I just ordered a 2014 ELR from Carmax. Free Delivery. MSRP on this fully loaded ELR was $85K. Currently One Owner Books and Records for $29K with new tires. All past Services completed by Cadillac. Can't wait to drive it... Thanks for an awesome review... JP
People who are calling this car ugly need their eyes checked, car has won a ton of design awards. See it in person, it is striking and unlike anything you have seen before for the price which is now mid to high 20's depending on mileage.
Style wise this is probably the prettiest Caddy of 2010s alongside the CTS-V coupe IMO. I wish HW or Matchbox made the miniature version of this poshed up Chevy volt.
5:43 The ELR has been accepting a pretty bad bashing over that. In all honesty, the ELR hasnothing to do with the Tesla. It wouldbe like comparing the Alfa Romero Breara with a Jaguar XF. There's no reason to compare the two. The ELR's true and only competitor is the Fisker Karma. Big, flashy, impressive and most importantly, exclusive. Those who want and adore one aren't too concerned with price, nor do they want blistering performance that are important when playing Top Trumps. Both the ELR and Karma are settled and nicely capable tourers that constantly wind around roads or cruising on the street catching everyone's eye. That's far different than the desire of going as quick as possible in a straight line at the lights or navagating around traffic.
ELR and Tesla S are both premium market cars focused on lower environmental impact. Why shouldn't they be compared? Because the technology is different? That's not a good reason. It's different technology directed at the same goal.
GM sold only 1310 ELR's in 2014. Sadly, their rarity won't boost this car into the art or classic high-valued range. Instead, it ranks up there with Turkeys that have been thrown out of a helicopter around Thanksgiving. Even for the low $30's it's still not worth it especially given the more modern competition like a Tesla S that can do 0-60 in 2.8 seconds and has full torque and throttle available for 320 miles on full EV.
Who buys rare cars to drive to work or supermarket in? I want something that will do around 30 mile or more on electric then go to gas so I don't have to wonder the country side looking for charging station. If you want to talk rarity Telsa could go with way for dodo bird in 5 years if the model 3 does not take off. Tesla is losing what, $15,000 a car right now? If I want fast, I'll take my track only M3 if I want range I'l take my BMW X5.
The ELR is O.K. for what it is in price but Cadillac needs to sweat the details a bit more for this car to be worthy of its price tag. Here are the misses for the car. (lack of a power sunroof which is not available at all), hood support to raise the hood instead hydraulics (come on Cadillac!), trunk hinges that intrude trunk space, Eco-tires which hamper handling, lack of all-wheel drive as an option and under-nourished horsepower and torque (need 100+ horsepower and torque). This is a beautiful car but Cadillac needs to sweat the details a bit more on this car for the price tag.
Please consider making a distinction between plug-in hybrid and extended range electric in your reviews. If the ELR's ICE doesn't kick in during a full acceleration run (assuming adequate charge in the battery) then it's more of an extended range EV.
You are right, this car does have a bad design. But with properly equpied tires I think this would do 0-60 in 8 or less, I am pretty sure they got winter tires considering where motorweek is. Also thesmokingtire said that the chasis is very capable so handling will be improved with proper tires. And people get a Cadillac for the brand sure Tesla is high-tech but interior quality is not on par to Cadillac. And with the ELR you won't have ANY range anxiety at all especially if you are traveling long distances without those super chargers. Or have 35 mile range and have 30 miles to go but you want to drive it hard. However I do agree Tesla is a better choice for most people.
This would have been more successful if it wasn't a coupe. Because of that it wasn't practical enough to the majority of consumers (and the high price didn't help either)
Beautiful Styling in and out!.... Brilliant engineering and tech for 2015.... This car failed bc of it's pricing and lack of marketing!And possibly bc of being underpowered , It'll be collectible one day.
You burn fossil fuel either way...have to remember that 65% of our electricity comes from fossil fuels. You need to do some additional calculations to get the true MPG on fuel.
You mean like the ones in my 2011, and 2012 Volt??? The onese that have lasted almost a decade and show no range degradation as of yet? Those??? Why yes… it does.
At nearly 84 large, this dressed-up Volt is knocking on Tesla territory. However, with a mere 35-mile EV range and 0-60 time of over 8 seconds, it's nowhere near the impressive Tesla's 250-mile EV range and sports-car-like 0-60 time of 3 point something seconds. All this coupled with Tesla's free, ridiculously-fast, charging station infrastructure being put in place now, makes this Caddy a big, fat, miss. And don't get me started on still having to purchase fuel for this car. What's the point? If you want an electric, buy a Tesla and if you want a hybrid, buy a Prius. Otherwise, save your money and skip this car, you'll thank me for it.
And the #1 top overpriced car of 2014 is....this! If it had 50 more miles range on ev and if the back seats were actually usable then the price would make more sense.
Corvette King No dude just no, the new S class doesn't compete with 7 series or A8 anymore, that level of luxury only comes in the likes of Bentley and Rolls but the Benz will give them a run for their money. Mercedes actually gives you what you are paying for and you have to remember imported cars cost more because of shipping and importing fees etc. Tell me what that Cadillac is giving you for over 75 grand wtf? Also domestic cars are cheaper to sell here so it doesn't make any sense but OVERPRICED.
I was thinking the same thing. The price tag is ridiculous for the performance and although the front end looks nice, overal the car looks bulky and ugly to be honest. I'm only saying that because it seems like they wanted to make it appear very aggressive yet they had to fit it with 20 Inc rims to hide the cars hight and stance. Overal probably number one over priced car of all time
Cadillac was wrecklessly stupid waiting the money building this. Build 2 big car models. You would have sold 10s of 1000 s more than this overpriced instantly obsolete junk.
Why would anyone buy this car FOR $76,000?!?! I could understand it if it was $45,000, I’d be like “Okay it’s a bit more stylish and it’s a Cadillac.” But the thing is, $76,000 is WAY too overpriced, that’s why it didn’t sell well
I just ordered a 2014 ELR from Carmax. Free Delivery. MSRP on this fully loaded ELR was $85K. Currently One Owner Books and Records for $29K with new tires. All past Services completed by Cadillac. Can't wait to drive it... Thanks for an awesome review... JP
Stephen can you please tell me how was your experience with your ELR? I'm considering buy one
People who are calling this car ugly need their eyes checked, car has won a ton of design awards. See it in person, it is striking and unlike anything you have seen before for the price which is now mid to high 20's depending on mileage.
Style wise this is probably the prettiest Caddy of 2010s alongside the CTS-V coupe IMO. I wish HW or Matchbox made the miniature version of this poshed up Chevy volt.
5:43 The ELR has been accepting a pretty bad bashing over that. In all honesty, the ELR hasnothing to do with the Tesla. It wouldbe like comparing the Alfa Romero Breara with a Jaguar XF. There's no reason to compare the two.
The ELR's true and only competitor is the Fisker Karma. Big, flashy, impressive and most importantly, exclusive.
Those who want and adore one aren't too concerned with price, nor do they want blistering performance that are important when playing Top Trumps. Both the ELR and Karma are settled and nicely capable tourers that constantly wind around roads or cruising on the street catching everyone's eye. That's far different than the desire of going as quick as possible in a straight line at the lights or navagating around traffic.
ELR and Tesla S are both premium market cars focused on lower environmental impact. Why shouldn't they be compared? Because the technology is different? That's not a good reason. It's different technology directed at the same goal.
could you just say that again , how is it possible some people just don't see ,that there is no comparison between the two , WOW
Astonished design.
You can pick up a really nice used one for like low $30's... 2014 models well under 20,000miles
I would buy a used ELR over the new Volt.
I have a 2013 volt and am very close to getting a used ELR. What a deal at 30kish!
GM sold only 1310 ELR's in 2014. Sadly, their rarity won't boost this car into the art or classic high-valued range. Instead, it ranks up there with Turkeys that have been thrown out of a helicopter around Thanksgiving. Even for the low $30's it's still not worth it especially given the more modern competition like a Tesla S that can do 0-60 in 2.8 seconds and has full torque and throttle available for 320 miles on full EV.
Who buys rare cars to drive to work or supermarket in? I want something that will do around 30 mile or more on electric then go to gas so I don't have to wonder the country side looking for charging station. If you want to talk rarity Telsa could go with way for dodo bird in 5 years if the model 3 does not take off. Tesla is losing what, $15,000 a car right now? If I want fast, I'll take my track only M3 if I want range I'l take my BMW X5.
I truly love the exotic, hyper looks of this Caddy ELR, but 80 grand? WHOA. Kinda crazy, but still gorgeous and classic. ;)
A good used car value though.
That’s because it’s finally priced properly! This should’ve been a $45,000 to $50,000 car when new, and I’m being very generous.
Looks really good
This is one sexy looking car; wish it had the battery of today's cars though.
I guess its not worth double the price of the Volt since GM decided to drop the ELR
Wait, so why would you buy this instead of a Tesla?
Lies. Cadillac didn’t make a 2015 elr. Only 2014 and 2016
It's beautiful. Better to wait and get a used one
The ELR is O.K. for what it is in price but Cadillac needs to sweat the details a bit more for this car to be worthy of its price tag. Here are the misses for the car. (lack of a power sunroof which is not available at all), hood support to raise the hood instead hydraulics (come on Cadillac!), trunk hinges that intrude trunk space, Eco-tires which hamper handling, lack of all-wheel drive as an option and under-nourished horsepower and torque (need 100+ horsepower and torque). This is a beautiful car but Cadillac needs to sweat the details a bit more on this car for the price tag.
All the things you want add more weight and reduce mpg /empg.
Please consider making a distinction between plug-in hybrid and extended range electric in your reviews. If the ELR's ICE doesn't kick in during a full acceleration run (assuming adequate charge in the battery) then it's more of an extended range EV.
You are right, this car does have a bad design. But with properly equpied tires I think this would do 0-60 in 8 or less, I am pretty sure they got winter tires considering where motorweek is. Also thesmokingtire said that the chasis is very capable so handling will be improved with proper tires.
And people get a Cadillac for the brand sure Tesla is high-tech but interior quality is not on par to Cadillac. And with the ELR you won't have ANY range anxiety at all especially if you are traveling long distances without those super chargers. Or have 35 mile range and have 30 miles to go but you want to drive it hard.
However I do agree Tesla is a better choice for most people.
Didn't they only make these in 2014 and 2016?
This is EASILY the best looking Caddy in 50 years. Pricing was this car’s problem.
This would have been more successful if it wasn't a coupe. Because of that it wasn't practical enough to the majority of consumers (and the high price didn't help either)
Beautiful Styling in and out!.... Brilliant engineering and tech for 2015.... This car failed bc of it's pricing and lack of marketing!And possibly bc of being underpowered , It'll be collectible one day.
Just like the Cimarron of the 1980s
You burn fossil fuel either way...have to remember that 65% of our electricity comes from fossil fuels. You need to do some additional calculations to get the true MPG on fuel.
So many haters ...... I love this car already.
Hope it did not use crappy LG batts!
You mean like the ones in my 2011, and 2012 Volt??? The onese that have lasted almost a decade and show no range degradation as of yet? Those??? Why yes… it does.
I wish Cadillac sells it with at least $20k less at least.....
Prettier, pricier, volt!
BMW i3 is faster, and has more range. Tesla is all around more impressive.
Charging takes as little aa 4 hours. That's a half day of work. 80+large for a volt base car. Styling ain't cheap nowadays.
+Matthau San you charge overnight
At nearly 84 large, this dressed-up Volt is knocking on Tesla territory. However, with a mere 35-mile EV range and 0-60 time of over 8 seconds, it's nowhere near the impressive Tesla's 250-mile EV range and sports-car-like 0-60 time of 3 point something seconds. All this coupled with Tesla's free, ridiculously-fast, charging station infrastructure being put in place now, makes this Caddy a big, fat, miss. And don't get me started on still having to purchase fuel for this car. What's the point?
If you want an electric, buy a Tesla and if you want a hybrid, buy a Prius. Otherwise, save your money and skip this car, you'll thank me for it.
And the #1 top overpriced car of 2014 is....this! If it had 50 more miles range on ev and if the back seats were actually usable then the price would make more sense.
Says the guy who as a Mercedes emblem as a picture, most of Mercedes cars are overpriced and overrated.
Corvette King No dude just no, the new S class doesn't compete with 7 series or A8 anymore, that level of luxury only comes in the likes of Bentley and Rolls but the Benz will give them a run for their money. Mercedes actually gives you what you are paying for and you have to remember imported cars cost more because of shipping and importing fees etc. Tell me what that Cadillac is giving you for over 75 grand wtf? Also domestic cars are cheaper to sell here so it doesn't make any sense but OVERPRICED.
Cadillac should be embarrassed at the elr's 0-60 time. How could they ask for 75k for this car with a straight face.
Well if you don't like it you shouldn't get on the internet and spread your dislikes because that's silly.
I was thinking the same thing. The price tag is ridiculous for the performance and although the front end looks nice, overal the car looks bulky and ugly to be honest. I'm only saying that because it seems like they wanted to make it appear very aggressive yet they had to fit it with 20 Inc rims to hide the cars hight and stance. Overal probably number one over priced car of all time
Too bad they wasted a cool looking body design on this piss poor car.
Tesla may be faster, but have a race from LA to NY and I bet the ELR shows up in NY first.
In the slow lane because you only have 83hp
I love cadillac n always will but this car is ugly... looking firward to lts thou
Definitely prefer the Tesla.
Cadillac ELR... A Chevy volt all decked out in plastic jewelery from Claire's
Meat and PO TA TOES
I was all in till heard the price.
I take that back....Used ones are deprecating like a rock falling in the ocean.
@@tingokuman I wonder why.....
Slow asf, Cadillac failed with this, especially for the price.
This should’ve been at least 40-50k .. for 6.4 seconds to 60 .. that’s reasonable
Cadillac was wrecklessly stupid waiting the money building this. Build 2 big car models. You would have sold 10s of 1000 s more than this overpriced instantly obsolete junk.
Why would anyone buy this car FOR $76,000?!?! I could understand it if it was $45,000, I’d be like “Okay it’s a bit more stylish and it’s a Cadillac.” But the thing is, $76,000 is WAY too overpriced, that’s why it didn’t sell well
must of watched Doug's review
Since 1982 they are making "Different kinds of Cadillacs" and they all SUCK
The narrator's voice got tiring after about 8 second.
Yet another useless ugly shoe box styling Cadillac w stupid pointy lights, this pointy lights trend is really annoying.
One of the ugliest vehicles I have ever seen!
Yeah it's as ugly as the CTS-V coupe.
+richiesurfside Nah its striking in person and on the road driving. Really cool looking
Are you blind? Have you seen a Prius? This is the best looking plug in hybrid period and it's won design awards to back it up.
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