The Volt, a Hatchback Hybrid by Chevy
The 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year and 2011 Green Car of the Year
The 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year isn’t an ultra-fast sports car, an SUV or a luxury sedan. Instead, it’s an American-as-apple-pie Chevy—one that comes with a plug. The long-awaited Volt, a hatchback hybrid, recharges fully in 10 hours—all you have to do is plug it into any standard 120V outlet. The single charge will take you 35 miles before a gas-powered generator kicks in, creating electricity that’ll win you an additional 340 miles— on a single tank of gas that holds just nine gallons. And the car comes equipped with an energy-efficient Bose sound system, Bluetooth capacity and a GPS navigation radio. Plus, says Joe Zucker at Englewood Chevrolet, "Electricity runs the car in near silence, making it a delightful ride—you don’t even know it’s running! It drives smoothly and holds four people in real comfort.” Let’s not forget one of the best ownership perks of all: dodging sticker shock at the pump. Chevy estimates it’ll cost the average commuter just $1.50 a day to get to work—gasfree! Check out the Volt at Englewood Chevrolet (201.871.0606, englewoodchevrolet.com), Schumacher Chevrolet (866.268.7230, schumacherchevy.net) or Gearhart Chevrolet (973.627.0900,
gearhartchevy.net).
Also check out the 2011 Volkswagon Touareg
