#NAIAS: We Snap In-Person Pictures Of The #NextGenVolt As GM Tells Us THIS Is A Step In The RIGHT Direction

When the Chevrolet Volt was first launched by General Motors, it was said to be the most technologically innovative vehicle of all time. Powered by a hybrid drive system, original sales forecasts were VERY positive. Then, they were cut and excitement fizzled.

Although the first-gen customers were very excited about their plug-in hybrids, the rest of the world didn't take to it too kindly. So, we were curious to see what Chevrolet was cooking up to follow up the first-gen model and add some spice to its dish.

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Read the all-new Chevrolet Volt's press release here!

Well, this is it.

Rather than editorialize, I'd be interested to hear YOUR opinions on the all-new Volt. If you want to check out the press release, see the link above.

The BIG changes are, obviously, the all-new styling, an increased electric range up to 50 miles — of course that depends on several variables — seating for five and all-new aerodynamic tweaks to make it more slippery through the air.

Weigh in on the comments below!

**The 2015 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) photo galleries are sponsored by Lexus.

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TheSteve - 1/13/2015 12:29:19 PM

+2 Boost

I might be the exception, but even though GM said said the Volt is "the most technologically innovative vehicle of all time", it's a GM product, and that makes me wary.

GM has earned a tarnished reputation. The bankruptcy, the multi-billion dollar bailout, the GM stock purchased by the federal government (after trading was permanently halted, purchased well above the last closing price, and well above the IPO of The New GM stock price), the warranties that weren't honored by the New GM because the vehicles were sold by the old GM... all these factors and more have contributed to that reputation.

I believe GM is going to have to be consistently good for quite some time before they earn the respect they desire. Based on the plethora of recent recalls and how they were handled (choosing not to issue recalls, which allegedly resulted in dozens of injuries and deaths), I'd say GM has not yet commenced their journey to respectability. Time will tell if this car is a step in the right direction, or just another GM product.

I respectfully acknowledge that others might not feel this way.

vdiv - 1/13/2015 2:01:30 PM

+2 Boost

You have good overall point, however if you look at the PHEV/EREV segment particularly, the Volt has been a tremendous success. Considering the time when the first gen. was conceived that is an accomplishment for GM that deserves a recognition.

Of course things are different now and this new Volt is born in a changed world with many more electrified vehicles. Though still a leader in the segment based on its specifications, the expectations are far higher and more diverse. GM claims that they want to broaden the appeal of the car and they may very well achieve that by making it cheaper and more generic. However they may also lose the early adopters of the first gen. Volt. This is where the Bolt concept comes in. It will dangle the orange carrot (coincidence maybe :) and keep these folks from bailing out to another make.

GM is doing some things right, cannot be ignored, and should indeed get the recognition where it is due, and the criticism where they have screwed up (cough, ELR, cough, cough).