It was not until the Auto Show in Detroit to know the details of the latest addition to GM, the Cadillac ELR 2014. However, do not pack too quickly because this small coupe that looks great sport is nothing more than a disguised Chevrolet Volt luxury car.

Detroit - The Cadillac ELR 2014 is in the soul and style, it must be said, because it offers much the same aesthetic characteristics as its bigger brothers, with regard to the front and rear. Its side profile is already unique in itself. Besides the Cadillac ELR 2014 figure shows a much more aerodynamic than other Cadillac. Its interior is more elegant and luxurious if you ask me. Technology and various finishing materials (wood, leather and plastic) are consistent with the idea of simplicity and innovation that revolves around the Cadillac ELR 2014. In mechanical terms, the latter has the same engine as Chevrolet Volt, a small gasoline engine 1.4-liter paired with two electric motors.

Electricity, power not to underestimate Cadillac ELR 2014

The mechanical combination offered by Cadillac ELR 2014 has an output of 207 horses. When driven in 100% electric mode, the small car from the American manufacturer can travel up to 56 kilometers, slightly less than the Volt. Besides it has an extension that brings the car just 480 kilometers. GM claims that the Chevy same Cadillac ELR 2014 require less than 4 h 30 for a full recharge on 240V outlet.

Not all scholarships

The 2013 Chevrolet Volt shows a base price of 42,000 we can easily climb to nearly $ 50,000 with options and other charges. So I dare not imagine how much GM dares show its new luxury electric car. However, as the Volt and Cadillac ELR 2014 share several elements, it will be more affordable than if it were a single model of A to Z

It was in 2009 at the Motor Show strait that GM introduced the Converj concept, a small electric car futuristic style. The current Cadillac ELR 2014 is not very different from the latter in terms of aesthetics.

A disappointment to many Cadillac ELR 2014

The Cadillac ELR 2014 is not compact sport or high performance car that some expected to see the Cadillac stand in Detroit this year. Nevertheless, the U.S. manufacturer has designed its new 100% car so she can please the reckless young driver as the walker on Sunday.

Patience …

Even if the Cadillac ELR 2014 will be marketed in the United States at the end of this year, it will be 2014 before the little electric coupe does make his entry into Canada.