Who really knows what Gen-2 Volt will be like?

Today is October 1, and you know what that means, right? There’s now just three full calendar months and less than two weeks until we see Volt 2.0 – press days start Jan. 12 in Detroit.

Yesterday there were points made in comments for and against the need for secrecy vs. transparency vs. something in the middle.

In that discussion it was observed informed followers of this space “have a very good idea what the next gen will be.”

OK, so here’s a double question:
1) Do you think GM will make the big reveal full disclosure and confirm the new Volt for 2016 production or hold back info? If they do hold back, what will that be?

2) Do you think you can really foretell right now what gen two will be in the absence of GM’s official confirmation?

The fantasy wish list includes:
More electric range – how much will it be, if any?

Better mpg in charge sustaining mode – what could this be?

More rear knee room.

Higher-performance option – quicker 0-60, etc.

Room for five – for those of you who need/want it.

Lower price or same price for much more.

Other speculation includes:

Different platform?

Larger battery ?

Different format battery from T-pack to seat five?

Different chemistry battery?

Two versions announced, Volt and Volt Lite?

Other changes?

What did I miss?

I’m sure I did miss some, what with all the pieces including one more I read yesterday saying “GM formerly announced” the new Volt “will” have “about 50-60 miles” electric range.

Oh, it will? It might, but sloppy separation between pure conjecture and reports from purportedly reliable hearsay have produced a state of affairs where uninformed writers do a quick read of someone’s speculative piece, and that’s what you get. Non-facts stated as certainty.

Anyway, let’s see who gets it right. This could have been a poll, but the subjective answers in comments can add nuances.

It has been reported GM may decide to let someone spill some minor beans leading up to NAIAS but we’ll see on that.

Otherwise, the answer to “one of the automotive world’s best-kept secrets” will be revealed January and we’ll see if rumors and speculation were accurate!