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Production 2011 Chevrolet Volt photos leaked

Production 2011 Chevrolet Volt photos leaked

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The Chevrolet Volt is expected to be shown next week as part of General Motors' centenary celebrations, but it appears an advance copy of the photos to accompany the release has leaked ahead of schedule. The photos, which clearly depict the car alongside several executives, show the car has taken a significant departure from the concept's sharp creases, but as expected will share the same basic outline and proportions.

In August, a video preview of the production car was released by GM, and was followed by a few official photographic teasers shortly after. A spy video shot on the set of the upcoming Transformers movie even showed a look-alike mule in action. These leaked official photos, courtesy of The Car Connection, show the vehicle in its expected final production form, and though it retains several of the high-tech design cues of the original concept, it has adopted a significantly more mundane profile in efforts to improve aerodynamics.

Those aerodynamic improvements have reportedly greatly increased the car's electric-only range, however. Getting the most out of what's available will be essential as the company has recently revealed that Toyota will likely beat GM to market with its own plug-in hybrid solution, making the Volt's arrival less impactful and meaning it will have to survive more on its own merits than its novelty.
Production 2011 Chevrolet Volt photos leaked

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  1. By www.mywheelsonwalls.com Posted: 9/8/2008 2:22pm PDT

    If this car packs the punch it claims then Prius is in trouble!! Which is a good thing...
     
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  2. By Laz Posted: 9/8/2008 2:22pm PDT

    I've said this before and will say it again, I hope this works out for GM.
     
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  3. By Leigh Taunton Posted: 9/8/2008 2:51pm PDT

    Looks nothing like the concept. What's the point of showing a concept if you're going to bring a hybrid Chevy Cruze with better paint to market?
     
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  4. By raptor Posted: 9/8/2008 3:03pm PDT

    Not as cool as the concept, but still kinda futuristic. To be honest I was expecting something more than this. But it still beats Toyota.
     
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  5. By james Posted: 9/8/2008 3:21pm PDT

    i think it looks great. much better than any other hybrid only that's out. i love those LEDs on the bumper. this will work, be optimistic guys
     
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  6. By Guillem Posted: 9/8/2008 3:23pm PDT

    I love this car...I know it might sound strange, but I actually like the production version more than the original concept!
     
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  7. By Laz Posted: 9/8/2008 3:35pm PDT

    If it is a hybrid Cruze I find it tough to pay $40k for it.
     
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  8. By PJE Posted: 9/8/2008 3:37pm PDT

    I think I'll hold off judgement until I see how the large area of black under the windows look in a more representative setting. It looks like they were trying to keep the look of the concept but technology failed them so they simply painted the top 1/3 of the door black!

    I hope it works, as at the right price I'd be interested in getting one...
     
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  9. By Gus Posted: 9/8/2008 4:16pm PDT

    Compared to most cars - ho-hum.
    Compared to the Prius it's an Enzo.

    As far as comparing the Prius to this in terms of functionality, no comparison. The PiP (Plug-in-Prius) will only manage a few miles on electricity alone. Only another vehicle that is similar in size and which can go a similar distance on batteries and can ALSO go from anywhere to anywhere using gas stations can be compared to the Volt, and so far there is nothing like it.
     
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  10. By Tokugawa Posted: 9/8/2008 5:12pm PDT

    This looks like it's shaping up to be a winner so far, but again we don't have the final product in front of us.
     
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  11. By bambam Posted: 9/8/2008 7:20pm PDT

    I guess they are planning a variety of the volt, because this one so far does not look like the overall killer. However its a killer for its type and style.
     
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  12. By absi Posted: 9/9/2008 1:26am PDT

    ugly as hell...

    GM is pushing very hard for the Volt to be a success, I just hope its half as good as they claim... altho with recent discussions of changing the EPA standards etc etc, it looks like Volt is probably going to fizz out...

    Much prefer the newly launched Honda Insight..... probably a lot more reliable too.
     
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  13. By amac Posted: 9/9/2008 2:07am PDT

    It's really tacky of them to mimic the concept by blacking out the area below the windows. And those side-view mirrors... WTF? The rear reminds me of an old Subaru SVX. Over all it looks like a Honda Civic. Ho hum...
     
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  14. By Will Posted: 9/9/2008 4:05am PDT

    Why do we needs those guys standing in front of it? Get rid!!

    Poor, poor colour choice! I was impressed by the blue/purple colouring of the car used in the Transformers 2 movie. I think that made the GM badge and grille stand out better. Made it look more futuristic. Re-think the colour before revealing the car to the World.

    Is it just me or does the car sort of have a retro look about it? It works whatever is going on. The Prius is nothing overly inspiring, nor is the new Insight. We will see this type of shape dominate until such times that Honda or Nissan release more adventurous shapes.

    7/10
    8/10 With a colour change!
     
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  15. By howard Duffy Posted: 9/10/2008 10:21pm PDT

    C.R.A.P. Chevy Races to Avoid Production. Another blown opportunity by G.M. Looks dated before it hits the street. WTF?!
     
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  16. By howard Duffy Posted: 9/10/2008 10:24pm PDT

    Should let some Art Center College students do this right off the CNC, instead of these suits. Not a lick of creativity between them.
     
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  17. By Ann Posted: 9/10/2008 11:45pm PDT

    Where is the Volt? This is not the car I've been dieing to see on the road, please tell me it's not true. Another big mistake.
     
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