Chevrolet is promising "one pedal" driving, though it sounds suspiciously like what we have on our Volt the Bolt will also have Drive and Low modes and a regen paddle on the steering wheel. TLDR: If everyone had a Volt, I think the world would be a better place. It's awesome. She was oblivious. Let's first look at why I would like to own a Volt: The powertrain. Press on a virtual button and the system responds crisply. After five minutes I was in business and on the road, where the system worked beautifully. I live in an urban area, have a 16-mile round-trip commute, and rarely see speeds above 35 mph. 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.". Nope. The e-Golf SE's DC Fast Charging package (standard on the SEL) includes a 7.2 kW charger that reduces charging time to about four hours. But the system works beautifully." Recall 40240: Inspect the fuel feed pipe for leaks. I'm the ideal EV candidate except that I like road trips and I'm not always so good at paying attention to charge level. Regardless of which version you get, the Volt's interior has hard plastic panels for the dashboard and doors. The rear seats dont have much room, especially compared with some class rivals. The latest Volt is smoother and easier to drive. It was in its second generation, and it not only had more electric range than its competitors but also a reasonably gutsy engine to lean on when the juice ran out. After handing over the key, I was offered a complimentary ride back to my place in the dealership's Tahoe shuttle a five-mile trek through typical LA traffic. If you don't think General Motors has cutting-edge technology, you haven't been paying attention. 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. 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 not silent in that "quiet like a vault" way that auto-journos like to use when describing large German sedans. For me, in a comfortable seating position (I'm 5'9"), it's a windshield-and-up view of cars in the rearview mirror. Others simply coalesce into a big pot of nope. Perhaps the interior designers knew they had a tight budget and chose to focus their money on the most important bits. I'm lazy, you see. Scroll down and you'll notice a few posts about the curious brake paddle on the steering wheel of our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. One of the big improvements for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is greater full-electric driving range. The front of the car is out there. A windshield chip repair and traffic accident rounded out the last of our extracurricular excitement. A large part of the second-generation's Chevrolet Volt's appeal is its normalcy. That turned out to be easier than I thought. And that meant our Volt's eyes rarely looked up from the 405 freeway all month. Not so with its successor. Innovative tech. The new engine's refinement and efficiency makes this Volt a seriously versatile hybrid that will work well for most drivers, regardless of their particular driving habits. In that release is this nugget: "The engineers found that the one-pedal driving can add up to 5 percent of range to the Bolt EV.". Then a few seconds later the music skipped ahead two songs. If this is the case, the regen paddle needs to be variable, even if it's just one more level at 50 percent without activating the taillights. After December's road-trip adventures we mostly stayed in town this month, yet we still added about 1,500 miles to the odometer. For one, I'd charged on the 8-amp draw, not the higher 12-amp draw that you can enable using location-based charging. 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). The LT's standard cloth seating can be upgraded to leather-appointed upholstery via the Power Convenience Package, which is standard on the Premier. We purchased our Volt at Selman Chevrolet for $38,114 thanks in part to a $1,000 rebate. She was not nearly as impressed. front and center, even if it's the first time logging into that specific vehicle. Both apply a specific amount of regenerative braking. It's easy to miss since it's pretty quiet on the highway. Call (904) 387-6541 for more information. Calvin Kim. The 2016 Volt has an 8-inch screen compared to the previous generation's 7-inch screen. Mike Magrath, features editor. I seem to remember us raising similar concerns about our long-term 2011 Chevrolet Volt. Second Row Headroom/Legroom/Shoulder Room 39.90 inches/42.00 inches/64.00 inches. The Prius does. Each year, our Girl Scout troop "adopts" a family for the holidays, and today was the deadline to deliver the goods to the women's shelter's outreach office. He said they do indeed and also have a Tesla-specific charger. 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. And unfortunately, there is still no power driver seat available, which strikes me as odd given how much other equipment is available. Funny, it wasn't there earlier when you were watching Kimmel. I came to the same conclusion. It's a legit EV with 60-plus miles of electric range, it's an equally legit hybrid once the battery runs down, it's admirably refined on the road, and its compact size makes it a cinch to park. I had to drive them to a local event recently, so I put my daughter in the middle (without a booster seat), with my son and (temporary) teenage daughter flanking. A lower kWh number means less energy consumed and therefore better efficiency. As we can see, the 2023 model-year Chevy utility vehicle with the most available cargo space is the Chevy Suburban, which offers a maximum of 144.7 cubic feet of room . Occupants in the cabin are in for a pleasant experience as the Volt has been well assembled and feels surprisingly plush. Maybe Chevy missed our memo. Where Did We Drive It? But what if every commuter car were like our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt? Even in front, however, you can lose pedestrians and even other vehicles in the Volt's large A-pillars." At least the hatch is large." At 51.8 miles, we came pretty close, and twice we managed to drive the Volt more than 70 miles on a full charge. Immediately following a Waze alert (or, I suspect, similar such actions from apps running natively on the phone), the Volt's audio system always switches over to playing your phone's music. Standard features include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, a Pandora streaming app, two USB ports, satellite radio, Bluetooth, a six-speaker audio system, an 8-inch touch screen, a built-in Wi-Fi hot spot, a rearview camera, automatic climate control, a push-button ignition, remote start, a proximity key, OnStar, and the Teen Driver management system. 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. --. The difference is all in the capacity of the onboard charger. Takes corners nicely, too. To put it simply, it's shockingly good to drive, with composed handling and consistent, well-tuned controls. Compared against its extraordinarily busy April, May was a return to the norm for our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. Which brings me to the comparison with the Volt itself. It's not as expansive as a midsize sedan or even the new Honda Civic, but adults up to 6 feet tall should be OK. And it makes specific sense in a car like the Volt, with all of its future-y image and intent. But my mouth said, "Yeah, but this car spends a lot of time in West L.A. and Santa Monica, places where parking enforcement would gladly write us up for no front license plate.". As such, just under 800 miles were added to the Volt's odometer. Think of the Volt's center rear seat as an emergency jump seat." Most of the time I just leave it on "auto" so all I need to do is adjust the temperature. . But I read a recent press release on the upcoming 2017 Bolt EV. These hooks just push into the trim and turn, but that turn requires more force than my fingers could apply. For one, its load floor sits 8 inches below the lip where the hatch opens. Unlike the electric-only runs, there is some benefit to brief power braking, which ensures the engine is on and revving slightly before releasing the brakes. I can't live with that." The car was back in the drive dripping from a fresh wash a little more than an hour after I'd cracked open my laptop and attempted to ignore The View on the waiting room TV. 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. So that's why I didn't buy a Volt. Went from running out the batteries to having over 250 miles of range available. Carlos Lago, Miscellaneous "The only downside is the smell. My money's on the combo. It's probably not noticeable to anyone else in the car (at least no one who's ridden with me), but it's apparent from the driver seat. He joked that he'd have to hold the cashier hostage, but they'd wait for me. You hear a little thrum from the engine and maybe a small vibration, but otherwise the Volt behaves almost exactly like it does in EV mode. Just plug in your phone using a cable and your phone's core functions plus a selection of third-party apps (that you might have on your phone) become available through the car. Brent Romans. His friend lives two houses away from his. 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. But the person I talked to seemed unsure and said something about the update being delayed until April. --. 25.3 / 716. Since minute variations in throttle position produce a profound effect on velocity in that mode, I'll go with "D" for highway driving. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? The standard charger was right in front but the valet mentioned he would have to wait a while to use it because that section of the lot was reserved just for the cars in the event I was attending. The seats themselves are suitably comfortable and supportive; however, some extended lumbar support would be appreciated. The steering wheel doesn't telescope enough for my preferred arm position so I'm forced to slide the seat forward. "This seems dumb. Wrapping my hand around one gives me flashbacks of the dark days of General Motors interior design. We also added navigation, Kinetic Blue paint, an illuminated charge port, a cargo mat and a cargo net. Carlos Lago. (The charger at work has been in high demand due to the number of short-term EVs we've evaluated recently.) Nor is the Volt spewing undesirable pollution out its tailpipe under electric power. 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. 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. Incidentally, the molded bracket instructions called for a 7/32" drill bit, but I found that the less-common 13/64" bit I had in my drill index was a snugger fit. Chevy also added a new backup camera for 2019, and I am geeked. Nobody walks in Edmunds.com's hometown of L.A., or so the saying (or song) goes. Paradoxically, this is simultaneously the Volt's greatest strength and biggest weakness because the ability to manage this trick essentially requires two advanced drivetrains, with all the extra complexity, packaging difficulty and cost that implies. During my first drive with the Volt, I was able to eke out 48.2 EV miles before staying on gasoline for the remainder of the miles. . Deserves so much more attention than it gets." Keep in mind that the Leaf and e-Golf offer more powerful chargers in upper trim levels that significantly reduce charging times. I just leaned the front passenger seat all the way back and tucked them into the footwell. My panel isn't too far from the outlet, separated by a couple of bedrooms, maybe 30 feet. To me, though, viewing the Volt as a normal car adds some further expectations of functionality. Having said that, I found I drove our Volt with the rear seats down, turning it into a mini-truck. Gas-price anxiety would stop being a thing, yet there wouldn't be any range anxiety, either. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto bring your familiar smartphone interface to the Volt's well-organized 8-inch display. And so would go the Count's review of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. There's not a whole lot of grip from the economy-oriented tires, the steering doesn't give any road feel to the driver, and the Volt unsettlingly bobs and floats around when it drives over some midcorner bumps." Basically, the beltline and the decklid are both tall on this car, all the way around. It still has enough unique touches to make it different, yet it doesn't feel like it's trying too hard. 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. 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 . Speaking of golf clubs, it's a cinch to fit three bags' worth into the Volt's hatchback trunk if you flip down one of the seatbacks. There's never any range anxiety with a plug-in hybrid, but I never once felt that my symbolic EV-only week was in much jeopardy, either. I like driving our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. 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). I can't tell you how much I hate the front license plate requirement. Gasoline-only fuel economy around 40 mpg. But here's another early anecdotal result, taking the car's trip computer at its word. I'm not a fan of the regular 500's engine and transmission, but that stuff gets magically wiped away when they build a 500e, leaving behind a torquey, cute-as-anything pocket rocket with an ultra-low center of gravity. The engine is quiet, too (unless you've got the gas pedal pinned). It's more comfortable, better equipped (power driver seat! For Comparison: The 2020 Toyota Corolla (Mid-Size Sedan) has cargo space of 13.1 ft3. Thankfully, the Volt is decently comfortable back there. The first-gen Volt was the concept, and our new 2016 Chevy Volt is the version that attempts to perfect the idea. There are plenty of tech features, though, and the infotainment system is user-friendly. This thing is so long and heavy that, once opened, it's pretty darn hard to close it. Scroll down for detailed information on your particular Chevrolet Volt I arrived home with 22 miles to spare. We passed on the LT and opted for the top-level Premier, which gave us a lot of standard equipment: a backup camera, an 8-inch touchscreen, keyless entry, automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated seats and a Bose audio system. In the past, we were underwhelmed with MyLink, finding it slow and unresponsive at times. I ran upstairs to the office and grabbed a set of pliers out of the testing equipment. And ultimately, this is no Lamborghini. Optional features include heated front seats, a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel,. It's also best going from brake to throttle with no pedal overlap in between (power braking). I may also suffer from a mild level of OCD, so perhaps I'm in the minority. Along with the seats I noted earlier, this simple system makes this Volt an extremely comfortable commuter car. Power windows, Driver with express-up/down; 10-way power driver seat with power lumbar, Moves the seat forward and back, and up and down Tilt the seat cushion and seatbacks; 3.5" diagonal monochromatic Driver Information Center; USB ports, (2) Data/charge ports located on instrument panel; Chevrolet Connected Access capable, Subject to terms. Call (610) 257-7045 for more information. VIN: 3GNKBERS8NS175978 . That's why I find its climate control setup so satisfying. Factoring in tax rebates ($7,500 federal, $1,500 California), the Chevy was a far more attractive purchase. 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. Today he loaded two 50-pound bags of mortar into the Volt and nearly broke me. I had been in "L" as I do, and using the regen paddle as I (reluctantly) do, but I'd been heavy with the throttle and even tried to see if the tires would spin full whack on a 90-degree turn (they do). "[The interior] is more upscale than the previous model's, with two-tone color schemes, easy-to-use audio and climate controls and a pair of 8-inch information screens. While we almost had a new best all-electric range at 69.4 miles, it was shy of the Volt's 75-mile best. This is a welcome improvement. Cameron Rogers, staff writer, "The Volt hovered at '1 mile remaining' for about 3 miles, then the range ran out at 74.8 miles. Supposing the same holds true for the Volt while you're driving it as a pure electric vehicle, all of the shenanigans I described earlier might extend the car's all-electric range by a mile or three. It gave the high-tech car a decidedly low-tech feel. Sure enough, there wasn't a shudder or an engine drone when the last EV mile clicked off. The old saw "time is money" has never been more true. Fingers crossed traffic keeps like this. It's the design of the cargo area. Edmunds purchased this vehicle for the purpose of evaluation. Three ways to brake, mwah hah hah hah!". Tech interface? It's the "MyLink" system that Chevy has been utilizing for a few years now. Average lifetime mpg: 37.3 mpg EPA mpg rating: 42 mpg combined Average electric range: 51.6 miles Best electric range: 75 miles EPA electric range rating: 53 miles Current odometer: 28,990 miles Maintenance and Upkeep None. 7.657 gallons of 87-octane went in for a 39.2 mpg result. Drive our 2016 Chevrolet Volt and take full advantage of its single-occupant HOV lane access stickers. Or I do, at least. 105 E Rt 130 S, Burlington, NJ 08016 Open Today Sales: 9 AM-7 PM. Oh well. Ride Quality: This car rides nicely. Here's the question I'm left with: Why aren't more car companies building cars like this? It seemed disappointing, but a reminder of how to reframe expectations in the electric car era." With the cooling in between, there wasn't any noticeable brake odor. However, the Chevy Bolt offers 16.9 cubic feet of space, and the Toyota Prius Prime takes the cake with 19.8 cubes. One of the interesting aspects to me has been how easily the Volt blends in with everything else on the road. It was a smart move, and one that works beautifully, with a sensible layout that includes a great new touch-screen infotainment display. 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. And I drove 27.4 miles on Sunday before recharging it with 29 miles remaining. Our 2011 Volt depreciated just 14 percent, although it had half as many miles at the time of sale. It's also cheaper and roomier. Jason Kavanagh, Engineering Editor, Interior "One of the supposed advantages of the new-generation Volt is its three-person backseat, as opposed to the original Volt's two-person seat. 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. --, "Despite all of that, your eyes will probably be drawn to the 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, which has been switched from Chevrolet MyLink to the new Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system. Battling through rush hour traffic doesn't help, either. I appreciate that. In-cabin storage solutions are plentiful in the Volt, with wide door pockets fitted on every door, seatback map pockets behind both front seats, dual cupholders up front and in the rear, a small storage tray in the front center console, a compartmentalized center armrest cubby, and an average-sized glovebox. Ultimately, we concluded, "The 2011 Chevrolet Volt's medium-size battery gives it a decent amount of electric range, and you can use all of it every time because the gasoline engine allows the Volt to continue on like any normal car. 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. Anyway, this is one isolated leg. I have and I am right now. Recall 16055: Reprogram the hybrid computer. Trunk space is OK for a hybrid but subpar for a compact car. I don't want a car to do that to me. When you pull the paddle in "L" after lifting your foot off the throttle, the slowing effect is much less severe since the car is already slowing. The newest version of MyLink includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Volt is a nice place to hear yourself think. Carlos Lago, senior writer, "I continue to recommend the Volt widely to people who ask me for shopping advice. The Premier trim also unlocked additional options. To add to my point, it's not just all about the exterior styling, either. We'd never experienced anything of the sort, but the necessary reflash would only add 10 minutes to the process. The other day I needed to get out of the house for a bit, so I tossed the laptop in a bag and headed to a nearby church of consumerism. 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. Fast forward a mere five years, and our new 2016 Chevrolet Volt test car doesn't feel so foreign anymore. Efficiency? And on the other back side of the Volt's steering wheel are two large buttons, sizeable enough to at least be pseudo-paddles. Mostly "One-Pedal" Driving Figured Out. It's honestly a bit of a juggle, but it's also rather involving, curiously enjoyable and nice in traffic since it cuts down on the need to constantly pivot my foot back and forth. 2011 Chevy Volt: Doing Hatchback Duty April 08, 2011 The Volt is a quasi-electric car, it's the way of the future, it has a funky touch-sensitive dashboard, blahbity blahbity blah. Consecutive mornings of fog, wind and condensation elevated grunge levels to moderately-thick, but still well below the car wash threshold. Thats below average for a compact car, though hybrids typically have less cargo space than nonhybrid cars. (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.) One limitation within the space is the Volt's sloping rear hatch. Sweet." What was the damage after all this? Access to our long-term fleet is usually awesome, but once in a while it just gets tiring. Caroline Pardilla, "I was coming back from brunch one morning when my passenger noticed there was a mysterious pimple on the roof of the Volt. Hopefully, this Volt-full of gifts helps make one family's holiday season a bit more merry and bright. The Volt had stored up just 13 miles of EV range, which was disappointing. 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. Erm, well, that's a good point. We selected the Driver Confidence 1 package, with blind-spot, lane departure and cross-traffic alerts and the Driver Confidence 2 package, with lane keeping assist, low-speed auto-braking, auto high beams and forward collision warning. We were also pleasantly surprised by the Volt's composure on the road. What this means, though, is that I only beat the new rating by 32 percent. I figured I'd add some charge to the Volt while having coffee and doing some work see how the clothes of EV life fit me. Shocker: no CD player. Having to bring your gym bag up to your desk, along with your parking pass, all your change, and whatever other miscellanea has accumulated is not. In the end, it didn't take 30 minutes, but it didn't take 2 hours either. Heck, it's not even a Miata. The angle of the rear seatbacks places the occupants' heads directly below the rear hatchback window. Pre-Owned 2017 Chevrolet Volt 5dr HB LT. TEXAS TRUE PRICE(TM) $15,508 Fuel Economy 43 city / 42 hwy Engine Data 1.5L. 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