2015 Cadillac ELR is a luxury vehicle, and now is coming as a compact model. This is the first plug-in model and has electric battery.
Exterior and Interior
The exterior proposes different modes in terms of efficiency and performance. The standard configuration is in the tour mode, while the sport mode has the steering, acceleration and suspension setting to assure responsiveness. The exterior looks beautiful with all-LED exterior lighting. It is fitted with 20-inch alloy wheels.
The other standard features include leather seat, chrome trim and genuine wood , a navigation system, Cadillac’s CUE infotainment system, heated and power-adjustable front seats, a heated steering wheel dual-zone automatic climate control, a 10-channel AM/FM/CD/SiriusXM Bose stereo system, a rear view camera, rain-sensing wipers, heated exterior mirrors, automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control, a proximity key, Bluetooth connectivity, remote start and a universal garage door opener. The CUE infotainment system has car control features by voice recognition and also with the ease of swiping the touch-screen system.
With respect to safety, it has dual front, front side and full-length curtain airbags and also systems to stabilize control. There is alert for lane departure for the driver to drift into an adjacent lane and the forward collision alert provides an alert in case it detects a crash coming with another vehicle. There is mountain mode to climb hilly areas and the hold mode allows the driver to use the four cylinder generator motor so that the battery is saved.
2015 Cadillac ELR Engine and Mileage
Under the hood it will have 1.4-l four-cylinder engine, and battery. However, electric motor is lighter for this model, but the charging time is 4.5 hours. Only difference is the power. It delivers 207 hp power and torque of 295 pound-feet. With both power loaded sources, battery and gas tank, it can cover 340 miles. With petrol used alone, its mpg rate is around 33, and with combined 37 mpg. This makes it the most efficient luxury car. It takes 7 hours for full recharge at 120-volt source or at 240-volt outlet it takes 4.5 hours. It accelerates 0-60 mph in 8 seconds, or in 9 seconds using electric motor alone. Top speed is 106 mph.
2015 Cadillac ELR Price and Release Date
The base price starts at $75,995 and this also includes a destination charge of $995. It may also include the state or local tax credits. The release date may be in the early months of 2015.
Owning this luxury car is the greatest pride as it has electric battery and also the petrol engine to ensure good efficiency in 2015 Cadillac ELR.