In this post we are talking about Chevrolet Volt Convertible 2012

Chevrolet Volt Convertible 2012

Chevrolet has pulled off a surprise announcement with news that a 2-door convertible version of the brand’s Volt electric hybrid will come to market as early as this summer. Set to make its debut next month during the New York Auto Show, the Volt convertible will be powered by the same hybrid gas/electric powertrain found in the sedan. Power comes from a lithium-ion battery pack or, when extra range is needed, a generator connected to a 1.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. Range is approximately 40 miles in el Unlike most modern power-top convertibles, the Volt’s is lowered and raised manually to conserve the vehicle’s pure electric range. The entire process is faster than a power system and a rigid tonneau easily pops into place over the folded top for a nice, clean and fuss-free design. The one hand operation also means the top can be lowered while the vehicle is in motion. “Like the standard Volt sedan, we wanted the Volt convertible to offer all the things you expect, plus a few surprises,” says GM’s Wildwood. “We’re extremely excited about the new GM-patented photovoltaic film that covers two-thirds of the soft-top’s surface.” ectric-only mode, with about 200 additional miles provided by the small-displacement engine.