Cadillac ELR was one of General Motors’ premiere at this year’s Auto Show in Detroit, and will be on sale on the U.S market from January 2014. Nowadays, Cadillac announced its special edition ELR Saks Fifth Avenue Special Edition, which is also characterized by the exclusive Diamond White exterior and Jet Black or Light Cashmere interior. The series, limited to only 100 pieces, will be on the market from March 2014 at the price of 89,500 dollars.
As a reminder, Cadillac ELR has 154 kW/207Hp and 400 Nm, due to a combination of electric motor and 1.4-liter gasoline engine, and the lithium ion batteries. Only on the electric drive the car can travel up to 35 miles, while the total autonomy is more than 300 miles.
American luxury car brand Cadillac has unveiled the 2014 version of its eco-friendly hybridELR model at the Detroit Motor Show. There are many manufacturers in the market that offer hybrid cars that will overwhelm us in the future, but this Cadillac certainly stands out with its breathtaking appearance.
2014 Cadillac ELR
The Cadillac ELR is GM’s luxury version of the Chevy Volt. The Cadillac ELR will come with 207 horsepower and 295 ft-lbs of torque, compared to the Volt’s 149 horsepower and 273 ft-lbs of torque. The Cadillac ELR also gets an extra 5 kWh added to its battery pack to handle all the extra luxury features, like the Cadillac CUE infotainment system and motorized cup holders.
A T-shaped lithium-ion battery, an electric drive unit, and a four-cylinder engine-generator, the ELR functions as an electric vehicle for the first 35 miles and then switches on to a hybrid mode. The car is able to travel 300 miles without a recharge.
This hybrid Cadillac comes with regenerative braking modes, LED headlights, a CUE infotainment system and an extravagant interior.
Pricing hasn’t been announced yet, but is expected to be in range from $55,000 to $70,000 when it goes on sale next winter.