2012 Chevrolet Volt

Pros: Smooth, quiet all electric drive train. Instant torque and acceleration. No range anxiety with the gas generator. Great features and usability. Quoted electric range is easily beaten in real life. I average 40-45 miles per charge.

Cons: Materials in the interior could be a little better, particularly in the back seat. It would be nice if GM made software upgrades available to existing models.

Summary: I've owned mine for over two months and still have 4.5 gallons of the dealer's gas in the tank. Anyone who compares it to a Cruze or other econo car has clearly never driven one. This is to a Cruze as a Volvo S40 is to a Ford Focus or a Lexus EX is to a Camry. I've never enjoyed driving a car this much and there is nothing like going two months and counting without visiting a gas station.