme performance Stunning styling that hasn't aged
CONS Less rear headroom than a typical luxury sedan Doesn't offer Audi's latest infotainment interface
Pros Impressive acceleration A sporty, attractive design Cool exhaust note
Cons Understeers too much Expensive Only seats four
PROS Sledgehammer performance High-quality interior Fuel-saving technology Rare sight on UK roads
CONS Not the most involving car to drive Very expensive, especially with options RS6 looks better value
