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2014 Cadillac ELR review

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Cadillac ELR highlights

Customer rating

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Pros

  • Sharp, eye-catching styling
  • Spacious cabin
  • Frugal powertrain

Cons

  • Gasoline engine can be rather loud
  • Trunk can be difficult to access
  • CUE interface is tricky to understand

Battery range (EPA estimate)

37 miles

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Cutting-edge powertrain in a sleek coupe body

The 2014 Cadillac ELR offers an appealing mix of luxury coupe and frugal plug-in hybrid. It’ll look great parked on your driveway, and you’ll love sitting inside the comfortable, premium interior. Behind the wheel, you’ll appreciate the zippy acceleration from the hybrid unit, as well as the minimal amount of trips to the pumps you’ll make. Throw in a strong mix of standard features and equipment, and the 2014 Cadillac ELR is a versatile vehicle that deserves your attention.

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5 reasons to buy the 2014 Cadillac ELR

1. Eye-catching coupe body 

If you walk past the 2014 Cadillac ELR in the street, you’ll probably turn around and take a second look. It’s a sleek and stylish large coupe, with the nose showcasing the trademark Cadillac front grille and headlight design. This is the kind of car that comes with a large dose of curb appeal, so expect to turn heads on the street as you drive past. 

2. Premium cabin 

That sleek exterior gives way to a roomy cabin full of premium touches. There’s seating for up to four passengers, with front-seat occupants enjoying 42.9 inches of legroom, while those in the back get 33.6 inches. There are numerous styling touches, such as doors adorned with multilayered leather and suede, and a sleek dashboard design. You and your passengers will also appreciate the numerous creature comforts included as standard, like dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, and leather upholstery.  

3. Clever and frugal powertrain 

The 2014 ELR provides the ideal balance between performance and everyday versatility. Th hybrid powertrain consists of an electric motor outputting 157 horsepower, a lithium-ion battery pack, and a 1.4L four-cylinder gasoline engine producing 84 horsepower. This system works together to provide punchy acceleration for zipping through traffic, while also achieving an impressive EPA-estimated 82 MPGe combined.

 Even when running solely on the gasoline engine, you still get an EPA-estimated 33 mpg combined.
 

4. Lots of standard features 

The 2014 Cadillac ELR has a generous list of standard features and tech equipment that you and your passengers will love. Kit you'll find on every 2014 ELR includes Bluetooth® phone connectivity, the Cadillac User Experience™ (CUE) infotainment system with an eight-inch touchscreen display, a navigation system, and a ten-speaker Bose® sound system. Alongside the aforementioned comfort features, you’re sure to enjoy every mile in luxury and style.  

5. Numerous driver convenience features 

As part of that stacked list of standard features, the 2014 ELR also provides a great selection of driver convenience technologies for maximum peace of mind behind the wheel. Included as standard are front and rear parking sensors, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and the OnStar® emergency communications system.

 Non-standard features that can be equipped include blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and a collision mitigation system. 

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.3 out of 5

9 customer reviews
The 2014 Cadillac ELR is a car that is a great for commuters because it is an electric car. It's also great for those who want a luxury car.

Cadillac ELR features and specs

Base 2WD 2D Coupe

Standard Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • BOSE Sound System
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • CD Audio

Drive Wheels

Front wheel drive (2WD)

Engine size

1.4L

Horsepower

84

Torque (ft-lbs)

295

Engine type

Plug-in Hybrid

Fuel capacity

9.3

Wheelbase

106.1"

Overall length

186"

Width

72.7"

Height

55.9"

Leg room

F 42.2"/R 33.6"

Head room

F 36.9"/R 34.7"

Front tires

P245/40R20

Rear tires

P245/40R20

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Automatic

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