The greater Richmond, Virginia area can now purchase the 2012 Chevy Volt at Royal Chevrolet. The Volt was recently named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and boasts superior crash test results.
Richmond, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/16/2012 -- Every year the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests crashworthiness: a measure of how well a car will protect passengers during a crash. Models which score well are given a top honor, the Top Safety Pick. For 2012, The Chevrolet Volt was awarded the Top Safety Pick in the Small Cars category. This safe and efficient model can now be purchased at Royal Chevrolet in Richmond, Virginia.
The IIHS conducts a series of four crash tests when making its decision: high-speed front, side-crash, rollover, and seat/head restraints. Each model receives one of four scores in each test, ranked as good, acceptable, marginal, or poor. The Chevy Volt received the top score of good in all categories, granting it the honor of Top Safety Pick.
Royal Chevrolet currently has a number of 2012 Chevy Volts in stock, featuring black, white diamond, crystal red, and summit white exterior colors. Each Volt is powered by a 149-horsepower electric motor matched with a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. When the battery’s power is depleted, the Volt switches to a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine. In addition to charging, the Volt’s battery gets a boost from regenerative braking and an engine regenerator.
The Volt comes with plenty of standard features, including heated side mirrors, keyless ignition, automatic climate control, Bluetooth, Onstar, MyLink, iPod interface, and a touch-screen display. Those who opt for the Premium Package will also enjoy leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and heated front seats.
As a Top Safety Pick, the Chevy Volt is well-equipped with standard safety features, like anti-locking brakes, stability control, traction control, daytime running lamps, tire pressure monitor, and front, knee, and side-curtain airbags.
Come to Royal Chevrolet to purchase the award-winning 2012 Chevy Volt. Their inventory can also be viewed online at http://www.royalva.net/new-inventory/2012_Chevrolet_Volt_Richmond_1G1RD6E43CU116969.aspx.
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About Royal Chevrolet
Royal Chevrolet, http://www.royalva.net, of the Richmond area carries an extensive inventory of new and used Chevrolet vehicles. In addition, the Virginia dealer provides auto service, Chevrolet parts, and auto financing. Royal Chevrolet strives for 100 percent customer satisfaction every time.