WHEN AMERICA WAS IN THE MOOD for a sexy sports car, Chevrolet invented the Corvette. When the need arose for a powerful yet compact engine, Chevy delivered the legendary small-block V-8. Throughout its 99-year history, Chevrolet has achieved global repute by venturing beyond the prevailing tastes.
There was no hue and cry for an affordable sedan powered mainly by electricity. The electric two-seaters and demonstration vehicles introduced in the past two decades roused little interest. But Chevy was convinced that the time was right for an electric car that would never leave an owner stranded.
The Volt is a creative blend of the ordinary and the unexpected. It drives with the same poise and comfort that you’d find in the critically acclaimed Cruze and Malibu. What’s different is that the Volt can go about its daily routine without consuming any gas. The technological leaps in battery construction and electrical controls are remarkable, yet the cost of owning a Volt is quite reasonable. That’s the essence of Chevrolet: more than you’d expect at a price you can afford.
