VIDEO: CR Recommends The $80K Cadillac ELR - But Isn't There A Better Choice Out There?

Consumer Reports has recently went for a spin in the 2014 Cadillac ELR and the result was rather surprising.

If you’re interested in the Cadillac ELR, you’re in the right place, because the footage posted below is showing Consumer Reports’ test drive of the new vehicle. The result is rather surprising because after the quick spin in the ELR, Consumer Reports is recommending you to buy a… Tesla Model S. CR’s Tom Mutchler says that for the 75,995 USD asking price, customers can get the Tesla Model S, which is more practical, roomier and it runs on electricity alone. So, beat that, Caddy!


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cidflekken - 12/17/2013 1:17:29 PM

+3 Boost

That seems to have been the majority opinion since Caddie announced pricing. The ELR certainly looks great, but 80 large is a no-no.

cidflekken - 12/17/2013 1:23:12 PM

+2 Boost

BTW, the title and the article contradict. I did not hear/read any recommendation for the ELR.

TheSteve - 12/17/2013 2:35:27 PM

+1 Boost

I can't get beyond the styling. I'm obviously not the customer GM is looking for.

nguyenvuminh - 12/17/2013 2:55:48 PM

+1 Boost

I like the look a lot, and I'm definitely not a Cadillac fan. Come to think of it, I like the look of the ATS and CTS. But $70K - $80K is a lot of money.

MattDarringer - 12/17/2013 7:51:33 PM

+4 Boost

The ELR is a very attractive vehicle and would sell gangbusters at the Volt price, but $80K for a Volt is laughable. They should have killed the Volt so that the reskinned Cadillac version could sell for the $45K price. This could have been a game changer with lengthened one in 4 door coupesedan configuration at say $60K.

SanJoseDriver - 12/17/2013 8:52:30 PM

+1 Boost

I don't understand why anyone would pick this over a Model S.

MattDarringer - 12/18/2013 8:49:36 PM

+1 Boost

I would simply because Tesla is not a proven car company. The Model S is the first car of theirs NOT to be a Lotus with batteries in the trunk.

vdiv - 12/19/2013 11:37:32 AM

+1 Boost

There are a few reasons:

-> The Model S is a full-size 5+2 sedan/hatchback, the ELR is a tiny 2+2 coupe.
-> The ELR is cheaper to buy by a bit as a loaded Model S quickly exceeds $90k.
-> The ELR is more traditional as it can run on gas and it does not need to be charged.
-> The ELR in the eyes of a few looks better and more luxurious than the Model S.

Yay for having a choice! If I had the means, I'd get one of each ;)

Breezy - 12/21/2013 10:03:26 PM

+1 Boost

This posting is just plain wrong. He doesn't recommend the Model S, or the ELR, or any car in that video.