After unveiling the new Cadillac Converj Concept vehicle at last year’s North American International Auto Show, the idea of a sporty, electric-hybrid vehicle addition to the Cadillac line-up seemed more of fairy tale.  But with the new Chevy Volt already scheduled to make its way to showroom floors late next year, the new revolutionary electric propulsion Voltec technology will see its debut and possibly spark the next generation of GM electric-hybrid vehicles for Chicago Cadillac showrooms, assuming reception goes swimmingly.

According to Business Week however, the Converj Concept was shot down last spring because of internal differences between the reigning higher-ups at GM.   Since then the personnel has changed and the idea is gaining traction again.  The idea of incorporating this revolutionary Voltec technology into the Cadillac “no compromises” design.  The Converj will offer a sporty look similar to that of a Lamborghini while still retaining the signature design features of a Cadillac.  An all-glass roof incorporates solar panels that pump some extra juice to the vehicle’s accessories.  The vehicle also incorporates sharper vertical headlamp and taillamp components for a noticeably edgier design.

The interior of the vehicle is miles away from the Chicago CTS interior, but still somehow retains the Cadillac look and feel.  The blue-lit console graphics give the interior a sleek, updated look that would make any car enthusiast druel.   Add in a state-of-the-art touch-screen navigation, climate, center-stack and audio control center and this care will become your second home.  But don’t expect the new Converj anytime soon.  If (and it’s still an if) the car is approved for production, it won’t make its way to your Chicago Cadillac Dealer until at least 2014.  So for now you’ll just have to keep drooling at the pictures and the many promises of the Converj.  But a little hype isn’t such a bad thing.  Right?