Volt Photos

doug · 09-08-2008, 04:22 PM

2011 Chevrolet Volt: First Production Photos - The Car Connection

GM to Look Into Leak Of Chevrolet Volt Photos - WSJ.com

graham · 09-08-2008, 04:25 PM

Pictures of the Volt leak out:

Production Chevy Volt photos leak out! - AutoblogGreen

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Just days after we got a hint of what the production 2011 Chevrolet Volt would look like from some folks who spotted one during filming of Transformers 2, we now have official photos of the actual car.

GM plans to "look into" leak:

GM to Look Into Leak Of Chevrolet Volt Photos - WSJ.com

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Photos of the Volt were published by a handful of auto industry Web sites well in advance of their planned release later this month. The release was likely planned in coordination with the company's centennial celebration.

"We're looking into the situation," GM spokesman Terry Rhadigan said. He declined to say what GM thinks led to the mishap, but he said the company doesn't believe its computer system was hacked at this point.

tonybelding · 09-08-2008, 06:36 PM

It doesn't look all that much like the concept car. . . Which is fine with me, because I thought the concept car was ugly.

The nose looks cluttered. I think it would be better without the faux grille (can that be peeled off?), fog lights, and all the useless little creases or accent lines. Cleaner is better.

But, I can live with it. It's not ugly.

DDB · 09-08-2008, 06:39 PM

Finally, a non egg-shaped EV with a decent all electric range that is affordable. I think this car will be a hit and probably the one I end up with... assuming a competitor doesn't come out before hand.

I'm not thrilled with the 40 miles, but it's better than the alternatives...which is nothing.

mt2 · 09-08-2008, 07:04 PM

I think it looks like GM redesigned a Prius, frankly. An ugly car made bland. But, I suppose if it comes in colors other than purple and 1950's bathroom tile Sea-Foam, I'd still be interested.

stopcrazypp · 09-08-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mt2

I think it looks like GM redesigned a Prius, frankly. An ugly car made bland. But, I suppose if it comes in colors other than purple and 1950's bathroom tile Sea-Foam, I'd still be interested.

I think it looks different than the Prius. The shape is getting close but still different (ie. the front end isn't continous and looks more standard with a break at the windshield, back end has a notch so it looks more like a normal sedan).
If you want to see a "redesigned" Prius I think the new Insight reflects that:

Notice the shape is exactly the same as the Prius, while the shape of the Volt is different from both. Not that bad of a design to me, but still want to see better pictures until I make a final judgement.

Cobos · 09-08-2008, 10:30 PM

I'm not sure I like it... I think the hood is too tall. Or it might be that I think the windows are simply too small and that makes me blame the hood :) I think the car this way feels too short. Usually a decent hatchback has a "sporty" feel to it's lines and this one is too short or too tall to give that feel. It looks a bit too much like someone during the designprocess couldn't decide on a sedon or a hatchback and this is the compromise.
I really didn't like the concept though as a design so this is almost OK. It's just not anything I would buy for it's design...

Cobos

doug · 09-08-2008, 11:08 PM

I think it looks ok for what it is. This isn't the Tesla Roadster; the Volt is more of an appliance car.

Volt pics were put up by "human error" - AutoblogGreen

GM: Volt photos released by accident

DDB · 09-09-2008, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by doug

I think it looks ok for what it is. This isn't the Tesla Roadster; the Volt is more of an appliance car.

Exactly; it's a commuter car for practical families. This is a step forward for people here in the States. I think it will be a smash if it performs as promised.

malcolm · 09-09-2008, 09:54 AM

I'm amused to see a hint of the Tesla "shark-mouth" in the front of this vehicle. Much better looks than the concept.