2014 Cadillac ELR - Review and Road Test

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  • Blending the efficiency of a plug-in hybrid with the sleek silhouette of an upmarket sports coupe, the Cadillac ELR is essentially an amalgamation of two niche vehicles. Is the market ready for Cadillac’s unique brand of sustainable sportiness? KBB’s Zach Vlasuk investigates.
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  • @mak450
    @mak450 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The MSRP _is_ ridiculous, but at the price you can get these for in the real world it's a pretty good deal in my opinion. It's quiet, better looking than any of the competition(and I use that term loosely, because it doesn't seem to actually have any competition), and very well equipped even in standard form.

  • @7Fields16llc
    @7Fields16llc 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great review.

  • @sonyawilliams5311
    @sonyawilliams5311 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    FYI these are super cheat now, even with hardly any mileage. Can anyone recommend a good looking hybrid that is not 100% electric? This is the only one I was able to find. I really like the Tesla but I travel long distances every weekend and don't' want to be stuck if super chargers are full.

    • @dzerres
      @dzerres 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      hybrids by definition are NOT 100% electric. Most upscale models from the US, Europe and Japan have a hybrid version these days. I get the long distance driving thing and Teslas (if you do it all the time)n but you are missing out.

    • @AK-gt8zy
      @AK-gt8zy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Recommend a 2018 Chevy volt, ~ $20k right now

  • @danwat1234
    @danwat1234 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Unfortunately I think less than 4,000 have ever been sold. For 2016 they upped the performance a bit more but in February they stopped production. So I wonder if the 2016 year will be a collectors model in time.......

  • @rayluka3060
    @rayluka3060 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    At 1:30 their right outside the C-17 production facility in Long Beach CA...now closed

  • @muzictherpy
    @muzictherpy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    really fantastic..

  • @hbade
    @hbade 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This thing has some tough competition, considering it does not perform relatively close to the Model S, Panamera Hybrid, or i8. In my opinion, it's not much of a looker either, compared to the aforementioned vehicles, or to the rest of Cadillac's arsenal. Nonetheless, great review. I enjoy the added personality while remaining fairly objective.

  • @dzerres
    @dzerres 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just googled this: GM made just 3,000 of these over FOUR YEARS! Who does that? Did they hand build them in Mary Barra's garage? Short sellers keep complaining that Tesla doesn't have enough demand? Have they looked at GM? Amazing.

  • @JGBecknell
    @JGBecknell 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pick up one used in great shape with around 35k miles for under $30000. Now that’s a good deal.

    • @qc6381
      @qc6381 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      190 hp for 30k lmao and only 2 doors with a horrible trunk space and garbage infotainment

    • @xslipknotx865
      @xslipknotx865 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anthony Smith the issue you is the electric battery only has 31-39 miles of like which is literally nothing then it switches to a 86 hp v4

  • @InSaN3ViSioN
    @InSaN3ViSioN 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautifully angular and punctuated design.

  • @justmy2cents_
    @justmy2cents_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very sexy vehicle! Love it's low slung angled design! Rebadged Volt better take another look my friend this is an eye catcher! Saw one in person & now it's on my list! Don't Know how reliable or how maintenance is going to be & how often but I'll do my research. Anyone owns one who can give some pointers??

  • @frankburns8871
    @frankburns8871 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Styling alone almost justifies the price difference. It's a beautiful car. But 76 grand? No, no, and no.

  • @nknasi
    @nknasi 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    For the price, I'd take a Model S every time.

  • @markdangerfield9227
    @markdangerfield9227 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes

  • @fireoil
    @fireoil 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    even in 10 years this will still lookg futuristic good, damn if i can get one in europe ... but for around 5-10 k you can get a beautiful peugeot 406 coupe, more italian roots, with a v6 and very nice interior

  • @BTC909
    @BTC909 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    At least you can get one a new 2014 IN 2016 that was built two years prior.

  • @red58fury
    @red58fury 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great value now.

  • @Tripp393
    @Tripp393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This car looks fucking cool

  • @andrewl3847
    @andrewl3847 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How about mentioning the 80hp gasoline engine

  • @danwat1234
    @danwat1234 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love my 2013 blue Chevy Volt that I bought used for ten thousand bucks. Way more practical than an ELR, has a hatch, a lot more used parts out there, big aftermarket following.

  • @frederickyoung3003
    @frederickyoung3003 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:34 I admit I laughed. Good video sir

  • @schiltz371
    @schiltz371 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    80 to a 100k for a "luxury car" thats good on gas? Who the hell spends this kind of money and worries about fuel economy?

    • @TheAprizzle92
      @TheAprizzle92 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      peter schiltz
      It's not the fuel economy, it is the payments that messes it up. In Europe or other regions, maintaining the car will ruin you. With cars like these, you don't have much to pay annually.

    • @danwat1234
      @danwat1234 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Those that care about their CO2 emissions but then there's Tesla..

  • @justinspiguzza5276
    @justinspiguzza5276 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Waste of money. Battery only lasts 39 miles and is only 207 hp. The 87 hp 4 banger kicks on after the battery dies. This car is over 4000 lbs. There's a reason it only lasted 3 yrs

    • @danwat1234
      @danwat1234 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It still has the same HP on tap when the battery gets low, the car is still electric drive. Only if the battery becomes too low (engine doesn't keep up) does max power decrease.

  • @GGamer720
    @GGamer720 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Model S, hands down. Cadillac needs to ditch the capacitive touch switches until they can respond to shit.

    • @Themayseffect
      @Themayseffect 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +GGamer720 yea it's pretty horrible.

  • @RayT70
    @RayT70 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thumbs up.

  • @weirdshibainu
    @weirdshibainu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These are on the used market for the mid $20,000 with 30,000 miles

    • @abelpendleton73
      @abelpendleton73 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wonder why they so cheap now

    • @weirdshibainu
      @weirdshibainu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@abelpendleton73 Couple reasons. They were way overpriced when they first came out, they were almost exclusively leased and they weren't different enough from the Chevy Volt drivetrain to warrant the premium. I know 2 people that own them and they really like them at the 20k price. I was actually selling Cadillac's when these came out. They were 75 grand and it was a tough sell. After a few months, g.m. offered fantastic leases on them ( relative to financing) that further undercut their value.

  • @mraybresee
    @mraybresee 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    see ya ELR! The CT6 plug in is faaaaaaaaaaaar superior

  • @j.louis512
    @j.louis512 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    37 electric mi!!!? Man I was thinking of getting one but Cadillac should have made 100mi E plus gas!! 5 hr charge time for 37 mi?? I expect a lot more from Cadillac!

  • @jamesparson
    @jamesparson 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was Cadillac’s answer to the Tesla Model S?

  • @daniel9068
    @daniel9068 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    really like the exterior look and interior except infotainment.

  • @dzerres
    @dzerres 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can GM stay in business when it keeps making these turkeys and still remain in business? Even when they have a winner in the Volt the don't advertise it and then complain about sales? Why would anyone buy this over a Tesla Model S? Inconceivable.

  • @BTC909
    @BTC909 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    1 star ALG rating.

  • @mews56
    @mews56 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would have sold to the Chinese as a Buick.

  • @TomDeVito
    @TomDeVito 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What the hell 76 grand just for a starting price? Is Cadillac on crack??

    • @PTZOUTZ
      @PTZOUTZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tom DeVito it’s for people who don’t take any time of work, so they can afford it 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @tecloaf5950
    @tecloaf5950 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    206 horse power

  • @nournachabe9267
    @nournachabe9267 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Overpriced piece of garbage... For that kind of money I would take a CTV Vsport and STILL have money to spare! I can't understand who GM targets with this car (other than Beverly Hills housewives or green hipster wannabes)

  • @lanacastillo49
    @lanacastillo49 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    what did he mean with those tax credits?
    i get tax credits if I buy this car?

  • @nrborod1
    @nrborod1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WAY overpriced

  • @nbookie
    @nbookie 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2024, $15k

  • @MethDuck
    @MethDuck 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd rather save and get an i8

  • @peter455sd
    @peter455sd 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    The last year for Cadillac was 1981,after that it was just a mess,better end the brand to avoid more embarrassment.

  • @loganwalsh
    @loganwalsh 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Even used, the prius prime is a better buy

  • @busharmann
    @busharmann 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Poor design

  • @mercytoday
    @mercytoday 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cadillac ELR, a swing and a miss! Who approves ideas this terrible? I can do so much better as a GMs CEO!

  • @100vasiliy
    @100vasiliy 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    it's crap. not fast, gets as much mpg as a base Subi Impreza

    • @danwat1234
      @danwat1234 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unless u plug it in

    • @danwat1234
      @danwat1234 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      But yeah the engine efficiency sucks. Prius Prime gets 55 all day and more with plugging in

  • @chltmdwp
    @chltmdwp 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This car doesn't make sense. It just sucks.

    • @danwat1234
      @danwat1234 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If it was cheap enough it would have been great.