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4.63 out of 5 stars

2 months/1600 miles- 10 gallons of gas- lots of fun

markgrogers, 08/03/2012
2012 Chevrolet Volt 4dr Hatchback (gas/electric hybrid DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had this car for two months now and driven nearly 1600 miles in it. Not a single squeak, rattle or defect. I love the hatchback- plenty of room when rear seats are folded. Onstar works greatand its FREE for 3 years. Satellite radio is a blast. Great handling, very comfortable ride. I have spent only about $40 in gas for two months (and still have 5 gallons in the tank). Averaging more than 110 MPG when combining battery & gas usage (see voltstats.net for real world stats of more than 1500 Volts posted by owners-not by GM- many are doing better than me on mileage). Routinely averaging 45-50 miles on battery when driving carefully. Not a home run- a Grand Slam!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Amped Up

volt47, 05/29/2012
2012 Chevrolet Volt 4dr Hatchback (gas/electric hybrid DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought a 2012 Volt after ordering a Prius plug in. When I heard my Prius was almost here I took a test drive in a Prius and a Volt; no comparison! The Volt was more solid, better quality, more comfortable, higher tech, etc. I've had it 3 months and love everything about it. I've driven it 45 miles on a single charge and if I don't go on a trip I never put gas in it. When it runs on gas I get 40 mpg. It's a good looking car inside and out and the technology is amazing. It's training me to be a conscientious driver and doing it in style.

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5 out of 5 stars

happy volt owner

solarvolt, 07/28/2012
2012 Chevrolet Volt 4dr Hatchback (gas/electric hybrid DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Writing this review after 5 months of volt ownership. I was waiting to buy a plug in hybrid/EV and researched all available models like the Leaf, Focus electric, C-max, prius etc. After evaluating the pure EV's like Leaf, Focus etc., I decided that the Volt range of 40 miles per full charge satisfied my daily commuter needs. I had not owned an American car for about 20 years now and was skeptical of the quality. But the rave reviews from Volt owners convinced me to test drive one. It was love at first drive. I was impressed with the way an electric car drives and how solid this car felt. The transition to gas when electric runs out is seamless and have to look at the gauges to realize.

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5 out of 5 stars

What a fantastic car

joesp, 06/11/2012
2012 Chevrolet Volt 4dr Hatchback (gas/electric hybrid DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I was in need of a new car after my 2003 Mazda6 S with over 200 K miles decided to call it quits. My driving style and commute requires a car with some power and great handling too. Also, I was also looking for something good on gas. I got a little frustrated with the options available out there after three weeks o continued research. The field was limited to compromises between smaller high performance cars or boring sedans but nothing really fulfill my taste and needs until I went to check out the Volt. I drove the car and was sold. Still went home and researched this car. After a month and 1400 miles and just $17 worth of gas, I am more convinced that I made the right choice. NO regrets!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

love my Volt

utgotacoma, 09/08/2012
2012 Chevrolet Volt 4dr Hatchback (gas/electric hybrid DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

after 3 months, this car has won me over gas power car or hybrid like Prius. If your average driving a day is 45 miles or less than probably don't need gas for a long time. Plug-in is convenient, clean and fun to drive. I did went over 45 miles trip few times but gas kick in is quiet and still drive like EV car not like Prius. This is the best car plus zero interest on loan. loved it.

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