As we wrote previously, you can also use the gear selector's "L" mode and the paddle on steering wheel. Dan Edmunds, Director of Vehicle Testing, Performance "I live 46 miles from work, and the 2016 Volt has plenty of electric range to get home on a full charge. As a result, you can't really see the headlights of the vehicle behind you. I can ignore Chevy's entertainment and nav system entirely, relying instead on Google Maps and my favorite podcasts." I first drove it home on a Thursday, my daughter's 20th birthday. --, "The rest of the cockpit has its share of plain black plastic but is laid out with pleasing hints at pseudo-grandeur." We've said it before and will here again. 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. The right rear tire cost us $195.37, including labor. Each successive run was slower as the batteries depleted. Perfect. 9: Interior quality. It turns out this is true. Short answer: nothing out of the ordinary. There's a ton more front/rear space than I expected, and my front passenger had plenty of space. Maybe our Volt's interior would look better with the Premier trim's optional two-tone color scheme (you can see what it looks like with Chevy's consumer site configurator), but you'd still have the sprinkling of chrome trim bits, which do little other than reflect sunlight and cause driver distraction. That paddle is either on or off, a bit like how early gaming consoles wouldn't allow you to ease in or out of the throttle or brakes. After driving 264 miles of mostly city miles, our Volt returned 37.8 mpg. The 2019 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. It created enough haze to significantly limit visibility through the rear pane, which is minimal as it is. I have and I am right now. Cons: Lacked long-distance seat comfort. 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. It may look like a Cruze/Civic mashup on the outside that's the biggest weakness, in my opinion but the driving character is appropriately upscale. This experience left me with mixed feelings about the Volt. Key specs 4-door 5 seats 149.0-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas) 42 combined MPG 180.40" length, 56.4" height Front Wheel Drive Color options Exterior Crimson Red Tintcoat. So I walked into a local Chevy dealer excited. Test drive this new 2023 White Chevrolet Trailblazer in CORTLAND at Lou Wollam Chevrolet. It's especially shocking since it's a hybrid the gasoline-electric versions of midsize sedans are generally compromised in ways significant enough to make you constantly say, "well, at least it gets 40 mpg.". Nor is the Volt spewing undesirable pollution out its tailpipe under electric power. None of this helped my situation. I live pretty far from the office, so my M.O. Access to our long-term fleet is usually awesome, but once in a while it just gets tiring. Hopefully, this Volt-full of gifts helps make one family's holiday season a bit more merry and bright. If I'm approaching a stop light and need to slow down, I'll just get off the accelerator (while in Low) and eyeball when I need to apply the paddle for even more regen. If you're using a station with per-hour pricing, the higher-capacity onboard chargers mean you'll pay less to charge it." If you make the mistake of using the paddle to slow from a high speed, the driver following better have quick reflexes. Stability and traction control is pretty invasive, dialing back engine torque as understeer is sensed, so it's easier to be smooth and consistent with the systems turned off. That's why the Volt is so exciting. --, "Chevrolet wisely ditched the too-high-tech capacitive buttons and Star Trek-inspired shiny white plastic for a more conventional interior. I could exist quite comfortably under its 53-ish-mile ceiling for the majority of the week, which means far fewer pesky stops at the pump. In that way, it's similar to the Prius and other hybrids. (It's way better than the grabby brakes in our long-term Tacoma, just for comparison's sake.). --, "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. --, "When running on electric power alone, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is uncannily quiet. Let me start by immediately walking that assertion back. Deserves so much more attention than it gets." Well, it turns out that there still is a special mountain driving mode in the new Volt. There's also suitable padding on both the door and center armrests. The latest Volt is smoother and easier to drive. When the Malibu's engine does come on, I found it to be quieter than in the Volt, and although there's certainly some noise and vibration present, it's really only overt when gunning the throttle or when on a prolonged grade. 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. Battling through rush hour traffic doesn't help, either. But it's a marked improvement on Volt 1.0. Opting for the Premier trim also opens the door to the optional forward collision alert, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert and side blind-zone alert with lane change alert. And then I caught a red light. In terms of standard active and advanced safety and driver-assists, the LT is only fitted with an HD rearview camera, while the Premier has automatic parking assist as well. The angle of the rear seatbacks places the occupants' heads directly below the rear hatchback window. Nothing happened. The 2017 Volt comes standard with cloth. We do our best to separate miles driven solely via battery power versus those motivated by gasoline. Mike Magrath, Content Strategist. At 10.6 cubic feet, cargo volume is modest for a car of this size, and especially for a hatchback, which. They even managed to squeeze the seat heater buttons in there without overcrowding things. Frankly, the Malibu Hybrid is a much better car. Yes, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is a hatchback. Will Kaufman, Associate Automotive Editor, "I knocked the driver's seat of the Volt for its long-distance comfort before. We're all used to pushbutton start, plugging-in and watching for the "switchover" indication that you've just moved from electric power to gasoline. But one thing I quickly learned was to not press the accelerator too excitedly from a dead stop lest I squeal the tires. In case they don't sell them where you live, the "e" stands for electric. I still buy compact discs. I don't remember feeling that way about the previous Volt. And it's nice and square. 2023 Copyright: AutoPadre.com, Workhorse Media LLC. A routine visit to the dealer led to some surprises, in the form of three recalls and over four hours of our day. I called Fernando to apologize and ask if that could work on his end. Carlos Lago. Seats 3 Seats fold up Can fold one or both sides up Includes child seat top tether anchor Adds cargo and passenger carrying versatility to your vehicle . And there I was on all-season tires, which are better described as 'no-season' tires, especially when they're of the Volt's low-rolling-resistance variety. I want to blame him for not using his legs but it wasn't that. 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. Bottom Line: If we look past the series of recalls, seat discomfort and occasional phone integration glitches, this Volt is arguably the best plug-in hybrid on the road. Pull on the paddle and it slows you down without using the traditional brakes, sending more juice back into the battery. Josh Sadlier, senior manager, content strategy, Miscellaneous "The Volt is a good commuter car, but what is up with the rear hatch? Back in 2011, when we took delivery of our first long-term Chevrolet Volt test car, the Chevy seemed so glamorous and high-tech. If this were my car, there'd be a piece of tape permanently affixed to the center of the steering wheel." I just didn't expect it to be so easy. Mark Takahashi, Automotive Editor, MPG "I live pretty far from the office, so my M.O. Jonathan touched on it in an earlier post here. I dialed up Safelite. Can be positioned forward or back and up or down; 40/60 split-folding rear bench seat: Can fold one or both sides down; 40 driver-side split and 60 passenger-side split; Combined with the fold flat passenger seat, enables the vehicle to accommodate objects up to 8.5 feet long diagonally; Adds cargo and passenger carrying versatility to your vehicle "But what happens next is where the annoyance sets in. It's a full second quicker when accelerating from zero to 60 mph (7.5 seconds, down from 8.5 seconds for the 2011 car we had). The Blazer EV gets 59.2-cubic feet of space with the 2nd row folded down. Eventually I simply unplugged my phone. So let's factor in the rebates. Where Did We Drive It? Apparently the switchover is so subtle that you wouldn't notice when it happens. A large part of the second-generation's Chevrolet Volt's appeal is its normalcy. --, "The rest of the cockpit has its share of plain black plastic but is laid out with pleasing hints at pseudo-grandeur." These were the thoughts I was having last weekend as I drove our Volt all over Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Counties. I had no intention of starting my Christmas staycation with an accident, so I left it alone. Nope. The first Volt's grainy tractor engine sound, and the boisterous way it announced its handover from the electric motor, was one of our main gripes about it. It's the "MyLink" system that Chevy has been utilizing for a few years now. The seats themselves are suitably comfortable and supportive; however, some extended lumbar support would be appreciated. It's easy to miss since it's pretty quiet on the highway. What you see here is the back of the steering wheel. And as more people buy plug-in hybrids or dedicated EVs, it's bound to become more of a topic. I have almost a year to find out. It keeps things simple in spite of the car's other high-tech systems. If you look at the data below, however, you'll notice that our Volt has never achieved the EPA fuel economy estimate. I wonder why Chevy opted against this feature. 3: When you shift into drive, the Volt locks itself. And let me tell you: When you're sitting in the cab of a tow truck plodding along through traffic to a Pep Boys, the benefits of a compact spare take far greater significance over the added trunk space and ever slight increases in fuel economy that a small air compressor and a can of goo provide. I'll still be walking to get my mail and riding my bike to visit neighborhood friends. For another, the inside of that lip is 11 inches from the back of the bumper. All 2016 Volts start with the second-generation Voltec powertrain. Short answer: Nothing out of the ordinary. Nothing again. You might be able to jam them in there, at the risk of crushing your bread and bruisin' your peaches." These hooks just push into the trim and turn, but that turn requires more force than my fingers could apply. A multi-info display between the main gauges lets you use buttons on the steering wheel to monitor speed, battery use and myriad other functions." The 2018 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. Editor Dan Frio and I tag-teamed the entire month with the Chevy. It works well, but it takes a little practice to consistently get the Volt to stop right where you want it. There was no real engine racket or lack of oomph. You only need to drive the Volt solely on EV power for a while to see how it all makes sense. Due to some confusion at 22,500 miles, we paid $45 even though the visit fell within the free period. After a spell in Fresno, California, with editor Brent Romans, our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt returned to Edmunds' Santa Monica base only briefly. Average lifetime mpg: 37.8 EPA mpg rating: 42 combined Average electric range: 51.4 miles Best electric range: 75 miles EPA electric range rating: 53 miles Current odometer: 27,600 miles, Logbook Highlights Performance "I wish the Volt's brakes were a bit more robust. But what if every commuter car were like our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt? It's bad because (Captain Obvious here) your head is right below the hatchback glass. I must admit that I was startled when Siri spoke up unexpectedly, offering to read me an incoming text. Even so, it's been spending more and more time parked at our office at night. Mike Schmidt, Interior "The Volt has a big hatch/cargo area, but here's one place the car reveals its compact dimensions: rear-seat footwells. The Volt hovered at "one mile remaining" for about three miles, then the range ran out at 74.8 miles. Lifting off in the Volt is like lifting off in a normal car, not an EV. There is also a slew of available advanced safety features: blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, forward collision warning, automatic low-speed emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control with a following distance indicator, and high-beam assist. And one of those is the ability to comfortably seat adults in the back. But here's what we've observed so far: Average lifetime mpg: 37.2 mpg Best fill mpg: 45.1 mpg EPA combined mpg rating: 42 miles, Average electric range: 52.8 miles Best electric range: 75.0 miles EPA electric range rating: 53 miles, Best range between gasoline fills (electric fills + gasoline): 681 miles Current odometer: 19,377 miles. But if you just want to keep it simple and use the Volt's regular brake pedal exclusively, I think you'll be pleased. All in, this 2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier Hatchback wears a sticker price of $40,620. Our initial driving impressions were positive, now it's time to see if that holds up over time. "You don't want to do that," said the guy at Selman Chevrolet, where we bought our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The battery pack still takes up space underneath, though, so it's more of an emergency-use perch than a truly useful seat." The Volt is comprehensively outfitted with features that offer a decent level of comfort, convenience, and entertainment. here. Use our tools to calculate monthly payments or figure out which cars you can afford. What you can't see is the Sharpie in my wife's hand, waiting for me to align the V-shape of the bracket with the nose of the car and fit the notches at either side up against a step in the fascia. --, "The 8-inch digital instrument cluster has a tighter design and organizes its displayed information more cohesively. Still, in comparison, the Volt's pack consumes as much, probably more, of the rear floorboard, nearly rising up to seat level. On the downside, there is still a fair amount of hard plastic inside, detracting somewhat from the interior's otherwise excellent fit and finish." Pretty remarkable stuff, especially compared to the noisy range-extender engine in the BMW i3." And it did. It's even on Amazon.com, so rejoice, Prime members. Unfortunately, unlike other hatchbacks, the Volt has a significant liftover height. You can't modulate it. I arrived home with 22 miles to spare. That works out to 29.7 kWh per 100 miles. When the 2016 Chevrolet Volt was first introduced to the media, its 8-inch MyLink touchscreen audio system was touted as being able to support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Certified. For now, I'll stick to using my foot rather than my fingers." But the Volt was full Monday morning because I hadn't started with a completely drained battery. The Prius does. But only a sliver of my 600-mile weekend was fully electric. It's a little distracting, even a little unsettling and maybe nothing to worry about. I've found myself using all three at any given time, usually in the order of 2-3-1, with the old-fashioned one only used as a last resort when a complete stop or heavy braking is needed. There's a scene in the 1991 movie L.A. Story when Steve Martin's character gets in his Chrysler LeBaron to drive to his friend's house. --. There's more room to display maps and info, too. Oh well. 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. I like the old metal just like anyone who grew up with uncles and other relations who were then-original owners of those types of cars (as well as a father who owned a few, including a Mach 1 in which I may or may not have been conceived. Caroline Pardilla. Map. model year. Average lifetime mpg: 38.8 mpg EPA mpg rating: 42 mpg combined Best fill mpg: 40.3 mpg Best range: 531.4 miles Current odometer: 14,954 miles. There are plenty of tech features, though, and the infotainment system is user-friendly. The upholstery is decent in quality, as are most of the interior trim elements, although it's not hard to miss how much of these are hard-touch materials and gloss plastics. Chevy added a thick sunshade-style tint to the upper part of the glass where your head will be, but even so, I'll guess that you're not going to love sitting back here with a hot sun directly overhead. Logically, this car makes a lot of sense. The Newest Electric Offering from Chevrolet Is All-Electric and Greatly Improved More and more people are opting out of the gas engine vehicle and switching to the battery power vehicle. Sales (877) 565-8162; Service & Parts (877) 493-2852; Sales (877) 565-8162; Service & Parts (877) 493-2852; Hours & Map; The seats throughout the cabin are, nevertheless, well-padded and contoured for decent comfort and support. "This seems dumb. It's only when you hit a larger pothole that you feel a harsh jolt through the cabin." Comfort "The Volt soaks up small bumps like a typical midsize sedan. The horror. --, "The seats are supportive, and the new-for-2019 power driver's seat is a helpful addition." The shifter feels hollow, the switches aren't great and the whole thing has a very low-rent feel. Binning the monochromatic wall of touch-sensitive nonsense was the best idea of the entire program. I've been impressed by the touchscreen's response times. Lift off the throttle partially, partial regen. When it fired up you couldn't help but notice the added racket. Not bad considering the hills and 70-mph speed limits. I've also watched the Volt's battery regen meter while using the regular brake pedal. He's got a full charge (about 53 miles) when he leaves for work at 5:30 the next morning. Where Did We Drive It? Whatever they did worked. 2018 Chevrolet Volt (314 listings) 31 Great deals starting at $14,000. Each day I arrived at work with 11 miles remaining, recharged and arrived home with 20 miles in reserve. Two other things: 1) The sloped roofline means adults will have to duck some to get in and out, and 2) While the new Volt has a center seat in back (the first-gen car did not), it's just not a realistic seating option. Traffic was still moving perfectly when I zoomed past my destination, solely focused on driving 75 miles for no real reason. Not sure if it's the seat material, plastics, or if something got spilled inside (didn't see anything when I checked), but the smell is disappointing, especially when you're trying to show off how much you like the car to a neighbor." The 2016 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. In general, it's a far more refined hybrid system than those of its competitors. The i3 barely climbs out of Los Angeles. But I was mildly impressed just the same that it came within five miles of the EPA rating given conditions: A short-trip to the on-ramp, followed by open highway miles at open highway speeds. (The Volt's battery pack can't actually hold 31 kWh of energy, though, which correlates to its fewer than 100-mile range.). There's still regenerative braking, of course, and acceleration is just as quick. Thankfully, the Volt is decently comfortable back there. And so it went on Tuesday and Wednesday. But the real number is actually below that in a smaller font: 31 kWh per 100 miles driven. While it may offer the worst-all-electric range of any of the plug-in cars currently . One of the great advantages of an electric car, or in this case a plug-in hybrid operating solely on electric power for some amount of miles, is how quiet it is inside and out. We are wondering how much this has and will affect connecting flight passengers. (Yes, go ahead and insert your cliched joke here.) Lift off the throttle completely means max regen. 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. At least the hatch is large." The 2019 Volt is a five-seat, plug-in hybrid hatchback sedan offered in LT and Premier trims. It was the first time I'd had any occasion to use the non-existent CD player, but I was still surprised to find it missing. Call (410) 970-6777 for more information. Three hundred miles in, I was ready for a break and fuel. The 2021 Chevy Suburban and. Jason Kavanagh. March was nearly over when I decided to call our Volt dealer to set up a time to bring it in. It starts to be more noticeable when climbing hills or cruising the fast lane on the freeway, but it's still quieter and more subdued than some other gasoline hybrids I can think of. If the Volt had a compact spare, I'd have infinitely more flexibility in repairing the flat. But a workaround, as Cameron touched on a few months ago, is to use the Volt's "Low" driving mode. She was not nearly as impressed. This is a big problem in most hybrids and electric cars because they tend to go with a more one-size-fits-all design to limit adjustability and, therefore, weight. All of those miles-driven and miles-remaining combinations added up to 53 miles or more, by the way. Carlos Lagos, senior writer, "I ran out of charge after 55 miles of driving the Volt. The entire month was largely drama-free, except for a flat tire incurred by Senior Writer Carlos Lago. And to Chevy's credit, the armrests are covered with decent padding and the steering wheel is nicely shaped. For this pimple to happen it would have had to been caused from inside the car, right? Even when it is running, it's far quieter than the previous Volt. But it's. Even if you're not using it, having a place to put your phone where it's easily accessible is nice. But after numerous commutes of at least an hour or two, these seats held up well. Think of the Volt's center rear seat as an emergency jump seat." The Chevy Bolt is the pricier of the two models, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $36,500 for the base model and $41,700 for Premier trim. There's a handful of plug-in hybrids out there, but the Volt's combination of electric and gasoline range has been uniquely generous since 2011. The lower anchors are recessed deep into the seat. 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. It doesnt hurt that we also have a rubber cargo mat." I spent a lot of time in our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt recently. As a result, I find myself resting my foot just a bit further ahead on the firewall. As for the Volt, I plugged in with 36 miles in the tank. With more alternative-fuel vehicles on the market, including the BMW i3 we're currently testing, the 2016 Volt faces more competition, and perhaps a tougher audience, this time around. Don't forget that the Volt spends a lot of time in notorious L.A. traffic, which is worse than the city driving pattern used by the EPA.". Also, and crucially, I knew I had a whole tank of gasoline waiting in reserve for the drive north to Rancho San Marcos, without the performance reduction you're stuck with in the BMW i3 REx or even the first-generation Volt, apparently (I somehow never drove one myself). Sure enough, I arrived at the office Thursday morning with nine miles remaining. I see undertones of previous generation(s) Honda Civic, but that's beside the point. We were unable to close the lid with two checked-size bags, though it fit other configurations without issue. (It's worth noting that there's some inherent inefficiency during the battery recharging process, so I'd end up "putting in" more than 6.6 kWh's worth of electricity to fully recharge the battery, but that's another topic.) I'm lazy, you see. I drove it around for a big chunk of the weekend with no juice left and didn't mind a bit. when driving the Volt home 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. 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. It's supposed because there's no way you can fit three adults in back. After an hour and 17 minutes, the Volt had ingested only enough for 13 miles of EV range. And surprisingly, I am able to last a good two hours before my lower reaches grow tired. It has plenty of all-electric range, it's quick to accelerate at low speeds and its hatchback design provides a fair amount of utility. "On my return trip from Corvallis, Oregon, to Los Angeles, snow was falling on Interstate 5 near Mount Shasta in Northern California. I don't need to be the equivalent to a rolling neon sign blinking "I'm saving the planet!" Slightly more accurately, it is indicative of Volt depleted of its battery capacity achieved by plugging it in. 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. The upshot is that we're spending even more of our time driving our Chevy Volt like it was an electric vehicle (EV). Perhaps the interior designers knew they had a tight budget and chose to focus their money on the most important bits. 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). Further options include $495 for navigation, $395 for the Kinetic Blue paint, $225 for the illuminated charge port, $110 for an all-weather cargo mat and $60 for a cargo net because the Volt still doesn't have a real cargo cover. The Volt hatchback opens wide to fit all of your stuff. Such charge cords are standardized, so I've been able to use it to recharge the Volt even though the cord has Fiat branding on it. The Volt will leave the fleet soon, probably with about 22,000 miles. Take the brake pedal, for instance, which feels normal and free from the weird, numb, two-stage pedal feel indicative of most other hybrids' regenerative braking. Sizeable roof pillars hamper rearward vision as well. Our financing experts will help you find the lease or financing option that works right for you. And aside from the Tesla Model S, the other car brand often talked about the EV industry is the Chevrolet. 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