Preview of Production Volt

[Windy-57]

Here's a link to Autoblog with the pic.

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/10/breakin...ion-chevy-volt/

I know there was a lot of concern when they said that the Volt would change its appearance, but I think this looks pretty nice. Seems a bit Saab-esque, but is definitely sexier than the Prius.

Thoughts, other observations?

[Drew Dowdell]

from what I can see, not a bad evolution

[PurdueGuy]

from what I can see, not a bad evolution

+1 It still has some resemblance, though I agree on the Saab styling influence (and not in any bad way that I can see so far). I like it, I liked the original, I'm not sure which looks better. Guess I'll have to wait to be able to see the whole thing.

[hyperv6]

The car is not a great departure in front styling from the show car. It carrys a tastefull front that would have looked good on the Malibu.

At this point GM could take a old Citation X11 and it would look sexier than the Prius. The Prius was never style to bring pleasure to the eye but I think Lutz and GM will be the first large company to promote the fact just because it is electric it does not have to be odd or ugly.

I see also on Autoblog someone is offering a reproduction flux capacitor for $230. GM needs this in the running prototypes just to mess with Toyota!

[Intrepidation]

I actually like it better than the originals face...it looks really sharp! When do we get to see the whole thing?

[K.C.]

I like it. They've smoothed out the face. It's not as chunky. I look forward to seeing the full production car.

[siegen]

I like this front better too, mainly because they used TSX headlights.

[AxelTheRed]

Looks a LOT like a Saab.

It still looks good, probably better than the concept...but there's more than just a fleeting resemblance to Saab here.

[Northstar]

Looks pretty good. I'd say it shows about the usual amount of modification from concept to production, and the changes don't look bad. You can certainly tell it is more aerodynamic already.

[gm4life]

Lovin it. Like it more than the concept, Toyota should be scared. And I mean very scared. You guys think they are?

[Camino LS6]

I will reserve judgement for now.

[Guest YellowJacket894]

I'm liking what I see ... I just hope it doesn't let me down.

[the_yellow_dart]

See my signature.

I'm not changing it anytime soon, based on that picture.

[bobo]

I agree it's an improvement over the concept. Looking good, so far.

[pow]

Looks good. I can't imagine recessed headlights and grille being any good for aerodynamics, and besides, the concept looks too much like a Camaro.

[ToniCipriani]

I will reserve judgement for now.

But so far I'm liking what I'm seeing.

[Intrepidation]

Is there a really high res version of that image available somewhere? I'd love to make it into a wallpaper.

[!!!TED!!!]

The caption for that picture at GM mediaOnline says:

GM is moving forward with the development of the Chevrolet Volt, based on GM's E-flex system. To maximize the electric range, intense effort is being applied by designers and engineers to optimize the aerodynamics of the vehicle. The image above illustrates one of the latest design themes undergoing a wind tunnel test at GM's Aero Lab in Warren, Michigan.

http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/previewpage?043366 (copy/paste link for high res image Dodgefan)

[ocnblu]

The changes from concept remind me of the old bank robber's trick of putting pantyhose over their heads.

[hyperv6]

The changes from concept remind me of the old bank robber's trick of putting pantyhose over their heads.

That could be an improvment for some.

[BuddyP]

Looks good. I can't imagine recessed headlights and grille being any good for aerodynamics, and besides, the concept looks too much like a Camaro.

I'm sure there is a smooth clear plastic cover over those headlights like most vehicles now days

[longtooth]

The car is not a great departure in front styling from the show car. It carrys a tastefull front that would have looked good on the Malibu.

At this point GM could take a old Citation X11 and it would look sexier than the Prius. The Prius was never style to bring pleasure to the eye but I think Lutz and GM will be the first large company to promote the fact just because it is electric it does not have to be odd or ugly.

I see also on Autoblog someone is offering a reproduction flux capacitor for $230. GM needs this in the running prototypes just to mess with Toyota!

Hear, hear re: the X-11. Mine was a metallic redwood hatchback.

[smk4565]

The teaser looks good, I think the front end of the Volt is going to look awesome. It has the new Chevy looks, the headlights have that sleek Saab look, but the Volt is better looking. This is the car that can save GM. I just hope the interior is nice, and not like a Cobalt.

[CSpec]

I like this better than the concept, but I hope it still looks fresh in 2 years.

[-Camaro-]

Reminds me of Acura's equivalent to the Accord.... Forgot the name, but it does look good.