The 2012 chevy volt rangeextended electric car has covered 141,800 of those miles, or about onethird 35. The second generation chevrolet volt plugin hybrid debuted at the 2015 north american international auto show to replace the original volt, on sale since 2010. Please be advised that the seller does not respond. Will hondas clarity plugin hybrid be the chevrolet volts. If you have any questions or would like more information about your volt, contact a volt customer advisor. It is a compact, five door hatchback with frontwheel drive. The chevy volt is generating a lot of interest, and no wonder. Jan 23, 2018 i have had my chevrolet volt 2017 for one year now. The sonic is offered as a sedan or hatchback body style.
It has won numerous awards for its green car status including the 2016 green car of the year award. General motors gm is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet volt vehicles manufactured march 1, 2012, through april 17, 2012. And, due to a limitedproduction run of 45,000 vehicles, finding a volt may prove elusive. If youre looking for a cuttingedge green car that is also affordable and attractive, check out the 20 chevrolet volt. In fact, trying to keep the car in ev mode is part of the fun of driving the volt. Heres an automaker thats often been content to follow the trends, and its suddenly. Over 150000 repairable vehicles or vehicles for parts. The chevy volts gas engine can, under certain conditions, deliver boost to the drivetrain. The chevrolet volts futuristic technology is largely masked by the fact that it drives almost exactly like a real car minus the engine noise, of course. This service is typically done as part of a bigger. Based on these figures, in november 2011 kbb awarded the volt with the 2012 best resale value awards in the plugin electric car category.
It would be great if the author and publisher update the book with an edition that covers the reception and continuing develop of the first generation volt, as well as the development of the 201617 second generation. Search over 2,000 listings to find the best local deals. Used 2012 chevrolet volt for sale near you edmunds. Its firstgeneration volt had 35 miles through 2012, and 38 miles from 20 through 2015, meaning the clarity is right in line with what justified the volts existence. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover. A behindthewheel look at a volt prototype how the volts engineering team used onstar to collect test drive data from preproduction volt vehicles there is also an interview with gms micky bly in which the executive explains how the volt program enabled gm to take new approaches to vehicle electrical architectures. The 2011 chevrolet volts propulsion system consists of an electric drive unit that makes 149 horsepower and 273 poundfeet of torque, a 16kwh liquidcooled lithiumion liion battery pack and. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.
In fact, after several thousand bay area commute miles i am getting an average 80 mpg and it would be higher if i had a electrical outlet to plug into at work they. For 2012, kelley blue book expected the volt to retain 42% of its original value after 3 years and 27% after 5 years. Chevrolets entrylevel subcompact vehicle has undergone a lively advancement for 2012. Oct 26, 2010 the chevy volt is generating a lot of interest, and no wonder. Plug in electric car paperback january 1, 2011 by chevrolet author.
The 2012 chevrolet volt will soon be arriving at chevrolet dealers nationwide as general motors makes the plugin hybrid electric car available to all fifty states before the end of this year. The 2012 volt has two electric motors and a fourcylinder gasoline engine that feeds the electric motors once the batteries are depleted. The 2012 chevrolet volt is the plugin electric car you drive as far as you wantif you can find one to buy. Retail deliveries as a 2016 model year began in october 2015 in the u.
The chevrolet volt is a plugin hybrid car manufactured by general motors, also marketed in. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. The compact hatchback features a batterypowered drivetrain that provides a pure electric driving. Still, this book is highly recommended for anyone interested in gms inner workings, electric vehicles, or the volt specifically. Chevrolet volt head gasket replacement cost estimate. Replacing the aveo, the chevrolet sonic boasts a higher standard of build quality and value than any vehicle presented by the brand for the small vehicle category.
Search by make for fuel efficient new and used cars and trucks. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. The 2012 chevrolet volt is the first extended range electric car to be offered in the united states. Buying a 2012 chevy volt is an expensive proposition, even with the federal and state tax breaks. Chevrolet volt volt history new volts and used volt. The chevrolet volt was introduced to the motoring public with great fanfare in autumn 2008. This product is made of highquality materials to serve you for years to come.
Chevrolet volt takes you behind the scenes of the cars development from concept to finished product. Volt customer advisors 18774voltinfo 18774865846 chevrolet has a team of dedicated volt experts ready to help owners. Gm in an article being echoed around the web, motor trend reporter frank markus lays. Sep 07, 2017 the 2012 chevy volt rangeextended electric car has covered 141,800 of those miles, or about onethird 35. Chevy volt replacement battery cost varies wildly, up to. The worst complaints are electrical, engine, and body paint problems.
In fact, the law in every state in the united states and. Research chevrolet volt model details with volt pictures, specs, trim levels, volt history, volt facts and more. Chevy volt 2012, gm original equipment rear view mirror by acdelco. Nov 27, 2011 the 2012 chevy volt offers slight improvements to an already great green car, if owners can manage to live with some persistent quirks of the electric lifestyle. Most current book icons and idiots portfolio press, 2012. The chevrolet volt is a plugin hybrid car manufactured by general motors, also marketed in rebadged variants as the holden volt in australia and new zealand, buick velite 5 in china, and with a different fascia as the vauxhall ampera in the united kingdom and as the opel ampera in the remainder of europe. Syndicated technology columnist marc saltzman chats about the 2012 chevy volt electric vehicle. Volt customer advisors 18774 volt info 18774865846 chevrolet has a team of dedicated volt experts ready to help owners. Chevrolet s volt plugin continues to be a top selling model in a saturated hybrid marketplace. The chevrolet volt was one of the mostanticipated cars when it began selling in limited markets in late 2010 as a 2011 model.
Still, the volts 3 rdplace ranking placed it ahead of industry stalwarts like the audi a6, bmw 7series, porsche cayenne and mercedesbenz sclass, and it outsold most hybrids including the. For 2012, kelley blue book expected the volt to retain 42% of its original value after 3 years. Designed using stateoftheart technology and with customers in mind. Theres a growing hubbub in the plugin vehicle community over what looks like some ridiculously cheap replacement batteries for the chevrolet volt going up for sale. Due to a brake pressure modulator valve problem, the vehicles do not relieve brake pressure from the front brakes during an antilock brake system abs, electronic stability control esc, or traction.
Jul 15, 2012 all of these questions are easily answered, but there seems to be a lack of consistent information about the chevy volt. Requires available performance exhaust or z51 performance package. The 2012 chevy volt offers slight improvements to an already great green car, if owners can manage to live with some persistent quirks of the electric lifestyle. To see how frequently 2012 chevrolet volt problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. I have had my chevrolet volt 2017 for one year now. Running on electrical power stored in a specialized lithiumion battery pack, the 2012 volt achieves up to 35 miles of driving. Heres an automaker thats often been content to follow the trends, and its suddenly coming out with a car thats far ahead of the pack. Chevy volts engine more than just a generator roadshow. All of these questions are easily answered, but there seems to be a lack of consistent information about the chevy volt.
The chevrolet volt is a plugin hybrid that has been manufactured since 2011. Weve driven the chevy volt several times under a variety of conditions, and theres no questioning the fact. Erick belmer sparkie has over 412,480 miles per search 201207353. The purpose of this video is to explain the facts and myths concerning the. The 2012 chevrolet volt is available as a 4door, 4seat hatchback. Used 2012 chevrolet volt for sale with photos cargurus. Clean styling and creative engineering have created a tremendous buzz around the volt, which is unlike any electric car to date. Read the vehicle owners manual for important feature limitations and information. It was one of the first plugin hybrid electric cars on the road. I would offer that to begin with and go from there.
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