Chevy Volt may be discontinued...

[WalkerInTN]

Originally Posted by boracayjohnny

"He didn't answer the way he was supposed to."

Exactly my thought.

[Truck Guy]

Originally Posted by Millenium Vette

And......Even it it was electric, it's wouldn't have been the first domestic one made.

The first electric cars were produced in the 1880's and made it into the early 20th century until internal combustion engine took home all the marbles.

Ford, GM, Toyota and others had EV's in the 1990's.

[Bill]

Originally Posted by DJ_Critterus

I test drove the Volt and really liked it. For how I drive and where I work, spending $30/m for electricity is better than $40-45 a week for gas. It comes out to about $1.00 and some change per day.

The one i test drove was extremly nice with all the features I wanted and would stay in electric mode for pretty much my entire round trip. Plus, where I park at work, there's an electrical outlet right there on the wall in the garage (handicap parking bitches) so the batteries would be recharged for my trip back to the hacienda. If they are being discontinued, then I foresee the price dropping drastically so they can move inventory. Wouldn't be a bad deal especially if I land this new job I am interviewing for (they've been coaching me on how to set my resume up to the format they want and what all I need to put into it ... it's promising...fingers crossed)

So you've decided to steal electricity from your employer.....

[Millenium Vette]

Originally Posted by Truck Guy

The first electric cars were produced in the 1880's and made it into the early 20th century until internal combustion engine took home all the marbles.

Ford, GM, Toyota and others had EV's in the 1990's.

Russ, what were those first ones like to drive?

[Bill]

Originally Posted by Millenium Vette

Russ, what were those first ones like to drive?

:breathe:

[C5SilverBullet]

Originally Posted by Millenium Vette

Russ, what were those first ones like to drive?

[C5SilverBullet]

If you're going to buy a Chevy hybrid, the Malibu is the one to get.

[Truck Guy]

Rough!

Getting a ticket in my first demo...

Originally Posted by Millenium Vette

Russ, what were those first ones like to drive?

[boracayjohnny]

Originally Posted by C5SilverBullet

If you're going to buy a Chevy hybrid, the Malibu is the one to get.

Why? (Serious q, no funny bidness.)

[boracayjohnny]

Originally Posted by TxAg

To auto manufacturer's there might be a clear difference, but the specs below sure are similar.

And so are the looks. Case in point, at work there is a Impala and Malibu in the generations listed below.

I had to look a bit more carefully as to which was which since they were so similar (not exact).

But hey, I'm just an average guy, what do I know.

Malibu Ninth generation (2016–present)

• Wheelbase 111.4 in (2,830 mm)
• Length 193.8 in (4,923 mm)
• Width 73.0 in (1,854 mm)
• Height 57.7 in (1,466 mm)
• Curb weight 3,086–3,457 lb (1,400–1,568 kg)

Impala Tenth generation (2014–present)

• Wheelbase 111.7 inches (2,840 mm)
• Length 201.3 inches (5,110 mm)
• Width 73 inches (1,900 mm)
• Height 58.9 in (1,496 mm)
• Curb weight 3,800 lb (1,700 kg) Est with V6

Same assembly line too?

[Millenium Vette]

Originally Posted by TxAg

To auto manufacturer's there might be a clear difference, but the specs below sure are similar.

And so are the looks. Case in point, at work there is a Impala and Malibu in the generations listed below.

I had to look a bit more carefully as to which was which since they were so similar (not exact).

But hey, I'm just an average guy, what do I know.

Malibu Ninth generation (2016–present)

• Wheelbase 111.4 in (2,830 mm)
• Length 193.8 in (4,923 mm)
• Width 73.0 in (1,854 mm)
• Height 57.7 in (1,466 mm)
• Curb weight 3,086–3,457 lb (1,400–1,568 kg)

Impala Tenth generation (2014–present)

• Wheelbase 111.7 inches (2,840 mm)
• Length 201.3 inches (5,110 mm)
• Width 73 inches (1,900 mm)
• Height 58.9 in (1,496 mm)
• Curb weight 3,800 lb (1,700 kg) Est with V6

Well, you know more than I ever will about the business, so you got me there. However, with the exception of fleet sales, specs never sell cars. I would guess that retail Malibu buyers are not Impala buyers and vice versa. There is also the fact that the competition has a similar line-up you need to go toe to toe with to be competitive. Or, just maybe, it's manufacturer's horse shit. Nothing new there.

[C5SilverBullet]

Originally Posted by boracayjohnny

Why? (Serious q, no funny bidness.)

MUCH better build quality.

[MrPeabody]

Originally Posted by C5SilverBullet

MUCH better build quality.

Is the Malibu a plug-in Hybrid?

Not where I live, but in places like Silicon Valley so many employers are offering free recharging that people want to be able to charge their cars while they are at work. With a reasonable commute distance that can bring your fuel costs down to near zero.

Years ago I read an editorial in Car and Driver magazine that said a Prius is not a hybrid car. It is powered 100% by gasoline in the end. If you don't believe that stop putting gas in it and see what happens.

On the other hand, my son in law the car salesman, when he worked for Toyota came up with a great line for the Prius: "It's an electric car that you never have to plug in anywhere."

So, two ways of looking at everything, I guess.

[C5SilverBullet]

Originally Posted by MrPeabody

Is the Malibu a plug-in Hybrid?

Not where I live, but in places like Silicon Valley so many employers are offering free recharging that people want to be able to charge their cars while they are at work. With a reasonable commute distance that can bring your fuel costs down to near zero.

Years ago I read an editorial in Car and Driver magazine that said a Prius is not a hybrid car. It is powered 100% by gasoline in the end. If you don't believe that stop putting gas in it and see what happens.

On the other hand, my son in law the car salesman, when he worked for Toyota came up with a great line for the Prius: "It's an electric car that you never have to plug in anywhere."

So, two ways of looking at everything, I guess.

It is not a plug in, but it will run 100% on electricity up to 55mph.

[Mike Mercury]

[DJ_Critterus]

Originally Posted by bill_daniels

So you've decided to steal electricity from your employer.....

Decided? Hell, I'm going to make it SOP.

[mrvette]

Originally Posted by TxAg

To auto manufacturer's there might be a clear difference, but the specs below sure are similar.

And so are the looks. Case in point, at work there is a Impala and Malibu in the generations listed below.

I had to look a bit more carefully as to which was which since they were so similar (not exact).

But hey, I'm just an average guy, what do I know.

Malibu Ninth generation (2016–present)

• Wheelbase 111.4 in (2,830 mm)
• Length 193.8 in (4,923 mm)
• Width 73.0 in (1,854 mm)
• Height 57.7 in (1,466 mm)
• Curb weight 3,086–3,457 lb (1,400–1,568 kg)

Impala Tenth generation (2014–present)

• Wheelbase 111.7 inches (2,840 mm)
• Length 201.3 inches (5,110 mm)
• Width 73 inches (1,900 mm)
• Height 58.9 in (1,496 mm)
• Curb weight 3,800 lb (1,700 kg) Est with V6

Originally Posted by C5SilverBullet

MUCH better build quality.

Same car size, but the Imp gains 700 lbs?? why?? 4-6-8 cyl?? adds that kind of weight??

[Millenium Vette]

Originally Posted by TxAg

The current Malibu and Impala look very similarly and have similar specs.

Eliminating one makes sense to me.

Originally Posted by Millenium Vette

Probably a good thing then that you are not in the auto manufacturing business then.

I take it back.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by TxAg

To auto manufacturer's there might be a clear difference, but the specs below sure are similar.

And so are the looks. Case in point, at work there is a Impala and Malibu in the generations listed below.

I had to look a bit more carefully as to which was which since they were so similar (not exact).

But hey, I'm just an average guy, what do I know.

Malibu Ninth generation (2016–present)

• Wheelbase 111.4 in (2,830 mm)
• Length 193.8 in (4,923 mm)
• Width 73.0 in (1,854 mm)
• Height 57.7 in (1,466 mm)
• Curb weight 3,086–3,457 lb (1,400–1,568 kg)

Impala Tenth generation (2014–present)

• Wheelbase 111.7 inches (2,840 mm)
• Length 201.3 inches (5,110 mm)
• Width 73 inches (1,900 mm)
• Height 58.9 in (1,496 mm)
• Curb weight 3,800 lb (1,700 kg) Est with V6

Keep in mind that the Malibu is a newer release than the Impala, and we don't know what will happen with a new Impala. The trend of new generations of vehicles getting bigger than the last seems to be continuing across the board. The outgoing Malibu was 4 inches shorter than the Impala, which is a huge difference. Even compared to the new Malibu, the Impala has 2 inches more rear leg room, and a much larger trunk. Both are considerable differences.

[Truck Guy]

GM has an all new electric vehicle coming in 2019.

...and they still have the new "Bolt" EV that was just introduced.

2019 New GM Electric