Cadillac to debut dramatic E-Flex coupe concept at Detroit show
01/09/2009, 11:13 AM
By Drew Johnson
Reports surfaced last month that General Motors’ Cadillac division was readying a new hybrid for the Detroit Auto Show, and it appears as though those rumors were well founded. At next week’s NAIAS, Cadillac will unveil a new E-Flex based concept.
GM’s E-Flex system is the same that will power the highly anticipated Chevrolet Volt range-extending electric vehicle, but don’t expect the Cadillac concept to be just some boring four-door. Cadillac gave its designers free range on the new concept, resulting in a highly stylized – and extremely fuel efficient –two-door coupe.
According to Businessweek, the Caddy concept will be smaller than the current CTS sedan and will have looks even “bolder” than the upcoming CTS coupe. One GM executive even told Businessweek the car’s styling will make “people want it regardless of the energy source.”
Although the concept promises to be lust worthy for its looks alone, its E-Flex powertrain will only strengthen its case. No word on what fuel will power the concept’s E-Flex system, but early indications suggest it will borrow the Volt’s system – running on gasoline rather than hydrogen. That means a 40 mile all-electric range with a 1.4L gas engine providing enough juice for another 300-400 miles.
Check back for the full scoop on the Cadillac E-Flex concept in just a few days.
01/09, 11:30 AM
posted by:
howsmydriving
More proof that in the Cadillac vs. Lincoln rivalry, Cadillac wins hands down.
01/09, 11:31 AM
posted by:
drchiem
Awesome! way to go GM. We hope you don’t underestimate the foreign car maker and wishing you to have all the success in the future. I love the new CTS and Chevy Volt.
01/09, 11:31 AM
posted by:
yarddog82abn
I got to see it first, but look promising…
01/09, 11:42 AM
posted by:
mayer_ray_nagin
Need More Wattage For GM?
01/09, 11:46 AM
posted by:
Struggle
Me likey
01/09, 11:59 AM
posted by:
fan
is that “traumatic” e-flex coupe? kidding aside, whats dramatic about this car, apart from the fact that all the batteries made it so heavy that it looks like a low-rider in standard trim? (see the articles pic for reference…)
01/09, 12:00 PM
posted by:
Jon Luc
Nice, but for me, it’s completely useless.
01/09, 12:26 PM
posted by:
Ramatai
It’s a bit too Celica at the back
01/09, 12:44 PM
posted by:
Givens Design
OK Ramatai. Before you rule it out- keep in mind that this is the CTS Coupe Concept that debuted last year.
01/09, 12:59 PM
posted by:
Borat
“The Secret Service has unveiled a new state-of-the-art limousine for Barack Obama. A million dollars for this state-art-limousine. Meanwhile, today, John McCain closed a deal on a used LeSabre. But the limousine is massive. It’s a three ton, it’s a tank-like vehicle, or, as GM calls it, it’s a compact.” –David Letterman
01/09, 1:02 PM
posted by:
planet_drive
The worst type of feces is the type you take in a GM product. GM has no money to develope future products. This strike is going to bankrupt them, and the stupid UAW workers will be out of a job. FECES!! Smells so bad taken in a Caddy.
01/09, 1:24 PM
posted by:
inline6
Well, if Cadillac does get a model like this, since it’ll be based on Delta II architecture, it’ll be in the same lineage as the Cadillac Cimarron.
Of course, it sounds like GM’s doing more to differentiate this car than put a wreath-and-crest on a Volt.
01/09, 1:51 PM
posted by:
A4
more proof that cadillac vs lincoln
vs acura
vs lexus…
and vs a good handful of other luxo makers, caddy wins hands down.
In fact, i would only consider an audi (obviously) or a BMW over a caddy, and chances are a CTS-V would be next to them.
01/09, 1:57 PM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
A coupe hybrid???? F-in sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeettttt!!! i bet the tree huggers will still find a way to shoot this down by saying that its too small for the amount of gas it consumes. F U TREE HUGGERSSSSSSSSSSS!!!
01/09, 2:19 PM
posted by:
tripleonefive
more proof that cadillac vs lincoln
vs acura
vs lexus…
and vs a good handful of other luxo makers, caddy wins hands down.
oooooooooooooook
01/09, 2:23 PM
posted by:
Blakkarr
howsmydriving @ 01/09, 11:30 AM,
How said they were competing. it would be nice if they were but FORD has not seen fit yet to even hint that they are going to ante-up in the Luxury arena. No real word as to building some version of the much desired MKR, a REAL Mk9 (NOT that redressed blunderbird concept, The 2001 concept was cool, though. ), and something to replace that decrepit Town Car. Why FORD opted to kill hte LS instead of improving it in whatever ways were needed, I will never know.
No FORD needs to grow some and put as much effort into LINCOLN as GM has into CADILLAC before there is any real competition between the two. Heaven forbid that CHRYSLER gets its act together and rallies to becoming the “AMERICAN MERCEDES” they claim they are or want to be.
Anyway, back to the article.
I hope that this SH Caddy is rear drive. Sort of a miniature Fisker.
01/09, 2:24 PM
posted by:
carstuff
This will be one speedy mobile if they put it more toward performance than the Volt. Saw on Today show that the Volt really takes off due to electric motor. Screw the miles driven. Make this one haul butt.
01/09, 2:35 PM
posted by:
bradleygt
planet_drive
The worst type of feces is the type you take in a GM product. GM has no money to develope future products. This strike is going to bankrupt them, and the stupid UAW workers will be out of a job. FECES!! Smells so bad taken in a Caddy.”
???? is this 1115 on acid? what the hell are you talking about? What strike? The UAW isn’t on strike PD. Do you really honestly think GM is really going to go out of business? Not going to happen buddy. GM will live on as will Ford. Chrysler, eh. Who cares as they just are way to far behind. But if you can’t give GM credit for developing and putting out some very nice vehicles, you are just as biased and small minded as NMOFGM and 1115.
I have seen some idiotic stuff posted on here, but this about takes it. Good job PD for that!
01/09, 3:21 PM
posted by:
Mutant@DCX
1.4 in a Cadillac, this is sacrilege!
01/09, 4:53 PM
posted by:
Dangerous1
Is the CTS coupe actually going to be produced? Seems like we’ve been hearing about this for a long time and it never appears in the showroom.
01/09, 5:36 PM
posted by:
tyler_is_aero_tt
Great car. I just wish Lincoln gave the green light to the MKR with 400 horses and state of the art technology. Either way Lincoln needs a coupe bad too compete with Cadillac and every other make.
01/09, 6:55 PM
posted by:
andy
caddy vs. lincoln?? more like buick vs lincoln, and caddy vs bmw
01/10, 12:06 AM
posted by:
SUKURCOK
What win ??? Cadillac is meant for rich people , what the hell are you thinking … There is no win here only a car that cannot make start that really sucks as hell …
An other smart performance car , congratulation !
01/10, 12:06 AM
posted by:
SUKURCOK
And by the way rich people don’t give a $?% about nature …
01/11, 4:33 AM
posted by:
KuroSyn
in general, I do respect the ’save the planet’ approach… but truthfully, when i buy a car, I don’t sit in a dealership and think “Hmmmm, will my garden be safe with this thing in my driveway? Will the grass lose its green?” So I don’t really care if it’ll be more efficient towards the planet, as long as it satisfies my driving needs and is efficient for me, and yes, if I can save a euro or two on gas… count me in. But definitely GM, you’re well on your way with this… congrats, lets hope its as beautiful as your CTS-V.
BTW where is NMOFGM’s comment? *looks around*