Comments on: Chevy Volt and Cruze to Get New Global Platform For 2015 http://www.hybridcars.com/chevy-volt-and-cruze-get-new-global-platform-2015-50452/ Auto alternatives for the 21st century Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:24:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Charell http://www.hybridcars.com/chevy-volt-and-cruze-get-new-global-platform-2015-50452/#comment-40100 Charell Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:09:19 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=12040#comment-40100 If the Chevy Volt were Flex Fuel it would be my next car. They told me it would be for 2012 but it didn’t happen.

]]> By: NewVolt Owner http://www.hybridcars.com/chevy-volt-and-cruze-get-new-global-platform-2015-50452/#comment-40099 NewVolt Owner Mon, 03 Sep 2012 05:21:52 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=12040#comment-40099 Good to know about that the Volt can take the lower Octane. I’ll try it – if I ever use the first tank of gas.

I’ve had a Volt for two weeks and I’ve got to tell you that it’s the perfect commuter car.

]]> By: davevolt http://www.hybridcars.com/chevy-volt-and-cruze-get-new-global-platform-2015-50452/#comment-40098 davevolt Sun, 26 Aug 2012 23:27:24 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=12040#comment-40098 One thing that GM doesn’t tell us is that the volt runs just fine on Regular and Mid grade. I took my volt on a long cross country trip, and in many small towns where I stayed the night there was no premium to fill up, only 87 or 89 octane. It ran just fine on 87. What I did notice is that my fuel economy did suffer slightly. I averaged 43MPG (gas) when burning 89 or 91 octane, and it dropped to 39MPG on the 2 tanks of regular. These calculations were made exclusively burning gas. When I factor in teh electric range, which I was able to average 38 miles per change, it went to 47 on premium, and 42 when I had to run in regular. Also I did not notice any performence decrease, nor any engine knock or pinging during the regular run. Not that I would run regular through it all the time, as now that my trip is done, I am running electric 95% of the time, and everyone knows that premium stores better than regular.

]]> By: Richard Joash Tan http://www.hybridcars.com/chevy-volt-and-cruze-get-new-global-platform-2015-50452/#comment-40097 Richard Joash Tan Sat, 25 Aug 2012 08:04:21 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=12040#comment-40097 The Volt is the best car I’ve ever seen and it is much better than the Prius because I am biased towards the Volt and it beats the Prius in driveability, quality, reliability, etc.

]]> By: nsb http://www.hybridcars.com/chevy-volt-and-cruze-get-new-global-platform-2015-50452/#comment-40096 nsb Sat, 25 Aug 2012 03:18:08 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=12040#comment-40096 Prius. Vs volt
Driveability… volt is smooth. Quiet. And fun. Sportmode makes it like a rocket. Prius is no fun to drive.
Quality… volt voted highest in consumer satisfaction in jd powers and consumer reports
Reliability.. both similar. I dont have to pay for oil changes except for every 2 years because of oil age
Usability… similar for both
Passenger room…. Prius can fit five…4 adults and a midget
Sorry…prius old technology… volt new….volt wins. How can u beat 250 mpg and the most awarded car in history that won both north American and European car of the year.

]]> By: Capt. Concernicus http://www.hybridcars.com/chevy-volt-and-cruze-get-new-global-platform-2015-50452/#comment-40095 Capt. Concernicus Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:09:25 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=12040#comment-40095 @ Modern Marvel Fan,

You need to stop twisting and distorting the information.

The Volt is a PLUG-IN EV. Just like the plug-in Prius. It’s not a pure EV like the Tesla.

Also, quit proclaiming that the PLUG-IN EV Volt is fast. 0-60 mph in 9 seconds or 9.2 seconds is NOT fast. It’s BARELY faster than the Prius, which isn’t saying much. There’s so many cars out there that will smoke you off the line, while in motion and at the top end. Plus, the C-Max is already been tested at 8.5 seconds in 0-60 mph runs.

Proud owner of a Prius and I love it! Way better than the Volt! Better driveablity, quality, reliablity, usability, passenger room, etc.

]]> By: Volt Proud http://www.hybridcars.com/chevy-volt-and-cruze-get-new-global-platform-2015-50452/#comment-40094 Volt Proud Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:03:06 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=12040#comment-40094 Me too. The Volt is an amazing car.

]]> By: Carney http://www.hybridcars.com/chevy-volt-and-cruze-get-new-global-platform-2015-50452/#comment-40093 Carney Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:41:47 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=12040#comment-40093 When will GM live up to its promise to make the Volt flex fuel, giving drivers a second line of defense, that of ethanol, before having to fall back on gasoline? The Volt was supposed to be E85 compatible from the beginning, then that feature was pushed back to 2013, now it’s down the memory hole.

]]> By: ACAgal http://www.hybridcars.com/chevy-volt-and-cruze-get-new-global-platform-2015-50452/#comment-40092 ACAgal Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:37:30 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=12040#comment-40092 Me too!

]]> By: Modern Marvel Fan http://www.hybridcars.com/chevy-volt-and-cruze-get-new-global-platform-2015-50452/#comment-40091 Modern Marvel Fan Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:04:46 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=12040#comment-40091 I hope the Volt gets longer EV range (up to 60miles EPA rated) and slightly larger. More performance wouldn’t hurt either.

I hope they don’t make it into a “slow wagon” like Prius or C-Max…

Prius Plugin is the BIGGEST Green SCAM there is. The only way you can stay in EV mode is by driving like an old grandma.

Volt is the FASTEST EV under $45k. Plenty of Prius Plugin owners paid $40k for their slow car and Volt get $5k more in credits… Silly…

I guess it works if you love a “slow” green car…

Only 14 gallon of gas used in my Volt with 3296 miles… And daily commute easily reaching 85mph…. See if any Prius can do that without gas…

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