Cars: Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car is spunky, fun and promising

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Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car is spunky, fun and promising PHOTO GALLERY: The 2011 Mitsubishi i-MiEV inside and out MORE TEST DRIVE: Archive of Healey's columns SIDE BY SIDE: Compare this vehicle to others Today's question: Q: What do you think of the Chevy Volt? I have a Prius and I am thinking of buying a Volt when they become available. What do you think? A: The Volt prototypes I've driven are impressive: Smooth, powerful, good-looking, seamless transition between battery-only and electricity-via-gasoline-powered-generator. I like the idea of an on-board generator to extend the range beyond the battery-only 40-mile range (perfect conditions, presumably) that GM says. The Prius hatchback layout makes it very practical, and the latest version is more fun to drive. It's a car with a track record, while Volt isn't. I'd give Volt a year or two on the road before I changed horses. Read the latest Test Drive chat
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