Sweet." As always, tracking fuel economy on a plug-in hybrid such as the Volt is not straightforward. Two ways to brake! Hi, Does anyone know the dimensions of the cargo area of a Gen2 Volt with the rear seats folded down? The entire month was largely drama-free, except for a flat tire incurred by Senior Writer Carlos Lago. Like it or not, it's done. I wasn't surprised; with no traffic, I couldn't use the regenerative brakes to recharge the battery and extend the EV range. Receive pricing updates, shopping tips & more! I can't tell you how much I hate the front license plate requirement. An adviser greeted us immediately, processed the car and gave us an estimate of three hours to complete the work. 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. Native navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported as before. Tesla is the only holdout that didn't go along. 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. As I handed the keys over to the valet, I asked if they had a charging station I could use. That figures out to 39.8 mpg if you only account for gasoline. Then I saw a little notification on the main touchscreen that told me one of my colleagues had sent me a text message. When Mike Magrath made his highly impressive 74.8-mile all-electric drive, he averaged about 19.0 kWh/100 miles. Then there is the driver seat itself. But I digress. Apparently the switchover is so subtle that you wouldn't notice when it happens. Adults up to 6 feet tall should be OK. Factoring in tax rebates ($7,500 federal, $1,500 California), the Chevy was a far more attractive purchase. In this mode, the Volt is quicker to 30 mph compared to running on the gas engine. 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). Leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, and a heated steering wheel are available. But where a five-mpg shortfall in gasoline engine efficiency can earn you a class-action lawsuit, electric miles are a whole different voodoo. The new dash is a big improvement. Fifty-three miles of rated range really changes the game, and it doesn't take a lot of effort to coax it to go even farther. But with our long-term Volt in my driveway, the temptation to just hop in and drive is certainly there. Erm, well, that's a good point. Why We Bought It/Why We Got It? To answer this question we loaded (our 2016 Chevrolet Volt) with bags in different configurations and took photos. The 2017 Volt comes standard with cloth. Today he loaded two 50-pound bags of mortar into the Volt and nearly broke me. 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. Even when it is running, it's far quieter than the previous Volt. A portable home kit. I began my Volt experience by running up an indicated 37.4 all-electric miles around the city, at which point the gasoline engine kicked in. I imagine there are still other mountain passes in North America that would warrant using the 2016 Volt's mountain mode. The seatbacks fold 80/20 and flat. Will Kaufman, Associate Automotive Editor, "I knocked the driver's seat of the Volt for its long-distance comfort before. 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. How could that be? 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. We're still gathering drive data on our 2016 Chevrolet Volt to compile meaningful numbers on our EV range and gas-engine mpg. Revel in your laziness, in fact! The issue with the regenerative braking paddle is that it's an on/off switch, with no ability to vary the level of regen you dial in. There are other ways to reduce speed in the Volt. This cocoon of silence is also something that could possibly drive you mad. By comparison, a BMW 528i of the same vintage made 62.7 dB at 70 mph and 41.4 at idle. That said, here are the fuel economy results we've observed over the last year and a half, with corrupted data omitted. The Volt hovered at "one mile remaining" for about three miles, then the range ran out at 74.8 miles. 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. No big deal since Waze alerts come over the car's speakers if the phone is plugged in. Still, in comparison, the Volt's pack consumes as much, probably more, of the rear floorboard, nearly rising up to seat level. The slow trickle of 120 volts made it necessary to put the Volt to bed by 6:00 p.m. to get the charge started and use a different car if we wanted to see a movie or go to dinner. But once I was in the parking lot, I peeked down and saw the prediction. Since it's my first time behind the wheel of this plug-in, I'm still getting used to its idiosyncrasies. Going from level one to three is jarring. This was an issue we noticed with the previous generation 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). 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. Dimensions. Sure enough, there wasn't a shudder or an engine drone when the last EV mile clicked off. Wrapping my hand around one gives me flashbacks of the dark days of General Motors interior design. It's perfectly placed for holding a cell phone. We weren't able to deduce a way to trick the engine into the higher rpm range sooner. The plate bracket itself has all the necessary directions molded right into it. Fleetmaster Schmidt informed me that our 2016 Chevrolet Volt was due for a service before I took it for the long Labor Day weekend. The 2017 Volt showcases an easy-to-use touch screen. Regardless of which version you get, the Volt's interior has hard plastic panels for the dashboard and doors. I hadn't driven the Volt before, but Dan had and he liked it. It felt like I could do better. I must admit that I was startled when Siri spoke up unexpectedly, offering to read me an incoming text. In case they don't sell them where you live, the "e" stands for electric. New 2023 Buick Enclave from Levelland Chevrolet Buick GMC in LEVELLAND, TX, 79336. --, "You would expect that a car as advanced as the Volt would have the latest suite of in-car tech, and Chevy delivers. There was no real engine racket or lack of oomph. They include: 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV: 3.3 kW onboard charger (7 hours @ 82 miles of range), 2016 Mitsubishi i-Miev: 3.3 kW onboard charger (7 or 8 hours [claimed vs observed] @ 62 miles of range), 2016 Nissan Leaf S: 3.3 kW onboard charger (8 hours @ 84 miles of range), 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE: 3.6 kW onboard charger (7 hours @ 83 miles of range). The front of the cabin is spacious though, and the ergonomics intuitive and practical; the driving position is optimal with all controls in easy reach and the driver's sightlines clear for good outward visibility. Unfortunately, unlike other hatchbacks, the Volt has a significant. --, "The 8-inch digital instrument cluster has a tighter design and organizes its displayed information more cohesively. Recall 16055 reflashed the drive-motor power inverter module; 39570 recalibrated the front view camera to keep it from freezing; and 16055 reflashed the hybrid computer (HPCM2) to remedy a reduced propulsion power error. The 2011 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. I had no intention of starting my Christmas staycation with an accident, so I left it alone. So the majority of the 1,380 miles we drove last month were on the highway, though Dan still made a concerted effort to live the EV life. . How much more efficient can the Low/paddle two-step be? This mpg-friendly and, crucially, carpool-qualifying economy car has proved an excellent daily driver, serving faithfully as a commuter, errand runner, grocery getter, what have you. The 2017 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. Call (904) 387-6541 for more information. New 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer from DEL CHEVROLET, INC. in PAOLI, PA, 19301. 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. Surely I'm being super-efficient I'm not using the friction brakes at all! 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. The typical automotive touchscreens range from 4 to 8 inches in diagonal width. I also happened to be driving north on Interstate 5 approaching the Tejon Pass (the "Grapevine"), which is a mountain pass north of Los Angeles that climbs to about 4,100 feet and then eventually dumps motorists out into California's agricultural and bovine heartland. Dan Edmunds. He said they do indeed and also have a Tesla-specific charger. The Chevrolet Aveo . It seemed disappointing, but a reminder of how to reframe expectations in the electric car era." The Volt's front seats have. Though the LATCH anchors aren't the easiest to get to, the rear door opens nice and wide and the actual seat itself isn't too far back. thank you, Chevy, for the extendable sun visors), but on my commute there were moments when the chrome surround of the bowtie on the steering wheel reflected the afternoon sun directly into my eyeballs. It is hard to turn down the lure of HOV-lane stickers when you live over 40 miles, or up to two hours, from the office. I appreciated that, too, especially since I knew they wouldn't be open again until Tuesday morning. Drives and rides better. You still have to apply the regular brakes right at the end. On the downside, there is still a fair amount of hard plastic inside, detracting somewhat from the interior's otherwise excellent fit and finish." The insubstantial feel of the door-release handles and some of the buttons is another disappointment. --, "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. It's easy to forget that our 2016 Chevrolet Volt is a hybrid. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt was in desperate need of a bath, and our preferred car wash wouldn't open for another couple hours. Carlos Lago. 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. --, "Chevrolet wisely ditched the too-high-tech capacitive buttons and Star Trek-inspired shiny white plastic for a more conventional interior. Will Kaufman, associate staff writer, "After five minutes I was in business and on the road, where the system worked beautifully. The Volt is a nice place to hear yourself think. Eventually I simply unplugged my phone. For one, I'd charged on the 8-amp draw, not the higher 12-amp draw that you can enable using location-based charging. It was a smart move, and one that works beautifully, with a sensible layout that includes a great new touch-screen infotainment display. 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). Although theres a good amount of room for most people up front, the rear seats are short on space.. The 2012 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. At least the hatch is large." . Fernando called around 3 p.m. to say that the Volt was ready to go, but for various reasons (primarily lethargy), I didn't get off the couch until right before the service department closed at 5 p.m. Google Maps said I'd be there at 5:08. The 2017 Chevy Volt can seat up to five. Its gas engine runs in the dim background to the point where it feels little different than all-electric mode when cruising at moderate speeds or nosing around the city. Brent Romans, senior editor, "In electric-only mode, accelerator response is immediate with a nice amount of torque right off the line. The new Volt's rated EV range is 53 miles on a charge, a very useful and transformative increase of 18 miles. It only slows to creep speed (like you get with a regular car with an automatic transmission). And there is another perk to driving the Chevy that helps us forgive its deficiencies: HOV lane stickers. 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. 105 E Rt 130 S, Burlington, NJ 08016 Open Today Sales: 9 AM-7 PM. But from an engineering and driving perspective, this car is a home run. . "When I was coming back from a Mother's Day excursion, I saw that the Volt only had 9 miles left of its EV range. More strikes are supposed to happen on June 1st. It's easy to forget that our 2016 Chevrolet Volt has a gasoline engine under the hood. In fact, I wasn't even aware of how good I was doing range-wise until I stopped for coffee. It swings way too far upward, to the point where I actually reached my body's stretch limit trying to get the handle. The embarrassing thing is I didn't notice the severity of the flat until I was halfway down the driveway and heard the front airdam scrape. It's not a deal-breaker, and it's certainly not as bad as in our long-term Viper, but it's something you have to keep in mind when you're changing lanes or scanning for tailgaters. I couldn't get an app going to monitor the Volt's charge (someone has since told me you can do it on the Volt's OnStar site), so after an hour and 20 minutes, I packed up and headed back to the car. 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