2012 Chevrolet Volt Ride & Handling

All of us at Art Gamblin Motors are energized about the Chevrolet Volt’s excellent electric efficiency and performance, but we are also very impressed with the Volt’s delightful to drive experience and secure handling. The Volt has been designed with a Body Frame Integral made of high grade steel that combines the body and frame of the Volt into one cohesive unit. This makes the Volt stiff, allowing engineers to more easily fine-tune the entire car. The result is the tight-handling Chevrolet Volt. The Volt has an independent front suspension made of many high quality parts like MacPherson brand struts and weight optimized forged aluminum. The rear suspension of the Volt is specifically designed to be light weight and high performing. In fact the rear suspension of the Sonic weighs 10% less than commonly used traditional torsion beam suspensions. The result is the Volts fast, responsive performance and drivability. 

The power steering on the Volt runs on the car’s 12V system, which maximizes horsepower, performance and efficiency. The Volt uses 4-wheel ABS disk breaks making for precise and responsive braking even in an emergency. The Volt also harnesses braking power with its electro-hydraulic regenerative brake system—transferring energy to the brakes into the Volt’s battery. The Volt comes standard with forged aluminum wheels made with a forged and flow-form process used in making racing wheels. The Volt is equipped standard with the StabiliTrack Stability Control System, which automatically engage the Volt’s traction and braking systems if the vehicle does not exactly follow the drivers intended path. The Volt also uses a traction control system that prevents wheel spin.

All of the above factors are just a sampling of the features that make the handling and drive experience of the Volt Exceptional. Come test drive a new Chevrolet Volt today at Art Gamblin Motors and experience the Chevy Volt’s superior handling for yourself. We know you will welcome our pressure-free environment staffed by expert sales associates. Most of all, you will love the way we treat all of our customers like family—something we have been doing as a family owned and operated business for over 40 years. Come see us here in Enumclaw Washington and discover for yourself why we are the highest online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!

2012 Chevrolet Volt Charging

At Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington, we are eager to offer the easily charged 2012 Chevrolet Volt. Charging a Chevrolet Volt is simple, efficient and inexpensive. You can charge your new Chevrolet Volt with a standard 120V dedicated household outlet. This is the common circuit found in most homes and will take about 10 hours to fully charge your Volt. A faster way to charge your Volt is with a 240V dedicated outlet. This is the same type of household outlet used for clothes dryers. This type of outlet will charge your Volt in just 4 hours. Chevrolet’s home charging partner, SPX, offers a 240V charging station that can be installed in your home as well. The Volt is also equipped with a standard charging system that allows it to use any public charging station.

Electricity is a very cost-effective way to power your vehicle. Factoring in the average price of electricity in America, it only costs around 1.50$ per day in electricity costs to travel up not 40 miles daily in a Chevy Volt. 1.50$ is already an extraordinarily low cost, but even this small expense can be reduced through the Volt’s delayed rate of departure charge setting. In this charging mode the Volt calculates charging time based on utility peak costs and your planned departure time as well. The delayed departure time charging mode charges your Volt based on your indicated schedule. Finally, the immediate charging mode begins charging as soon as the Volt is connected to an outlet. Although charging a Chevy Volt is most efficient when done regularly, your Chevy Volt will still function regularly on a charge even after months of not being plugged in.

Between the many charge options, charge modes and efficiency of charging used by the Volt; we are confident at Art Gamblin Motors that a new Chevrolet Volt can easily fit into anyone’s busy lifestyle. So come give the Volt a test drive with us today in our pressure-free environment and let our friendly expert sales associates answer all your questions. Most importantly we at Art Gamblin Motors have been family owned and operated for more than 40 years, so we treat all of our customers like family. That is the reason why we are the highest online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state! Come discover this difference for yourself at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington.

2012 Chevrolet Volt vs Toyota Prius

 The Toyota Prius is a hybrid vehicle capable of running continuously solely on electric power for only one mile, which also requires that the Prius be moving at low speeds. The Prius has four equipment levels, although they all share an identical powertrain.

 Power and Performance: The Prius is a hybrid vehicle, which uses a constantly shifting mix of electric and gasoline power. The Chevrolet Volt is a real electric vehicle that uses electricity to provide its power all the time. This allows the Chevy Volt to travel 35 miles in all-electric zero-emission mode before uses its gasoline powered generator. The Prius can only accomplish fully electric operations with zero-emissions for 1 mile and it must do so at low speeds. The horsepower rating of the Volt is 149. That is 15 more horsepower than the Prius’ 134 horsepower rating. This allows the Volt to do 0-60 mph in under nine seconds as opposed to the Prius, which takes almost 10 seconds to do the same thing. The battery used in the Prius is made of nickel-hydride. The Volt uses a lithium-ion battery, which stores more electricity, is safer and also better for the environment. The steering system in the Volt is also superior to the Prius due to the electric power steering motor being mounted directly to the steering racks. Volt’s also come standard with 17” wheels whereas only the most expensive Prius comes with 17” wheels. 

Comfort and Convenience: The Volt offers the Chevrolet MyLink system with voice recognition and direct connectivity to online programs such as Pandora. The Prius offers nothing comparable to this. The Chevy Volt has more hip and shoulder room than the Prius, which makes for a more comfortable ride, a standard remote start and keyless access system. The Prius has these features in a limited form, available only on its more expensive models. 

 
Safety and Security: The Volt has 8 airbags standard while the Prius has only 7. In crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Volt has easily outperformed the Toyota Prius. Included among the universal safety superiority of the Volt over the Prius is the Volt’s 5-star roll-over rating as opposed to the Prius’ 4-star rating. One of the many factors contributing to its superior safety over the Prius is the Volt’s 500-740 pounds of extra weight over the Prius, which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says is a key factor is better safety over lighter counterparts.

 Quality, Reliability and Durability: The engine of the Volt uses a cast iron block as opposed the Prius’ aluminum engine block. Aluminum is much more prone to warping and cracking than cast iron. Chevrolet’s powertrain warranty covers the Volt 40,000 miles longer than Toyota covers the Prius. The powertrain warranty on the Chevy Volt is 40,000 miles longer than the protection offered by the Prius; the Volt’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Prius’; and finally, there are roughly 4 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Toyota dealers. This makes getting your vehicle serviced by a Chevrolet warranty much easier than getting service for a Prius.

 Awards: J.D. Power and Associates rated the Volt first among compact cars in owner reported satisfaction. The Prius has yet to make it into the top three. The Volt was picked as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” in 2011. Motor Trend chose the Volt as 2011 Car of the Year. The Volt earned 2011 Car of the Year by Automobile Magazine.

 We all know at Art Gamblin Motors that the Chevrolet Volt totally outperforms the Toyota Prius in every way. But we invite you to come see this for yourself by test-driving a new Chevy Volt with us in Enumclaw Washington. You can’t find a friendlier pressure-free sales environment than Art Gamblin Motors. We have been family owned and operated for more than 40 years; so all of our expert sales associates are committed to treating every customer like family. Discover the difference here at Art Gamblin Motors and find out why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state! 

2012 Chevrolet Volt Style & Design

Here at Art Gamblin Motors we are at the cutting edge of electric vehicle technology. This is why we are proud to introduce the sleek new Chevrolet Volt. The Volt strikes a perfect balance between aerodynamic efficiency, proven in wind tunnel and practical tests with a 0.28 coefficient of drag, and sophisticated modern style making the Volt a gorgeous new sedan as well. The Chevy Volt has a single-arc roofline, micro body gaps of 3mm or less, an aerodynamic dual-port grill; a drag-reducing rear spoiler and sharp rear edges for even more added aerodynamic efficiency. These exterior features are just a sampling of the design and style that makes the Volt the beautiful looking sedan that it is, but also contributes to the superior aerodynamic efficiency of the Volt—just one of the many incredible factors that make this car so fuel efficient and revolutionary. 

  

While it is true that the Volt offers ground-breaking electric  efficiency, it is also clear that the Volt is a sedan with the look and feel of an ultra-modern high performance luxury vehicle. Everything from the lighting recess to the projector beam headlamps of the Volt reinforces its state-of-the-art appearance. When looking at a new Chevrolet Volt you can’t also help but notice its wide, low center of gravity, which grant the Volt its strong capable feel. The interior design and style of the Volt is true to the winning Chevrolet interiors you are accustomed to. This means you will enjoy the classically roomy interior found in other Chevy vehicles, along with some modern innovations like a push start ignition and a high resolution full-color LCD instrument cluster.

We invite you to come test drive a new Chevy Volt with us here at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington and experience its stunning high-tech design and style for yourself. We know that you will appreciate our pressure-free environment staffed by expert sales associates. But above all else, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years. So you will be treated like family with us. Come see why Art Gamblin Motors is the number one online ranked Chevrolet dealer in the state!

2012 Chevrolet Volt vs Leaf

 The Nissan Leaf is an all electric, 5-door hatchback. Because the Leaf doesn’t use any kind of range extender like the Chevrolet Volt—the driver must carefully plan their routine around the Leaf’s 73 mile range. Otherwise the driver of a Leaf will find themselves stranded.  The Leaf comes is two trim packages: SV and SL. 

Power and Performance: The Chevrolet Volt is rated at 149 horsepower whereas the Nissan Leaf has only 107 horsepower making a 42 horsepower difference! The Volt also produces 66 lb.-ft more maximum torque than the Leaf! The Volt has superior steering over the Leaf as a result of the power steering being mounted directly to the steering rack. The Leaf has nothing similar to this. Range anxiety is not a concern with the Volt’s impressive 379 mile driving range as opposed to the Leaf’s maximum driving range of 73 miles. The Battery of the volt is cooled using a liquid thermal system superior to the Leaf’s air cooled battery. The Volt also charges twice as fast as the Leaf using a 120V charger! The Leaf comes with 16” wheels as opposed to the Volts standard 17” wheels. The Chevy Volt also has top speeds of 100 mph which is 10 more mph than the Leaf’s top speed! 

Safety: The Chevrolet Volt has 8 airbags standard versus the Leaf which only has 6 airbags and no front-knee protection. The Volt has automatic daytime running lamps and OnStar automatic crash response—the Leaf has nothing similar to these features. TheThe Chevrolet Volt weighs 400 pounds more than the Nissan Leaf. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that heavier vehicles are significantly faster than their lighter counterparts. This is one of many factors that have allowed the Volt to easily achieve higher crash test safety ratings than the Nissan Leaf by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

Quality, Reliability and Durability: The Volt comes with free roadside assistance. Nissan doesn’t offer any free roadside assistance for the Leaf. Chevrolet’s powertrain warranty covers the Volt 40,000 miles longer than Nissan covers the Leaf. The Volt’s corrosion warranty is also 1 year longer than the Leaf’s. Also an important consideration for Chevrolet’s superior warranty is that there are nearly 4 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Nissan dealers, making it much easier to get warranty work done on the Volt than the Leaf. Furthermore, a J.D. Power and Associates’ 2011 survey shows Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Nissan vehicles in initial and long-term quality and reliability.

Awards: Consumer Reports recommends the Chevrolet Volt, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Volt was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” in 2011, while the Leaf has never made this list. Motor Trend selected the Volt as their 2011 Car of the Year, an award the Leaf has never received. The Volt was chosen by Automobile Magazine as their 2011 Car of the Year. The Leaf has never received this award.

We are all convinced at Art Gamblin Motors that the Chevrolet Volt absolutely outperforms the Nissan Leaf in every way. But we invite you to come see this for yourself by test-driving a new Chevy Volt with us in Enumclaw Washington. You can’t find a friendlier pressure-free sales environment than Art Gamblin Motors. We have been family owned and operated for more than 40 years; so all of our expert sales associates are committed to treating every customer like family. Discover the difference here at Art Gamblin Motors and find out why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!

2012 Chevrolet Volt Quality, Reliability & Durability

  

 All of us at Art Gamblin Motors here in Enumclaw Washington take great pride in the universal quality of the vehicles we offer. The Chevrolet Volt is no exception to this high standard of quality. The Volt’s Body Frame Integral, made largely from high-strength steel, makes the Chevrolet Volt a high quality, safe and durable vehicle. In fact, every aspect of the Chevrolet Volt was carefully designed by experts committed to ensuring the upmost levels of quality, reliability and durability possible. They fully delivered on this commitment with the Volt. The Volt requires very little maintenance and will perform at optimal level throughout its very long life. But this assurance is not limited only to the fundamental long-term performance of the vehicle, but down to the smallest details.

  

 For example, the team that designed the Volt applied the same high level of expertise and innovation that went into making the efficiency and durability of the Volt; into the quite and smooth ride it offers as well. Everything from the composite nylon baffles built into the structure of the Volt, serving to reduce noise in the interior as much as 40 decibels; to the composite wheel liners work together to dampen noise, vibration and harshness in the Volt’s driving experience. These are just a few of the vast array of features that ensure the Volt’s quality, from the smallest to the largest details. Chevrolet is so confident in the quality of the new Volt that the completely unparalleled Chevrolet premium limited warranty protection is offered with full confidence. This includes: 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage. 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty 5-year/100,000-mile coverage for emergency roadside assistance including courtesy transportation 6-year/100,000-mile rust-through warranty 8-year/100,000-mile battery and Voltec component warranty on the battery, thermal management system, charging system and electric drive components.

The support you will receive with your new Chevrolet Volt doesn’t end with the unparalleled Chevy Warranty. You will also be served by the dedicated Volt customer service advisors. You will be supported with service schedules, assistance in coordinating home charging installation if needed and periodic check ins to make sure everything is going well. These are just a few of the support services offered by the Chevy Volt support team. And of course, we at Art Gamblin Motors are always here to provide full service and support as well. Come test drive a Chevrolet Volt today with us here at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington and see the quality of the Volt for yourself. You will be welcomed into our pressure-free environment by expert and friendly sales associates. But most of all, you will be treated like family—something we have been doing as a family owned and operated dealership for over 40 years. Come visit us and see why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!

2012 Chevrolet Volt Review and Overview

2012 Chevrolet Volt Review & Overview

 

We are confident here at Art Gamblin Motors that the Chevrolet Volt is a revolutionary vehicle in its own right. The Volt is also clearly unparalleled by all its competition. The Volt is capable of running totally on its battery for 35 miles. After that the Volt seamlessly transitions to it’s high efficiency gas powered generator and energy extrapolating brake system; charging the Volt’s battery while running and easily allowing the Volt to travel another 344 miles. That means the Chevy Volt can travel 379 miles before its needs to be charged or filled up again! This means the Volt will never give you “range anxiety” of running out of energy and being stranded. This is a real concern for drivers of the Nissan Leaf and Ford Focus Electric, which do not use any kind of range extenders like the Chevy Volt’s on-board generator. At the same time, you can easily commute 35 miles a day with the Volt and never use a drop of gasoline or produce any tailpipe emissions; all for about 1.50$ a day in electricity costs. While the farthest the Toyota Prius can travel on battery only is one mile. And even this must be done at low speeds!

 

 

The Chevrolet Volt is also capable of going 0-60 in less than 9 seconds and can achieve speeds of 101 Mph with its 149 horsepower electric motor. This means that the Chevy Volt handles like a midsize sedan equipped with a 250 horsepower V6! None of the Chevrolet Volt’s competition even comes close to offering this level of power, performance and efficiency. Regardless of the Volt’s inferior competition—it is an excellent vehicle in its own right. The Chevrolet Volt has a 5-star National Highway Traffic Safety Administration overall safety rating and an Insurance Institute of Highway Safety Top Safety Pick award—making the Volt a very safe vehicle to drive. The Chevy Volt offers excellent handling and comfort with ultimate media connectivity, which makes the Volt responsive and fun to drive!

            All of this excellence in design is packaged in a sleek high-tech style, making the Volt a unique and beautiful sedan. The future of driving is here at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington. Come experience the incredible Chevrolet Volt for yourself with a test drive in our pressure free environment and have all your questions answered by our expert and friendly sales associates. We treat all of our customers like family here at Art Gamblin Motors; its second nature for us, being family owned and operated for over 40 years now. Discover for yourself why Art Gamblin Motors is the top online ranked Chevrolet dealer in the state! 

2012 Chevrolet Volt vs Ford Focus Electric

 The Ford Focus Electric is the electric hatchback interpretation of the original gas-powered Ford Focus. It was therefore not designed from the beginning to be an electric vehicle, but rather adapted from the gasoline-powered model. As an all-electric vehicle it requires careful trip planning since you will be stranded when the vehicle reaches its maximum driving range.

 Power and Performance: The Volt’s 149 horsepower rated motor has 26 more horsepower and 92 more lb.-ft of torque than the Focus! The driving range of the Volt is 379 miles as opposed to the 100 mile range of the Ford Focus. It takes 20 hours to charge a Focus on a 120V connection and only 10 to charge a Volt on the same connection! Because the Volt was designed from the start to be an electric vehicle, as opposed to the Ford Focus Electric’s adaptation from the gasoline powered model, the Volt is much more efficient in its design. This has resulted in much better handling and performance, evidenced by the Volt’s top speed of 100 mph versus the Focus’ top speed of only 84 mph. The Volt’s superior design also grants it greater roominess inside the vehicle providing a comfortable ride as well as more cargo space. 

 
Connectivity: The Volt offers the Chevrolet MyLink system with voice recognition and direct connectivity to online programs such as Pandora. The Chevy Volt also offers the full suite of OnStar services including turn-by-turn directions, hands-free calling and many more excellent features. The Focus offers nothing comparable to these features.

 Safety: The Volt has 8 standard airbags as opposed to the Ford Focus Electric’s 6 airbags, which completely fail to provide any knee protection. The Volt also has the added protection of the OnStar Automatic Crash Response system that finds no equivalent in the Ford Focus Electric.

 Quality, Reliability and Durability: Chevrolet’s powertrain warranty covers the Volt 40,000 miles longer than Ford covers the Focus Electric. The Volt’s corrosion warranty is also 1 year longer than the Ford Focus Electric.

 Awards: Consumer Reports recommends the Chevrolet Volt, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Volt was also been chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” in 2011. Motor Trend selected the Volt as their 2011 Car of the Year. The Volt was even chosen by Automobile Magazine as their 2011 Car of the Year. 

We are all certain at Art Gamblin Motors that the Chevrolet Volt certainly outperforms the Ford Focus Electric in every way. But we invite you to come see this for yourself by test-driving a new Chevy Volt with us in Enumclaw Washington. You can’t find a friendlier pressure-free sales environment than Art Gamblin Motors. We have been family owned and operated for more than 40 years; so all of our expert sales associates are committed to treating every customer like family. Discover the difference here at Art Gamblin Motors and find out why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!