The Two-Door Cadillac ELR Sport Coupe Was Quite Interesting

The sporty hybrid Cadillac that never lasted long enough

Cadillac certainly had extremely hyped expectations with the two-door electric ELR. But it would seem that something went wrong despite the vehicle’s brevity and striking demeanor. It had a short lifespan, one that was characterized by immense criticism and near nonacceptance. Truth is, Cadillac had high hopes in this car though the market never inhaled it in.

The 2014 model was the first on the list of the short live hybrid plug-in. It came with the mechanicals from the Chevrolet Volt, including its 17.1-kilowatt lithium-ion battery pack and 1.4-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine. Even with these specs, Cadillac skipped the 2015 model year and updated the ELR in 2016.

The 2016 Cadillac ELR plug-in hybrid came around with a set of admirable looks: it was well-muscled and good looking, sporty and edgy, all at the same time. The ELR was made to do almost all-time electric and the gasoline engine only came when the battery was completely diminished. When a full battery and a full tank of gas combines, the ELR is able to do at least 330 miles.

The 2016 model remains a good choice, offering a number of standard features such as the 20-inch alloy wheels, adaptive suspension dampers, front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, LED headlights with automatic high-beam control, heated mirrors, keyless ignition and entry, and remote ignition.

It is more tech-savvy with a dual-zone automatic climate control, articulated folding rear seats, smooth leather upholstery, a power tilt-and-telescoping and heated steering wheel Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, and an intuitive 8-inch touchscreen display featuring CUE (Cadillac User Experience) interface, voice controls, a navigation system and a 10-speaker Bose sound system with satellite radio.

It is the kind of car you wish came back more graceful and able.