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2012 Chevrolet Volt Review & Overview

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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 2012 Ford Focus Electric

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2012 Chevrolet Volt vs Ford Focus 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. 
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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!
 

2012 Chevrolet Sonic vs Honda Fit

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2012 Sonic vs Honda Fit  The Honda Fit is available only as a 5-door hatchback in two trim levels: Base and Sport. All Fit Models use the same 1.5L SOHC 4-cylinder engine and are limited to either 5-speed manual or automatic transmissions.

 Style: The Chevrolet Sonic comes in either a sedan or hatchback and has a standard rear spoiler available only in the more expensive Sport model of the Honda Fit. The Honda Fit also only comes in the hatchback body style. The Fit comes with standard steel wheels and covers. The Sonic comes standard with superior aluminum-alloy wheels. And the largest wheels the fit offers are 16” compared to the Sonic’s 17”. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan  
Power and Performance: The Honda Fit uses the same engine in each of its models. Both of the Sonic’s engines produce greater horsepower and torque than the Honda Fit’s engine. The ECOTEC engines in the Sonic are also have a much superior design with dual overhead cams instead of the one in the Fit engine and variable valve timing on both the intake and exhaust—while the Fit only offers this feature on the intake. The Chevy Sonic offers both 6 speed manual and automatic transmission options, both with the hill holder function, while the Fit has only 5-speed manual and automatic, with no hill hold technology offered. Moreover, the Fit’s steering system doesn’t offer variable-assist as the Sonic does. The Sonic also delivers a greater maximum fuel range and almost two more gallons in fuel capacity than the Fit. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback  

Interior: The Sonic is wider than the Fit, allowing the Sonic greater hip and shoulder room than the Fit. The Sonic also has more than 3” of additional leg room in the rear-seats than the Fit. Heated seats are also completely unavailable on the Fit, unlike the Sonic which does offer this option.

 Connectivity: The Chevy Sonic offers an entire suite of OnStar services including turn-by-turn directions, hands free calling and remote diagnostics of your vehicle—just to name a few of OnStar’s features. The Fit offers no equivalent to this. The Sonic offers remote start options—the Fit does not. Satellite radio is standard on the Sonic—it is not offered on the Fit.

 Quality, Durability, Reliability: The Sonic is the only subcompact car made in the United States. The Fit is imported from Japan. The Sonic’s warranty is superior to the Fit’s, offering an additional 40,000 miles of powertrain protection; and emergency roadside assistance and courtesy transportation, neither of which is offered with the Honda Fit.

 Safety: The Chevrolet Sonic has 10 airbags standard. The Honda Fit only offers 6 airbags. The Sonic’s OnStar automatic crash response system is standard. The Fit offers nothing comparable to the Sonic’s crash response system. The Fit also fails to offer child safety locks comparable to the Sonic’s power rear child safety locks. We at Art Gamblin Motors know that the Chevrolet Sonic is superior to the Honda Fit.

So we invite you to come test drive a new Sonic with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience the difference for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. We have been family owned and operated for over 40 years and have always treated our customers as family. Come and see the why Art Gamblin Motors is a superior place to buy a car and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!
  

2012 Chevrolet Sonic vs Hyundai Accent

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic vs Hyundai Accent The Hyundai Accent comes in either a sedan or hatchback body and offers three trim levels: GS for the hatchback, SE also for the hatchback and GLS for the Sedan. All of the Accent’s models use the same 1.6L DOHC 4-cylinder engine with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. 

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan and Hatchback Style: The Accent has steel wheels with covers on its standard model. The Sonic offers aluminum-alloy wheels standard. The largest wheels on the accent top out at 16” compared to the Sonic’s 17”. Chevy Sonic offers a rear spoiler standard. The Hyundai Accent only offers a rear spoiler in its more expensive models.

 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Power and Performance: The Chevy Sonic offers buyers two engine choices including a turbo and both choices produce more torque with more efficiency than the Accent. The Accent offers only one non-turbo engine choice. The Sonic has a larger maximum fuel range than the Accent and holds almost a gallon more fuel.

 Interior: The Sonic has available heated seats, while the Accent does not even offer this feature. The Sonic’s steering column is not only tilting, but telescopic as well for maximum driving comfort. The Accent’s steering column only tilts. The Sonic has more front and rear hip room than the Accent, offering a much more comfortable ride for the diver and passenger. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback and Sedan 
Connectivity: The Chevrolet Sonic offers OnStar, which includes turn-by-turn directions, hands-free calling and remote diagnostics—just a small sampling of the many features OnStar offers. The Hyundai Accent offers nothing comparable to any of these features.

 Quality, Reliability and Durability: The Chevrolet Sonic is the only subcompact produced in the United States. The Accent is imported from Korea. The Chevy Sonic’s warranty offers 40,000 more miles of emergency roadside assistance than the Accent. The Sonic’s warranty also offers convenient courtesy transportation. The Accent offers nothing like this in its warranty.

 Safety: The Chevrolet Sonic has 10 airbags standard. The Hyundai Accent only offers 6 airbags. The Sonic’s OnStar automatic crash response system is standard. The Accent offers nothing comparable to the Sonic’s crash response system. We all know at Art Gamblin Motors that the Chevrolet Sonic outperforms the Hyundai Accent in every category. But we invite you to come see this for yourself by test-driving a new Sonic 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 Sonic vs Nissan Versa

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic vs Nissan Versa The Nissan Versa is a 4-door Sedan available in three trim levels: S, SV and SL. Regardless of the particular model, the Versa has the same 1.6L DOHC 4-cylinder engine, offering only 109 horsepower. The Versa has two transmission options: a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT automatic.

 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Style: The Nissan is available as only a sedan. The Sonic comes as a sedan or a hatchback. The largest available wheel size in the Versa is 15” and comes standard in steel. The Sonic has 15, 16 or 17 inch wheels available and comes standard in superior aluminum-alloy.

 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Power and Performance: The Versa offers only the 1.6L engine, which produces 29 less horsepower than both the ECOTEC 1.8L and 1.4L engines. Both of the Sonic’s available engines also offer more torque at a faster rate than the Versa.  The Sonic is also the only vehicle in its segment to offer a turbo engine. The Versa is limited to either 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT automatic. The Sonic offers a 5-speed or 6-speed manual as well as a 6 speed automatic transmission. The automatic transmission of the Sonic also has manual shift capabilities and the Nissan Vera’s CVT automatic does not. The Sonic’s transmissions all use hill holder technology to assist shifting while on steep grades. The Vera does not offer this feature. The Sonic has a 12.2 gallon fuel capacity and a greater fuel range than the Versa’s 10.8 gallon fuel tank. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vs Nissan Versa
Interior: The Sonic has over 5” of additional hip room and over an inch of additional head room in its back seats compared to the Nissan Versa. The Versa also has less shoulder room in the front and back seats than the Chevrolet Sonic. The Sonic’s steering wheel is telescopic as well as tilting for maximum comfort. The Versa’s steering column only tilts. Heated seats are available in the Sonic, but not the Versa.

 Connectivity: The Chevy Sonic offers an entire suite of OnStar services including turn-by-turn directions, hands free calling and remote diagnostics of your vehicle—just to name a few of OnStar’s features. The Versa offers no equivalent to this. The Sonic offers remote start options—the Versa does not. Satellite radio is standard on the Sonic—it is optional on the Versa.

 Quality, Reliability and Durability: The Sonic is the only subcompact car manufactured in America. The Versa is imported from Mexico. The Chevy Sonic’s warranty offers 40,000 additional miles of powertrain coverage, emergency roadside assistance, and courtesy transportation. The Versa offers far less powertrain coverage and no roadside assitence or courtesy transportation.

 Safety: The Chevrolet Sonic has an impressive 10 airbags and has rear power child safety locks. The Versa has only 6 airbags and does not offer child safety locks comprable to the Sonic. We at Art Gamblin Motors are confident that the Chevrolet Sonic is unequivocally superior to the Nissan Versa.

So we invite you to come test drive a new Sonic with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience the difference for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. We have been family owned and operated for over 40 years and have always treated our customers as family. Come and see the why Art Gamblin Motors is a superior place to buy a car and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!
  

2012 Chevrolet Traverse vs Ford Explorer

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2012 Chevrolet Tarverse vs Ford Explorer  Safety: For improved safety, the front shoulder belts of the Chevrolet Traverse are height-adjustable, and the middle and rear seat shoulder belts have child comfort guides to move the belt to properly fit children. The Ford Explorer doesn’t offer comfort guides on its middle or rear seat belts. The Chevrolet Traverse has Daytime Running Lights to help keep it more visible under all conditions. The Explorer doesn’t offer Daytime Running Lights. The Traverse has a standard “limp home system” to keep drivers from being stranded if most or all of the engine’s coolant is lost. The engine will run on only half of its cylinders reduce its power and light a warning lamp on the dashboard so the driver can get to a service station for repairs. The Explorer doesn’t offer a lost coolant limp home mode, so a coolant leak could strand you or seriously damage the truck’s engine. Being stranded on the side of the road can also be a safety hazard—putting you in greater danger of a collision while stranded.

 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Engine And Performance: The Traverse LS and LT’s standard 3.6L DOHC V6 produces 41 more horsepower than the Explorer’s optional 2.0L turbo engine. Moreover, the Traverse’s 3.6L DOHC V6 also produces 11 lbs.-ft. more torque than the Explorer’s standard 3.5 DOHC V6. The Traverse’s 3.6 DOHC V6 also produces 15 lbs.-ft. more torque than the Explorer’s standard 3.5 DOHC V6. The Travers delivers up to 5,200 pounds of towing capacity. The Explorer delivers 200 pounds less for its towing capacity. The Traverse includes 3.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the Explorer—giving the Traverse a larger driving range than the Explorer.

 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Suspension and Handling: For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Traverse’s wheelbase is 6.3 inches longer than on the Explorer (118.9 inches vs. 112.6 inches).  The Chevrolet Traverse’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Ford Explorer only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel. 

Interior: The Traverse has standard seating for 8 passengers; the Explorer can only carry up to 7. The Traverse also has more front legroom, more front hip room, more front shoulder room; more rear hip room, more rear shoulder room, more third row hip room and finally more third row shoulder room than the Explorer. So it’s clear that the Traverse grants passengers a more comfortable spacious ride experience than the Explorer. The Traverse’s cargo area provides more volume than the Explorer. The Traverse offers over 20 more cubic feet of storage room when its third seat is folded than the Explorer offers with its third seat folded. When the Traverse’s second seat is folded it offers nearly 40 more cubic feet of storage capacity than the Explorer when its second seat is folded! 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
Convenience: The Traverse has a standard automatic headlight on/off feature. When the ignition is on, the headlights automatically turn on at dusk and off after dawn. When the ignition turns off, the headlights turn off after a delay timed to allow you to securely get to your front door. The Explorer only offers a similar automatic headlight feature on its most expensive model. The Traverse LTZ automatically tilts both rearview mirrors when put in reverse to give a better view when backing up—making it easier  to parallel park and safer to back up generally. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Explorer’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust when backing up. The Traverse offers optional automatic dimming rear and side view mirrors that automatically darken when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding the driver. The Explorer has an automatic rear view mirror, but fails to provide diming side mirrors. 

Awards: The Chevrolet Traverse has won awards from Consumer Reports and has received the “Best Bet” award from Car Book. The Explorer hasn’t been recognized by either of these publications. 

Warranty: In the end, you know that you are guaranteed nothing short of total excellence with the Chevy Traverse because it’s backed by the full confidence ofChevrolet’s industry-leading powertrain warranty—which covers the Traverse 40,000 miles longer than Ford covers the Explorer! The Traverse’s corrosion warranty is also 1 year longer than the Explorer’s. Clearly, if Ford was as confident in its Explorer as Chevrolet is in its Traverse, then Ford would offer an equivalent guarantee—but Ford doesn’t. At Art Gamblin Motors, we are so pleased to know that the Chevy Traverse offers the greatest performance, versatility, handling and safety of any vehicle in its segment. Because of this, we are confident that you will find that the Traverse meets and even exceeds your expectations and needs.

So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Traverse with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience the Traverse’s high level of performance and value for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we treat all our customers as family. Come in and see why Art Gamblin Motors is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!