Cadillac ELR Drivetrain & Drive Type

The 2016 Cadillac ELR is available in Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.

Latest model year (2016):

The Cadillac ELR is offered in Front-Wheel Drive configuration.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Cadillac ELR Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 1.4L32
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 1.4L30
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 1.4L33

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Cadillac ELR Drivetrain FAQ

Is the Cadillac ELR front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Cadillac ELR is available in Front-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Cadillac ELR come with AWD or 4WD?

The Cadillac ELR is not listed with all-wheel or four-wheel drive in the EPA data we track.

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