# Cadillac Converj **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 11, 2009, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122 "2009-01-11T15:33:40Z")\ **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:** [January 11, 2009, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122/1 "2009-01-11T15:33:40Z")
![http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/01/cadillacconveropt.jpg](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/01/cadillacconveropt.jpg) Cadillac just took the wraps off a new concept based on the Chevy Volt’s “Voltec” drivetrain (that’s a new moniker, by the way). The angular coupe is called the Converj and it is drop-dead gorgeous. With styling that is instantly recognizable as Cadillac, Bob Lutz told us at the press conference that the car was designed to be aesthetically pleasing on its own. It’s just a great shape that holds great promise. Lutz and Co. referred to the Converj as the “CADILLAC OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES” and even if that sounds trite, it could well bring Cadillac back to the top of the luxury car heap, with a solid foundation of SRX and CTS below it. Like the Chevrolet Volt, GM says the Converj will be able to travel up to 40 miles on electricity alone, and it will have a small helper motor to help drivers avoid “range anxiety.” That’s the term for the fear of running out of charge when you’re still miles away from your final destination. As Lutz pointed out, you can’t run down to the gas station for a 5-gallon can of electricity. There’s a lengthy press release after the jump with plenty of stats. All we can say is that we’d love to hear that that the Converj is going into production tomorrow, but the reality of GM’s current financial situation probably means they won’t be able to make any firm commitments for awhile. > **[Detroit 2009: Cadillac Converj \[w/ VIDEO\]](https://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/11/detroit-2009-cadillac-converj-with-video/)** > > Click image above for live shots of the Cadillac Converj Concept > > > Cadillac just took the wraps off a new concept based on the Chevy Volt's "Voltec" driv ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122/2 "2009-01-11T15:36:08Z")
I love the back half and don’t really like the front half. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122/3 "2009-01-11T15:41:37Z")
I like it better than the Volt. And I see more people paying 50K for a Caddy than 40k for a Chevy. ![http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/01/cadillacconverjnaias09---06.jpg](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/01/cadillacconverjnaias09---06.jpg) ![http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/01/2009-cadillac-converj-concept-computer-generated-image-2.jpg](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/01/2009-cadillac-converj-concept-computer-generated-image-2.jpg) ![http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/01/cadillacconverjnaias09---12.jpg](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/01/cadillacconverjnaias09---12.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![ILC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilc/32/5337_2.png) [@ILC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILC)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122/4 "2009-01-11T15:45:54Z")
Cadillac sucks… ---
**Author:** ![Bull49](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bull49/32/7381_2.png) [@Bull49](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bull49)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122/5 "2009-01-11T15:47:50Z")
^lol! i like it. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122/6 "2009-01-11T15:58:57Z")
I like it, interior looks pretty sweet! ---
**Author:** ![TORQDSS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/torqdss/32/5125_2.png) [@TORQDSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TORQDSS)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122/7 "2009-01-11T15:59:31Z")
> [@ILC](#): > > Cadillac sucks… :roflpicard: ILC… your awesome. I like the wheels, but that’s about it. ---
**Author:** ![AfXtc777](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@AfXtc777](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AfXtc777)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122/8 "2009-01-11T16:25:34Z")
> [@TORQDSS](#): > > :roflpicard: ILC… your awesome. > > I like the wheels, but that’s about it. Dave he hasn’t had any cock lately, he’ll come around eventually ha. ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122/9 "2009-01-11T16:28:00Z")
Gorgeous car! ---
**Author:** ![psychopjv](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psychopjv/32/7251_2.png) [@psychopjv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psychopjv)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122/10 "2009-01-11T17:09:51Z")
i’m not a fan of the interior at all. ---
**Author:** ![upstateclipse](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/upstateclipse/32/7348_2.png) [@upstateclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/upstateclipse)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122/11 "2009-01-11T17:22:46Z")
Looks like a car that belongs in a Will Smith movie. I also am a fan of the back half but not sure about the front end. ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122/12 "2009-01-11T20:12:04Z")
I like it. And better than the Volt ---
**Author:** ![LXIFLYBY](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lxiflyby/32/7399_2.png) [@LXIFLYBY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LXIFLYBY)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122/13 "2009-01-11T20:19:10Z")
![http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/01/cadillacconverjnaias09---12.jpg](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/01/cadillacconverjnaias09---12.jpg) ![http://image.motortrend.com/f/9234515/112_0608_04z+2006_honda_civic_si+interior.jpg](http://image.motortrend.com/f/9234515/112_0608_04z+2006_honda_civic_si+interior.jpg) reminds me of a civic interior ---
**Author:** ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122/14 "2009-01-11T21:10:12Z")
^^ what are you smokin? ---
**Author:** ![FearBefore128](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fearbefore128/32/5115_2.png) [@FearBefore128](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FearBefore128)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122/15 "2009-01-11T21:16:34Z")
Side view + interior = hot front and back, not so much, thogh i’ve never liked the new cadillac grill or their blocky backends ---
**Author:** ![Boarderx192](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b782af/32.png) [@Boarderx192](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boarderx192)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122/16 "2009-01-11T21:59:31Z")
Prob stupid but…Wouldnt it increase the range if you could conserve energy usage while driving? I dont understand why they would use ELECTRIC gauges and everything if its just taking more juice out of the batteries or do the interior electronics not use enough power to make a difference? ---
**Author:** ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122/17 "2009-01-11T22:17:12Z")
> [@DrImodium](#): > > Prob stupid but…Wouldnt it increase the range if you could conserve energy usage while driving? I dont understand why they would use ELECTRIC gauges and everything if its just taking more juice out of the batteries or do the interior electronics not use enough power to make a difference? yep, you answered your own question. When you are powering a huge electric motor the tiny difference between digital and “analog” gauges isn’t going to make any difference. ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122/18 "2009-01-13T09:42:22Z")
Looks similar in some aspects to a Gallardo. I think it’s ballsy as hell. ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122/19 "2009-01-13T09:46:44Z")
i like it. but they do look like they stole the steering wheel from the civic and just changed it a little. ---
**Author:** ![OriginalSterm](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/originalsterm/32/4964_2.png) [@OriginalSterm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OriginalSterm)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122/20 "2009-01-13T09:47:41Z")
> [@LXIFLYBY](#): > > reminds me of a civic interior I agree, it even has a steering wheel and everything! [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-converj/61122.md?page=2)