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 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. On more than one occasion, I had to slam the brakes to get it to stop where I wanted." As a result, I find myself resting my foot just a bit further ahead on the firewall. One must hoist whatever up and over the bumper and then lower it onto the cargo floor. Now, it's always easier to get better when you have some obvious flaws to begin with. None of them has been positive. Chevrolet Seating and Interior Space The Volt is equipped to seat a total of five passengers - however, with limited overall rear cabin room, only two small adults or three children will. I like driving our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The 18.4-kWh battery pack allowed for more range, and the 1.5-liter engine generated 17 horsepower more than the outgoing four-cylinder while improving efficiency to 42 mpg. During. But this second-generation Volt is better by leaps and bounds. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt's T-shaped battery pack feels like the EV Age's equivalent of the muscle car's driveshaft tunnel. Load height is 33 inches from the ground, which is lower than similarly sized vehicles with traditional trunks. 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. I came to the same conclusion. Including the stop at home to gather everyone, I'd driven the Volt 53 miles on electricity since setting off from work. Nope. My money's on the combo. While there are public charging stations out there that cost nothing to use, many charge per kilowatt-hour of energy transferred or per hour that the vehicle is plugged in. Logbook Highlights Performance "I swear I'm not trying to do a burnout in our Chevy Volt. It's more of a fingernails-on-the-chalkboard exercise, a horror movie for those that admire a car's styling above all else. At only 10.6 cubic feet, the Volt has less than half as much space as the. When I got into the Volt recently, I remembered that it used the same system and immediately started using it. VERDICT: The X7 is the biggest BMW, but it's still satisfying to drive and serene to ride in. 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). OK, so that falls short of the Volt's EPA rating of 53 electric miles, and it's well eclipsed by Dan's 70-mile outing and the 62-mile performance we managed in an initial road test. Calvin Kim, road test editor, "Our luggage fit easily (behind the second row of seats) in multiple configurations, thanks to the largely square-shaped cargo floor. With the key to our new 2016 Chevrolet Volt in my pocket, I headed out to the garage to take a good look at the Chevy's cargo capacity. Another available color I'd consider for the Volt is "Siren Red Tintcoat" but in the end, it'd definitely be this lovely shade of blue. The Volt spent most of its time in April with our long-distance commuters, but the majority of the miles racked up in May were from editors close to our Santa Monica headquarters. In the second quarter, GM sold 6,945 Bolt EVs and EUVs, down 38.3% from the year-ago period. Recall 16055: Reprogram the hybrid computer. 5) Voice controls and media interface. 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. Gasoline-only fuel economy around 40 mpg. The seat is just too flat and firm to go any longer without a break. We were unable to close the lid with two checked-size bags, though it fit other configurations without issue." There was very little traction available. Just about everything is dramatically better compared to the first-generation model. New 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer from Carr Chevrolet in Beaverton, OR, 97006. 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). 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. Also. The 2017 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. It works quite well, in my opinion. It's up to a substantial 53 miles (EPA-estimated), compared to 38 miles with the first-gen Volt. --, "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. Though the compressor was in the right spot, the goo was absent. We're still gathering drive data on our 2016 Chevrolet Volt to compile meaningful numbers on our EV range and gas-engine mpg. The Volt has 10.6 cubic feet of trunk space. Lifetime engine-on fuel economy stayed at the 37.7 mpg average from last month. New 2023 Chevrolet Suburban from Antwerpen Chevrolet in Eldersburg, MD, 21784. Nope. It's a function that takes some adjustment initially, but makes complete sense in practice. Interior dimensions with the second-row seatbacks in place measured approximately 29 inches deep by 38 inches wide at the wheelwells. The second would be the heavy regenerative braking (still not as wonderfully heavy as the i3's) engaged when you put the Volt's shifter into L. Lift off the gas and the car starts to slow down like you're driving a Disney Autopia/Tomorrowland Raceway car. Having a clean car every night is great. Max electric-only range upward of 70 miles. More like a Civic. Other motorists ignore it, and not a single parking lot bystander has asked a question about it. But a recent week was full of scheduled meetings that would stretch into late afternoon. (DB). At this price, depreciation was 31 percent. Cue palm to forehead. Innovative tech. Certified Used 2018 Chevrolet Volt LT Hatchback Silver Ice Metallic for sale - only $23,436. So that's why I didn't buy a Volt. Maybe even a little fun. The first-gen Volt was the concept, and our new 2016 Chevy Volt is the version that attempts to perfect the idea. It's a regenerative brake controller. The latest MyLink infotainment interface is quicker, prettier and more functional. The uninitiated might not even notice anything if he or she is sitting inside the Volt. But from an engineering and driving perspective, this car is a home run. No, a slight electric whine is no substitute for a V8 kicked in anger. I assumed it toggled brake regeneration between unobtrusive and halting, like the menu setting in our old long-term 2013 Tesla Model S. But the Volt always came to a stop in the same way. It's good because it provides a couple extra inches of headroom that wouldn't be available if your head were right underneath the headliner (which is lower). Other enhancements include improved active-safety features and more interior options." 39.1-Inches of Rear-Seat Leg Room Comfortable space for passengers False Cargo Floor Hidden storage area Smart Storage Under console storage area 5-Passenger Seating Room to fit family and friends Redline Edition 105 E Rt 130 S, Burlington, NJ 08016 Open Today Sales: 9 AM-7 PM. Until then, I'll stick to the brake pedal. They're cheap, plentiful, and most new releases have abandoned crappy plastic jewel boxes for the cardboard "digi-pack," which lends some nostalgic analog to vinyl records. Skip to Main Content. We were unable to close the lid with two checked-size bags, though it fit other configurations without issue. In my case that is at least an hour in each direction. 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. 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. Speaking of drilling, this is the point at which the squeamish might want to look away. If you're that type of person, odds are you're not worried about wasting gas or incurring the tailpipe emissions that occur mostly at cold engine startup. "Inside, liberal use of crease-free swaths of hard plastic means the cabin looks better than it feels -- a strong indicator that most of the car's window sticker comes from the guts, not the skin." 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. 2017 Chevrolet Volt does not come with the power seats , The top-of-the-line Premier model can not be equipped with the power seats , You should manually pull the lever to adjust your seat and this issue takes away from the Volt's luxuriousness . My problem was twofold: A) I was already at the base of the mountains, and B) I was already nearly out of battery power anyway. The Volt does not. I wonder why Chevy opted against this feature. In the month of February we fed our 2016 Chevrolet Volt a steady diet of commuter miles. Yes, it's a plug-in hybrid with more than 50 miles of all-electric range, but you can also just drive it like a regular car and not give a second thought to the electrical wizardry happening underneath. I can't live with that." Still, simple oversights, such as failing to record the switchover point from battery power to gas or filling up the gas tank with battery in reserve, mean a loss of useful data. The steering wheel doesn't telescope enough for my preferred arm position so I'm forced to slide the seat forward. That amounts to a projected range of 59 miles. But a workaround, as Cameron touched on a few months ago, is to use the Volt's "Low" driving mode. This time around, the engine is slightly bigger, more powerful and yet quieter than before. No big deal since Waze alerts come over the car's speakers if the phone is plugged in. Not surprisingly, when I started it up, the automatic climate control went into full-power mode to try to cool things down. We were also pleasantly surprised by the Volt's composure on the road. Both parties responsible deny it. Chevrolet Certified Pre-Owned Details: * 24 months/24,000 miles (whichever comes first) CPO Scheduled Maintenance Plan and 3 days/150 miles (whichever comes first) Vehicle Exchange Program. 4: There's nowhere to put my arms. Safety? That's why the Volt is so exciting. But this is a car that, government rebates aside, stickered at $40,620. And this is with the seat set for a 5-foot-6-inch driver. Constantly switching back to XM after every Waze alert grew particularly aggravating on my long trip. There are two sets of LATCH car-seat connectors on the Volts rear outboard seats, along with an upper tether on the middle seat. There's more room to display maps and info, too. The center-stack grab handles (for lack of a better term) are particularly egregious. Seriously. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? You'll still have plenty of EV range and save yourself some hassle in the process. Chevy's been heading down this path for awhile (Spark, Equinox, Camaro), Scion and Honda, too. Nightfall Gray Metallic 2020 Chevrolet Equinox LT FWD 4D Sport Utility 1.5L DOHC 26/31 City/Highway MPG. The Volt had stored up just 13 miles of EV range, which was disappointing. Funny, it wasn't there earlier when you were watching Kimmel. Upgrades include leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a power-adjustable driver's seat. But the Volt was full Monday morning because I hadn't started with a completely drained battery. 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. It's more comfortable, better equipped (power driver seat! Load bay volume: 15.6 cubic feet. I try wrestling the manual seat-bottom adjuster fore and aft. It's not a perfect system since it means diligently (and accurately) recording the battery-gasoline switchover point when applicable, plus other factors. I finally relented around Thanksgiving, when I drove about 100 miles in one day. One limitation within the space is the Volt's sloping rear hatch. I find it's at a slightly awkward angle and not on the same plane as the accelerator. In four days I covered just over 600 miles and spent more than 15 hours behind the wheel. Or, put in the way we would ask a friend about his or her regular new car: what kind of mpg is it getting? And there is another perk to driving the Chevy that helps us forgive its deficiencies: HOV lane stickers. Seemingly as a testament to its range-anxiety nullifying capability, we started September off with a full tank of fuel and only purchased 23.7 gallons of California's finest 87-octane to fuel the remaining miles. Of course, the soonest Pep Boys could take a look at the car was noon, and of course, the Volt was already off the flatbed. The trunk offered few solutions for repair. 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. Second, the extension cord is a simple and obvious bottleneck in the chain. So as you gradually become better at timing your paddle-braking pulls, expect to be putting on a few light shows for the lucky cars behind you. It's not silent in that "quiet like a vault" way that auto-journos like to use when describing large German sedans. One of the interesting aspects to me has been how easily the Volt blends in with everything else on the road. 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. --, "The rest of the cockpit has its share of plain black plastic but is laid out with pleasing hints at pseudo-grandeur." "That's one way to brake! Yes, the Chevy Volt is a good car. The benefits to a quick charging time aren't limited to reducing the impact on your personal schedule. According to our calculations, 42 percent of our time was spent in EV mode. 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. --, "The Volt's center stack gets an upgrade to Chevrolet's Infotainment 3 system, which is a fancy way of saying it's the same reskinned software that first appeared in Cadillac's latest CUE. After an hour and 17 minutes, the Volt had ingested only enough for 13 miles of EV range. I appreciate that. Acceleration is strong until about 30 mph, then begins to drop off pretty significantly. It seemed disappointing, but a reminder of how to reframe expectations in the electric car era." It doesnt hurt that we also have a rubber cargo mat." New 2023 Chevrolet Suburban from Karl Malone Chevrolet Park City in Park City, UT, 84098. But the 2016 Volt's new 1.5-liter gasoline engine is more powerful than before and now takes on the majority of responsibility for driving the front wheels once the battery is depleted. I arrived at my hotel in Calistoga four minutes before the meeting. Those miles came from run-of-the mill around-town driving even though the Volt is certainly capable of longer trips. Will Kaufman, Associate Automotive Editor, "I knocked the driver's seat of the Volt for its long-distance comfort before. Our last full month of use involved 1,390 miles of city and highway driving, with more than 300 miles of those in electric mode. Hi, Does anyone know the dimensions of the cargo area of a Gen2 Volt with the rear seats folded down? The meat of the system is an 18.4-kWh battery pack powering two electric motors. Suddenly I'm looking at the dash you see above. mrping59. I haven't experienced this feature before in any other vehicle, though I suspect the Volt isn't the first to employ it. I tilt the seatback a couple of notches to compensate for the excessive padding against my shoulder blades with some success. Average lifetime mpg: 37.7 Best fill mpg: 45.1 EPA combined mpg rating: 42 Average electric range: 51.9 miles Best electric range: 75 miles EPA electric range rating: 53 miles Current odometer: 25,730 miles, Logbook Highlights Performance "This week marked my first non-EV experience in the 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." Where Did We Drive It? The 8-inch MyLink infotainment display gets the latest generation of Chevrolet's tech, which is also quite good." I'd like to see other manufacturers go hard at the Volt with comparable capabilities and sexier designs. An Audi A4: 63.7 at cruise, 40.4 at idle. Save time and money by getting online help from a You can find us at 16550 IH 35 NORTH in SELMA, TX 78154-1460, only a short drive from San Antonio, New Braunfels, and Seguin. With 70 miles on the EV odometer, the car was projecting 80 miles, but history tells me these things fall fast. On every turn, I thwacked either the center console or the armrest with an elbow. The lower anchors are recessed deep into the seat. The backseat only held two adults. Ron Montoya, senior consumer advice editor, Interior "Jump into the Volt on a hot day and you'll have to hit the Max A/C button to cool the cabin. 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV, EUV Will Start Under $30K Range, Charging, and Battery Life All Bolt EUVs come with a 65.0-kWh battery pack that the EPA estimates will provide 247 miles of range. Lift off the throttle partially, partial regen. After a spell in Fresno, California, with editor Brent Romans, our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt returned to Edmunds' Santa Monica base only briefly. game and I assumed it would be with Dan Edmunds. --, "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." Most of the time in a Volt, you're just powering around on pure electric power. Under electric power, the Volt accelerates hard when you need it, letting you silently out-accelerate slower cars during lane merges. in the Volt's interior? The subsequent trip home was 50.3 miles long because of a side trip, but I rolled into my driveway with nine miles in reserve anyway. Takes corners nicely, too. Smooth, too. It was enough to inch our average gas mpg higher by one-tenth and average electric range by five-tenths of a mile. Other factors also come into play. 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. The 7-speed, manual transmission-equipped 2014 Corvette Stingray was first to use them to toggle on/off the automatic rev-matching function. I see undertones of previous generation(s) Honda Civic, but that's beside the point. Handling: Entering the skid pad, the Volt turns in quickly but immediately understeers a moderate amount. Mark Takahashi, Automotive Editor, MPG "I live pretty far from the office, so my M.O. Each day I arrived at work with 11 miles remaining, recharged and arrived home with 20 miles in reserve. You'll also notice a handy crevice along the right side. I had driven the Volt seven consecutive days and 485.4 miles on electricity alone. "The Volt is decently comfortable (in the back seats). The typical automotive touchscreens range from 4 to 8 inches in diagonal width. So for the sake of standardization we used the same blue carry-on bag size (21 x15x10 inches) and red checked bag size (30x20x13 inches). But first I would have to get through the weekend. Leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, and a heated steering wheel are available. I just didn't expect it to be so easy. I'm not sure whether to credit the Volt or my own stubbornness for this." Check the cargo space for other makes and models here. This gave me enough grip and leverage to turn the hook back into place. --, "The rest of the cockpit has its share of plain black plastic but is laid out with pleasing hints at pseudo-grandeur." Wrapping my hand around one gives me flashbacks of the dark days of General Motors interior design. This is the last update for our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. Not to put any crazy ideas into the head of our Director of Vehicle Testing Dan Edmunds, but I'd also be interested to test if one of these braking means (or a combination of them) is more efficient than another at maintaining/recharging the battery. We're supposed to be talking about the 2016 Chevrolet Volt long-term test car I drove home a couple nights ago. 2015 Chevrolet Volt (108 listings) 9 Great deals starting at $8,298. The battery pack still takes up space underneath, though, so it's more of an emergency-use perch than a truly useful seat." I had no problem seeing through the glass when it was dry. --, "Farther back, the Volt's hatchback design makes for easy loading and unloading." Seat Comfort: For me, the seating position is not that great. This on a car rated at 53 miles of electric range." There's a ton more front/rear space than I expected, and my front passenger had plenty of space. We've loaded plenty of gear into it before. Like it or not, it's done. One is the traditional friction brakes (i.e., the disc brakes at each wheel). And to Chevy's credit, the armrests are covered with decent padding and the steering wheel is nicely shaped. I got everything in, but it was far from graceful." Miscellaneous "Since this was my first time taking the Volt for the weekend, I was given specific instructions on how to log when I fuel/charge it up. 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. We do our best to separate miles driven solely via battery power versus those motivated by gasoline. 2023 Copyright: AutoPadre.com, Workhorse Media LLC. "I decided I'd just climb the mountain grade using the Volt's Normal driving mode and see what happened. This whole thing was more annoying than anything, considering the cargo cover doesn't tug too terribly hard on the hooks. Such freeway-heavy driving was consequently less reflective of the city-dwelling habits of typical Volt owners. We've said it before and will here again. Getting cargo in and out of the Volt's hatch is relatively easy. 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. You don't appreciate the quietness and absence of engine vibrations until you spend time with an EV. The horror. After December's road-trip adventures we mostly stayed in town this month, yet we still added about 1,500 miles to the odometer. The seats throughout the cabin are, nevertheless, well-padded and contoured for decent comfort and support. There's not enough room for two grocery bags to fit lengthwise. "I'm here to get the pop-rivets and screws that were supposed to come with the bracket," I continued. 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. If we subtract the $7,500 federal and $1,500 California rebates from the price, our Volt cost us $29,114. No issues to report. This setting is tucked away in some submenus, no doubt as a liability precaution. Not even on its best tank! The new batteries have more power than the old Volt, but they also get more help from the new internal combustion engine. And I mean that literally because the full-width Google Maps and the audio and phone display graphics looked great. Calvin Kim. Since this isn't just a test of the powertrain, but the whole car, we picked the Premier and added options. Other buttons, like the ones on the steering wheel, allow you to scroll through different metrics screens to learn more about your Volts performance and efficiency. I often get home having only used a few miles of electric range. This wasn't much of a concern as the Volt doesn't need much power to "idle" but it meant that I'd have to accelerate hard enough to not get beeped at or crashed into. Read on to see how this new generation model fares when pushed to its limits. "You don't want to do that," said the guy at Selman Chevrolet, where we bought our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The i3 has a 7.4 kilowatt charger, while the Volt makes do with a 3.6 kW charger. Even if you don't have a smartphone, you can still use MyLink's integrated voice controls to operate various systems. 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