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More than Half of Americans Would Consider Buying New Chevy Volt after Viewing Video


The Chevy Volt
Majority (79%) believe launch of new hybrid vehicle will benefit General Motors

Flemington, NJ, August 12, 2009 – A new national media study among 300 viewers of a news clip featuring General Motors’ new Chevy Volt revealed that 55% of respondents who reported that they were likely to purchase a car in the next year indicated that they would consider the Chevy Volt.

The study was conducted by HCD Research using its MediaCurves.com® website on August 11, to obtain viewers’ perceptions of General Motors’ Chevrolet Volt, a new hybrid vehicle which is expected to be released in September of 2010.

Among the findings:

“Please indicate the likelihood that you will purchase a car in the next year.”

 

Total

Not at all likely

47%

Somewhat likely

41%

Extremely likely

12%

IF “Extremely likely” or “Somewhat likely” to purchase a car in the next year:
“Please indicate the likelihood that your next car purchase will be the new hybrid Chevrolet Volt.”

 

Total

Not at all likely

44%

Somewhat likely

46%

Extremely likely

9%

“Do you think automaker, General Motors will benefit from the release
of their new hybrid vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt?”

 

Total

Yes

79%

No

21%

While viewing the video, participants indicated their levels of interest by moving their mouse from left to right on a continuum. The responses were recorded in quarter-second intervals and reported in the form of curves. The participants were also asked to respond to post-viewing questions.

Editors/Reporters: For more information on the study, or to speak with Glenn Kessler, president and CEO, HCD Research, please contact Vince McGourty, HCD Research, at (908) 483-9121 or (vince.mcgourty@hcdi.net).  You can also receive updates from MediaCurves.com by following us on Twitter:  http://twitter.com/mediacurves and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Flemington-NJ/MediaCurves/86691908820

HCD Research, a marketing and communications research company headquartered in Flemington, NJ.  The company's services include traditional and web-based research.  For additional information on HCD Research, access the company’s web site at www.hcdi.net or call HCD Research at 908-788-9393.  MediaCurves.com® (www.mediacurves.com) is a media measurement website that provides the media and general public with a venue to view Americans’ perceptions of popular and controversial media events and advertisements.

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RE: The Chevy Volt
by clyde.middleton (User #207000) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:47 PM (#1824)
1. This Volt is a joke. Can't even handle its own weight due to suspension still under design. 2. I will never buy a GM product ever again after their involvement with the government - and I have ONLY bought GMs for the last 30 years.
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by herbiec (User #208439) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:47 PM (#1825)
VW rules
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by crazymom (User #203665) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:47 PM (#1826)
The car is too costly for most Americans that would benefit from the car.
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by bbblbh (User #206261) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:47 PM (#1827)
survey was ok, price of car is way too much. economic times are bad right now, people are looking for affordable things not $40,000 cars.
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by lroper (User #227562) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:47 PM (#1828)
I really like how Chevrolet is becoming more "green". I also think they have a nice looking car. My family and I have always trusted GM made vehicles over any other brand.
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by slvbullet9 (User #227456) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:47 PM (#1829)
I love the look of the car. It is very sporty. The ideas of it working on so little gas is a huge plus.
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by tbrugler (User #226429) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:48 PM (#1830)
I like the idea of the Volt, but I feel it is coming a little too late.
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by LapisLee (User #206980) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:48 PM (#1831)
I can't wait for the new Chevy Volt to hit the roads!
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by candy25 (User #203536) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:48 PM (#1832)
the volt sounds great. I thinkfor gm that it is possibvly too late to make a turn around.Time will tell
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by rob44mag (User #226513) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:48 PM (#1833)
maybe too little too late for GM
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by dcboca (User #227115) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:48 PM (#1834)
they did not say how fast the car can go and it cost to much money in my opinion
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by occwhittemore2005 (User #207224) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:48 PM (#1835)
think the volt will be a nice vehicle but i think the problem will be and thats the problem with most Americans right now is Econemy is MONEY!!!!!
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by dsmith1031 (User #227553) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:48 PM (#1836)
The volt sounds good in theory, but costs are way out of line for a compact car. And GM's quality is poor.
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by rubyred952 (User #227176) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:48 PM (#1837)
The likelyhood of buying this vehicle is very slim. The size and weight of battery could be an issue; and, also the cost of the vehicle even with the rebate.
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by ommaandnugs (User #219631) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:48 PM (#1838)
The people who need this most probably couldn't afford it
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by ckprow (User #226515) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:48 PM (#1839)
just wish they could get the price down of the car - but, i'll be figuring my gas expenses for whenever i am ready for a car!
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by james_buchanan (User #206692) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:48 PM (#1840)
The price could very well be an issue. Yes, let's get the weight of the batteries down.
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by barish (User #210165) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:48 PM (#1841)
The car is over priced and under powered
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by lynnann09 (User #225526) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:48 PM (#1842)
i wish ever one could afford this new car
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by fishmanhb (User #227150) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:48 PM (#1843)
i would never pay that sort of money for a vehicle. for that kind of money it had better grant me three wishes.
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by sarahinseattle (User #227090) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:48 PM (#1844)
I think the Volt looks interesting, but the price point and the style of the car are a turn off for me. I would like to see the Volt looking hipper and at a lower price point and then I would definitely be interested.
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by irishm (User #227063) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 4:22:48 PM (#1845)
I like the idea of a future vehicle of this sort but they will have to do more convincing to the public.
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RE: The Chevy Volt
by carolyn53 (User #201890) on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 @ 6:33:07 PM (#2405)
i love gm.give them a chance
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