And here is one from Consumer Reports - https://youtu.be/tIYG0NR42LU
Bolt - first reviews start to come out
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This review is well know. The stupid CR employee calls the accelerator a "gas pedal". He is too gas-car mined to do a good review. The only good points are the details about the interior that many will need more than just the electric transport itself.
Come on man, I'd like to believe you're better than resorting to insults because he said "gas pedal"...
Here's what we know based on Consumer Reports:
The Bolt is super ugly. It accelerates like all other EV's in it's price range, neither quicker or slower. What the MSRP including destination is. It will go around a curve. And the published GM tested EPA electric range is advertised at. Optional safety equipment should be included in the base model. Choices are bad, and everybody can afford more money for their car.
Did I miss anything?
The Bolt is super ugly. It accelerates like all other EV's in it's price range, neither quicker or slower. What the MSRP including destination is. It will go around a curve. And the published GM tested EPA electric range is advertised at. Optional safety equipment should be included in the base model. Choices are bad, and everybody can afford more money for their car.
Did I miss anything?
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Who in their right mind would pay any attention to a car review by CR?
They don't even get ICE vehicles... how could they possibly understand BEV's?
Back in the day- pre-internet CR had a role in choosing major appliances, etc.. but nowadays they only exist to keep themselves in business.
They don't even get ICE vehicles... how could they possibly understand BEV's?
Back in the day- pre-internet CR had a role in choosing major appliances, etc.. but nowadays they only exist to keep themselves in business.
First of all, if you half paid attention, CR clearly said it was merely a preview. If you're complaining about CR's reviews then surely you would know their reviews are very thorough, with tons of info.
Personally, I love their car reviews. They are clearly car enthusiasts (they LOVE the Miata and the Subaru BRZ, for instance) and they are not afraid to tell it like it is.
Finally, CR seems to like the Bolt so far, and is one of the few sites that mentioned the Bolt's fun-to-drive nature early on (months ago).
Personally, I love their car reviews. They are clearly car enthusiasts (they LOVE the Miata and the Subaru BRZ, for instance) and they are not afraid to tell it like it is.
Finally, CR seems to like the Bolt so far, and is one of the few sites that mentioned the Bolt's fun-to-drive nature early on (months ago).
I went to CR's website and looked up their write-up of the Bolt that accompanied the video above. Some excerpts:
"The Bolt's rather mundane looks mask the car's advanced technology and sophistication. Take a turn behind the wheel and you immediately feel the silent, instant electric torque from the moment you tap the throttle. With 200-electrified horses on tap, this small hatchback accelerates with gusto.
By virtue of the low-mounted battery, the Bolt feels planted in corners, despite its tall stance. The car is eager to tackle a curvy road and is actually fun to drive—virtues that most EVs can’t claim. The ride is firm, yet compliant and composed, making the Bolt feel solid and substantial."
"You sit high in the Bolt—almost on par with small SUVs. Big windows make it feel open and airy, and visibility is good. There's decent space in the rear seat, helped by a totally flat floor. Nicely textured plastic and orange-colored stitching on the optional leather seats liven up the cabin."
"No question, GM has accomplished a commendable feat here with the Bolt's long cruising range and fairly affordable price. If you don’t see a lot of Tesla Model 3 intenders canceling their reservations, it might be due to the Bolt’s somewhat dorky styling. Otherwise, we’re upbeat about the Bolt and look forward to buying one for a complete test soon."
Oh yeah, I forgot - they don't actually do a review until they buy the car from the dealership themselves, vs getting one directly from the carmaker.
"The Bolt's rather mundane looks mask the car's advanced technology and sophistication. Take a turn behind the wheel and you immediately feel the silent, instant electric torque from the moment you tap the throttle. With 200-electrified horses on tap, this small hatchback accelerates with gusto.
By virtue of the low-mounted battery, the Bolt feels planted in corners, despite its tall stance. The car is eager to tackle a curvy road and is actually fun to drive—virtues that most EVs can’t claim. The ride is firm, yet compliant and composed, making the Bolt feel solid and substantial."
"You sit high in the Bolt—almost on par with small SUVs. Big windows make it feel open and airy, and visibility is good. There's decent space in the rear seat, helped by a totally flat floor. Nicely textured plastic and orange-colored stitching on the optional leather seats liven up the cabin."
"No question, GM has accomplished a commendable feat here with the Bolt's long cruising range and fairly affordable price. If you don’t see a lot of Tesla Model 3 intenders canceling their reservations, it might be due to the Bolt’s somewhat dorky styling. Otherwise, we’re upbeat about the Bolt and look forward to buying one for a complete test soon."
Oh yeah, I forgot - they don't actually do a review until they buy the car from the dealership themselves, vs getting one directly from the carmaker.
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Well, as a reformed Leaf lessee, I know ugly. It looked bad to me from pretty much any angle. The Bolt is much nicer, although still no runway queen. There aren't many CUV/SUV's that are attractive. Just not in their genes. There are some sport wagons out there that look pretty cool, but that's a different animal.
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