2011 Chevy Volt: Early Reactions

This morning we saw the production version of the Chevy Volt for the first time. We had seen some earlier images released unofficially on the web and they disappointed us. Thankfully, after seeing more angles of the real thing, we’re a bit more optimistic for the Volt’s success. Below are our staff’s first thoughts from editors Joe Wiesenfelder, David Thomas, Mike Hanley and Kelsey Mays. Don’t forget to voice your own thoughts in the comments.

JW: This is exactly what I expected. When you consider that the whole point of the Volt is its function, its form isn’t bad at all.

DT: Seeing the standard, eye-level front-quarter view above makes me think GM has a winner. This thing is sharp!

MH: While attractively styled, the Volt isn’t particularly distinctive — has GM learned nothing from the Prius?

KM: GM could sell Azteks if they had a 40-mile EV range; provided the feds grant a sizable tax credit, people will line up for this.