Yet all too often carmakers decide to include the climate controls with all the rest of a car's new technology. It stayed around Los Angeles, mostly running on electricity only, until I took it over the Thanksgiving break. As you can see, the Volt, when it's running in pure electric mode, is right in the mix with the dedicated EVs like the Leaf and 500e in terms of energy efficiency. A sub-$30,000 hatchback makes. For another, the inside of that lip is 11 inches from the back of the bumper. In other words, stay tuned the Volt's best mpg may be yet to come. LOWS: Third row isn't very roomy, power-folding rear seats are slow, mediocre cargo space. But if I was going to own one of these I'd want to install a 240-volt Level 2 charge station at home. Lift off the throttle completely means max regen. Another issue is the dead pedal. It was also worth the price, which was a warranty job that cost zero, zilch, nada. Nor is the Volt spewing undesirable pollution out its tailpipe under electric power. I ended up winning that no-holds-barred geek-off with an all-electric run of 54.6 miles, a figure that exceeded that Volt's 35-mile electric range rating by a full 56 percent. It's still a nice feature to have, however, so I'm glad it carried over to the Bolt EV." A lower kWh number means less energy consumed and therefore better efficiency. "Thanks, but I want to do it myself. Doesn't matter if you were on FM or XM, you're now listening to your phone's music. I may also suffer from a mild level of OCD, so perhaps I'm in the minority. Edmunds purchased this vehicle for the purposes of evaluation. The 2014 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. Our monthly gas-only fuel economy averaged out to about 40 mpg, good enough to increase the Volt's overall gas-only economy from 37.7 to 37.8 mpg. It's the design of the cargo area. In general, it's a far more refined hybrid system than those of its competitors. The horror. It was a piece of cake. I seem to remember us raising similar concerns about our long-term 2011 Chevrolet Volt. She was not nearly as impressed. It's also topped by a portion of the center console with cupholders and seat heat controls, making it impossible to lay any kind of long objects on the floor. The upcoming 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV and 2024 Honda Prologue are competing for your hard-earned dollars. 2017 Chevrolet Volt (356 listings) 16 Great deals starting at $11,995. But here's another early anecdotal result, taking the car's trip computer at its word. The latest Volt is smoother and easier to drive. Just the normal workings of the Volt's innovative drivetrain." I just leaned the front passenger seat all the way back and tucked them into the footwell. As a result, you can't really see the headlights of the vehicle behind you. Yet we still managed to set new lifetime marks in average mpg and average electric range. Anti-whiplash front head restraints, Automatic temperature control, Brake assist, Bumpers: body-color, Cargo Cover, CD player, Charge Package (DISC), Cloth Seat Trim, Driver vanity mirror, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags . I had AAA tow the Volt to a nearby Pep Boys. "One annoyance is related to the handshake between the Volt and the iPhone 6. In a way, it's almost more like an old-school hatchback (hmm, if only we had one of those around) than the truncated wagons modern hatches have become. We knew the oil change and tire rotation would be covered gratis by Chevy's Complete Care maintenance plan, but there were also a few open recalls to attend to. The front seats are fairly roomy, but the rear seats are cramped. The standard infotainment system in the Volt comes with an 8-inch touch screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, six speakers, two USB ports, Bluetooth, satellite radio, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. It works in a new way, too. Not with this giant battery-pack hump in the middle of the back row. The steering goes limp. There's still regenerative braking, of course, and acceleration is just as quick. Overall, this is a setup I, and most parents with infant seats, could live with every day. 8: There's no way to turn off the air-conditioning. You only need to drive the Volt solely on EV power for a while to see how it all makes sense. The LT's standard cloth seating can be upgraded to leather-appointed upholstery via the Power Convenience Package, which is standard on the Premier. Specifications: Drive Type: Front-wheel drive Transmission Type: Electric-drive transaxle Engine Type: Electric motor with inline-four cylinder gasoline engine Displacement (cc/cu-in): 1,490/91 Redline (rpm): None Indicated Horsepower (hp): 149 Torque (lb-ft): 294 Brake Type (front): One-piece ventilated discs with two-piston sliding calipers Brake Type (rear): One-piece solid discs with single-piston sliding calipers Suspension Type (front): independent MacPherson strut-type with side-loaded strut modules, specially tuned coil springs, direct-acting hollow stabilizer bar; hydraulic ride bushings Suspension Type (rear): specially adapted compound crank (torsion beam) with double-walled, U-shaped profile at the rear; specifically tuned coil springs, hydraulic bushings, Tire Size (front): 215/50R17 91H Tire Size (rear): 215/50R17 91H Tire Brand: Michelin Tire Model: Energy Saver All-Season Tire Type: Low rolling resistance As tested Curb Weight (lb): 3,543, Test Results Acceleration 0-30 (sec): 2.7 (w/ TC on 2.6) 0-45 (sec): 4.7 (w/ TC on 4.7) 0-60 (sec): 7.5 (w/TC on 7.8) 0-60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec): 7.3 (w/TC on 7.5) 0-75 (sec):11.2 (w/TC on 12.4) 1/4-Mile (sec @ mph): 15.6 @ 89.7 (w/TC on 15.9 @ 83.4), Handling Skid Pad Lateral acceleration (g): 0.85 (0.81 w/ESC on). In the Volt, I'm at the mercy of a battery's temperature fluctuation. Eventually I simply unplugged my phone. --, "You would expect that a car as advanced as the Volt would have the latest suite of in-car tech, and Chevy delivers. As the Volt is, it's like instantly stepping on the brake with moderate effort, then hopping right off. The Premier is offered as a more premium and comprehensive package, featured as standard with leather-wrapped interior appointments, a six-way power-adjustable driver's seat, a heated steering wheel, and front and rear outboard seats. Comments Acceleration: (Electric-only mode) Accelerator response is immediate with nice amount of torque right off the line. No, a slight electric whine is no substitute for a V8 kicked in anger. Brent Romans, senior editor, "In electric-only mode, accelerator response is immediate with a nice amount of torque right off the line. I try wrestling the manual seat-bottom adjuster fore and aft. Perhaps the interior designers knew they had a tight budget and chose to focus their money on the most important bits. The angle of the rear seatbacks places the occupants' heads directly below the rear hatchback window. That equates to smooth, quiet, torque-rich acceleration most of the time. But the interior headliner didn't indicate any sort of disturbance. It doesnt hurt that we also have a rubber cargo mat." Other factors also come into play. No noticeable difference in the way the car drove. --, "If you've never driven a Volt, you'll be immediately surprised by just how quiet the hatchback is. . We do our best to separate miles driven solely via battery power from those motivated by gasoline. Come to Copeland Chevrolet Hyannis to drive or buy this Nissan LEAF: 1N4BZ0CP8HC309643. The new Volt can claim to seat three people [in the back], unlike the previous-generation Volt, which had just two spots. We spent most of March driving our 2016 Chevrolet Volt on gasoline. But once I was in the parking lot, I peeked down and saw the prediction. Given how often it runs, you barely know it's there. Stylish, room for 4 adults, front passenger seat folds down for long cargo, superior Infotainment including wireless apple CarPlay and . Recall 27660: Update power inverter module software. Upgrades include leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a power-adjustable driver's seat. coccyx of Mike Schmidt, senior manager, vehicle testing. It's bad because (Captain Obvious here) your head is right below the hatchback glass." As with CarPlay, pressing and holding the voice control button bypasses the GM voicemail and jumps to Android voice commands, which understand natural language amazingly well. The previous generation Volt had an EPA-estimated range of 38 miles; the new model can go 53 miles typically before switching on its gas engine/generator (and we've already exceeded that easily a few times). Available features include a wireless device charger, a Bose eight-speaker audio system, navigation, and automatic parking assist. So I drove around the remainder of the weekend on the Volt's 101-horsepower gas engine and was very impressed. I often get home having only used a few miles of electric range. Our financing experts will help you find the lease or financing option that works right for you. I spent a lot of time in our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt recently. And so would go the Count's review of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. L is great when you are tooling around town and want to utilize the regenerative braking paddle on the steering wheel, but when coming from a standard dinosaur-burning vehicle, using a paddle to stop takes some getting used to. Short answer: nothing out of the ordinary. Designed to cushion the body on impact, the mats are long, wide and not especially light. It's also topped by a portion of the center console with cupholders and seat heater controls, making it impossible to lay any kind of long objects on the floor. Large . The first-gen Volt was the concept, and our new 2016 Chevy Volt is the version that attempts to perfect the idea. The new Volt has a shifter that would look at home in any conventional sedan, other than the cool blue trim piece at the top of the shift lever, of course. I should have read the blog before I signed the Volt out for a week, as I was utterly confounded when I pulled the paddle for the first time and nothing happened. As with CarPlay, pressing and holding the voice control button bypasses the GM voicemail and jumps to Android voice commands, which understand natural language amazingly well." As for the Volt, I plugged in with 36 miles in the tank. That turned out to be easier than I thought. Above are shown two possible origins of the squeak. This might seem like an odd thing to call out. I only make this point because there are pure electric vehicles out there with low-flow chargers like the Volt's. On the downside, there is still a fair amount of hard plastic inside, detracting somewhat from the interior's otherwise excellent fit and finish." Occupants in the cabin are in for a pleasant experience as the Volt has been well assembled and feels surprisingly plush. We were unable to close the lid with two checked-size bags, though it fit other configurations without issue. Compared to other hybrids, the Volt fares pretty well. --, "The seats are supportive, and the new-for-2019 power driver's seat is a helpful addition." The engine runs at a moderately low rpm till around 35 mph (even longer ons some runs) until it kicks over to another mode and the rpm increases dramatically, providing much more thrust like a secondary cam. It helped that I had access to a 240-volt charger at work to go along with the 120-volt top-up charging I could do at home. The Volt comes with 60/40 split-folding rear seats, which come in handy if you plan to haul long objects like a rolled up area rug. The engine is quiet, too (unless you've got the gas pedal pinned). Seating is comfortable and spacious in the front seats, but rear-seat passengers will feel the squeeze. ), substantially roomier, sharper to drive and I'd argue it's better looking. It wasn't until I read James's post about the multitude of ways to brake that I revisited the paddle, this time with the transmission in "L". In four days I covered just over 600 miles and spent more than 15 hours behind the wheel. This whole thing was more annoying than anything, considering the cargo cover doesn't tug too terribly hard on the hooks. We headed to CarMax and accepted its offer of $20,000. A dead 12-volt battery left us hanging for the third time during our test, though we eventually limped it to the dealer for replacement. The front of the car is out there. One thing I haven't quite wrapped my head around though is how Chevy decided to integrate a control for maximum regenerative braking. If your house gets its power primarily from a coal-burning power plant, and you recharge your Volt at home, you're effectively powering it from coal. The Volt has 10.6 cubic feet of trunk space. I immediately plugged in my new Galaxy S7, but it didn't seem to work. I thought the paddle was broken. There's this little symphony of micro-lurches and surges that occur at different points of pedal pressure as the Volt's two motors blend and back off continuously, depending on seemingly hundreds of variables. I'm still figuring it all out, including which apps are supported and which aren't. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality are standard for both trims along with a SiriusXM trial, however, navigation is only standard in the Premier. Listening to music on my iPhone, plugged into the USB port, I hit the skip button on the steering wheel. I would look forward to visiting them again. The electronic parking brake! But that said, it's arguably easier to feel less guilty if you're driving a 2016 Chevrolet Volt to pick up your mail from your mailbox or visit your friend a neighborhood away. Here are some other samples from the EPA: 2016 Audi A3 eTron (plug-in): 40 kWh/100 miles 2016 Ford Fusion Energi (plug-in): 37 kWh/100 miles 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In: 34 kWh/100 miles 2016 Kia Soul Electric: 32 kWh/100 miles 2016 Fiat 500e: 30 kWh/100 miles 2016 Nissan Leaf: 30 kWh/100 miles 2016 BMW i3: 27 kWh/100 miles. It's awesome. I arrived at Edmunds HQ at 6:45 on Monday morning. Comfort "I'm very picky about seats. So we didn't. Dan Frio, "I just loaded five 8-foot-long two-by-fours into the Volt. However, back seats are cramped, especially when compared to the Bolt. The urge to fidget did not set in after 45 minutes and I don't remember having to ease the seat back to stretch my legs out as the miles wore on. Can you see if you have the parts?". I also noticed that holding the paddle doesn't keep it stopped, so you have to eventually push the pedal if you're stopped for a few seconds. It's quiet and has just as much power as the typical family sedan. Sure enough, there wasn't a shudder or an engine drone when the last EV mile clicked off. The salesman and I headed out to the lot to inspect their first delivery of Volts. And unfortunately, there is still no power driver seat available, which strikes me as odd given how much other equipment is available. I arrived home with 22 miles to spare. I would look forward to visiting them again." Where Did We Drive It? A power-closing feature is necessary here." You don't appreciate the quietness and absence of engine vibrations until you spend time with an EV. Anyway, this is one isolated leg. --, "Front seat comfort is fine, but the lack of a power-adjustable driver seat and a cramped backseat that lacks both headroom and legroom is a drawback, especially for a car in this price range. In general, we've had nice things to say about it the entire time we've had it in the fleet. The Chevy Volt seats five and comes standard with cloth upholstery. Smooth, too. This new Volt is a substantially better performer than our previous long-term car, though 0-60 times are not what a car like the Volt is all about. The Premier comes standard with the in-cabin leather-appointments and can be featured with either a Jet Black or a combination of Jet Black/Porcelain Blue interior. I've got chargers at my home, office and frequented shopping centers and I've got disposable income. I'm glad that we avoided colors like Heather Gray Metallic or Summit White (see: gray and white). Plus, this more humble persona also fits the way the Volt drives. Then there is the driver seat itself. It's been over a year and a half since we bought our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt, well over our usual yearlong testing period. "On my return trip from Corvallis, Oregon, to Los Angeles, snow was falling on Interstate 5 near Mount Shasta in Northern California. And this is with the seat set for a 5-foot-6-inch driver. Available features include a wireless device charger, an eight-speaker Bose audio system, navigation, automatic parking assist, rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, forward collision warning, forward automatic braking, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control with a following distance indicator. The Chevrolet Aveo . I'll be counting the days until another hook decides to break free. "You don't want to do that," he repeated, meaning something slightly different this time. --, "Front-seat room is fine, but the rear seat is still on the tight side for taller passengers, while the new fifth seating position is for short trips only." 'Did it without breaking a sweat,' you might say." Pros: Free scheduled maintenance. Those nifty things are volume control buttons. This speaks to how smooth the switchovers can be, in particular if they occur at slower speeds." As I handed the keys over to the valet, I asked if they had a charging station I could use. However, its interior is made with a lot of hard plastics, and rear-seat passengers will mostly likely feel constricted. Since I don't have a Level 2 charger at home, I'd be stuck with the trickle-charge economics of a 120-volt outlet. The instant torque surge is intoxicating. I'd prefer if it had a paddle that you could modulate, like current gaming controllers that let you trail the brakes into a corner and roll into the throttle on the way out. Still here is what we've observed after 18 months. The paddle is on/off. I remain suspicious). If there was a Malibu Plug-In Hybrid, it would be a slam dunk. Not so with the Volt. With the second-row seats folded we fit all of our luggage with room to spare. We have been reading Amsterdam Airport is a mess with staffing shortages and strikes. It was a busy month. Seems like there's an opportunity here think about Audi A3 Sportback e-Tron shoppers who are turned off by its relatively humble 17-mile ceiling in EV mode. The Volt does not. Seriously, look at that color. And once again: When you're faced with the prospect of sitting in a Pep Boys waiting room for four hours, the benefits of a compact spare tire outweigh pretty much everything else. It needed premium fuel. And on longer grades, when electric boost is sapped and the engine kicks in to supply power, it falls flat at about 69 mph This doesn't seem to be quick enough for many. This new camera is much sharper, which means I can actually see what's behind me." We're supposed to be talking about the 2016 Chevrolet Volt long-term test car I drove home a couple nights ago. Michael Massey filled up early in the month for a gas-only average of 40.8 mpg. Our 2016 Chevrolet Volt started November strong, with most of the drivers only tapping into the gasoline engine for 20 to 30 miles at a time before plugging into a charging station. Testing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle like our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt requires adjusting our testing procedure. So we've got our 31 kWh/100 miles figure for the Volt. But after numerous commutes of at least an hour or two, these seats held up well. Drive our 2016 Chevrolet Volt and take full advantage of its single-occupant HOV lane access stickers. It's more comfortable, better equipped (power driver seat! Receive pricing updates, shopping tips & more! I still like driving ours when I get the chance, as this is the perfect powertrain for my lifestyle. Even in front, however, you can lose pedestrians and even other vehicles in the Volt's large A-pillars." Maintenance and Upkeep Vehicle Testing Assistant Mike Massey noticed a chip on the Volt's windshield, which Safelite repaired to the tune of $138.65 (see comment below). We've loaded plenty of gear into it before. Consecutive mornings of fog, wind and condensation elevated grunge levels to moderately-thick, but still well below the car wash threshold. Starting nearly $1,200 less than the 2015 Volt, it's more affordable, as well, with an LT trim featuring a base price of $33,995 (including destination fee). when driving the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is to milk the charge as far as I can, then run it off the engine until the next time I can get it back to the Edmunds garage charger. And that meant our Volt's eyes rarely looked up from the 405 freeway all month. Charging cord location? Considering how comfortable the Volt is and how you really can just treat it like an ordinary car, I wouldn't hesitate to road trip in it again. With the cooling in between, there wasn't any noticeable brake odor. Those are six mats in the photo, each measuring 6.6 by 3.3 feet. I paged through the owner's manual and read that the paddle activates the "Regen on Demand" feature. Bolt EUV offers dramatic SUV-like proportions to give you more space and comfort without sacrificing convenience. Back when the Volt first came out, we had one in our in our Long-Term Test Fleet. I imagine there are still other mountain passes in North America that would warrant using the 2016 Volt's mountain mode. Will Kaufman, "I fully expected the Volt, with its funky almost a 2+2 seating position, to be a bear when it comes to installing a child seat. The 2018 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. Connecting through Amsterdam Airport. Erm, well, that's a good point. We drove the Volt a total of 1,069 miles in March. His friend lives two houses away from his. I was reminded of this recently when I managed to fully deplete the batteries on the backside of a long commute. The Volt's front seats have. Contact. Some 13 miles remained on the range meter when I plugged it in, at which point it dawned on me that I might be able to get through my coming week of meetings which ended the following Thursday driving the Volt on electricity alone. I recently went out looking for some new stuff, found it (some old stuff, too), then went out to the Volt looking forward to some drive time listening. Including the stop at home to gather everyone, I'd driven the Volt 53 miles on electricity since setting off from work. But he soon returned with a baggie containing the four pop-rivets and four screws I needed. Michael Massey, Vehicle Testing Assistant. 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