Consumer Reports doesn't like the Volt so far. Finds faults with others.
http://detnews.com/article/20110228/AUTO01/102280401
None of them (Volt, Prius, Leaf) do well in cold winters.
They questioned the Volts actual mileage for the money.
Not surprised. Consumer Reports has had problems in the past understanding technological products. I recall a very puzzling, and highly technically illiterate review of several computers by the magazine, back when computers were a new technology.
Example of the CR logic:
"If you drive about 70 miles, a Prius will actually get you more miles per gallon than the Volt does," Champion said."
This might just barely be true, assuming both the best MPG for the Prius and the worst for the Volt. But then all trips under 70 miles, mostly on electricity, would still be big wins for the Volt. Unless every single trip you make is 70 miles or longer, the Volt wins easily. And if you have a commute under 40 miles, you should burn almost no gasoline at all in day-to-day driving.
Typical CR lack of vision. I love their reliability ratings of used cars. But I have never followed their advice on new cars.
And toasters. They do great comparing toasters.
Lol! Right right, it's Consumer Reports' fault, not the actual product. Your world view is constantly amusing.
shareLol! Right right, it's Consumer Reports' fault, not the actual product.
Hey, it's just an expression of my opinion, versus Consumer Report's opinion. you are entitled to your opinion as well.
Of course, I gave actual reasons why I thought their review was off the mark, which you have not addressed.