Detroit 2015: Next-Gen Chevy Volt To Gain Corvette Styling Cues
Can you see a C7-era Chevrolet Corvette in that new Volt’s face? There’s a reason for that.
Autoblog reports the second-gen PHEV will be taking some styling cues from the Corvette Stingray, including the latter’s taut hood lines and hexagonal tail lamps, as part of a new design strategy to link Chevrolet’s next-gen models — including the Cruze and Malibu — to the seventh-generation Corvette.
Returning to the Volt, the PHEV will also sport the regenerative-braking system currently generating power for the Cadillac ELR. The system allows the driver to adjust the amount of energy recovered as the situation calls for it.
Other expected changes for the new Volt include a 1.5-liter four-pot, longer electric-only range, more power — thanks to the addition of a second electric motor — and a larger battery.
The PHEV — sans dancing hipsters — will roll down the ramp January 12, 2015 during the 2015 Detroit Auto Show.
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I'd feel embarrassed to say "I own a Corvette." Too Hanz & Franz.
I noticed they had the back seat covered with a blanket in the video. Is this the first time GM has publicly announced that the Gen 2 will have a bigger battery w/more range? I was worried that GM was gonna let the Volt whither on the vine but it looks like they have done some substantial improvements with the 2nd Gen. Now GM actually market the goddam thing so people don't think it's an overpriced 40 mile EV that leaves you dead on the side of the road when the battery dies.
"part of a new design strategy to link Chevrolet’s next-gen models — including the Cruze and Malibu — to the seventh-generation Corvette." And I though making the Charger into a Dart was a dumb move!
Acura finally throws the beak grille away and Chevy picks it up off the ground, slaps a bowtie on it and uses it.