Production version of GM Volt unveiled

[a priori]

Great looking car! I don't particularly like the front end, but it is distinctively Chevy.

Let's see the dollars, delivery dates and performance info. For everyone's sake, I hope this car succeeds.


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[efusco]

I like the futuristic interior (though not the white color of the center console) and dual LCDs...very much like a modern airplane cockpit.

The styling visible in the hires photos is nicer than I expected from the early release photos.

[efusco]

Here are photos from the "reveal" today.
2011 Chevy Volt - Live Reveal - Autoblog

[Ogo]

Looks quite nice. Hopefully it will not be killed as EV1 was.

[Chrome]

Can't wait to buy one! I'm 8,000 something on the gm-volt waiting list, so hopefully GM works with that list a little bit. I can't hold on to my current car forever.

[gerlando]

It's interesting to see the sentiment here turning to positive. I think the Volt looks awesome and it's encouraging to see GM being progressive in their design (the interior is bonkers) as well as the technology.

[efusco]

I think you'll find that the sentiment toward GM is still pretty negative...I don't trust them, but remain optimistic that they'll change.

There are a vocal few that are very negative about the Volt...but honestly I think it's just people that refuse to forgive GM or to believe that they can change.

I'm mostly positive about the Volt. I like the idea, I like that it's another step toward fossil fuel free roads, I like that it's a step toward full EVs. But it's very unlikely I'll ever own one...4 seats won't do for my family of 5 and that's a major disappointment to me. The price has crept up as well, putting it well out of reach for many.

The excitement is well founded and I'm a supporter and most definately want the Volt to be a major success. But I'm also a skeptic and a realist and have some lingering doubts about the car's ability to penetrate the market place and GM's commitment to advanced technology.

[jpadc]

I love my Prius and I will keep it as long as it goes...

but I would love a fully electric car. I can't be one of the first for this car, just as I could not be for the Prius. But I sure hope my next car can be a rechargeable electric with the capability (when necessary) of more extended range.

I wish you great success Chevy Volt!

[Jonnycat26]

Originally Posted by a priori

Let's see the dollars, delivery dates and performance info. For everyone's sake, I hope this car succeeds.

0-60 in under 9 seconds according to the CNN article.

And I saw on autobloggreen.com that they're going to do a trial run on the production line with 40+ cars during the rest of the year to work the kinks out of the production line.

[mikepaul]

I'm not encouraged by the 360-mile range they are now shooting for. I'd still want 450 miles or so before even starting to look for gas. Maybe that 2014 Prius is still a go.

Ummm, unless THAT tank shrinks...