New 2011 Chevy Volt Picture Gallery
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Awesome!
My favorite pic is the hand about to plug in the Volt, 'cause that's what it's all about.
My favorite pic is the hand about to plug in the Volt, 'cause that's what it's all about.
Nice pics, really. But how about a production prototype? Maybe I'm impatient, but it is amazing how a start-up like Tesla can design, build, and produce the vehicle with less thank a fourth of the budget of the Volt.
On another note, I have clients that had hourly pensions with GM that just yanked GM's $2,500 per month payment. It has been cut completely with a one time payout in March of $700. The UAW must have made some serious concessions because I also hear health care is gone too. This may have been worse than bankruptcy for GM's retirees. Still, only a month to show the Feds GM can survive with the bridge loans.
On another note, I have clients that had hourly pensions with GM that just yanked GM's $2,500 per month payment. It has been cut completely with a one time payout in March of $700. The UAW must have made some serious concessions because I also hear health care is gone too. This may have been worse than bankruptcy for GM's retirees. Still, only a month to show the Feds GM can survive with the bridge loans.
A hatchback... I like it. If the back seat has 34-36" of leg room this car is going to sell... Exciting times to see such advances in engineering. I still like the muscle cars but this car is very well designed. Too bad the Cobalt, G3, G5, and other small GM vehicles weren't (granted I do like the HHR).
Love the pictures! I really hope this car comes out and the government offers a kickin' kick back for making the switch. There's only one thing that I would change after viewing the pics. The charge plug looks really cool with handle. I'd only suggest they have a black cord instead of that funky orange.
The more I see of it and read about it the the more I like it! Currently I drive a 1989 Ford Tempo that gets about 30mpg and has 440,000 miles on it, why, because in the past 20 years cars have not progressed enough for me to want to buy a new one. The Volt however, this is finally new technology, the Volt may be my next car!
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Love the pictures, but when can we get on the list to buy one?
Along the lines of Campy's thought, they should also have a shot of the back with grocery bags in it, one with a set of clubs in it, bag of soccer balls, etc., so people understand that this isn't just a car meant for eco-friendly commuting, that it can basically handle all the things a family of four would require. I don't know if it has been announced or not but this just got me thinking about interior features, whether the rear and front passenger seat will fold down for moving long objects...
Great pictures! Did not realize it was a hatchback. That makes me happy. Even though I "registered" on the unofficial wait list I bet my odds are pretty low of getting my hands on one... that makes me unhappy. I will keep hoping though. I really want to be in on the ground floor of the electric car revolution!!
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The Volt needs 18" wheels (not 17's) and a 1" lift on the front. The hatch-back design is a good feature. I believe a voltek SUV or truck will be out before the Volt is produced in high enough numbers to actually find one to buy. The low ground clearance on the stock Volt may look good, but is a real world concern.
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Not a 40,000 dollar car thats for sure.Since I'm one of those "new wage structure" working poor that is topped out at $15.00 an hour I will buy a used car that gets 40mpg or build my own.I am looking at remortaging my house if they build that Converj tho.Keep me on the list at 6,2xx
Pics look pretty good. I wish the rear hatch went all the way down to the bed since it makes loading and unloading stuff a lot easier. The have said rear seats fold flat and I think there are specs for cargo space with and without seats folded. I haven't heard about the front passenger seat folding flat. That is a really nice feature of the Pontiac Vibe.
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Man, the back of the Volt really does look a lot like a Prius when you open the hatch. I am still having a hard time loving this design. It's going to be real tough for me to spend $30-$40k on this. Maybe I'll like it better in person. Still haven't been abel to see it since it was a no show at the LA auto show.
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