Comments on: Production Chevy Volt to Have a Spacious Interior http://gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/ Real-time news, information, and discussion about the Chevrolet Volt. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:07:32 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Jay http://gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/#comment-58479 Jay Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:48:21 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/#comment-58479 I hope they make the production volt 99.9% like the concept and hope they dont change the style. We need to have cars like this and the style now. I was going to get a new camero but im looking into this now. I hope they make the production volt 99.9% like the concept and hope they dont change the style. We need to have cars like this and the style now. I was going to get a new camero but im looking into this now.

]]> By: cybereye http://gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/#comment-25384 cybereye Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:39:28 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/#comment-25384 #43 Jim L I can understaind why they put OSHA beeper that activates in reverse on the Prius. Many people are use to hear ICE noise. I used to work in a warehouse that deal with forklift. One of the forklift have a broken OSHA beeper, never bother fixing it. It had scare many people when the forklift lightly bumb into people, not knowning that it comming. I'm very sure the Volt will have a OSHA beeper, no question about it. #43
Jim L

I can understaind why they put OSHA beeper that activates in reverse on the Prius. Many people are use to hear ICE noise. I used to work in a warehouse that deal with forklift. One of the forklift have a broken OSHA beeper, never bother fixing it. It had scare many people when the forklift lightly bumb into people, not knowning that it comming. I’m very sure the Volt will have a OSHA beeper, no question about it.

]]> By: noel park http://gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/#comment-25095 noel park Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:21:15 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/#comment-25095 Estero, #14 & # 15: Sounds like the story of my life. LOL. Estero, #14 & # 15:

Sounds like the story of my life. LOL.

]]> By: Van http://gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/#comment-25039 Van Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:06:04 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/#comment-25039 Like many pieces of information provided by GM spokespersons, it uses vague references that sound good. Spacious sounds good, but unless spacious is defined by number of seats and foot room/head room figures, it leaves us with hope rather than dope. Like many pieces of information provided by GM spokespersons, it uses vague references that sound good. Spacious sounds good, but unless spacious is defined by number of seats and foot room/head room figures, it leaves us with hope rather than dope.

]]> By: Jim L http://gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/#comment-24826 Jim L Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:52:51 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/#comment-24826 Whatever the production version of the Volt turns out to look like, I hope it is closer to the new Camaro than the Prius. If the instrument cluster incorporates an LCD I hope it is nothing like the multi-function display in the Prius: I almost wrecked the Prius I rented while trying to adjust the interior temperature, and the display was impossible to read in bright sunlight. The forward/reverse lever on the Prius looks like it came from a golf cart. Such a "gear shift" seems old-fashioned and out of place in the Volt: I would prefer a more 21st century approach to the instrument cluster and general controls, perhaps something more like the iPhone with a heads-up display like the Cadillacs offer. And please leave out the OSHA beeper that activates in reverse on the Prius. Whatever the production version of the Volt turns out to look like, I hope it is closer to the new Camaro than the Prius. If the instrument cluster incorporates an LCD I hope it is nothing like the multi-function display in the Prius: I almost wrecked the Prius I rented while trying to adjust the interior temperature, and the display was impossible to read in bright sunlight. The forward/reverse lever on the Prius looks like it came from a golf cart. Such a “gear shift” seems old-fashioned and out of place in the Volt: I would prefer a more 21st century approach to the instrument cluster and general controls, perhaps something more like the iPhone with a heads-up display like the Cadillacs offer. And please leave out the OSHA beeper that activates in reverse on the Prius.

]]> By: nasaman http://gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/#comment-24823 nasaman Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:42:25 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/#comment-24823 [quote comment="24814"][/quote] I'm also curious to see what happens with future Saturn Vue "Green" models ...[/quote] The two-mode FWD Vue will be announced at the upcoming Detroit auto show. I think it will rival or beat the Ford Escape hybrid for the SUV mpg title.[/quote] Brian - It's a little off topic, but you & others here might like to know about a new GM/Lutz blog where I've just posted the following: "I want to add this to my comments (posted at 8AM today) about GM employing E-REV technology in future Saturn VUE's, etc: "1) The pioneering E-REV technology (ala Chevy Volt) should be readily acceptable to Saturn customers, who are typically looking for innovative designs "2) Saturn customers are accustomed to excellent customer service, which should help offset any concerns they have about "being first" to buy breakthrough technology like E-REV "3) GM should cover all E-REV vehicles(including the Chevy VOLT) by the GM 100,000 mile power train warranty to further alleviate any RISK concerns!!!* "*If E-REV cars are NOT covered for 100,000 miles it will be a BLACK FLAG to potential buyers! The new GM/Lutz blog is at: http://www.gmnext.com/details/thoughts.aspx?id=8c347568-39b1-4e9e-9dce-dc5d19a5d851 [quote comment="24814"][/quote]
I’m also curious to see what happens with future Saturn Vue “Green” models …[/quote]

The two-mode FWD Vue will be announced at the upcoming Detroit auto show. I think it will rival or beat the Ford Escape hybrid for the SUV mpg title.[/quote]

Brian – It’s a little off topic, but you & others here might like to know about a new GM/Lutz blog where I’ve just posted the following:

“I want to add this to my comments (posted at 8AM today) about GM employing E-REV technology in future Saturn VUE’s, etc:

“1) The pioneering E-REV technology (ala Chevy Volt) should be readily acceptable to Saturn customers, who are typically looking for innovative designs

“2) Saturn customers are accustomed to excellent customer service, which should help offset any concerns they have about “being first” to buy breakthrough technology like E-REV

“3) GM should cover all E-REV vehicles(including the Chevy VOLT) by the GM 100,000 mile power train warranty to further alleviate any RISK concerns!!!*

“*If E-REV cars are NOT covered for 100,000 miles it will be a BLACK FLAG to potential buyers!

The new GM/Lutz blog is at: http://www.gmnext.com/details/thoughts.aspx?id=8c347568-39b1-4e9e-9dce-dc5d19a5d851

]]> By: Mark http://gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/#comment-24818 Mark Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:58:41 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/#comment-24818 We had a '57 Dodge wagon with a pushbutton transmission. This was in the day of the starter button (no twisting the key to start) The neutral button doubled as the starter. We had fun letting the neighbors try to start it when we first got it. Just got a Mini-Cooper and, guess what, it has a starter button, too. Everything old is new again. If the Volt has an ESP input so that it just "knew" what direction I wanted to go - that would be innovation! We had a ‘57 Dodge wagon with a pushbutton transmission. This was in the day of the starter button (no twisting the key to start) The neutral button doubled as the starter. We had fun letting the neighbors try to start it when we first got it.

Just got a Mini-Cooper and, guess what, it has a starter button, too. Everything old is new again.

If the Volt has an ESP input so that it just “knew” what direction I wanted to go – that would be innovation!

]]> By: Brian M http://gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/#comment-24814 Brian M Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:20:27 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/#comment-24814 [/quote] I'm also curious to see what happens with future Saturn Vue "Green" models ...[/quote] The two-mode FWD Vue will be announced at the upcoming Detroit auto show. I think it will rival or beat the Ford Escape hybrid for the SUV mpg title. [/quote]
I’m also curious to see what happens with future Saturn Vue “Green” models …[/quote]

The two-mode FWD Vue will be announced at the upcoming Detroit auto show. I think it will rival or beat the Ford Escape hybrid for the SUV mpg title.

]]> By: David L http://gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/#comment-24812 David L Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:09:04 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/#comment-24812 [quote comment="24756"][quote]When you get that third kid you will not be using a Volt--or any other sedan for that matter. You will quickly see the light and get a minivan or wagon of some sort. What kind of car do you have now?[/quote] We have a 2005 Suzuki Aerio SX which very comfortably fits four. Adding a roof-top box, we've done all kinds of road trips in Canad and the northwest US. Without child/booster seats, three kids or three "slim" adults can fit in the back - the problem is the booster seats take up seat width, so that there is only room for two booster seats. We currently have only one car as my wife either takes the bus or bicycles to work and I am able to walk to work. As for a mini-van, my wife hates them and would prefer an SUV. I'm also curious to see what happens with future Saturn Vue "Green" models ... [quote comment="24756"][quote]When you get that third kid you will not be using a Volt–or any other sedan for that matter.

You will quickly see the light and get a minivan or wagon of some sort.

What kind of car do you have now?[/quote]
We have a 2005 Suzuki Aerio SX which very comfortably fits four. Adding a roof-top box, we’ve done all kinds of road trips in Canad and the northwest US. Without child/booster seats, three kids or three “slim” adults can fit in the back – the problem is the booster seats take up seat width, so that there is only room for two booster seats. We currently have only one car as my wife either takes the bus or bicycles to work and I am able to walk to work. As for a mini-van, my wife hates them and would prefer an SUV. I’m also curious to see what happens with future Saturn Vue “Green” models …

]]> By: Shawn Marshall http://gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/#comment-24806 Shawn Marshall Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:09:09 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2008/01/05/production-chevy-volt-to-have-a-spacious-interior/#comment-24806 I would take a Volt if it had no heater and no AC, and no radio and no backseat. Just GiMme an American car that takes the strategic weapon of oil out of our enemies hands. It cannot be too soon. I would take a Volt if it had no heater and no AC, and no radio and no backseat. Just GiMme an American car that takes the strategic weapon of oil out of our enemies hands. It cannot be too soon.

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