Cadillac Provoq | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Cadillac (General Motors) |
Production | 2007–2008 |
Designer | Hoon Kim [1] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Concept crossover SUV |
Body style | 4-door SUV |
Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
Platform | GM E-Flex platform |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 114.4 in (2,906 mm) |
Length | 180.3 in (4,580 mm) |
Width | 72.8 in (1,849 mm) |
Height | 67.0 in (1,702 mm) |
The Cadillac Provoq is a concept luxury crossover SUV presented by GM at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 8th 2008. [2] [3] It is powered by the plug-in hybrid technology first shown in the Chevrolet Volt. For extended range, a hydrogen fuel cell can recharge the Lithium-ion battery and a solar panel can power onboard accessories, such as interior lighting and the audio system. [4] As the Provoq concept uses a hybrid powertrain it is based on the same GM Voltec platform as the Chevrolet Volt.
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