ELR: The Wow-Factor Redefined.

So let me begin with the middle - that's right, the midddle. Allow me to explain. We all know that Cadillac is synonymous with luxury and class, but this particular model is a cut-above many. Not only will the outside capitavate you as it did while we test drove the car, forcing people to stop in the middle of the street (literally) to tell us how awesome this car looks, but the ride itself will send you to a land of make believe.

Okay, so it may not send you there, but everything about the ELR will exhilirate you. Let's take a look: The ELR is supported by the EREV propulsion system calibrated for uncompromising performance. With 295 lb.-ft. of torque – about 12 percent more than the 3.6L V-6 in the SRX – acceleration in the city and on the highway, including merging and passing, is achieved with reassuring power on demand. Industry-leading Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) technology provides a full driving range of 340 miles (545 km), combining pure electric driving and an efficient, range-extending generator.

The ELR’s Sport driving mode also contributes to its responsive driving experience, automatically reconfiguring the accelerator pedal response to provide quicker torque application and more sensitive feedback to driver inputs through altered suspension and steering settings. All this just means that it'll make you feel as though you're in an ultr-quiet spaceship while thrusting at full speed. We were very surprised that while at take-offs - that is on the street of course, it was surprisingly quick. Giving you that rush that we all like, but as quiet as driving on a road of clouds.

The 2015 Cadillac ELR luxury coupe blends dramatic design and industry-leading extended-range technology to deliver a driving experience that is sporty and environmentally friendly. It represents the first application of Extended Range Electric Vehicle technology by a full-line luxury automotive brand. Cadillac delivers quite well with an inspiring cabin that envelopes you with a rich atmosphere of comfort. We fell in love with the interior, although not much room in the back for adults, it does more than make up for it with the beautiful drive.

The ELR delivers on the promise of the Converj Concept on which it is based. The exterior establishes a new, progressive proportion while the interior introduces a new design theme that will define future Cadillac models, emphasizing modern elegance, technology and precisely crafted details.

So what does it all mean? It means that you're one of the lucky people to drive this masterpiece of American enginuity, you will soon realize that all others are just cars. We have here ladies and gentleman a statment. One that defines beauty, luxury and class, all in the same sentence. The Cadillac ELR truly exceeds what you may think about when it comes to the word "elite," because when you own one of these, you automatically become part of a secret society of unsurpassed pleaure and performance.