2011 Chevrolet Volt Consumer Discussions

Will the Chevy Volt Succeed?

• AutoWeek drives the Volt out of gas to see what happens

  Written by: larsb on Apr 25, 2011 8:19:57 AM

  This is a handy experiment for potential buyers to know about: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20110422/CARREVIEWS/110429929 A lot has been written about the General Motors' green darling, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt--it's been poked, prodded and picked apart by every automotive pundit on the planet. But up to this point, most of the stories about the Volt have been based on drives conducted under the watchful and overprotective eye of the General. Individual consumers' impressions have ... Read More

• Volt March sales picked up quite a bit

  Written by: larsb on Apr 4, 2011 10:40:01 AM

  Volt picking up "steam?" General Motors sold 608 Volts in March General Motors sold 608 Volts in March, a small amount relative to larger brands, but more than double February�s tally. GM sold more Volts in March than it did in January and February combined. For 2011, GM has sold 1,210 Volts. That figure is chump change relative to the 50,000 Chevy Cruze�s sold to date, but the momentum appears to ... Read More

Article Comments - 2011 Chevy Volt: Will GM Get It Done?

• Re: Article Comments - 2011 Chevy Volt: Will GM Get It Done? [KarenS]

  Written by: tonyanh on Mar 31, 2011 4:53:20 PM

  I think GM's flying car is coming in the form of a 2012 Chevy Volt Convertible. From the press photos it's looking good and I can't wait to see the real thing when it come out.

Will the Chevy Volt Succeed?

• AutoWeek likes the Volt

  Written by: larsb on Mar 18, 2011 8:13:11 AM

  Volt impresses AutoWeek editors for the most part http://www.autoweek.com/article/20110318/CARREVIEWS/110319903 SENIOR WEST COAST EDITOR MARK VAUGHN: First off, I like the looks of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. It doesn�t look nearly as nice as the concept version, but what production car ever does? The exterior design is a little busy, in a General Motors way, with a line of blackout under the windows, strips of chrome around the greenhouse and different layers ... Read More

Nissan Leaf

• Re: The Fly in the Nissan Leaf Ointment [kshiels]

  Written by: early74b on Oct 4, 2010 5:34:43 AM

  You didn't mention what part of the U.S. you're from but Nissan will be rolling out the LEAF on the west coast with a few additional areas, national rollout won't be until 3rd and 4th quarter of 2011 (here in Chicago late 3rd quarter) but you should see a few emails from them if you signed up for email alerts when you put your deposit down. To be honest this edmunds ... Read More

Will the Chevy Volt Succeed?

• Even MORE added cost to the VoltSperience

  Written by: larsb on Jul 28, 2010 3:47:28 PM

  Premium Gas required: Fill 'Er Up with 93 Octane please As we're sure you've noticed by now, General Motors has been making lots and lots of waves over the past few days announcing the pricing information (finally!) of its 2011 Chevrolet Volt. And, you also likely know that the car is capable of traveling at least 40 miles per charge without using a single drop of gasoline. But hat happens when ... Read More

Article Comments - 2011 Chevrolet Volt Prototype First Drive

• Re: Article Comments - 2011 Chevrolet Volt Prototype First Drive [aaguilar1]

  Written by: redgeminipa on May 6, 2009 5:25:21 AM

  Wow, yeah ... you obviously have no clue what "mule" means and didn't actually read the article with any comprehension. If you think you're looking at the pre-production Volt car itself, you're sadly mistaken. Maybe you should go to www.chevrolet.com and click on "vehicles" then down to "future vehicles" for a much better idea of the true Volt styling. Granted, that isn't the TRUE Volt we'll eventually see, but it's a ... Read More

• Re: Article Comments - 2011 Chevrolet Volt Prototype First Drive [stephen987]

  Written by: aaguilar1 on May 1, 2009 3:58:42 PM

  I agree that it has the potential but they're on thin ice right now and in the last quarter they still reported losses in the 30 plus percent. The ship is sinking unfortunately!

• Re: Article Comments - 2011 Chevrolet Volt Prototype First Drive [aaguilar1]

  Written by: stephen987 on May 1, 2009 3:34:24 PM

  I think it has the potential to change the entire automobile business in the US, if GM can stay in business long enough to produce it. It sounds like you're dismissing the whole concept.

• Re: Article Comments - 2011 Chevrolet Volt Prototype First Drive [stephen987]

  Written by: aaguilar1 on May 1, 2009 2:59:08 PM

  yes, what do you think about the volt?

• Re: Article Comments - 2011 Chevrolet Volt Prototype First Drive [aaguilar1]

  Written by: stephen987 on May 1, 2009 2:47:48 PM

  Um, did you read the article?

• Re: Article Comments - 2011 Chevrolet Volt Prototype First Drive [KarenS]

  Written by: aaguilar1 on May 1, 2009 2:39:52 PM

  Ladies and gentlemen...might as well ask for the bankruptcy papers to prepare to sign....this vehicle has absolutely no appeal of any kind and of course, teasing us with those designs at the auto show only tells us that chevy is broke and has to scarf up something and call it a Volt. In case u didnt notice, Ford is now kickin serious behind with the hybrid fusion..(which is fun to drive). ... Read More

• Article Comments - 2011 Chevrolet Volt Prototype First Drive

  Written by: KarenS on Apr 30, 2009 10:31:19 AM

  If General Motors has been doing its job, you already know about the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. 2011 Chevrolet Volt Prototype First Drive

Article Comments - 2011 Chevy Volt: Will GM Get It Done?

• Re: Article Comments - 2011 Chevy Volt: Will GM Get It Done? [hoosieriusb]

  Written by: lessachs on Apr 10, 2009 1:04:21 PM

  Let me add to this one: I bought an '82 Citation.,.brand new, One its first outing, the thing died right in its tracks in the middle of nowhere. Electrical wiring problem. It was in and out of the shop. The worst car I ever had! My next car was a '84 Camry and I haven't looked back since. I drive an '08 Camry Hybrid today..great car. I'm open to the Volt, ... Read More

Will the Chevy Volt Succeed?

• First Look Available

  Written by: KarenS on Sep 23, 2008 7:28:29 AM

  Please go to this discussion to post your comments about the article. Article Comments - 2011 Chevy Volt First Look

Article Comments - 2011 Chevrolet Volt First Look

• Article Comments - 2011 Chevrolet Volt First Look

  Written by: KarenS on Sep 23, 2008 6:39:49 AM

  You might have heard that General Motors unveiled the production version of some car called the 2011 Chevrolet Volt at the company's recent centennial celebration. But that's not entirely true. 2011 Chevrolet Volt First Look

Article Comments - 2011 Chevy Volt: Will GM Get It Done?

• Re: Article Comments - 2011 Chevy Volt: Will GM Get It Done? (ho [steveaccord]

  Written by: guy1974 on Sep 16, 2008 7:36:15 AM

  Steve - it depends on how the electricity is generated. If nuclear or wind/wave/solar is used then the pollution is much less. Also any pollution is centralized at power stations which can be cleasne dup rather than out of individual exhausts spewing out on the streets. I am sure the engine will be made more economical over time. You have to start somewhere. The Prius was not (and is not) perfect ... Read More

• Re: Article Comments - 2011 Chevy Volt: Will GM Get It Done? (ho [easym1]

  Written by: steveaccord on Sep 14, 2008 4:45:26 PM

  Hi All, I also read about the Volt but the article I first got my eyes on was in the Automotive section of the NYT (online edition anyway). I was really interested in the article since I think eschewing our dependence away from fossil fuels is a very smart decision. However, unless I failed to understand some cryptic part, at the end I came away totally baffled by the vehicle specified ... Read More

• Re: Article Comments - 2011 Chevy Volt: Will GM Get It Done? (ho [hpmctorque]

  Written by: easym1 on Sep 12, 2008 5:31:17 PM

  I hope that GM becomes successful with the VOLT. It would be great for the environment and great for our nation. We can then finally say, good work GM!

• Re: Article Comments - 2011 Chevy Volt: Will GM Get It Done? (ho

  Written by: hpmctorque on Sep 9, 2008 10:45:50 AM

  GM has sold tens of millions of vehicles in the past several years. There's evidence that quality, reliability and durability have improved greatly since the '70s and '80s, which is the period to which you refer. The people who are pleased with their current GM vehicle will consider buying another one.

• Re: Article Comments - 2011 Chevy Volt: Will GM Get It Done? [KarenS]

  Written by: hoosieriusb on Sep 8, 2008 8:59:22 PM

  My father, like many fathers like him, used to be a loyal GM customer. The first GM he bought was a 1964 Pontiac station wagon, then a 1970 Chevy Impala station wagon, then a 1974 Chevy Impala station wagon, then a 1979 Caprice Sedan. All of them spent time in the repair shop, but these were largely the days before Toyotas and Hondas set the gold standard for reliability, and he ... Read More

• Article Comments - 2011 Chevy Volt: Will GM Get It Done?

  Written by: hpmctorque on Sep 5, 2008 6:51:15 AM

  After reading the article, the only thing I can say until I see and drive the production version, or read reports about it, is I hope the Volt lives up to expectations. I want to see GM, and Ford and Chrysler survive and thrive. Incidentally, I understand that the point the writer was trying to make by mentioning the Corvair, Chevette, '85 Nova, and Saturn S1 with the Vega is that ... Read More

• Article Comments - 2011 Chevy Volt: Will GM Get It Done?

  Written by: KarenS on Sep 4, 2008 6:04:46 PM

  When Rick Wagoner, the chairman and CEO of General Motors, walked onto the stage at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show to introduce what has become the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, he might as well have said that GM was going to build a flying car. Read more and post your comments here! 2011 Chevy Volt: Will GM Get It Done?