Considering the Chevy Volt and Cadillac ELR will have separate battery suppliers (the Chevy with LG Chem and the Caddy with A123), it’s fairly predictable that the two will also host different engine generators to fuel the batteries when their charge gets too low. Notably, there have been recent talks of the current 1.4L Â Ecotec engine in the Volt being replaced by 2014 — seemingly right on track for a mid-cycle refresh. The 2014 model year is also when the ELR will launch.
While there’s plenty to expect from the plug-in Caddy — such as a complete difference in looks from the Volt inside and out — the powertrain is still a big mystery, though a recent report from Car & Driver suggests we could see a bored-out version of whatever engine finds itself in the Volt, perhaps as much as 2.0-liters, but more likely to be 1.8. This, of course, is a prediction, but definitely one that we could see happening as well.
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Can anybody say what happened to the potential of putting the Cruze’s diesel engine in?
I honestly think it has to do with the added cost of the diesel powertrain on top of the electric one. New EV’s tend to be an economic loss for the company and the added cost of diesel development would make it even more unprofitable. I too think a diesel would be a great fit but I don’t think it will ever make it under the hood.
Putting the 2.0L would make it alot sportier than the 1.4. And that’s what Cadillacs are these days, sporty. So I think the 2.0L is a very good choice. But If the volt gets it too, it kind of ruins the point.
Putting the 2.0L would make it alot sportier than the 1.4. And that’s what Cadillacs are these days, sporty. So I think the 2.0L is a very good choice. But If the volt gets it too, it kind of ruins the point. But either way, the 2.0L is a great engine and would benefit both cars.
I hope the design of this car stays as close to the concept form as possible…….it is just to beautiful to mess up, Cadillac has the best design motif out of any car manufacturer……I can see a lot of stunning designs in the future
2.0 turbo would be the best unit.
I d like to see a Regal GS 2.0 litre ecotec turbo version of this car, perhaps with all wheel drive and massaging the car up to 300 hp along with the ELR Electric version. What a sight this car will be…..
I REALLY like Gregs idea. That would be awesome.
Looks very cool. I like it.
The engine has VERY little to do with the performance of a car like the Volt/Converg. The motor/generator, max discharge rate of the pack, and the power electronics dictate the performance attainable with a Voltec drive system.
The only way I see 2.0L engine going into the Converg is if the drivetrain is setup like a mild hybrid, with a short all electric range. If the car is truly based on the Volt, then I don’t see this happening.
Cadillac should put the 2.0T from the ATS in the ELR with the battery and let drivers choose when they want to use the eco electric engine or the sporty gas engine. They are sorta doing that with the 2013 volt with the new hold mode.