09-01-2015, 11:48 AM
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2016 Volt review / first drive
GCR has posted a first drive report of the 2016 Volt, and they're calling it a "home run", with many meaningful improvements over the 1st gen.
2016 Chevrolet Volt First Drive: Plug-In Hybrid Home Run
Their conclusion: the biggest challenge the car still faces is how to market it to a general public that doesn't understand regular hybrids, much less PHEV's.
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09-01-2015, 01:22 PM
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Sounds like Chevy really came through on this one. Nice progress made in almost every area.
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09-01-2015, 05:00 PM
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did they tape the lower grille ?
Turns out it's a factory grille-block with some not-so-fortunate surface detail that makes it look pretty crappy

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09-01-2015, 05:23 PM
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...beats walking...
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Yeah, the HUGE hunk of chrome in the lower grill area reminds me of these:

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09-01-2015, 10:00 PM
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Funny!
People apparently want to see a grille on cars, even when there's no need for one.
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09-02-2015, 09:24 AM
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I think I like it. Oddly enough, I don't like the Acura similar grill.

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