The Gen II Volt was a good improvement over the Gen I, but what needs to be done by GM for the Gen III Volt to get better acceptance and sales numbers? Just greater battery range? Better styling? A CUV model?
This. Better marketing would also be a huge help.Cheaper. But until the price is in line with other cars of the same size, it will be a tough sell. The average Joe doesn't look past the MSRP when making a buying choice.
Only a fraction of those reservations will end up as sales and Tesla has managed to convince people that the Model 3 is a Model S for less than half the price. The selling numbers make clear that the public wants CUVs and SUVs rather than sedans. If the XT4 has a Voltec drive train, will be interesting to see how it does.I don't think EV buyers want CUVs. The Bolt has had incredible press, nothing but glowing reviews, but it isn't selling in large numbers. The Model 3 has reservations for 450K cars
Yep...that would do it...The Volt would sell much better if gas was $5 a gallon
And the state would quit inflating electricity far above its 2 cent per KWHR production cost.
I'd like this. A 3-door hatch actually suits my needs and lifestyle best, and getting the B pillar BEHIND my ear goes a HUGE way to making me feel comfortable and uncrowded.Three vehicles sharing same platform.
1) Coupe
More interesting will be the LaCrosse, where the standard base is now a mild hybrid priced $2500 below the old base. To get the prices down you need volume.Anyone have an idea how the Malibu Hybrid sells compared to the Malibu Hybrid? There's only $2750 starting MSRP price difference between an LT and a hybrid Malibu.