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Chevy Volt’s Fuel Efficiency is Better Than Expected

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The Chevy Volt has been topping Comsumer Reports’ customer satisfaction surveys for the last two years for a number of reasons, one being fuel-efficiency. Now studies are showing that Volt owners are not only achieving the EPA-estimated 98 MPGe but many are exceeding it.

2013_Chevrolet_Volt_04Owners that are charging their volts regularly are going an incredible 900 miles between gas station visits. By the end of the year this is saving Volt owners around $1,300. There are also some Volt owners out there like Brent Waldrep of Auburn Hills, MI, who likes to avoid gas pumps altogether.

“I have driven more than 23,500 miles in my Volt in 21 months, and have been to a gas station twice,” said Waldrep. “The last time, was in August (2012), and I still have about 65 percent of that tank left. I go about 9,000-10,000 miles between fill ups.”

The Chevy Volt has been a huge hit since it launched in 2010. Owners have collectively driven an unfathomable 150 million electric miles. That could get one from here to Mars if there was a roadway.

“We’ve seen and heard from our Volt owners that they are achieving fantastic performance numbers with their vehicle as many are beating the EPA label estimates,” said Cristi Landy, Chevrolet Volt marketing director. “Our Volt owners are showing the performance potential of driving electric, and having fun doing it.”

Come out to Clements Chevrolet today to learn more about the customer-pleasing, fuel efficient 2013 Chevy Volt!

Three Chevrolet Models Win First Place in J.D. Power Survey

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J.D. Power and Associates conducted their annual APEAL survey, and Chevrolet had three vehicles finish in first place in the survey. The study measures how happy customers are with owning and driving their new car or truck after 90 days of ownership in terms of styling, performance, and design. The three Chevrolet models were the Sonic, Volt, and Avalanche.

Responses were recorded between February 2012 and May 2012 from 74,000 customers that bought or leased a new 2012 model-year car or truck. Chevrolet was the only car brand that had 3 models earn a top spot.

The 2012 Sonic is a small subcompact car that was new to the Chevrolet lineup in 2012. Available as a hatchback or sedan, the Sonic is an affordable and functional vehicle that earns great gas mileage and has a sporty styling.

One of the most innovative vehicles on the market today, the 2012 Chevrolet Volt is also fuel-economy-friendly, allowing drivers to use gasoline, electricity, or both to optimize driving range. Along with its functionality, the Volt also has great handling and performance for a hybrid car.

A full-size pickup truck, the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche comes with a long list of standard features, including a powerful V8 engine. A spacious interior and a folding midgate are just a few of the innovative and popular features of the Avalanche.