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. This was an issue we noticed with the previous generation Volt. Still, the hatchback design gives you a bigger portal to load luggage compared to the typical small sedan, and the 60/40-split seatback folds down." I have a spring-loaded center punch, and with it I placed a divot in the center of each of her Sharpie marks so the drill bit wouldn't "walk.". Both come with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of twin electric motors, a 1.5-liter gasoline engine . At level three, the deceleration is pretty similar to what most other drivers are achieving with their brake pedals. Use our tools to calculate monthly payments or figure out which cars you can afford. So we have couple of variables left to test, primarily to see how much more juice we can extract from a 12-amp charge. It's possible to do my 70-mile round trip in EV mode if I really try, but I had a few side trips in between, so the gas engine kicked in about halfway back to the office. Outside of commuting duties, editor Josh Sadlier took it golfing, which looked neat. 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. I was staring at the cargo area in our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt with my hands on my hips. A routine visit to the dealer led to some surprises, in the form of three recalls and over four hours of our day. Moral of the story: Don't bring a hybrid to a truck fight." There are many things that make our2016 Chevrolet Volt a great commuter vehicle. Another Flat Reminds Us Why Spare Tires Are Good, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Replace 12-volt battery; recalls: 38240, 27660, 40240, 16055, 17058, 39570, P0442, Replace tire; patch tire; repair windshield chip. I tried it several more times. That's why I find its climate control setup so satisfying. The lid is a bit of a reach when opened. VW's multi-stage, paddle-adjustable regen is an example of how to do this right. Not crazy, but certainly adequate. Unfortunately, unlike other hatchbacks, the Volt has a significant liftover height. There was very little traction available. Max electric-only range upward of 70 miles. Due to some confusion at 22,500 miles, we paid $45 even though the visit fell within the free period. 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. But that doesn't diminish all the good that the 2016 Volt represents. He said they do indeed and also have a Tesla-specific charger. In 15 minutes, I was doing paperwork with Andrew, the service writer. The paddle is on/off. In any case, it's a nice example of thoughtful design that gives the driver one less thing to think about. Let's first look at why I would like to own a Volt: The powertrain. New 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer from DEL CHEVROLET, INC. in PAOLI, PA, 19301. I've only tinkered with CarPlay on our Volt, but it's pleasingly easy to get up and running. Carlos Lago "Most importantly (and unlike the Bolt EV), the Volt doesn't look dorky." Yes, consequently it has a more versatile cargo area than a compact sedan. Standard features in the Volt include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, two USB ports, satellite radio, Bluetooth, a six-speaker audio system, a built-in Wi-Fi hot spot, a rearview camera, automatic climate control, push-button start, remote start, Teen Driver, and the MyLink infotainment system with an 8-inch touch screen. Traffic cleared about halfway home and started to move along at the 65 mph speed limit. Most of the time in a Volt, you're just powering around on pure electric power. So we've got our 31 kWh/100 miles figure for the Volt. Why can't you just use the regular brake pedal?". I recently took our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt on a straight-shot freeway drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and back. Our Volt's lifetime fuel economy increased one-tenth of a mile per gallon compared to May, while our average best range dipped a more significant half-mile in the same time frame. Even so, it's been spending more and more time parked at our office at night. In my head I was nodding in agreement like Angus Young. --, "The rest of the cockpit has its share of plain black plastic but is laid out with pleasing hints at pseudo-grandeur." This is commonly called regenerative braking. I tested both methods several times and was met with the same result. This whole thing was more annoying than anything, considering the cargo cover doesn't tug too terribly hard on the hooks. 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. Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down; Power Door Locks; Power Rear Windows; . The Chevrolet Volt has a trunk space of 10.6 ft3. Sweet." Personally, I'm fine with being low key. The angle of the rear seatbacks places the occupants' heads directly below the rear hatchback window. The Volt doesn't come to a complete stop this way, though. Hopefully, this Volt-full of gifts helps make one family's holiday season a bit more merry and bright. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? 7.657 gallons of 87-octane went in for a 39.2 mpg result. 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). Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Cargo "I picked up two sheets of 3-by-5-foot cement backer board for a home bathroom remodel. Usually we test a vehicle's braking before diving into our acceleration runs, but we want to test battery-powered vehicles with a full charge. Glovebox? The steering wheel doesn't telescope enough for my preferred arm position so I'm forced to slide the seat forward. But blowing the doors off your neighboring motorists at the light, especially right before that tight freeway on-ramp, is its own satisfaction. Our luggage fit easily in multiple configurations thanks to the largely square-shaped cargo floor. Fair enough. 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. (Gas-only mode, batteries depleted) In this mode, acceleration runs are quickest and more repeatable, with most of the speed gains made at 35 mph and above. Sales (877) 565-8162; Service & Parts (877) 493-2852; Sales (877) 565-8162; Service & Parts (877) 493-2852; Hours & Map; I look forward to driving it again. 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 reason for that: it's basically a 2016 Chevrolet Volt without the plug. The results speak for themselves: Trunk Space Behind 3rd Row 41.5 cubic feet; Cargo Space Behind 2nd Row 93.8 cubic feet; Maximum Cargo Space 144.7 cubic feet; Chevy Suburban Comfort & Convenience Features This might seem like an odd thing to call out. This experience left me with mixed feelings about the Volt. Acceleration is strong until about 30 mph, then begins to drop off pretty significantly. The main control icons (audio, phone, navigation, etc.) The Premier trim also unlocked additional options. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt's T-shaped battery pack feels like the EV Age's equivalent of the muscle car's driveshaft tunnel. Overall, this is a setup I, and most parents with infant seats, could live with every day. I managed to not get killed, either by crash or road rage, and back up to speed without draining too much. After an hour and 17 minutes, the Volt had ingested only enough for 13 miles of EV range. For one, the general consensus is that it's an attractive car. file. By comparison, a BMW 528i of the same vintage made 62.7 dB at 70 mph and 41.4 at idle. Along with the seats I noted earlier, this simple system makes this Volt an extremely comfortable commuter car. I'm not sure whether to credit the Volt for this or my own stubbornness. I was then off on a voyage to Corvallis, Oregon, and back a week later. It takes 6 to 8 weeks for license plates to be issued, so it didn't matter until now. Sure, there's not a lot of headroom for you to lean down into and the seat bottom is angled slightly back, which may mis-angle some car seats but that's easy to work around. But from an engineering and driving perspective, this car is a home run. Available through the touchscreen, it shows the miles driven and the kWh energy used to drive that distance. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? I imagine there are still other mountain passes in North America that would warrant using the 2016 Volt's mountain mode. With the second-row seats folded we fit all of our luggage with room to spare. The Volt was used mostly for normal commuting duties, while I threw in some traveling on deserted Orange County highways over Thanksgiving. That big steering wheel paddle, only on the left side, engages even heavier regenerative braking when pulled. How could that be? But the Volt doesn't have one. When I got into the Volt recently, I remembered that it used the same system and immediately started using it. 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. If you're using a station with per-hour pricing, the higher-capacity onboard chargers mean you'll pay less to charge it. I appreciate that. The mountain mode, according to the Volt's owner's manual, "should be selected at the beginning of a trip before climbing steep, uphill grades and when expecting to drive in very hilly or mountainous terrain. Today he loaded two 50-pound bags of mortar into the Volt and nearly broke me. We were surrounded by three pristine Corvettes in the showroom. It doesnt hurt that we also have a rubber cargo mat." When it is time to replace the battery, expect to spend anywhere from $45 - $200 depending on your exact vehicle and where you are located. But this second-generation Volt is better by leaps and bounds. Here are five reasons why I think you'll like it. Brent Romans. Instead of simply acting as a generator when the batteries are spent, the new setup uses the gas engine to propel the vehicle like a typical hybrid. Then I saw a little notification on the main touchscreen that told me one of my colleagues had sent me a text message. Normal and useful has replaced future-tech goofy. In this mode, the Volt is quicker to 30 mph compared to running on the gas engine. Assuming it's plugged into a system that accommodates the maximum charging rate, the i3 will "fill" faster than the Volt even though the i3's battery is larger. Seventy miles in the new Volt is not as impressive as 54.6 miles was in the old one. No use uncoiling a second cord if you don't have to, right?" The Volt could. 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. It's perfectly placed for holding a cell phone. We'll have plenty of miles to find that out. There are many things to like about our new long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt. I hit it once more and timed the response: 40 seconds! The touchscreen interface is easy to use, and most driver safety aids are either standard or optional." As expected, the first run was the quickest with the batteries at full charge. Where Did We Drive It? Where Did We Drive It? Apparently the switchover is so subtle that you wouldn't notice when it happens. I needed to pick up some practice mats for martial arts, specifically the thick tatami (woven straw) mats used in judo. My family of 5 are traveling from the US to Italy with a connection in Amsterdam. Will the luggage fit? In the second quarter, GM sold 6,945 Bolt EVs and EUVs, down 38.3% from the year-ago period. But going from two to three isn't so bad. 2018 Chevrolet Volt (314 listings) 31 Great deals starting at $14,000. I drove it around for a big chunk of the weekend with no juice left and didn't mind a bit. 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. Revel in your laziness, in fact! The new Volt can claim to seat three people [in the back], unlike the previous-generation Volt, which had just two spots. Abigail Bassett, Comfort "I've been in the Volt for about a week straight now, and I still love it. 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). Until then, I'll stick to the brake pedal. It needed premium fuel. In other words, I was comfortable enough to not notice them, which is about all I ask for from a commuter car. The front seats are fairly roomy, but the rear seats are cramped. Or if they've gassed it. Sure, the Volt's driving range has grown, but so have our expectations. However, unlike most hybrids, power still primarily flows through the electric motor, providing a more EV-like feel when pressing on the throttle pedal. Another issue is the dead pedal. In fairness, this hiccup might be an Apple issue and not a Volt issue." Alas the tire couldn't have been flatter unless it was two-dimensional. Service Campaigns: Recalls were resolved in a timely manner, and in our case, each was performed during routine service. Average lifetime mpg: 37.7 EPA mpg rating: 42 combined Average electric range: 51.4 Best electric range: 75 miles EPA electric range rating: 53 miles Current odometer: 26,413 miles, Logbook Highlights Performance "Chevy deserves particular praise for the Volt's nearly seamless transition from EV to hybrid operation. That's one of the first things I notice about it during my first minutes behind the wheel. Arriving home with 20 miles made it easy to feel confident that the battery would be full enough on the slow-motion 120-volt charge to make it in the following morning. 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. The 2023 Chevy Bolt EV comes with standard Chevy Safety Assist, a suite of advanced safety technologies and driver-assistance features. Efficiency? The 2016 Volt has an 8-inch screen compared to the previous generation's 7-inch screen. The world still needs Mustangs and Corvettes and 911s and things of that nature. Because it's a requirement in California (and 30 other states,) a front license plate bracket came with the car. Unfortunately, unlike other hatchbacks, the Volt has a significant. My drive is roughly 10 miles one way, but it can take 30 to 40 minutes as I navigate tight surface streets. Nobody walks in Edmunds.com's hometown of L.A., or so the saying (or song) goes. One limitation within the space is the Volt's sloping rear hatch. Wrapping my hand around one gives me flashbacks of the dark days of General Motors interior design. Rather than take a flight up to California's wine country for a work trip, I opted to drive the 425 or so miles each way. This is a comprehensively better car than the one it replaces. The cabin is well isolated from exterior noise, and the solar absorbing glass windows help keep things protected. We drove our 2016 Chevrolet Volt 2,305 miles in April. The previous Volt had an older engine that wasn't known for being particularly smooth. At 51.8 miles, we came pretty close, and twice we managed to drive the Volt more than 70 miles on a full charge. Or if they wear terrible cologne. Dealerships catch a lot of online flak for their service operations, but I got nothing but good vibes from the folks at Hooman. 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 i3 had a 22 kilowatt-hour battery and an all-electric range of 72 miles. ), substantially roomier, sharper to drive and I'd argue it's better looking. That amounts to a projected range of 59 miles. The rear seats dont have much room, especially compared with some class rivals. It helped that I had access to a 240-volt charger at work to go along with the 120-volt top-up charging I could do at home. --, "Owing to the car's aerodynamic styling, visibility isn't especially good, especially out the rear, which has thick pillars. I'll still be walking to get my mail and riding my bike to visit neighborhood friends. 25.3 / 716. A large part of the second-generation's Chevrolet Volt's appeal is its normalcy. All I can seem to find is 10.6 cubic feet for the trunk only. March was nearly over when I decided to call our Volt dealer to set up a time to bring it in. And that's where we are today. 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. There's a symmetry to the idea that I like. I'm also impressed by its electric-only range. It's pretty easy to imagine other people dismissing it as some sort of Chevy Cruze hatchback, or a Honda or Kia. But that kind of driving isn't really in the spirit of the thing, so I took it to a charge spot at the mall and let it juice up while I took a coffee break. Devising a viable test on my own would be a challenge. 1) Big screen size. A couple of readers called me out in one of my last posts about trying out the EV life with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. Almost no wind or tire noise intrudes into the cockpit -- impressive, given the firm, low-rolling resistance rubber at each corner." 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. 11: Stupid regen paddle. 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. The Volt isn't wide enough to support useful three-across seating, and the big center console and hump (underneath is the Volt's battery pack) takes away vital space for the center person's feet. Why unwind the Volt's Level 1 cord when my daughter's Fiat cord is already plugged in and ready to go? 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. Chevy also added a new backup camera for 2019, and I am geeked. This engine now drives the Volt when the batteries are depleted. Comments Acceleration: (Electric-only mode) Accelerator response is immediate with nice amount of torque right off the line. I spent a lot of time in our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt recently. If you don't think General Motors has cutting-edge technology, you haven't been paying attention. It's the steering wheel paddle on the left, and its reason for existence is questionable at best. That's right: Google Maps. --. Even with the modest miles added to the Volt, we were able to form more opinions about the Volt thanks to some all-gas driving and test the A/C system in our hot summertime Southern California weather. The new Volt represented a step above the first-gen car in every way. I showed up at 11 a.m. and the place was humming, but he assured me that they could fit the Volt in before the end of the day. A 240-volt home charger would allow me to straggle in after midnight, plug in, and still have enough charge time to fill the battery by morning. Regardless of which version you get, the Volt's interior has hard plastic panels for the dashboard and doors. 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. Eventually I simply unplugged my phone. I tilt the seatback a couple of notches to compensate for the excessive padding against my shoulder blades with some success. Here, the designers made it easy. The Volt seats five people in two rows, but the middle seat is barely useable. I paged through the owner's manual and read that the paddle activates the "Regen on Demand" feature. "A reader commented that he wouldn't want to stack heavy items such as 50-pound bags of concrete inside the cargo area, but the area is well-supported underneath, so that whatever weight is placed is surprisingly well-distributed. There isn't a center head restraint in the Volt, which is disappointing, but for this local trip it worked out fine. Center console? Dan Frio. The Volt has Apple CarPlay, which is fine, but CarPlay doesn't put Waze on the Volt's screen. With our 240-volt connector, we observed a charging time of 4.5 hours. Head and legroom up front are suitable and the level of steering and seat adjustability sufficient for most physiques to find an optimal driving position. But he soon returned with a baggie containing the four pop-rivets and four screws I needed. Keep in mind that the Leaf and e-Golf offer more powerful chargers in upper trim levels that significantly reduce charging times. I thanked the salesman, told him there wasn't a sane lease rate low enough to get me into one (though he made a heckuva good attempt) and moved on with my life. There's more room to display maps and info, too. 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. The Kinetic Blue reminds me of one of my favorite colors ever, the Sonic Blue Pearl paint on the 1999 Honda Civic Si. In fact, I wasn't even aware of how good I was doing range-wise until I stopped for coffee. Find 2016 Chevrolet Equinox interior, exterior and cargo dimensions for the trims and styles available. 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. . The bottom is flat and the contours of its back arch in the opposite direction of the contours of my back. Logbook Highlights Performance "I swear I'm not trying to do a burnout in our Chevy Volt. Braking: The brake pedal has a soft effort and long travel, almost SUV-like. The right rear tire cost us $195.37, including labor. In keeping with the fast-talking, Vegas hustler theme, I'll present my impressions in rapid-fire fashion. Occupants in the cabin are in for a pleasant experience as the Volt has been well assembled and feels surprisingly plush. 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. The functions these buttons perform, however, happen to work well so there's no argument there. Big dips, small bumps, freeway expansion joints, concrete or asphalt. 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. As we wrote previously, you can also use the gear selector's "L" mode and the paddle on steering wheel. 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