General Motors will introduce the second-generation Chevrolet Volt next year, according to a report from Edmunds.
The 2016 Volt will ride on a new front-wheel drive platform developed by GM. There is no word on what changes will be made to the drivetrain over the current model’s, or by how much the EPA-estimated 38 miles of electric range will be increased.
Former CEO Dan Akerson said in an interview with Bloomberg last year he hoped to extend the range of the next Volt significantly.
“If we can get it (electric range) up to 50, 60 miles or more, we will,” Akerson said.
Edmunds sources said the 2016 Volt will look different, but will not undergo a dramatic styling change.
“It is different, but not drastically different,” according to a source who asked not to be named. “Just really a bit of a styling change to it.”
GM will also reportedly introduce an all-new EV next year, which would sell for around $30,000 and have an electric-only range of around 200 miles.
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Wish they could have had it ready by the end do this year, but oh well, more time to refine improve.
Exterior styling doesn’t need to change that much, just update it to the current chevy design elements (camaro/impala inspired). What needs attention is the interior. Seating for 5 is a must to get sales up and the dash design needs to be less “high tech”/spaceship looking. Just make something similar to the impala dash
I agree seating for 5 is crucial.
You CAN’T get seating for 5 with the Volt platform because the too big battery pack is at the center driveline of the vehicle where the driveshaft would be …!
Part of the original design flaws with this limited platform…!
That’s why Ford has a better idea with just electrifying existing platforms like the C platform that maintains excellent ride n handling n just adds electrification … Smarter n cheaper that can be manufactured on a variety of production lines vs. dedicated expensive line for the Volt.
Bro, I agree that styling doesn’t need to change that much, and I agree that seating for 5 is absolutely necessary, but changing the dashboard? Are you pulling my leg? The volt has one of the most unique dash layouts of any GM vehicle, even more so than most mainstream cars on the road today.
Just because the dash is “unique ” does Not make it appealing n functional…!
It needs replacement n more semetrical that is pleasant to the eye!
Well there are some things to consider.
#1 the Volt today had to be adapted to the present Delta 2 as GM could not afford a new platform for it. If they did the price would have been higher.
#2 The new platform that will have taken the Volt into consideration when designed. This could lead to better battery placement and less weight along with other items.
#3 The styling can change but not can be done with the shape. Aero has to follow the shape of the car. Now they can put a new face on it and change a few things but there is a limit to where they can of. Note the new Prius is not a lot different in shape either.
#4 I expect a large Mini van based on this platform and it will give 5 passenger room.
#5 the EV car may be a version of the Volt less the ICE and additional battery size. Lets face it the Volt can so anything the Tesla can do range size with a larger battery as the Tesla has. Now GM may be able to sell it cheaper as it will not be a luxury car. Now I also expect Cadillac to see a Tesla challenger in full EV form at some point. The ELR was just a stop gap and that is why they did not set too much expectation on it.
Hello James would you like to retract your statement of the past week where you said there was no new Volt coming? Like I said you are a very uninformed person. Just because you own a Volt does not make you expert or in this case even have a clue in many cases.
Oh ya [Sorry to everyone else} but James Told You SO!
All hail Scott, you really showed James who’s boss. You’re a true hero with that keyboard. Who knows what you will be able to achieve when you move out of your parents’ basement.
magirus you and James make a lot of us average guys here look like geniuses so keep up the good work.
Is this where you plug in how F’ed up GM is and how the Diesel half ton will save all of us from the evil Fords of the world.
Oh well keep em coming as you really give good contrast here for the rest of us. One day you will have a clue and you might just contribute like many others here.
Oh by the way who leads when you dance You or James?
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Evil Fords…?
Sounds like you are afraid of Ford and how Ford will take marketshare from GM when the new aluminum F150 n 2.7 Ecoboost launch later this Fall… Just good competition!!!
I love that movie LOL!
Not afraid just a figure of speak for the way of friend here goes on about Ford.
As for Ford next year it is to be determined. There are many things yet to be discovered that Ford is not talking about.
First up they have yet to give any curb weights. They just spout that the new truck may be up to 700 pounds lighter in some models? Not real revealing. Could be a one ton for all we know.
Second pricing. GM has had a time with their higher prices and no incentives. Ford will intro with higher prices and no incentives. Even if it were not aluminum it would be higher and with Aluminum it should be higher than GM’s new trucks.
It will be interesting too what happens to Chevy and GM with the new trucks as many buyer are expected to come from the full size and owners of the past Ranger and Present Toyota. How will that effect full size truck sales. To be honest GM wants people to move to them to give them more CAFE space in the future.
As for the Ford it will do well even if it were made all of plastic. Brand loyalty is strong and even with a bump here or there for all makes the order will not change much. Much too early to say the sky is falling as some have been claiming.
In cases like this you need to look at all the factors not just if you subjectively like or hate styling. When pricing a crew cab I was stunned. No way I would pay near $50 for a truck. It will be interesting for the next couple years watching this one play out. It is like Chess with trucks.
Ford has claimed up to 700 lbs lighter than their current f150 not the competition. Speaking of the current truck, it’s always been on average 400 lbs heavier than Ram and GM so that would make the 2015 F150 about 300 lbs lighter, which isn’t that big of a difference. Like I said in a previous article the buzz on the Ram and F150 will die out and GM will just steal the show with something better, and like you said: “Much too early to say the sky is falling as some have been claiming.”
Note they say the new Ford will be up to 700 pounds lighter than some present F150 models but they do not say what ones.
I matched up a V8 GM crew 4×4 and a Ford F150 Crew 4×4 and came up with 283 pound less for the Ford claim in a 2015. Now this was V8 to V8 and the Ecoboost is heavier based on the Ford numbers on their web site.
As for the ELR the improvements will mostly follow in it’s replacement. It is a short term car as it is just establishing a market till they get the new car out. I expect it to be replaced with a new ELR and also be offered in a all electric sedan of some type.
Hafeez is so full of BS….!
Most Ford trucks are NOT on avg 400 lbs heavier… Such Unfactual BS.. Sounds like a POS used car salesman trying to convince himself he’s larger than avg when he’s so little…!
The Buzz for Fords aluminum F150 embarrassed GM media so much they had to unvail the underwhelming Colorado n Canyon trucks the day before just to get some? Media coverage… Not much!!!
When the new F150 launches this Fall Everyone in the truck market will go to Ford to see touch n feel the new aluminum F150 leaving the Ram n Chevy showrooms empty of truck customers!!!!
Let’s hope this comes with a 2016 ELR update as well.