Cadillac Debuts Volt-Derived ELR Coupe with 207 HP

 The ELR is a 2-door coupe that continues the current design language with elements of the recently released ATS sport sedan as well as the XTS limousine. The vehicle updates the extended range technology that first debuted in the Volt, but employs a 207 hp electric motor instead of a 150 hp version in the Volt. A 16.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack is good for a an estimated 35 mile driving range, after which a gasoline-powered combustion engine will kick in an charge the battery pack for "extended" driving range that is estimated at a total of about 300 miles, according to GM. The manufacturer claims that the ELR can be completely recharged in about 4.5 hours using a 240 V outlet.

Compared to the Volt, which broke with many of the traditions that we typically expect from an "affordable" Chevrolet, the ELR appears to fit seamlessly into the Cadillac product line with a design that emphasizes luxury over its electric power plant. While the Volt is a standout and always communicates to its driver that it is an electric vehicle, the ELR has a more conventional dashboard design. Of course, Cadillac pushes once more its touchscreen-based CUE entertainment system, which may make more sense in the ELR than in any other Cadillac vehicle to date.

GM said that the ELR will go into production in late 2013 and on sale in early 2014. There was no information on pricing, but given the fact that the Volt starts at about $40,000 and can reach about $45,000 with options, it is unlikely than GM would price the ELR in the same price range. We are told to expect a base price of just below $50,000 with fully equipped models reaching toward the $60,000 mark.

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  • santiagoanders
    Why should this get a government subsidy? The wealthy can afford their elite-mobiles without any help.
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  • bender3000
    Considering this isn't nearly as hideous as the Volt and Cruz, it may actually sell.
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  • festerovic
    I will only buy this if Shaq can fit in it.
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  • jn77
    It looks like a 2013 Honda Accord Coupe with Cadillac headlights, tail lights and the cadillac logo..... (Fail) I am sure for the price they are asking it should have a 4.4L V12 like a ferrari
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  • The_Trutherizer
    That's a nice interior. Must say
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  • warezme
    The_TrutherizerThat's a nice interior. Must sayI would have to agree, this is the first time I looked at the interior and thought, even that guy Jeremy fatass what's his name from topgear would like that.
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  • robochump
    jn77It looks like a 2013 Honda Accord Coupe with Cadillac headlights, tail lights and the cadillac logo..... (Fail) I am sure for the price they are asking it should have a 4.4L V12 like a ferrari
    Honda Troll. This is way better looking than anything I seen from Honda. From all the good things I hear from Volt drivers this car should be very good. Selling allot, unlikely but this is a much better alternative to all electric and its range anxiety. Cant wait for battery tech to reach its next step to make all electric cars much more viable single car option.
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  • rebel1280
    i wonder if these could explode on impact like the volts.
    http://www.freep.com/article/20111111/BUSINESS0101/111111039/Chevrolet-Volt-catches-fire-weeks-after-crash-prompting-closer-look-safety?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE
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  • robochump
    rebel1280i wonder if these could explode on impact like the volts.http://www.freep.com/article/20111 |FRONTPAGE
    Lol, caught fire 3 weeks after crash test. Did you read article? Volt has 5 star safety rating and article states gov't requires batteries to be drained after accident to prevent potential fire hazard.
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  • frank_drebin
    Looks kewl. Can i has one, pweese
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