Comments on: Opel Ampera to Use Gas/E85 Generator, Not Diesel, and Chevy Volt Will go to Europe Too http://gm-volt.com/2009/01/27/opel-ampera-to-use-gase85-generator-not-diesel-and-chevy-volt-will-go-to-europe-too/ Real-time news, information, and discussion about the Chevrolet Volt. Fri, 25 May 2012 18:42:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jeff http://gm-volt.com/2009/01/27/opel-ampera-to-use-gase85-generator-not-diesel-and-chevy-volt-will-go-to-europe-too/#comment-93001 Jeff Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:30:53 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1495#comment-93001 No Unni, and no Jean-Charles. Those are both the Insignia. I am already thinking of removing the front bumper/grill off the Volt and replacing it with the Opel front bumper/diffuser instead, plus replacing the Volt wheels. The Opel looks far superior to the Volt, and from what I can tell, shares all the same panels except for the front bumper if you look closely. What other nasty Chevy badges am I missing? Just the one on the rear glass, right? I'm sure I can pry that off if it's just glued on. I don't like the flashy badging, all I want is sleek futuristic styling, not the Transformers symbol squat Chevy grill. No Unni, and no Jean-Charles. Those are both the Insignia.

I am already thinking of removing the front bumper/grill off the Volt and replacing it with the Opel front bumper/diffuser instead, plus replacing the Volt wheels. The Opel looks far superior to the Volt, and from what I can tell, shares all the same panels except for the front bumper if you look closely. What other nasty Chevy badges am I missing? Just the one on the rear glass, right? I’m sure I can pry that off if it’s just glued on. I don’t like the flashy badging, all I want is sleek futuristic styling, not the Transformers symbol squat Chevy grill.

]]> By: Kyle http://gm-volt.com/2009/01/27/opel-ampera-to-use-gase85-generator-not-diesel-and-chevy-volt-will-go-to-europe-too/#comment-92816 Kyle Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:12:01 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1495#comment-92816 Another vote to bring the Opel styling here. It's not the same car - I agree that the A-pillar looks the same, but front quarter panel and front grill are much, much cooler on the Opel. I am still reeling from the fact that GM gave up the awesome prototype Volt styling, which was truly distinctive, to give us a Prius with a different grill. 40 miles should have been a goal, not requirement that killed the distinctiveness. Come on, give us a sexy E-Rev! I loved the Flexstreme as well. Another vote to bring the Opel styling here. It’s not the same car – I agree that the A-pillar looks the same, but front quarter panel and front grill are much, much cooler on the Opel. I am still reeling from the fact that GM gave up the awesome prototype Volt styling, which was truly distinctive, to give us a Prius with a different grill. 40 miles should have been a goal, not requirement that killed the distinctiveness. Come on, give us a sexy E-Rev! I loved the Flexstreme as well.

]]> By: Unni http://gm-volt.com/2009/01/27/opel-ampera-to-use-gase85-generator-not-diesel-and-chevy-volt-will-go-to-europe-too/#comment-92657 Unni Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:50:35 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1495#comment-92657 Teaser ?? http://www.salon-auto.ch/en/en_images/detail.php?idIndex=491&idContent=1849 Teaser ??

http://www.salon-auto.ch/en/en_images/detail.php?idIndex=491&idContent=1849

]]> By: harrier1970 http://gm-volt.com/2009/01/27/opel-ampera-to-use-gase85-generator-not-diesel-and-chevy-volt-will-go-to-europe-too/#comment-92593 harrier1970 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:48:54 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1495#comment-92593 Several people have claimed that the cars are identical... this is incorrect on many levels. I think that everyone can clearly see the change in the grill The headlights are inspired by the Opel Flextreme concept The belt line along the side of the vehicle is a lot higher, sharper and runs uniformly along the entire side of the vehicle. The sides of the Ampera are sloped inward slightly making less room inside the vehicle but providing an exceptionally appealing look. The Volt has a boxier look, providing more room inside but looking more like a Prius. If you doubt me then take a look at the angle of the wheel well, you can clearly see the difference on the Ampera. the paint....the Ampera is a mettalic gray with a fairly high gloss while the Volt has an element of electric blue mixed with iron gray for a duller, "matte" like finish. Hopefully we can get a wide variety of paint for either car. Several people have claimed that the cars are identical… this is incorrect on many levels.

I think that everyone can clearly see the change in the grill

The headlights are inspired by the Opel Flextreme concept

The belt line along the side of the vehicle is a lot higher, sharper and runs uniformly along the entire side of the vehicle.

The sides of the Ampera are sloped inward slightly making less room inside the vehicle but providing an exceptionally appealing look. The Volt has a boxier look, providing more room inside but looking more like a Prius. If you doubt me then take a look at the angle of the wheel well, you can clearly see the difference on the Ampera.

the paint….the Ampera is a mettalic gray with a fairly high gloss while the Volt has an element of electric blue mixed with iron gray for a duller, “matte” like finish. Hopefully we can get a wide variety of paint for either car.

]]> By: Jean-Charles Jacquemin http://gm-volt.com/2009/01/27/opel-ampera-to-use-gase85-generator-not-diesel-and-chevy-volt-will-go-to-europe-too/#comment-92579 Jean-Charles Jacquemin Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:50:52 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1495#comment-92579 Statik #87, Agreed , But in the negociations with the workers unions, it was agreed that the Antwerp GM plant will assemble Chevy models when the current Astra production will be discontinued and the new model production transfered to Germany and UK. What Chevy models ? Difficult to know, but you are right, rumors say ... By the way, here is the link toward the official Opel communique (in French), yes the Ampera will have 4 places, 5 doors ... https://secure.opel.be/news/files/pdfs/03_27jan09_opel%20ampera_e-rev_fr.pdf Statik #87,

Agreed ,
But in the negociations with the workers unions, it was agreed that the Antwerp GM plant will assemble Chevy models when the current Astra production will be discontinued and the new model production transfered to Germany and UK.

What Chevy models ? Difficult to know, but you are right, rumors say …

By the way, here is the link toward the official Opel communique (in French), yes the Ampera will have 4 places, 5 doors …

https://secure.opel.be/news/files/pdfs/03_27jan09_opel%20ampera_e-rev_fr.pdf

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