Customer Reviews for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
2012_Chevrolet_Volt
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53 of 56(95%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Review 1 for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Overall Rating:
If it fits your lifestyle - it's a hit!
,March 21, 2012
By The futurist
from Boston, MA
Comfort:
4
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Exterior Styling:
5
out of
5
Interior Design:
5
out of
5
Value for the Money:
4
out of
5
Reliability:
5
out of
5
"OK, I am an engineer - the person you hire to get the truth, so I promise no marketing tricks or hype or political bashing in this review.
I leased Volt in December 2011 and in three and half *winter* months put around 3500 mile on it.
Only about 2000 miles on my Volt are electric ones and the rest is composed mostly of three long range trips (400+ miles). As a result the lifetime fuel economy is 82 mpg.
As I drive around 1000 miles a month (this is a lease, remember), I spend about about 12 gallons of fuel a month - about $45. My monthly electric bill went up $30. So with my current lifestyle I spend $75 for fuel. My previous car cost me around $175, so savings are in ballpark of $100. Subtract that from the lease price and you realize the car is not that expensive after all.
My routine round trip to work is about 28 miles, so, technically I could do much better, but I am not buying car to save money, be super green or get the world record on mpg.
Non aggressive gasoline driving on highway results in 35-36 mpg economy. Electric range is temperature depended. My Volt charges from 110V outlet outside on a driveway.
My rule of thumb - if temperature is 25F or below expect 25 miles electric range, below 20F Volt's gas engine starts periodically to warm up the battery and I would expect Volt to mostly ignore the battery at around 0F. As temperatures goes up, so does the range. I achieved 38 miles range at 50F and 40+ miles at 60F for my mixed 12 miles highway/16 miles city driving. Highway speeds drain battery fast, think 25-30 miles total (strangely, 25 in the winter anyway). Sports mode reduces range too, but not dramatically. I think, if you have a heavy foot and drive aggressively in sport mode, you can burn down Volt's battery in 20-25 miles depending on temperature.
So having these numbers, average daily range, climate and your drive style you may estimate if Volt is for you.
Oh, on a side note I estimate my first fuel change to happen after the lease ends plus I do not think I ever use brake pads.
Speaking of everything else, the car is very well built, looks great and have futuristic feel and lot of gadgetry. Silent instant electric torque is great source of "fun to drive" factor.
Drawbacks? Oh, sure, what car does not have them?
Do not plan to have tall adults on a back seat. They won't fit.
Cargo space is relatively small, OK for shopping, but I would not use this car to go camping.
I would prefer better sound isolation - after silent electric drive the noise of gas engine seems very alien...
Well, you may also say "pricey", but for lease it is not at all.
I leased Volt in December 2011 and in three and half *winter* months put around 3500 mile on it.
Only about 2000 miles on my Volt are electric ones and the rest is composed mostly of three long range trips (400+ miles). As a result the lifetime fuel economy is 82 mpg.
As I drive around 1000 miles a month (this is a lease, remember), I spend about about 12 gallons of fuel a month - about $45. My monthly electric bill went up $30. So with my current lifestyle I spend $75 for fuel. My previous car cost me around $175, so savings are in ballpark of $100. Subtract that from the lease price and you realize the car is not that expensive after all.
My routine round trip to work is about 28 miles, so, technically I could do much better, but I am not buying car to save money, be super green or get the world record on mpg.
Non aggressive gasoline driving on highway results in 35-36 mpg economy. Electric range is temperature depended. My Volt charges from 110V outlet outside on a driveway.
My rule of thumb - if temperature is 25F or below expect 25 miles electric range, below 20F Volt's gas engine starts periodically to warm up the battery and I would expect Volt to mostly ignore the battery at around 0F. As temperatures goes up, so does the range. I achieved 38 miles range at 50F and 40+ miles at 60F for my mixed 12 miles highway/16 miles city driving. Highway speeds drain battery fast, think 25-30 miles total (strangely, 25 in the winter anyway). Sports mode reduces range too, but not dramatically. I think, if you have a heavy foot and drive aggressively in sport mode, you can burn down Volt's battery in 20-25 miles depending on temperature.
So having these numbers, average daily range, climate and your drive style you may estimate if Volt is for you.
Oh, on a side note I estimate my first fuel change to happen after the lease ends plus I do not think I ever use brake pads.
Speaking of everything else, the car is very well built, looks great and have futuristic feel and lot of gadgetry. Silent instant electric torque is great source of "fun to drive" factor.
Drawbacks? Oh, sure, what car does not have them?
Do not plan to have tall adults on a back seat. They won't fit.
Cargo space is relatively small, OK for shopping, but I would not use this car to go camping.
I would prefer better sound isolation - after silent electric drive the noise of gas engine seems very alien...
Well, you may also say "pricey", but for lease it is not at all.
So, is Volt for you?
Well, if you drive 80 miles a day or plan to use it as a truck or need to drive three kids or want to get 0 to 60 in 5 seconds - then you are clearly outside the "specs"
The bottom line - as far as you within the range of assumptions designers put into this car - it's a marvel."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Commuting
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Review 2 for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Overall Rating:
Dream Come True
,January 25, 2012
By gaulfinger
from Memphis, TN
Comfort:
4
out of
5
Performance:
4
out of
5
Exterior Styling:
5
out of
5
Interior Design:
5
out of
5
Value for the Money:
5
out of
5
Reliability:
5
out of
5
"I've wanted the electric experience pretty much forever. The smooth and quiet drive cannot be matched by anything with pistons, including ordinary hybrids. This is an extended range electric. It's pretty much all electric all the time, plus it has a gas generator to keep you going when the battery runs low. So the best of both worlds. I'm getting 600 mpg in my mix of commute and errands! Every minute behind the wheel is so satisfying. I've owned more cars than I care to admit, searching for the perfect blend of practical, efficient, stylish, and fun. That last word being one of the most important yet usually being incompatible with one or both of the first two. This is the one! This is the I truly hope to enjoy for a long, long time to come."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Commuting
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Review 3 for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Overall Rating:
Best car I have ever owned
,November 10, 2011
By Dave
from Charlotte NC
Comfort:
5
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Exterior Styling:
5
out of
5
Interior Design:
5
out of
5
Value for the Money:
5
out of
5
Reliability:
5
out of
5
"Had it for a month now, have driven over 1,000 miles of two gallons of gas! Its sporty, comfortable, handles like a dream, accelerates like a sports car and is so quiet. Its a dream to drive, my sons would rather drive it than our saab convertible even on the days when you can put the top down. GM hit it out of the park with this car! I would recommend this car to everyone. We are getting between 40 and 50 miles of range per charge."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Commuting
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Review 4 for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Overall Rating:
great overall automobile
,March 18, 2013
By car enthusiast
from Orlando,Fl.
Comfort:
5
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Exterior Styling:
5
out of
5
Interior Design:
4
out of
5
Value for the Money:
4
out of
5
Reliability:
5
out of
5
"very well designed automobile combining styling,handling, comfort and fuel efficiency. Certified preowned with only 2800 miles, it drives excellent, incredible quiet and with excellent acceleration and did I mention it's fuel efficiency. I really love it."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Commuting
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Review 5 for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Overall Rating:
Loving this car
,February 22, 2013
By Auto shop owner
from Pryor, OK
Comfort:
4
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Exterior Styling:
5
out of
5
Interior Design:
4
out of
5
Value for the Money:
4
out of
5
Reliability:
5
out of
5
"Have owned a 2012 Volt for about 2 weeks now. I've driven close to 300 miles total and have used less than 1.5 gallons of gas. I've quit following what's happening w/ gas prices now that I barely use any. The car is whisper quiet when you drive, the features all seem to work well. No complaints right now. I hope future developements will lead to this technology coming into a large vehicle, as I would love to own a large sedan for driving around with the whole family, but for now, this is as good as it gets."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Commuting
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Review 6 for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Overall Rating:
Nice but not perfect
,January 18, 2013
By Ordinary Average Guy
from Michigan
Comfort:
5
out of
5
Performance:
3
out of
5
Exterior Styling:
5
out of
5
Interior Design:
3
out of
5
Value for the Money:
5
out of
5
Reliability:
5
out of
5
"Ok, I've had this car for 6 months now. I did not buy it, I have it on a 2 year lease.
Let's just say it takes some getting used to it. Honestly, in the summer I was getting 44-45 miles per charge. I didn't do any kind of "hypermiling" or anything like that. Now in the winter (which I live in Michigan so it does get cold) I'm getting 28-29 miles per charge.
I'm sure if you are reading this, then you probably have researched it so I'm not going to bore you with facts and figures.
My biggest complaint is that EVERY one of these cars should have heated seats. Mine, does not so I'm forced to use the climate controls to keep warm in the winter. Outside of that I must say I like the car overall.
Since I got it in July I've only put gas in 2 times, which seems great to me. As for as charging it, I charge off hours on a 240V charging station (which was totally paid for thanks to my local utility DTE). My electric bill has gone up 31-37 dollars a month.
When this lease is up, unless there is another great deal on a lease I probably won't get on again. I'd like to try a full electric car like the Nissan Leaf or the upcoming Fiat 500E personally. My car is strictly a commuter car/2nd car. We have a Dodge Journey which we use as a "primary" vehicle so mine just has to get me to work and back and the occasional trip to the grocery store."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Commuting
-1point
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Review 7 for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Overall Rating:
Not the Panacea
,January 15, 2013
By Southern NE Volt
from Massachusetts
Comfort:
4
out of
5
Performance:
4
out of
5
Exterior Styling:
3
out of
5
Interior Design:
3
out of
5
Value for the Money:
2
out of
5
Reliability:
4
out of
5
"Here's the real deal on the Volt: These folks here claiming that they average 44 miles+ on a charge? No way. Maybe in Southern California. Maybe on the hottest humidity-free summer days. In real life, in New england. Plan on low thirties in the summer and 23-27 miles per charge in the winter. That's right 23. When the temperature drops below 35F, my "fully charged" volt will display an electric range of 25-26 miles, but actual highway driving at or very close to 65MPH, will yield only 23-24 miles of range before I switch to gas. Oh -- and one other thing no other reviewers have commented on -- the gas drive is LOUD. One other note, the front ground effects are so low that my volt frequently "bottoms out." Hey -- I like the car -- but there seems to be a lot of rose-colored glasses-wearing drivers out there. 44 miles of range -- ppshaw! I've never seen it!"
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Commuting
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Review 8 for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Overall Rating:
2012 Chevrolet Volt
,January 9, 2013
By Hank
from Rancho Cucamonga
Comfort:
5
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Exterior Styling:
5
out of
5
Interior Design:
5
out of
5
Value for the Money:
4
out of
5
Reliability:
5
out of
5
"Wow. Chevrolet has built a car of the future at lease for now. Purchased a 2012 Chevrolet Volt back in December 2012 and has loved it since. My daily commute is between 43 ~ 44 miles each way. I am able to make it to the office from home with a full charge and with a 2 ~ 3 mile battery remaining before it is completely depleted.
So far, I have driving over 1000 miles and I’m averaging between 220 to 250+ mile per gallon of gas since I had the car. Lived in South California and I drive a lot on the freeway.
Well, for those that wonder how I can accomplish this kind of gas mileage. I usually drive with an average speed of 65 mph. It has been working well for me as a work commute car and a family car. Great car for the clean air Environment and minimum trips to gas stations. I am less oil/gas dependent now since I had the Volt.
Now, every time that I drive by the gas station it put's a smile on my face. It’s like money back into my pockets.
Now, every time that I drive by the gas station it put's a smile on my face. It’s like money back into my pockets.
If you are in the market to purchase a Volt "buy it" is a great car to drive, great stereo system, Navigations Remote Keyless entry, smart phone car monitor status, 3 years onstar, and it is fun to drive, comfortable ride, quite inside with an electric motor running and it is very smooth on the road.
I would rate this car with a scale of 10 being the best and I will give it a 9.5
The reason not to rate it with a 10 is because there is always room for improvement so therefore, I give it a 9.5 on my review."
The reason not to rate it with a 10 is because there is always room for improvement so therefore, I give it a 9.5 on my review."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Commuting
-1point
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Review 9 for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Overall Rating:
Game Changer
,October 30, 2012
By Wildone
from California
Comfort:
5
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Exterior Styling:
5
out of
5
Interior Design:
3
out of
5
Value for the Money:
5
out of
5
Reliability:
5
out of
5
"I've had my Volt for about a month now. You really can't compare this to any other ICE vehicle out there today. The ride is superior in every way (acceleration , noise or lack thereof, stability...). There is a little learning curve to operate & utilize all the features are somewhat intuitive, charging being the most important and well thought out. Congratulations to the developers in creating a first generation winner, integrating a new technology into a product that is years ahead of its time. For me it's simple: No Gas+No Rush Hour Traffic+No Money To Foreign Auto/Oil=No Brainer"
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Commuting
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Review 10 for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Overall Rating:
Best car I've ever driven
,September 22, 2012
By Volt
from New Englang
Comfort:
5
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Exterior Styling:
5
out of
5
Interior Design:
5
out of
5
Value for the Money:
5
out of
5
Reliability:
5
out of
5
"Technological marvel-Constantly surprises->50 miles per charge for past 6 months-Gas gen-48.3MPG-Total gas used incl eng maint-1 gal"
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Transporting family
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Review 11 for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Overall Rating:
Exceeds Expectations
,September 18, 2012
By Red Volt
from Portland, OR
Comfort:
5
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Exterior Styling:
5
out of
5
Interior Design:
5
out of
5
Value for the Money:
5
out of
5
Reliability:
5
out of
5
"I have now owned my Volt for 4 months and 6000 miles, enough time to have driven on a wide variety of terrain and conditions. While not without its peculiarities, the overall experience has been extremely positive.
Any vehicle has some compromises and the Volt has a couple of them but are in my overall estimation not particularly important to me as a driver. There is the nagging scraping of the front air dam on many ground obstacles, the lack of power seats and a restricted view out of the car. However these are very minor annoyances compared to the overall performance and feel of the vehicle.
The overall experience of driving the vehicle is outstanding. Quiet, smooth powerful, and fun are the words that come to mind. From the power-up to the smooth and virtually silent start of your drive it feels like a very solid and stable ride. It is so much like a normal driving experience and completely lacks the more herky-jerky engagement of the gas engine in a hybrid. There is no shifting, rather a seamless acceleration to the desired speed. This is especially apparent in mountainous terrain where standard autos frequently downshift, resulting in an uneven ride. Across driving conditions there is an extremely smooth and confident ride. It sounds more like riding in your living room than a car, but in a very good way. It is also very fun to drive as the handling, especially cornering is very stable and the car rides far better than other cars of its size I have driven.
Fit and finish is very competent and the car feels solidly built. I have experienced no problems with any part of the vehicle as respects the quality of the materials or operation of components.
Almost everyone who has stopped me to inquire about the car has commented on the appealing styling.
Economy and charging are the areas where the expectations have really been exceeded. The first two months were done exclusively with 120 volt charging cable that is included with the car. There were no problems and the charging times were right on the estimates. For the first month (25 days) the electric bill went up $34.02. Subsequent months have stabilized at $42.00 per month increase and there is now a 240 volt Blink high-speed charger at my residence which tracks the daily charges and reports pricing. For the first 18 days of the current month total electric costs have been $23.93. and I have used no gasoline during the month for a cost per mile of driving of .0299 cents per mile. My previous car at 24 mpg would have cost approximately $133.17 to drive the same distance, a savings of $109.24. The 240 volt charger allows me to capture partial recharges during the day and extend the range of the car to well over 50 miles per day. While the high speed charger allows me to increase my electric bill, the gasoline bill now hovers near zero. Because of the moderate climate where I live, the daily range I get from the vehicle has always exceeded the 35 mile EPA estimate and averages very close to 50 miles every day. On 4 "out of electric range trips" (over 50 miles) the Volt has come close to 40 mpg (gasoline) often with more than 1 person in the car. Even if the battery needs replacement in several years, the savings of the fuel cost should allow me to recapture enough savings to afford a replacement.
Service is another great source of savings. Scheduled maintenance is almost non-existent compared to a conventional car. Oil changes for me will be every 2 years, no tune-up of the engine in its lifespan, mostly just rotate tires and inspect systems. The brakes look like new after 5800 miles with virtually no wear detected.
There have been no problems with the car to date. Reading other reviews lead me to believe that this overall experience is common. While longer term reliability is yet to be known, the overall experience has been well beyond expectations. I have no trouble understanding why owners have given the Volt the highest satisfaction ratings of any car.
If you want to be electric as much as possible, the Volt offers a choice of extended range and convenience that is simply not available in any other vehicle at this time. Chevrolet is to be commended for its engineering skill in making an electric powered vehicle that removes range limitations from that segment of the marketplace.
The combination of performance, economy, reliability, design and intangibles have given me the best feeling about vehicle ownership that I could have imagined. Ever."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
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Review 12 for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Overall Rating:
Not an ordinary e-bug
,September 17, 2012
By Fred
from San Francisco, CA
Comfort:
4
out of
5
Performance:
4
out of
5
Exterior Styling:
4
out of
5
Interior Design:
4
out of
5
Value for the Money:
4
out of
5
Reliability:
5
out of
5
"I probably should use something else for my lengthy road trips, but I am really loving this car.
I am a long time BMW driver. LOVE the 3 series, especially on road trips. Balanced, sporty, always feel safe, and on a windy mountain road a joy to drive. Well, the Volt is the first car I have driven that approaches the 3 series.
Not quite the balance of a 3 series, but the Volt is a capable mountain road warrior. On the long haul over 299 between Redding and Eureka, the Volt had no issues flying past other cars uphill, and going downhill in "L" made the twisting turns a piece of cake. The only car that could keep up was a new 325i, which stayed in my rear view mirror all the way to the McKinneyville rest area (sometimes just a thought in the distance). Not great gas mileage (36.9) by a number, but that was over 150 miles of racing through the mountains, all on gas! No Prius or Leaf could have done that.
My point is that the Volt is a REAL car. It can compete with just about anything on the road, is a good hybrid, and for city commutes an incredible electric car that burns no gas. I have even put the back seats down and slept in it while it recharged for the trip home.
This is an incredible car. The stearing, the handling, the acceleration all the way up to highway speeds, oh, and did I mention it can go 40+ miles on just electricity?
To pick some minor complaints: The car is about 4 inches too short for a 6 foot person to sleep in the back, the touch "buttons" can be a pain, programmable buttons would be nice, as would the ability to run smartphone apps on the center console screen. Other than that, if chevy can get the car closer to 50/50 balance and a 200hp electric motor..... Oh...
I have read complaints about the price. Well, if this was another Prius clone then yea, it seems on the high side. But this car is so much more, and I think you will find that your dealer will be like mine and work with you to get you into the car. Drive it. You will love it. You won't go back to a gasoline engine again."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Having fun
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Review 13 for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Overall Rating:
Best Car Ever Owned
,September 15, 2012
By Environmentalist
from DC Suburbs
Comfort:
4
out of
5
Performance:
4
out of
5
Exterior Styling:
5
out of
5
Interior Design:
5
out of
5
Value for the Money:
5
out of
5
Reliability:
5
out of
5
"Not enough platitudes can be said about this car which we have owned for about 7 weeks. Until we took a vacation to the beach we did not use a drop of gas. It is rated at 38 miles/charge but we get closer to 45-50 when AC is not used. We live in the suburbs and most round trips are less than 20 miles. We charge overnight for less than $1.50 for a full charge less for lesser charges. The car is comfortable for long trips but then you start using gas. In our case we were getting between 40-45 miles on the highway. It regens power when in stop and go traffic so if there is a pileup you get more mpg than if you go straight 65mph. The interior is luxurious and the infotainment center is amusing. I estimate we will save between $100-200/month in gas. Its not ideal for everyone, particularly if your commute is longer than 40 miles each way but it can still save money in those situations. This car has been great and has plenty of pickup on the highway."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
+2points
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Review 14 for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Overall Rating:
It's everything I hoped it would be
,September 12, 2012
By Chris
from Northwest Ohio
Comfort:
5
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Exterior Styling:
5
out of
5
Interior Design:
5
out of
5
Value for the Money:
5
out of
5
Reliability:
5
out of
5
"I have been driving Mercedes Benz automobiles for the past 20 years because I like well built, smooth, quiet rides. You can't get any smoother than an electric motor, so that part I knew would be good. What surprised me most though was the ride. It matched my CLK and bested my wife's C Class. She and I both live and work in a small town so we can stay on electric all the time. Our 80 mile trip to the lake on weekends is now a one gallon each way drive. She will be trading in her Mercedes on a Volt very soon. There is just nothing about this car that I don't like. I hope these things catch on because after the lease is up I don't think I can comfortably go back to all gas power.
As an American, I'm very proud of what Chevrolet has accomplished with this car. I wish other American car makers would adopt the battery/generator concept. I'd love to have a Jeep Wrangler with this technology."
As an American, I'm very proud of what Chevrolet has accomplished with this car. I wish other American car makers would adopt the battery/generator concept. I'd love to have a Jeep Wrangler with this technology."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
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Review 15 for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Overall Rating:
Exceeded Expectations so much buying a second one
,September 2, 2012
By DalmightyVolt
from WI
Comfort:
5
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Exterior Styling:
5
out of
5
Interior Design:
5
out of
5
Value for the Money:
5
out of
5
Reliability:
5
out of
5
"I was looking for a car to save some gas on my 63 mile round trip commute. Previously was in a cadillac getting 20 MPG. I ran though some numbers and the Volt was on the list of lowest cost of ownership and #1 in least amount of out of pocket expense. I test drove it and that was all it took. I am averaging 50 miles on electric daily, and over 38 MPG on the gas. I have done 250 Mile commute one weekend and averaged 44 MPG on the highway with the air on. This car exceeds every expectation. My payment was about the same compared to the Caddy, but my gas expense has been cut by $240 a month. We are now going to buy Volt # 2 as the numbers play out for both of our comutes."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Commuting
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Review 16 for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Overall Rating:
The Volt
,August 23, 2012
By Puffer Bradley
from Houston, Tejas
Comfort:
4
out of
5
Performance:
3
out of
5
Exterior Styling:
4
out of
5
Interior Design:
4
out of
5
Value for the Money:
4
out of
5
Reliability:
5
out of
5
"It was a surprisingly nice driving car. It seems well made and everything works well. You d have to be careful around the center dash buttons, the faintest touch and the button is pushed. Saying that it seems like a pretty mild complaint because everything else works well. Charging takes 10 hours and I get 45 - 47 miles on the charge. I am currently waiting for a 220 V charger and the charging will only take 4 hours. When the charge runs out the gasoline motor starts and you never notice the change over unless you look at the dash board. We have had the car for just under two months (about 1500 miles) and have only put gas in it once although it could need another tankful but I am not sure. It will warn me when I get low on gas. So far the car has been perfect. We are planning a trip from Houston to Washington Dc and a stop in Ohio before we head back home."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
+1point
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Review 17 for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Overall Rating:
Really a cool car
,August 10, 2012
By Your Average Guy
from Michigan
Comfort:
5
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Exterior Styling:
5
out of
5
Interior Design:
5
out of
5
Value for the Money:
5
out of
5
Reliability:
5
out of
5
"I've had the car just over 3 weeks and I absolutely love it. I've not been to the gas station since I got it and I don't plan on being there anytime soon.
My "normal" work commute is about 30 miles round trip. I'm getting about 44-45 miles per charge and I'm not really driving much different than I did when I had my former car. I got the 240V charging station installed free thanks to the local power company so it charges very quickly.
Everyone I show the car to is impressed with it and I always seem to get random people asking me about it at various places I go.
I don't consider myself a "tree hugger" type person at all, I'm what you would consider you normal average type of guy. I was just sick of paying so much for gas. Now I'm paying about a $1.25 to charge that battery so it's a huge savings. I'm only leasing this vehicle as I didn't know if I'd really like it, but I must tell you that I don't ever want to go back to a gas burning car ever. I'm totally sold on the EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle).
I can communte 99% of the time without ever using gas. If I have to make a long commute I know I always have the gas engine to back me up. It's just a great vehicle, did I mention that already."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Commuting
+2points
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Review 18 for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Overall Rating:
Just drove my new Volt crosscountry
,June 13, 2012
By CTRider
from CT and NM
Comfort:
5
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Exterior Styling:
4
out of
5
Interior Design:
4
out of
5
Value for the Money:
3
out of
5
Reliability:
5
out of
5
"I had the Volt for about 3 weeks, driving back and forth to work in CT. My commute over back roads is about 22 miles OW. I can usually do the round trip on an overnight charge (120volt). My previous car was a 2004 Caddy CTS. So comfort on a long distance is a little less, but that is mainly due to the Volt seat being a little smaller. Vehicle ride is great.
We left CT for New Mexico on a full charge and a full car. We got about 35 miles and went on gas for the remaining 2500 miles. We travel Interstates in the east, and back roads west of the Mississippi. Overall milage was 40 mpg. Western gas is lower octane, so milage always falls off west of the river.
The return took us through Colorado and some mountain passes over 10,000 feet. I did not use "Mountain Mode" since I never really knew when I was going to climb until I was at the hill. So I got a lot of messages saying power was reduced. It was especially bad between Vail and Denver on the Interstate. Other than that the car performed well. We got an overall 44mpg on the return trip which was 3,000 miles.
My likes - The car in general.
My dislikes - The radio - It is especially bad in CT where there is a tree canopy over most roads. Both XM and FM are really bad. My caddy had an in windshield antenna, that I thought was bad, but this is worse. Of course XM doesn't work when there are trees over the road either. The climate control system needs more manual controls. BTW Why can't they update the clock when you change time zones? Onstar gets time from the Cell network, the Navigation gets time from the satelite, but nobody changes the clock except the stupid human.
I do love the car, I hope they will re-engineer the radio and climate control, and it would be fabulous."
We left CT for New Mexico on a full charge and a full car. We got about 35 miles and went on gas for the remaining 2500 miles. We travel Interstates in the east, and back roads west of the Mississippi. Overall milage was 40 mpg. Western gas is lower octane, so milage always falls off west of the river.
The return took us through Colorado and some mountain passes over 10,000 feet. I did not use "Mountain Mode" since I never really knew when I was going to climb until I was at the hill. So I got a lot of messages saying power was reduced. It was especially bad between Vail and Denver on the Interstate. Other than that the car performed well. We got an overall 44mpg on the return trip which was 3,000 miles.
My likes - The car in general.
My dislikes - The radio - It is especially bad in CT where there is a tree canopy over most roads. Both XM and FM are really bad. My caddy had an in windshield antenna, that I thought was bad, but this is worse. Of course XM doesn't work when there are trees over the road either. The climate control system needs more manual controls. BTW Why can't they update the clock when you change time zones? Onstar gets time from the Cell network, the Navigation gets time from the satelite, but nobody changes the clock except the stupid human.
I do love the car, I hope they will re-engineer the radio and climate control, and it would be fabulous."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
+2points
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Review 19 for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Overall Rating:
Love the Volt
,June 5, 2012
By meillasdad
from Whiting, IN
Comfort:
5
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Exterior Styling:
5
out of
5
Interior Design:
5
out of
5
Value for the Money:
5
out of
5
Reliability:
5
out of
5
"The Volt is an awesome car! We have driven almost 3,000 miles and 2,600 of those miles are pure EV.
This was our first American car, after driving mostly European. I was in shock how the Volt felt and drove like a European car. It made me question my views on Chevys, but then I read the "Volt Book" GM sent to us after the purchase. In there it stated that Europeans were involved in the Volt's designing, which tied everything together for me.
So, if you're looking for a really nice car that feels more European than American, whilst also saving the planet -- then the Volt is your car!
Great Job Chevrolet!"
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Commuting
+2points
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Review 20 for 2012_Chevrolet_Volt
Overall Rating:
Not a nice car at all
,May 3, 2012
By Former GM lover
Comfort:
1
out of
5
Performance:
1
out of
5
Exterior Styling:
1
out of
5
Interior Design:
1
out of
5
Value for the Money:
1
out of
5
Reliability:
1
out of
5
"This car is way over rated for what you actually get. It is a joke of a car. Not a good choice for a new car."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: No
-25points
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