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Old 01-28-2007, 08:48 PM
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Volt hint at next Cobalt?
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Old 01-28-2007, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Road&Track
The Chevy Volt concept is significant on two fronts — the car itself is a preview of what the next generation Cobalt may look like, but more important, beneath the skin lies a new propulsion system from which GM expects big things. The styling of the Volt can best be described as Camaro meets econobox.
Interesting. I never thought of this as a Cobalt preview, but it makes sense.
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Old 01-28-2007, 10:58 PM
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I was reading that the Volt is based on the Cobalt's Delta platform.
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Old 01-28-2007, 11:18 PM
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I saw the volt specs on gm's media site included drum rear brakes and no irs as well.
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Old 01-28-2007, 11:24 PM
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It's amazing how incredibly short the Volt's overhangs are compared to the Cobalt.
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Old 01-28-2007, 11:26 PM
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I would like that if it was, I think its pretty good looking especially for an econobox. Would stack well against the new Civic.
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Old 01-29-2007, 06:19 AM
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Just IMO but the way I see it:

Impala

Cobalt

I just can't see the Volt as a Cobalt. Especially since Cobalt will be a world car not just a US model in the NG. Unless of course Astra is the World car and the Volt previews the next US only model. Darn now I am confused about this,thanks Charlie now I won't be able to concentrate in class today!
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Old 01-29-2007, 08:08 AM
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I thought somewhere along the line I read "next gen Delta platform" and that the tunnel for the batteries will be integral to the platform, regardless of if the battery technology will be ready.

I really like the face on the Volt ....... now I'll shut up before I type something I'll regret.
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After seeing the Volt at the DC Autoshow Saturday, it does have Camaro cues in it. I must admit that I did like it.

If the Volt is a hint of the next Cobalt, GM will have another winner on it's hands.
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Old 01-29-2007, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Z284ever
I was reading that the Volt is based on the Cobalt's Delta platform.
That would be correct.
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Old 01-29-2007, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 91_z28_4me
Just IMO but the way I see it:

Impala

Cobalt

I just can't see the Volt as a Cobalt. Especially since Cobalt will be a world car not just a US model in the NG...
I agree. That's how I see things play out.

Especially the Chevy rallycar/ Cobalt connection.
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Old 01-29-2007, 02:23 PM
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I'm pretty sure that MotorTrend thought the Volt was going to be the next generation Impala. It looks quite a bit like the computerized "spy shot" they had on their cover a few months back.

I think either car would be a good influence on the next Cobalt
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I like the idea of the Volt front end on the Impala
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Old 01-29-2007, 02:58 PM
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Why Impala and not Malibu? Or let me ask instead, isn't the Volt closer to the Malibu in proportions?
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Malibu's front end is already in place. Just resize the Volt frontend for Impala.
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