# Cadillac Converj aka ELR **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [August 18, 2011, 5:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613 "2011-08-18T05:44:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 5:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/1 "2011-08-18T05:44:00Z")
![http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/08/cadillac-elr-converj.jpg](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/08/cadillac-elr-converj.jpg) After seeing this at the Autoshow, I always thought this made more sense than the Volt. Rather than charge people $40k for an electric/hybrid Cruze, build a ~$55k Cadillac. I think there is a much bigger market of high end tree hugers that want a premium ride to drive to Whole Foods. Maybe they were waiting to build it on the ATS platform but that is RWD. > **[Cadillac confirms production ELR coupe using Chevy Volt technology \[w/video\]](https://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/17/cadillac-confirms-production-elr-coupe-using-chevy-volt-technolo/)** > > Cadillac has just announced that the production version of its 2009 Detroit Auto Show show star, the Converj Concept, is on the way. Dubbed ELR and borrowing technology from the Chevrolet Volt, the on-again, off-again angular coupe had been rumored... ---
**Author:** ![FadetoBlack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fadetoblack/32/6118_2.png) [@FadetoBlack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FadetoBlack)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/2 "2011-08-18T06:13:54Z")
> [@BigRon"](#): > > I think there is a much bigger market of high end tree hugers that want a premium ride to drive to Whole Foods. THIS ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/3 "2011-08-18T06:14:03Z")
I’d buy it. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/4 "2011-08-18T06:53:44Z")
Looks better than anything else in their line-up… ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/5 "2011-08-18T06:56:02Z")
That should be the CTS-V Coupe Nice looking car, but I disagree that it will sell well. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/6 "2011-08-18T07:50:16Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > Nice looking car, but I disagree that it will sell well. I guess “Well” should be defined. The Volt is moving 150 units a month right now. I think it would be a better looking and therefore a better halo car. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 8:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/7 "2011-08-18T08:01:15Z")
volt is selling 150/month to who? The gov? ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/8 "2011-08-18T08:23:02Z")
I thought you were trying to say something about a catalytic converter ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/9 "2011-08-18T11:30:46Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > volt is selling 150/month to who? The gov? Next year the government and GE orders start coming so they are ramping up volume… ---
**Author:** ![traumadog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@traumadog](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/traumadog)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/10 "2011-08-19T08:40:39Z")
Personally, the idea of a $55k EREV as a Cadillac makes more sense than a $40k Chevy. And as a Cadillac, you won’t have to think you have to sell in bulk like other mass-market brands. And Cadillac has always had a legacy of delivering new technology - all the way back to the interchangeable part and electric starter… ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2013, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/11 "2013-01-15T06:47:56Z")
Production version: > **[2014 Cadillac ELR is making green sexy in Detroit](https://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/15/2014-cadillac-elr-is-making-green-sexy-in-detroit/)** > > In terms of styling, inside and out, the ELR hits the ball out of the park. ![http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2013/01/000-2014-cadillac-elr-opt.jpg](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2013/01/000-2014-cadillac-elr-opt.jpg) ![http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2013/01/elr618.jpg](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2013/01/elr618.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2013, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/12 "2013-01-15T08:27:41Z")
Looks great. I’d rock it for the “free” commute to work. ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2013, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/13 "2013-01-15T08:56:51Z")
Cant say im crraazzyyy about the new Cadillac design but I think I will in a year or so lol. Regardless this should be a great car. ---
**Author:** ![cretinx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cretinx/32/6121_2.png) [@cretinx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cretinx)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2013, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/14 "2013-01-15T13:18:41Z")
Wow - I like it. How can GM so monumentally fuck up the Corvette, then deliver a beauty like this? ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2013, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/15 "2013-01-15T13:25:24Z")
Blame Obama. ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2013, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/16 "2013-01-15T13:56:37Z")
> [@cretinx](#): > > Wow - I like it. > > How can GM so monumentally fuck up the Corvette, then deliver a beauty like this? Most people don’t agree with you. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2013, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/17 "2013-01-15T16:17:05Z")
this car looks great. if it were 6 spd, gas powered, turbo charged, made in Japan and 5 years old for $18k i’d totally buy it. ---
**Author:** ![misteroman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/misteroman/32/7423_2.png) [@misteroman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/misteroman)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2013, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/18 "2013-01-15T18:43:53Z")
If it got more then 35 miles on a charge i would buy one. They have all these new charging stations at work(engine plant) where you can plug in for free. ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2013, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/19 "2013-01-15T21:20:15Z")
i love everything about this car! whats the range though? ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2013, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613/20 "2013-01-15T21:37:28Z")
35 miles, fucking sucks [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj-aka-elr/215613.md?page=2)