Cadillac ELR Review

General Motors has unveiled at the Detroit the Cadillac ELR, the luxury coupe designed on General Motors' Voltec platform, the same used by the Chevrolet Volt / Opel Ampera. The design may be familiar to you as it has hardly changed since the introduction of the Cadillac Converj prototype back in 2009.

But even though the design follow the lines of 2009, not so with the technical side of the vehicle. The ELR Cadillac presents the new version of the Voltec platform, which includes among its new features an electric drive of 154 kW (209 hp) with a torque of 400 Nm (30 more than the Chevrolet Volt), albeit maintaining the generator 1.4 the Chevrolet Volt, which have not been detailed specific power.

As for the battery, it retains the shape into view above T Voltec platform, having capacity of 16.5 kWh (0.5 kWh more than the Volt), with a total weight of 198 kg to provide autonomy 100% power of 56 kilometers as the U.S. test cycle.

Another novelty presented by Cadillac ELR regarding its four-door cousin is Regen on Demand system by which, through a switch on the steering wheel, we can modify the vehicle's energy regeneration. This system has several driving modes which can be programmed retention electric motor, thereby adjusting the tastes of each conductor while improving efficiency.

Inside we found a 2 +2 coupe configuration with all-leather seats that, according to the official, some will be used in the rear due to the reduced legroom and a sharp drop from the ceiling at the rear of the vehicle.

Cadillac ELR, luxury equipment on the Voltec platform

And here comes the main difference with his relative, the Chevrolet Volt, while the Chevrolet model has four seats useful, but without internal luxuries, the Cadillac has been positioned as the opposite, a large luxury car with two front seats. The combination of leather, wood, carbon fiber and chrome inside reminds us of the splendor of the Cadillac of other decades.

And not only leather, chrome, carbon fiber and wood luxury car draws current. The LED lighting and 20-inch wheels we identify the premium character of the model from the outside, leaving the inside door system elements such as Cadillac CUE connectivity.

The CUE features from the navigation system voice recognition commands, capacitive touch screen that allows it to be used with the same gestures with which we handle tablets and smartphones.

With connectivity fostered by the CUE from the phone system can be programmed load times and vehicle access to the same consumption data over the Internet. Coupled with the CUE is a 10-channel audio BOSE signed by active noise canceling noise to other vehicles not prevent us from enjoying our music.

Technology not only for the propulsion, also in security

Regarding safety, the Cadillac ELR has several advanced active safety systems, including seats with security alarm, rear collision warning and alert involuntary change lanes, also available a blind-spot warning and control Adaptive cruise.

The front suspension system HiPer Strut with General Motors, which eliminates the steering due to the high torque transmitted by the electric motor to the front wheels. Similarly, the suspension has a mechanism Watt with active control system damping, which analyzes every 2 milliseconds cushions for maximum comfort and safety.

The track width has increased to 1578 mm at the front and 1,585 mm at the rear, with a wheelbase of 2,695 mm. In comparison with the Chevrolet Volt, the front track width has increased by 32 mm, rear 12 mm and 10 mm battle.

The model will begin production at the plant of General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck late 2013, reaching the U.S. market in early 2014 to land later in 21 global markets such as Europe and China. By the time General Motors has not been positioned on the prices to be the model.

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