Cadillac Unveils Pricier Alternative To Tesla Model S 196
An anonymous reader writes "Cadillac has officially unveiled its Tesla S alternative, but at $5,000 more than the Tesla, it may not be the cheaper option you've been looking for. 'Cadillac is touting the ELR's 8-inch touchscreen powered by its CUE infotainment system — which two years in is still a buggy mess — along with a range of safety and convenience features, including lane departure warning, forward collision alert, and a 24-hour concierge service to answer questions. There's also a "regen on demand" feature that allows the driver to boost the brake regeneration, slowing the vehicle and recouping energy by pulling on the flappy paddles behind the steering wheel. GM's bean counters are quick to point out that depending on what federal and state tax incentives buyers are eligible for, the net pricing could be as low as $68,495, but that's still a tough sell considering you're basically getting a Volt with more presence and less practicality.'"
Altenrative to the Model S? (Score:5, Interesting)
Re:Just to get this straight... (Score:2, Interesting)
It looks like they're trying the Cimarron [wikipedia.org] approach again. First because they think people have forgotten the Cimarron by now, and second it's not a Cimarron because it's electric. (Although it pretty much is an expensive rebadge of the Volt.)
Also I'm wondering, if Buick gets theirs, will they bring back the Electra name?
Re:Altenrative to the Model S? (Score:5, Interesting)
There's always the Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid (although that is a little bit pricier alternative)