2019 CHEVROLET VOLT PREMIER REVIEW PLUS

Jeff S I posted early a response that was deleted for no reason about Tesla.VW hurt itself by keeping the predecessor CC coupe in production too long before rolling out the Arteon. Tane94 No marketing, no public interest in four door hatchbacks (cancelled Kia Stinger, Buick Regal), the Arteon's demise is not a surprise.As is, the Chevrolet Volt is quite close to being the ideal electrified car for most buyers. Suggestion to General Motors: drop a derivation of this drivetrain in an Equinox, price it under forty grand, and maybe keep some plants open. Regardless of whether poor marketing killed the Volt - how many regular car shoppers know what a plug-in hybrid is, really? - or whether blame rests on an overall move away from traditional cars, the writing was on the wall. It’s not perfect, but it does a good number of things very well. Shame, because this Volt is very nearly a brilliant car. Ultimately, the business needs to do whatever it takes to survive. The corporation exists, as they say, to service the shareholders. I feel for those in the several factories slated to close, but I struggle to lay all of the blame at General Motors. The Volt arrived in my driveway two days after GM announced the impending closure of its Detroit-Hamtramck plant. That says a lot.For those who haven’t heard the news, the Chevrolet Volt ceases production soon, part of GM’s plan to rationalize in the face of increased competitive and regulatory pressures. For now, though, the Volt is a fantastic choice and I recommend it without hesitation.Īnother rarity in this trade: I have yet to encounter a disappointed Chevrolet Volt owner. What will happen in 10 years, when charging stations are as ubiquitous as gas stations and we can recharge our cars in 5 minutes? I don’t know, but I’m guessing my thoughts on the subject will likely evolve. Here I get to have my cake and eat it too, in other words. The idea of being able to ride on electric power excites me on a par with knowing that I will never run out of range. It represents the perfect transportation solution in my opinion. It's rare that I admit this about a particular model, but I've been an admirer of the Volt since day one. Whichever one you go for, you might want to act quickly because stocks are thinning out the Volt is likely to be a collector’s car in the near-future. Each comes with a decent roster of standard equipment taste will dictate which if right for you. When it comes to choosing between the two, it really comes down to your necessities in terms of luxury. Prices range from $40,195 to $45,195, not counting the government rebates offered by British Columbia and Quebec. The Volt is offered in two configurations, starting with the basic trim the Premier edition was the one provided for my weeklong road test. You know what they say about looking a gift-horse in the mouth. Yes, the car cost her more than an equivalent non-hybrid model, but after five years, the difference has been earned back, and beyond that it’s just money in the bank. Over a five-year period, that's $15,000 in savings. Do the math and you see that she’s saving roughly $3,000 every 12 months.

2019 CHEVROLET VOLT PREMIER REVIEW PLUS

Now, she estimates her annual gasoline expenses to be around $300, plus about $250 worth of electricity for charging the car at home. As a result, all her home-work-home driving is done in electric mode.īefore buying a Volt, she was making an annual donation of $3,500 to the oil companies by way of her expenditures at the gas pump. At the office she has the ability to recharge the car. She travels 100 km a day to and from work. The cousin in question – let’s call her Manon for the purposes of this article - found that the Volt fit hers perfectly. Let’s be clear: to achieve that kind of efficiency, an owner’s needs must align with the capabilities of the Volt.

2019 chevrolet volt premier review