2014 Cadillac ELR Start Up, Test Drive, and In Depth Review

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Hello and welcome to Saabkyle04! KZbin's largest collection of automotive variety! In today's video, we'll take an up close and personal, in depth look at the 2014 Cadillac ELR.
MSRP pricing for the ELR, before options, begins at:
Standard: $75,000
Premium (As Shown Here): $80,140
During this presentation, we will take a 1st person look at what the vehicle is all about beginning with the start up, performance data, fuel economy, the occasional track data, and build quality. Also, I will teach you how to use most of the interior and exterior features in a detailed fashion, that before, you could only get from going to a dealership yourself! Throughout the video, I will highlight key styling and unique differences about the vehicle, any available options, and of course it would not be an enthusiast car video without the good ole engine portion with rev and exhaust note with interior and exterior perspectives. A thorough tour/review of this car designed to give others a greater overall appreciation of the vehicle.
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[@chrissutera7769]

Everyone calling this car crap probably hasn't seen it in person. This thing is impeccably well built. The refinement alone is worth the price in my opinion.

[@mybro727]

Broccoli Beefed however their products say otherwise and price you incorrect.

[@Rtvoll]

I was actually able to see one of these at my local Cadillac dealer recently and the exterior is nice but the interior is beautiful. Probably the best interior GM has made since the 60s.

[@AshSolarion]

To bad the car is terrible in any other way

[@krudmuphinstudioz]

Apart from that grill, it actually looks pretty nice!

[@juice_whoranit]

The grill does look bad

[@2boss54]

Ryan Titchell yeah the grill is very ugly

[@BroccoliBeefed]

I think it comes with two or three different grill options. I agree, the standard grill looks cheap and hideous. But then again, what would you expect from GM. They really don't know what they are doing.

[@YouDontWannaFightMe]

This car looks so good in black. It shows just how well it can pull off Cadillac's latest design language.

[@MrCars]

80K starting price here in Canada. No thanks...

[@itsErratics]

Looks pretty bad imo not even worth $75,000 in the US

[@MrCars]

Financing for the ELR here would be 1080 dollars a month. I Tesla model S is 780. Obvious choice in my opinion.

[@sheilalashay5927]

ALPHA330 Depends on your credit rating and downpayment. Then you can lease for less.

[@lucascarreviews]

We have the same name :D Anyways, ELR=EvenLowerRates...

[@acalthu]

First 8 seconds and I'm already loving the looks of this car.

[@SaucySoviet]

they're fucking up every 2014-15 body styles for any car..

[@iiplaya]

JDEDeddy I’m from the future, your cars suck bitch

[@danield.7359]

One of the most beautiful cars Cadillac came up with in years in my humble opinion.

[@InSaN3ViSioN]

This car is fucking stunning in person. Just gorgeous. And you will rarely see them, so when you do, you'll be looking.

[@327nlake]

Your videos are so well done, detailed and I just wanted to thank you for doing what you do for us watching.

[@demander11]

Kyle, you're doing an amazing job on all of these videos, I was just browsing your collection again and it's like you have your own virtual dealership on KZbin. Keep up the great work!

[@saabkyle04]

Thanks so much man! It really is awesome the variety I've brought over the years :)

[@Jeff_Klein]

Nice car. Great job Saabkyle04, keep up the good work!

[@bmwmsport11]

i love how this car looks. to someone who doesn't know much about the drivetrain in this, they would think its a gas powered sports car. too expensive though, even with tax incentives. btw kyle, the description has a slight error. it says "MSRP pricing for the XTS4 V-Sport, before options, begins at..."

[@saabkyle04]

Thank you!

[@griffnrox123]

Love the new music style you use during the interior portion of the review. It really makes it classy and refined. Keep up the good work!

[@KLIPAMSoulRadioStation]

I attended the San Francisco Car Show in November 2014 and visited the Cadillac ELR showcase. The Cadillac ELR garnered much attention from visitors. The car is long slung and impressive upon approach. One issue was young hosts didn't know too much about the actual machinations of the ELR which was unfortunate because the visitors had questions on drivetrain, horsepower, hybrid capabilities, and then charging stations. The ELR uses the same drive train as the Chevy Volt therefore I question the price point ($75K) for the performance as people will expect more performance for the price. There needs to be more information on the "charging" and "charging stations" because this is a hidden price. In conclusion,the Cadillac appears to be a good start but for the price-performance the high scale consumer will look elsewhere. While I am tempted to purchase an ELR...I cannot convince myself the $75,000 is a value-add without the performance.

[@BroccoliBeefed]

+KLIP1220 AM Soul Radio Station , Exactly, GM still thinks their potential customers are dumb. That's why they filed bankruptcy in 2009

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

My everyday vehicle! Awesome video bro.

[@rickyt11]

Kyle you are such a master at filming videos, I feel as if I am setting in the car. Thank you once again. Namaste.

[@jacobreed47]

Great review as always Kyle!

[@ZacD318]

Great video, great car, and great info on the car from you as usual. Thanks!

[@duke6j]

Outstanding review as always!!

[@jaeger12psx]

BEAUTIFUL and amazing car.

[@autobahnman6869]

Dam its nice...love it, it looks exotic!!

[@rueben44]

I love this car and i want one so bad!!!

[@16kingthe]

Guys let's be glad that we have options to choose from and are not stuck with cars that look like a Prius. At least they are trying to make electric cars more appealing. With that being said, I do think the $70,000 price tag is stretching it a bit. I can see $50,000, maybe even 60, but 70 is pushing it. But if they believe in their heart that that car is worth the $70,000 price tag, then hey, more power to them.

[@dogbsas]

492.000 subscribers? congratulations Kyle!!!!!!!

[@kyletaylor3117]

So futuristic! Love it

[@drummernick4]

Love your videos!

[@Lovejazz01]

Right now in 2018, this is probably the best used car steal, I’ve seen more of them on the streets so people know!

[@SimonL9000]

More Saabs Kyle, we demand it! Just kidding, but Saabs would be nice.

[@coolguy6233]

Another good example of making a hybrid that looks great.

[@autobahnman6869]

Kyle u been on KZbin since day 1.....ur awesome man

[@markandrews8960]

Most in depth and informative .. thank you.

[@directorjustin]

This car is so beautiful. It's one of my dream cars.

[@viniciusrdj]

Carro lindo realmente a Cadillac acertou no carro e essa cor preta com as lanternas e o cromado fica muito bonito.

[@RizeRoG]

This car is really amazing love Cadillac ELR 🇺🇸

[@alexbrown8994]

i'M IN LOVE!!!

[@nirvana922]

I like how it looks. Very futuristic

[@bnkwupt]

It still looks like a concept car in 2018. Very neat design.

[@sheilalashay5927]

I've seen the ELR at a showing and the dealership and it is slick, fine. Got those long smooth handle free doors like the coupe. The interior is a work of art. It's not big, not compact, but roomy inside. If you need a back seat, forget it. I'd need more info on electric cars. Starts at $72 -84k, lol. You can get it now for about $55k and Caddy will install the charger up to 3k. Nice. GM redesigned all Caddies and upped the price.

[@BritishRailways60163]

Absolutely beautiful Caddy! :)

[@SuperQuantumMechanic]

I sooo want one.Looks amazing. Love the Interior. As much as I love Tesla's for some reason their interiors look very cold to me as if I would be sitting in a large calculator.. The ELR looks more inviting.

[@red58fury]

It looks like a spaceship!!!! Pretty sweet

[@StoutishLime135]

Kyle, your an expert at this

[@flexor212000]

Nice startup sound!

[@Cuseball121]

This thing is impeccably well made, easily the nicest vehicle GM has made in years, but it's way too expensive for me.

[@bnkwupt]

These can be had used with under 40,000 miles for under $30,000... less than half the price of new. There are some good deals out there if the ELR is your thing. I test drove a 2014 yesterday and I agree that it's very well made, very comfortable, and drives nicely. My only misgiving is the buzzy 1.4L engine, but I think I can forgive that, given everything else this car has to offer.

[@pr1mefire]

Sexiest car GM's ever made.

[@michaelvaus]

umm.... did you kinda miss the cars from the 50s and 60s made by GM? Because this is NOT the best looking car GM has ever made

[@pr1mefire]

Whoops, what I meant was the best looking car from this current generation. Yeah, back then was way better, designers could be more creative and not restricted due to modern regulations.

[@michaelvaus]

***** oh thank god, i thought you meant sexiest car of all time by GM, i was like wut

[@Underappreciatedclassics]

Nathanael Reagan agreed

[@loranowzaradanbarkes9447]

Nathanael Reagan o

[@citibear57]

Nice job as always Kyle. I want this car, but I'll have to win the lottery first. LOL

[@chrisalvarez7768]

Even in 2022, the anatomy of this car is amazing!

[@805NAVE]

I love the way this thing looks, for a hybrid. Of course I'd still take a CTS or an ATS

[@marcovinicius4932]

Good vídeo... Nice car !

[@BentleyMulsanneII]

On these new Cadillacs, how good is the interior? I've been looking at some 2011-present CTS and ATS and they look pretty cheap from the screen. How good are the materials used?

[@bnkwupt]

The interior quality of the ELR is excellent. Leather, wood, carbon fiber, and Alcantara are everywhere. It definitely does not have the typical GM plastic interior feel to it. The design and layout is very nice, although the control layout for the infotainment and climate control is kind of busy.

[@DrainPipeJoe]

Great review, everything you want to know about the 2014 Cadillac ELR! Very nice car, I might be in need of a short range golf cart in the near future and the ELR is at the top of the list! ;-)~

[@hernangonzalez2522]

Beatiful Car Thank You Ver Muchc for The Video. From Argentina

[@ardiiansaini2349]

Saabkyle04 you are the best :)

[@RickRamo]

Thanks, that was almost as much fun as the look at the 2006 Ford GT.

[@BroccoliBeefed]

LOL! OMG.. so funny

[@MantasSa]

wow. this car is gorgeous.

[@tommy760]

I think it looks great

[@horusosiris5488]

Beautiful car

[@wesleywaldt599]

Nice looking car!!

[@johnyboy6405]

Cadillacs and Bmws for me! lol Great reviews!

[@LandOfTheFreeMediaBlogspot]

Excellent job on this review as always Kyle (*****)! In addition, how's your hand been doing lately? - Michael Land

[@ldodom]

Finally, Kyle. A car you can't rev like crazy in park. (c;

[@phonybaloney5026]

Gorgeous car.

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Hopefully one day, I can buy this car like this.

[@shutupishful]

Best design they made

[@user-lz2tz9ll6y]

Love this❤ extraordinary

[@clvnblnkee]

I knew I'd recognize this car. It was in the movie Click from 8 years ago

[@beatleszilla]

Always thought of the ELR as the spiritual successor to the Eldorlado. Very similar cars with the exception of the way they are powered.

[@rayj-ht4444]

This is a car for those with a discerning eye. I even have family that will buy anything just for the 0-60 time. That is so old fashioned to me because to live with a car you need so much more. I sat in a model made just like the one presented here at an auto show and I was floored with how well built it was. Nothing under 100K can touch it in most regards....good job Cadillac.

[@marc1093280]

There are plenty of cars for $50,000 that could beat this car, and for $75,000 this car better also be RWD or AWD and have a twin-turbo V8. A CTS-V coupe is pretty much like this car in terms of interior quality, just a bit dated, but it's RWD and can go much faster than this car, which is a dressed up Volt. Cadillac made a mistake raising the prices on their cars, and the ELR should start at $55K. I am a flexible person but $75,000 for a FWD car is pushing it. Would it has killed them to give it a some more HP and torque and AWD?

[@georgebelev1900]

I will risk my life for owning this car its magically beautiful, stylish and in one word EXTRAORDINARY

[@graywolfoverland1377]

Love Mine

[@PremierAutoMan86]

This car's only downside is its price $75 to $80k is going to be a hard sell...Maybe $55 to $60 would have been a LITTLE better imo

[@XUrbanSimsX]

I have a '12 cts coupe premium edition and I love it, I wonder how it compares to the ELR which I am thinking of getting next.

[@prettyboy1970]

Stick with the CTS coupe.

[@jacobreed47]

Stick w your CTS. You already have an excellent vehicle that will last.

[@joepepe1788]

Don't commute with it. You won't be happy

[@Brennonicolini]

So one continuos gear? What about those paddle shifters behind the wheel? Radio control like dodge's?

[@CainaanDC]

this is a beautiful car

[@georgemiquilena]

Absoluting beautifil and badass

[@Jonathandilego]

Do you have to hit the paddles to active the regenerative brakes

[@amandameyerholz563]

My dream car

[@chevyguy98]

You should do a review and tour of the all new 2015 Escalade in one of your videos! Thanks

[@harsa21]

Wow a very powerful 86 hp!!

[@peterwooster1847]

What the F dude if u dont like it then stop watching it!

[@harsa21]

I agree I did

[@MrAppledude007]

You're not even old enough to drive a car. How would you know how much 86hp is?

[@peterwooster1847]

Cause my father owns 8 cars..........

[@MrAppledude007]

Peter Wooster Wasn't even talking to you, you're talking shit anyway.

[@justincrum1138]

Please do a car review on the Mercedes Benz 2013/2014 ML350. You do great startups and reviews on cars and I would really appreciate if u did one on the ml350.

[@wigglepickle]

This car isn't bad to look at. The headlights are a little funky but the styling all around is great. It's obviously the price that makes people super mad. And this car is for people who want to have the luxury car buyer status. So they opt for this and not the volt. Because either way, it's still considered a Cadillac. I'd love to own this car.

[@BeagleChanzxro]

Damnnnnn the cadillac ELR is really Futuristic NGL!!!!!!!

[@robertsontirado4478]

Awesome car

[@mikhailSRT4]

every Cadillac video people hate on them . But no one even gives them a try drive any Cadillac over a lexus or BMW and you'll fall in love with Cadillacs

[@rpgfightin4ever]

I feel like Volt and ELR are exemplary hybrids.

[@Y10Q]

First time I see one. I didn't even know they existed.

[@actuallyidc]

Kyle! Please I'm begging you do a review ,and if you can test drive, of the 2014 bmw Z4 I hope you see my comment. Thanks for all these nice videos...:D

[@dwoodog]

I guess as long as there are still barn finds to be had and classic cars out there I can embrace the new ones. You gotta admit this bad boy must just whisper down the highway.

[@MendicantBias1]

The Voltec powertrain only uses about 11 of the 16.5 kWh available to propel the vehicle. No part of the battery is reserved for a particular use (ie pure EV or hybrid). The entire battery is charged or recharged as necessary within the state-of-charge limits in the software code.

[@getutaze6741]

So elegant

[@jdubby21288]

The rear reminds me of a gallardo almost. In a dejavu kinda way

[@HackZiLLaQ8]

It would be nice if you can review the Lexus LS460L 2013/14

[@rcassidywork]

Dam thought it was the new v-series. Leaving now

[@ariusmarshall]

Magnificent luxury automotive "

[@sau007007]

Please, Please can anyone tell me the name of music playing at @17:45.. Please :)

[@DarRepLeFamilianel1]

+nice looking coupe

[@ETheCoolD]

Just wondering if there's any mechanical way to open doors from the inside. I find that relying only on electronic systems in case of a crash to unlock and open the doors is quite an silly decision from Cadillac.

[@matrixlone]

I like it

[@Meezo7]

Ahh man! Kinda wanted to hear the engine with the traditional revving portion of your video :P

[@acerusea5156]

1:39 Must be pretty annoying if you own the car

[@loranowzaradanbarkes9447]

thegrassmaster2 r

[@jamesgeese]

thegrassmaster2 no it's not, I like it

[@directorjustin]

If it's like the Volt, it's called an "audio cue" and the volume can be raised, lowered, or muted in the infotainment.

[@InSaN3ViSioN]

You can turn it off.