2010 Volt (Volt LTZ Shown)
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Base: LS
Up-level: LTZ
This is a car that needs no introduction; everyone knows about the revolutionary concept car from GM that debuted at the North American Auto Show in 2007. The Volt made waves at it's launch, and received more media attention then even the Camaro at it's NAIAS 2006 launch. For sure this is the most important vehicle program GM has embarked on. Since the hugely positive reception, the Volt program has been the recipient of an intense focus at GM. All of the corporation is committed to making sure the program succeeds.
The revolutionary thing about the Volt isn't in it's styling, it's in the E-Flex system. E-Flex is a revolutionary departure from the Internal Combustion Engine setup. And, in the long run as economies of scale kick in, the system will be cheaper to produce, with less components then a traditional automobile. And those economies of scale will kick in, because GM plans widespread E-Flex availability. Notice, we've gotten rid of the Transmission category, and replaced the designation Engines with Generators. Because in fact, that's what they are. The Volt is an electric vehicle with a gas generator. No doubt about it, this is no conventional hybrid.
For the Volt's styling, we went in and smoothened everything out, made the Volt concept suitable for production. Also, we were mindful of the need to achieve a good coefficient of drag, and improvements have been made in this area over the concept vehicle. In both styling and specifications, we expect this to be very close the production Volt. In line with GM's public price targets, the Volt LT starts out at $25,650, with the LTZ coming in at $30,250. The Volt starts production in 2010, as a 2010 model. This will likely be done for PR reasons, keeping the model year within the decade, even though GM only gave until 2010 for an actual on sale date.
Vehicle Type: 4-Passenger 2 Door Plug in Electric Vehicle
Size Comparison: Volt Concept
Competitors: Toyota Prius, Honda FCX Clarity
Base Platform: Delta II
Drive Wheels: FWD
Generators:
LT: 1.0L 55HP ECOTEC 4 - Starting at $25,650
LTZ: 1.0L 55HP ECOTEC 4 - Starting at $30,250