2014 Cadillac ELR review

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.