The 2012 Volt is a 4-door, 4-passenger family sedan, available in one trim only, the Base.
Upon introduction,... the Volt is equipped with a standard 1.4-liter, I4, 149-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 95-mpg in the city and 90-mpg on the highway. A 1-speed automatic transmission is standard.
Starting today, Chevrolet dealers in all 50 states will begin taking orders for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt. For the 2012 model year, General Motors has priced the Volt at $39,995 (including an $850 destination charge) before federal and state incentives. The base MSRP of the 2012 Volt is $1,005 less than the sticker price of the 2011 Volt. For the record, GM says that the reduced price of the 2012 model is due to the "wider range of options and configurations that come with the expansion of Volt production for sale nationally." For the 2012 model year, Volt buyers will be faced with choosing from a total of seven option packages. A loaded Volt – packed with luxury touches like leather seats, a backup camera, navigation system, premium paint and fancy dancy wheels – comes in at $46,265 (including the aforementioned $850 destination charge). The 2012 Volt will be offered with two additional interior accents: white and spiced red; and two brand spankin' new exterior hues: Summit White and Blue Topaz Metallic. Some additional features for 2012 include standard keyless entry with passive locking, OnStar turn-by-turn navigation, Chevrolet MyLink and 17-inch alloys with black inserts (late availability). Customers across the nation can visit their nearest Chevy dealer to order a 2012 Volt. Of course, ordering a Volt does not necessarily mean that you'll take delivery of it any time soon. For the Volt's estimated arrival date in your neck of the woods, refer to the map above. Also, don't forget to check out GM's press release after the jump.
