GM considering a Pontiac version of the Volt

The Chevrolet Volt craze continues as we await the arrival of the most anticipated plug-in hybrid due out in 2010. We already know that GM is considering a Cadillac version of the Volt. GM executives are now considering a Pontiac version.

Susan, Docherty, GM’s North American vice president of Buick, Pontiac and GMC is suggesting that if one of the three brands were to get a version of the Volt, it most probably be a Pontiac - which would most likely have to be fun, fast, quick and sharp.

“My personal take: I think [the Volt] would make a great Pontiac,” Docherty told PopularMechanics. “What greater brand than...
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91z4me - 9/2/2008 10:40:46 AM

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To be honest here, this idea doesn't stand a chance of happening. GM will have a very limited supply of battery packs and components. Chevy has first dibs on those since the whole Volt concept is tied directly to it. Caddy could get a version since it is GMs premium brand. But Pontiac isn't a fit for the idea of a Volt. It is supposed to be excitement, soul, and performance not necessarily economy. Quite frankly I would expect the Pontiac brand manager to try and make the case for a new exciting product to come to their brand (it is her job after all).

djrickp - 9/2/2008 1:34:35 PM

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They should call it the ReVolt

MBKing - 9/2/2008 2:06:55 PM

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bring all the volts they can, the more there are the cheaper they will be, the more likely I can get one for my dad.