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That was in 1968, when seat belt laws were very different.We have had 5 'adults' in G2 Volts many times. The 'adults' are often high school or college students.
Yet every single review says it's impossible.
It's strange to be human who was alive when VW Beetles often had 6 people in them and read a Volt can barely hold 4.
Yea, in 68 there weren't anyThat was in 1968, when seat belt laws were very different.
In '68 we had lap belts, and only in the front. So I was able to put two people in the front of my Mini, and five in the back, legally.That was in 1968, when seat belt laws were very different.
That was in 1968, when people were smaller:That was in 1968, when seat belt laws were very different.
There is impossible and there is impractical. To be honest with you, 4 adults in a Volt is impractical, unless 2 are on the smaller side. The new Gen 2 is still effectively a 4 seater. Yes, you can put 5 in there, but it isn't comfortable (the girl in the photo in the middle looks pretty crowded). That may or may not be a concern for you, but I have several people at work refuse to ride in the Volt if they aren't in the front (or I hear grumblings about it later). My 12 yo complains about the back seat if he has to sit behind me. Ride in the back of a 5 series BMW (or any other midsize) and then ride in the back of the Volt, and see which you like better. The new Honda Clarity Volt ... er Plug In Hybrid, looks much more appealing for back seat space. I want a Malibu sized Volt.We have had 5 'adults' in G2 Volts many times. The 'adults' are often high school or college students.
Yet every single review says it's impossible.
Sorry, the flashback took me to 1968. They are cute. My two hardly ever get into any car but a taxi, and mine about once a year, so I can't post a comparable picture.I was kind of looking for..."Cute grandkids!" wrong forum I guess...LOL
The two furtherest away look cute. The one right in front of you, I can't tell if it's about to cry or is memorizing your face for future payback...I was kind of looking for..."Cute grandkids!" wrong forum I guess...LOL
I want a Suburban sized voltI want a Malibu sized Volt.
Inseam?I was a passenger in the back seat of my own Volt for a half-hour or so. I didn't feel crowded at all and was not bothered by lack of headroom. I'm average height, about 5' 11".
I'd want a Volt-sized Volt with the turning radius of a Prius.I want a Suburban sized volt
Because I need to tow and haul stuff all the time. Sure I can rent a truck from the hardware store to move plywood, but that doesn't allow me to take the family on a road trip while towing an airstream. Plus, car rental agencies get all bent out of shape when you ask whether a pickup or SUV has a tow package. They will drop you like a hot potato and not rent to you, I've tried. Budget, and UHaul will rent you something that you can tow with, but the ride and passenger space is downright harsh. Nope, I need a Subyukonade.Why do we insist on buying vehicles to meet the classic worst case scenario? 7 passengers, 2 sheets of plywood, and enough comfort for a 3 hour drive? My Volt usually has one person in it for 30 minutes. Why waste all that money on features that rarely get used? If I need a truck to cart a load home from Home Depot, they rent trucks for $20 an hour.