The 2011 Chevrolet Volt

Since the Volt concept debuted, there has been much
speculation as to what, if anything, we would see from Chevrolet with the Volt
as far as a production model.  At first,
many were skeptical that the unique vehicle would ever see the showroom, but
with rising fuel prices and a now-booming market based around alternative
powered vehicles, the electric Volt isn’t that unusual.  However, the sharp, sporty angles of the Volt
Concept had many people excited, as the current super-efficient hybrid models
like the Toyota Prius obviously paid for more attention to economy than to
style.

When unapproved photographs of the production Volt leaked a
while back, the reception was not a friendly one as the poor quality photos
caused the Volt to appear to be yet another coconut on wheels.  The anticipation of the full view after quite
a bit of teasing by GM was disturbed a bit by these photos, so General Motors
was quick (and wise) to officially release the 2011 Chevrolet Volt as part of
their 100^th birthday celebration.

In the flash, the Volt looks much better than those previous
photographs, with a more typical sedan layout, but without compromising
aerodynamics.  While there is still a
smooth line from front to rear, the Volt has more of the 4-door coupe look,
giving it a sportier feel than the current popular hybrid models, but
unfortunately it is not as sporty as some hoped.  However, the production Volt will surely be a
great entry into the market and this could be the car that begins to change the
face of the American automotive industry.