2016 Cadillac ELR Hybrid

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Rating7.6

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Compact Hybrid Coupe
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$65,000
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Luxurious cabin with lots of interior space

Trunk space is very meager compared to the rivals

An upgraded powertrain

Athletic driving dynamics and strong power for a hybrid car

The slow-responding infotainment screen can be annoying at times

It sees some revisions in the standard features list

It could save a lot of money on fuel when plugged-in regularly

Specs & Features

$65,000

price

233 hp

horsepower

373 lb.-ft.

torque

1-Speed Dual Clutch

transmission

1.4L 4cyl FWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Armed with a 1.4L Inline-4 engine and a 16.5 kWh battery, fused to a 1-speed direct drive transmission, the 2014 Cadillac ELR Coupe makes 217 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 84 horsepower while the electric motors manage 133 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2014 Cadillac ELR Coupe cover 0-60 in 6.4 seconds. You can drive the Cadillac ELR Coupe for 39 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for small trips in the city. Combined, the Cadillac ELR Coupe achieves an impressive 85 MPGe. With a base price of MSRP $65,000, the Cadillac ELR Coupe has no direct competitors in its price range. Hence, you could consider the significantly cheaper Chevrolet Volt and Toyota Prius as the indirect competitors.

Buying Advice

Cadillac throws in just one trim for the ELR with all the necessary and convenient features. As standard, it comes with adaptive suspension dampers, heated mirrors, a power tilt-and-telescoping, heated steering wheel, heated front seats, leather upholstery, and so on. There is no need for an additional package unless you fancy luxury or performance.

Trims

    Base
    $65,000 onwards
    • 20-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$65,000

Engine

hybrid

Rating

7.56

Horsepower

233 hp

Torque

373 lb.-ft.

Capacity

4

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$42,400- $46,250

electric

8.17

170 hp @ 4800 rpm

184 lb.-ft.

4

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$66,000- $134,500

electric

8.59

382 hp

317 lb.-ft.

5

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$33,170- $37,520

plug-in-hybrid

8.39

149 hp

294 lb.-ft.

5

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2016 Cadillac ELR Hybrid vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    10.1 sec-125 mph
    5.5 sec13.6 sec130 mph
    7.1 sec15.6 sec85 mph

    2016 Cadillac ELR Hybrid vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      31 mpg33 mpg32 mpg9.3 gal.288.30/325.50 mi.
      98 mpg101 mpg100 mpg--
      43 mpg42 mpg42 mpg8.9 gal.352/528 mi.

      2016 Cadillac ELR Hybrid vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        186 in.72.7 in.55.9 in.4 in.106.1 in.
        196 in.77.3 in.56.5 in.5.7 in.116.5 in.
        180.4 in.71.2 in.56.4 in.5 in.106.1 in.

        2016 Cadillac ELR Hybrid vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          10.5 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.46 cu.ft.
          31.6 cu.ft.94 cu.ft.58.1 cu.ft.
          10.6 cu.ft.90 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.

          2016 Cadillac ELR Hybrid vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            46 cu.ft.10.5 cu.ft.46 cu.ft.
            16.3 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.
            58.1 cu.ft.31.6 cu.ft.58.1 cu.ft.

            2016 Cadillac ELR Hybrid vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              4065 lbs.
              4469 lbs.
              3543 lbs.

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