GM Considering Performance Volt and Converj Hybrids

Buzz has spread on the Web about GM vice-chair Bob Lutz’s statements regarding his company’s two upcoming hybrid-electric vehicles.  Lutz has mentioned performance variants of the Chevrolet Volt and Cadillac Converj are possible in order to appeal to a wider demographic.  Gas-electric cars aren’t noted for their speed, but that is changing with the oncoming of the Honda CR-Z and Fisker Karma.

Our take is that cost-cutting General Motors won’t take the leap unless it gets its fiscal situation in check.  CEO and Chairman Fritz Henderson has said GM is performing better than expected, but we have yet to see a competitive compact and sub-compact hit the Chevy division.  GM’s made lavish promises before.

We’ll believe it when we see it.