the back end is pretty big as with most of them. But from the front it looks pretty nice!
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/08/cadillac-elr-will-cost-less-than-tesla-model-s.htmlCarscoop said:Ever since GM displayed the Cadillac Converj at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show, rumors have swirled that a production model was under consideration. But we now have official confirmation that the pure electric Converj is indeed moving forward as a production car that will be named the Cadillac ELR.
“The concept generated instant enthusiasm,” said Don Butler, vice president-Cadillac Marketing. “Like other milestone Cadillac models of the past, the ELR will offer something not otherwise present – the combination of electric propulsion with striking design and the fun of luxury coupe driving.”
The Cadillac ELR will be equipped with a similar electric propulsion system to the Chevy Volt, featuring a T-shaped lithium ion battery, an electric drive unit, and a four-cylinder engine-generator.
Like the Volt, the ELR will use electricity as its primary source of energy for motivation, with the gasoline engine generator kicking in once the batteries are depleted.
General Motors said that the development of the ELR is well underway with more details on the powertrain to be released at a later date.
“There’s no mistaking it for anything but a Cadillac, an aggressive, forward-leaning profile and proportion showcases a uniquely shaped, modern vision of a personal luxury 2+2,” said Ed Welburn, GM vice president, Global Design.
The announcement on the production of the ELR Coupe comes shortly after Cadillac confirmed the new XTS large luxury saloon and the BMW 3-Series challenging ATS compact sports sedan.
Auto Guide said:General Motors has confirmed production of the Cadillac ELR coupe. The American automaker has yet to announce pricing for the coupe, but an unidentified course close to the project revealed the Cadillac ELR’s price will be lower than the $57,400 Tesla Model S. It is expected that the ELR will be priced somewhere around $49,900 with options adding up to $8,000 to that base price. Other sources have predicted that the plug-in ELR will cost somewhere in the mid-$50,000 range.
While the concept Volt's greenhouse was unsuitable for mass production, Cadillac's production-spec CTS Coupe proves that most of the ELR Concept's design is not infeasible for a production Cadillac.Fabulist said:The usual problem with GM is that the production car is a lot less interesting than the concept.
Let's hope the Cadillac ELR is not similarly watered down.
-- Fab.
The Karma must be the first car ever that didn't get watered down. That happens when the CEO is a designer. Thanks HenrikFabulist said:The usual problem with GM is that the production car is a lot less interesting than the concept .... Let's hope the Cadillac ELR is not similarly watered down.
Please post your impressions and share photos and video. It would be great to see any changes from the pre-production cars.Dutch said:And this Friday I'll be test driving in the first demo that the dealer received. That should be a real production car, no more pre-production).
With the $50 - $60K price point, it would probably be more competitive with the Nina than the Karma, particularly if the suspension and drive train is not as sophisticated as the Karma's.doug said:Would the ELR compete with the Karma? Is there any market overlap?
Not sure what you mean. I'd say the Volt drivetrain is more sophisticated than the Karma's.Fabulist said:With the $50 - $60K price point, it would probably be more competitive with the Nina than the Karma, particularly if the suspension and drive train is not as sophisticated as the Karma's.doug said:Would the ELR compete with the Karma? Is there any market overlap?
-- Fab.
Well said! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:kabalah70 said:If by sophisticated, you mean more complex and potentially prone to maintenance issues I agree doug. Let's wait until the EPA numbers are out before we start comparing efficiencies and realize that the Karma is significantly heavier than the Volt when we do start comparing.
Well "sophisticated" wasn't my word, it was Fab's and I was just asking for clarification.kabalah70 said:If by sophisticated, you mean more complex and potentially prone to maintenance issues I agree doug. Let's wait until the EPA numbers are out before we start comparing efficiencies and realize that the Karma is significantly heavier than the Volt when we do start comparing.