Cadillac ELR Transmission Specifications

The 2016 Cadillac ELR uses Automatic (variable gear ratios) transmission, depending on engine and trim.

Latest model year (2016):

The Cadillac ELR comes with Automatic (variable gear ratios).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Cadillac ELR Transmission — All Years

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveMPG Comb.
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive32
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive30
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive33

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 Transmission FAQ

What transmission does the Cadillac ELR have?

The Cadillac ELR is offered with Automatic (variable gear ratios) (2016 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.

Does the Cadillac ELR come with a manual transmission?

No manual transmission is listed for the Cadillac ELR in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.

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