2014 Cadillac ELR Video

With sleek styling rivaling Cadillac's own CTS coupe and luxury flourishes you might not find in comparable plug-ins, the 2014 Cadillac ELR aims for the best of both worlds. Cars.com reviewer Kelsey Mays explains that the new ELR uses an electric motor and a small turbocharged four-cylinder engine; the combination is good for 35 miles of electric-only range and 300 miles of total range.

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Inside, Mays says an abundance of high-quality materials — lots of leather, carbon fiber and stitching details — helps perpetuate its premium rep. Still, things such as un-Caddie-like trunk space and awkwardly positioned door handles annoy. Mays says we’ll have to wait and see if the yet-to-be-announced price will be worth it. Watch the video below.

Comments

There is no turbocharger.

Door latch buttons will be disabled after the car has driven a short distance. Knees will not open the doors.

I'm currently in the market for a CTS but would like to 'go green' and get an electric car... the ELR piqued my interest but this video. not so much.. I'll need to test drive it once its released