Comments on: Chevrolet Volt Tops Consumer Reports Survey

By: MrEnergyCzar

MrEnergyCzar — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 23:03:34 +0000

I think the Fusion plug-in is the closest, 5th seat and a decent 21 mile range will appeal to a lot of people, but they have to make it cheaper than the Volt, not a few thousand more with the smaller battery tax credit...

MrEnergyCzar

By: Stan Smart

Stan Smart — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:53:06 +0000

Thru bankruptcy, restructuring, and other “distractions” the VOLT team kept their heads in the game!

By: ACAgal

ACAgal — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:53:34 +0000

I can’t believe I like a Chevy. I really like my Volt. The Volt has a great turning radius, instant response, supportive seats, a lack of noise (so I can hear the Bose speakers), and adults can sit in the back seat. I’ve had Chevy’s before: Camaro, a station wagon, even a Corvette, but I gave up on the brand and even US cars. I really thought I would never by another Chevy, but I really like this car.
The fact I can plug it in at night to refuel it is a really nice extra. On really hot days or cold, wet days it is nice to find the car ready to go, without worrying about the lines at the pump. I like that too, but I honestly think that this time Chevy has made a good car.

By: Jeff Cobb

Jeff Cobb — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:30:00 +0000

dutchinchicago - Yes, I'm well aware of that. The Volt is a niche vehicle. "Competitor" is not being used in a strictly defined way here, but in another essentially valid sense.

As Van pointed out, consumers may perceive other electrified cars to cross shop just the same.

On the Dashboard we track monthly sales. If the Volt gets bumped from top spot sooner or later, or has others approaching its sales numbers, would you define the car(s) that sell against it as de facto "competitors?"

If the Volt loses sales to another car, for all intents and purposes that car is a "competitor" even if not the exact same technology.

By: Van

Van — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:54:16 +0000

I think it is fair to question whether the C-Max Energi and the Fusion Energi are really “competitors” with the Volt. But I expect many buyers will consider other plug-ins before they buy the Volt. Certainly the Leaf, Spark and Fiat 500e are not competitors. given the limited range. Some might consider the Tesla Model S a competitor for the high end buyers of plug-ins. Unless Fisker gets off the recall merry-go-round, it does not seem to viable.

By: dutchinchicago

dutchinchicago — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:05:26 +0000

Not sure what competitors you are talking about. I have not heard of any car that comes close to the Volt.

The only other car I would consider is a Model X but that is unfortunately slightly out of my price range.

At the going rate my next car will be a Volt again.