Volt Revealed! - Page 18

Koasterking · 09-17-2008, 07:21 AM

In my personal opinion, even if the Volt's price might be out of reach for a lot off people, let's hope this car will bring people into Chevy dealerships. If the Volt's price is too high, there's other cars to consider such as the Aveo, Cruz, Malibu, Chevy's hybrid SUV and trucks.

Uzzy · 09-17-2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by roteague

I too would like to see the center stack in black.

I also wonder, if it wouldn't have been better to wait until Detriot (auto show) to do the full reveal of the Volt - that way the Volt could have really upstaged the new Prius when it is introduced. Perhaps, GM will do something at the show that will do so anyway.

I'm wondering if maybe a more production ready Saturn version, or a Cadillac concept version might show their faces at the NAIAS. Maybe it'll be something more special on the Volt, who knows...either way, I'll be there!

Uzzy · 09-17-2008, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainDan

Sure, you need to control the functions. But it ain't no gear shifter. It can be push buttons, levers, wheels, dials, a thought control helmet, a seeing eye dog, anything you want, anywhere you want.

You could say that about any automatic transmission, though.

SirRaven · 09-17-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Uzzy

You could say that about any autmatic transmission, though.

That is what I am getting at as well, it even sounds like there might be a low gear where they throw more juice at it. Or some how have extra boost from regen? There should be PRND(maybe L) how ever they want to do that gearshift im not sure.

Uzzy · 09-17-2008, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SirRaven

That is what I am getting at as well, it even sounds like there might be a low gear where they throw more juice at it. Or some how have extra boost from regen? There should be PRND(maybe L) how ever they want to do that gearshift im not sure.

If you look at the closeups of the IP, it's PRNDM

Manual?

I don't know.

SirRaven · 09-17-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Uzzy

If you look at the closeups of the IP, it's PRNDM

Manual?

I don't know.

M= MORE POWER!!!!!

0-60 in 3 seconds WOOT!

We can wish cant we (ya I was not looking at that close at the pics)

Uzzy · 09-17-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SirRaven

M= MORE POWER!!!!!

0-60 in 3 seconds WOOT!

We can wish cant we (ya I was not looking at that close at the pics)

Mo Powa is Mo Betta!

Evo69 · 09-17-2008, 09:38 AM

Just to reiterate a fact. The center stack can be had in more colors than off white. GM wouldnt be so stupid to make only white colored center stack consoles.

Ok the $40,000 price tag bothers me. GM should have a lease option in addition to direct retail sales to consumers.

With the Volt GM should do a Malibu market saturation when its ready... but again I dont think they will be able to produce enough Volts to meet demand.

ARCANGEL · 09-17-2008, 09:46 AM

I think its great. I bet in a nice metallic dark grey it will look very upscale. Excellent!!

prototype66 · 09-17-2008, 09:52 AM

Here's one for Burns.
Maybe this is better?(sorry I screwed up the wheels!)
a nice high beltline with no Black stuff under the glass.

HEVguy · 09-17-2008, 10:45 AM

Wow, that's dreamy! Can't wait for it to become reality!!!

**mikmak** · 09-17-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MonaroSS

I brightened the pic, lowered it by an inch and added low profile wheels.....

You forgot the external cooling fins to increase efficiency in those "high current" moments

I'll be very interested to see how this thing drives.

Overall, It's a pretty impressive execution.

calgaryhhr · 09-17-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SirRaven

M= MORE POWER!!!!!

0-60 in 3 seconds WOOT!

We can wish cant we (ya I was not looking at that close at the pics)

The M does in fact mean More Power although it is actually a Mountain or hill climbing mode.

One of the concerns was that the engine and electric motors would not be able to provide sufficient power to go up various mountain passes. It's my assumption that M is going to change some of the drive dynamics for mountainuous regions. This might include running the engine at a higher RPM or running the battery below the set depletion point or some other combination of things.

MonaroSS · 09-17-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mikmak

You forgot the external cooling fins to increase efficiency in those "high current" moments

I'll be very interested to see how this thing drives.

Overall, It's a pretty impressive execution.

Did you catch the Coupe version?

prototype66 · 09-17-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MonaroSS

Did you catch the Coupe version?

aHH.......................no
black coupe is nice!
the truck, not so much (nice chop work though.)

09-17-2008, 07:21 AM	#256 (permalink)
Koasterking 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hunterdon Co., NJ Drives: 2004 Scion xB Posts: 1,906	Re: Volt Revealed! In my personal opinion, even if the Volt's price might be out of reach for a lot off people, let's hope this car will bring people into Chevy dealerships. If the Volt's price is too high, there's other cars to consider such as the Aveo, Cruz, Malibu, Chevy's hybrid SUV and trucks. __________________ I don't go fishing, I go fish sticking. How do you think we get the fish sticks?

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Evo69 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 878	Re: Volt Revealed! Just to reiterate a fact. The center stack can be had in more colors than off white. GM wouldnt be so stupid to make only white colored center stack consoles. Ok the $40,000 price tag bothers me. GM should have a lease option in addition to direct retail sales to consumers. With the Volt GM should do a Malibu market saturation when its ready... but again I dont think they will be able to produce enough Volts to meet demand. __________________ Re certified Lutzist Bob Lutz is BACK! You cant stop a great man.

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ARCANGEL 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manalapan N.J. Posts: 2,826	Re: Volt Revealed! I think its great. I bet in a nice metallic dark grey it will look very upscale. Excellent!! __________________ I would rather walk with God in the dark than go alone in the light.

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prototype66 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lansing MI. Drives: 08 Malibu 05 Venture And restoring The Eldo! Posts: 1,904	Re: Volt Revealed! Here's one for Burns. Maybe this is better?(sorry I screwed up the wheels!) a nice high beltline with no Black stuff under the glass. __________________ http://www.prototype66logodesign.com/ chuckp@budkoutschevy.com Michigan's #1 GM Certified used car dealer !www.budkoutschevy.com Chewie! Take the Professor in back and plug him into the hyperdrive! Passed cars..72 Chevelle,71 Lemans, 72 Chevelle,71 Fury III, 78 Rabbit(Big mistake) 79,Monte Carlo, 68 Cutlass (will get her back some day!) She is in Orlando Last edited by prototype66 : 09-17-2008 at 12:17 PM.

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