[cuzed2]

Just became a new '17 Volt Owner.
Have been following the Volt story from Day #1, and the improvements to the Gen 2 really peaked my interest.

Like the title says; my previous ride, a '16 Malibu was very nice, unit it was totaled, so here I am enjoying my new Volt base model in Mosaic Black. I commute 46 miles RT to work and in two weeks I used a whopping 1.5 gal of gas.

 

[saghost]

Congrats!! Welcome. Sorry about your Malibu; I think you'll find the Volt is a lot more entertaining to drive.

 

[viking79]

Volt sounds like a perfect car for your commute. Enjoy it!

The new style Malibu is a really nice car too. I liked the extra space in the rental I had when I was on work travel.

 

[G-PA]

Glad you are Ok and congrats on your new ride.

 

[DonC]

Sorry about your car. Sounds like you have exactly the right type of commute for the Volt. The new generation is a very comfortable car. Plus NOT having to deal with gas stations is a big plus. I'm sure you'll be happy with it.

 

[Raymondjram]

Have you seen or evaluated the new Hybrid Malibu? It may not have the EV range of the Volt, but it is larger, can seat five adults, and has a huge trunk, even with the hybrid battery in it. It is also less heavier than the Volt or the 2016 Malibu.

 

[cuzed2]

Thank You Everyone!

Am slowly recuperating from being on the wrong side of a 4-car pileup in the '16 Malibu. Lots of physical therapy, but fortunately no broken bones and I was not at fault.

Bad news; the one that received 3 tickets had no valid insurance and a record of 2 DUI in 3 years.

Going forward; the Hybrid Malibu was a consideration, but given my commute and my long-term interest in the Volt I chose this route and so far am quite pleased! Have out about 500 miles on the Volt and have used less than 2gallons of petro. I am also impressed with how much quieter the '17 volt is compared to the '16 Malibu. I mean not just the lack of an ICE, but less wind and road noise !!