There isn't a center head restraint in the Volt, which is disappointing, but for this local trip it worked out fine. The battery pack still takes up space underneath, though, so it's more of an emergency-use perch than a truly useful seat." That's why the Volt is so exciting. ", This time he was wrong. No hyper-tests for it so far. "But what happens next is where the annoyance sets in. --. This is all rather unfortunate because I would otherwise find the Volt to be an extremely pleasant commuter car. Adults up to 6 feet tall should be OK. So that's why I didn't buy a Volt. 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. When the screen is bigger, it allows the system's designers to make the virtual screen buttons bigger and easier to consistently press. I fully expect that number to fall. Carlos Lago, Miscellaneous "The only downside is the smell. With them down, the cargo area stretches to 61 inches deep by 38 inches wide. One of the interesting aspects to me has been how easily the Volt blends in with everything else on the road. One of the big improvements for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is greater full-electric driving range. Chevrolet updated the Volts infotainment system for 2019. Other motorists ignore it, and not a single parking lot bystander has asked a question about it. Traffic cleared about halfway home and started to move along at the 65 mph speed limit. 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. You'll still have plenty of EV range and save yourself some hassle in the process. New Vehicles As with CarPlay, pressing and holding the voice control button bypasses the GM voicemail and jumps to Android voice commands, which understand natural language amazingly well." Then there was an emergency vehicle that forced me to pull over. --, "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. Acceleration is strong until about 30 mph, then begins to drop off pretty significantly. A 120V Level 1 charge takes a long time; no more than three or four miles of driving range are accumulated each hour. Sure, electrical grids would have more to deal with, but that's not really a problem. Considering how comfortable the Volt is and how you really can just treat it like an ordinary car, I wouldn't hesitate to road trip in it again. Behind the first row there's 68.3 cubic feet, 36.3 cubic feet behind the second row and 17.2 cubic feet of space is behind . An adviser greeted us immediately, processed the car and gave us an estimate of three hours to complete the work. We haven't track-tested our new Volt yet to compare, but my front seat impression is that Chevy took the last Volt's NVH seriously, either layering more sound deadening on the panels, refining engine sound (especially at handover from the electric motor), dialing out some frequencies in the suspension, or some other resonant voodoo. Short answer: Nothing out of the ordinary. The Chevy Volt battery is much less expensive but still has an eight-year or 100,000 warranty like the Bolt. She was not nearly as impressed. I often get home having only used a few miles of electric range. It works well, but it takes a little practice to consistently get the Volt to stop right where you want it. I arrived at my hotel in Calistoga four minutes before the meeting. 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. 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. Audio is delivered via a standard six-speaker setup in the LT and via an eight-speaker Bose sound system in the Premier. 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. From the way it accelerates, brakes and goes around turns, it's a lot like driving a regular car. Constantly switching back to XM after every Waze alert grew particularly aggravating on my long trip. Dan Edmunds, director of vehicle testing. 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. in the Volt's interior? The 2016 Volt is a far more compelling choice than it was one year ago. Each day I arrived at work with 11 miles remaining, recharged and arrived home with 20 miles in reserve. Just the normal workings of the Volt's innovative drivetrain." Call (410) 970-6777 for more information. I can't live with that." I arrived at Edmunds HQ at 6:45 on Monday morning. It's not a perfect system since it means diligently (and accurately) recording the battery-gasoline switchover point when applicable, plus other factors. I didn't even notice when it fired up a far cry from the first-generation Volt, which made a noticeable vibration once it kicked in. 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 imagine there are still other mountain passes in North America that would warrant using the 2016 Volt's mountain mode. The gains aren't as substantial as they are for range, but the second-gen car is better, posting a 106 MPGe estimate for purely electric driving (compared to 98 MPGe before) and 42 mpg (versus 37 mpg) in the gas-powered drive mode. The 2019 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. 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. Or I do, at least. At least the hatch is large." Including the stop at home to gather everyone, I'd driven the Volt 53 miles on electricity since setting off from work. For me, it's just fun to think differently about efficiency in a way that's not miles-per-gallon. I remain suspicious). At this price, depreciation was 31 percent. This, in turn, butterflies my legs and leaves me with few options to stretch out, which only amplifies long distance discomfort. Innovative tech. It created enough haze to significantly limit visibility through the rear pane, which is minimal as it is. The previous generation Volt had an EPA-estimated range of 38 miles; the new model can go 53 miles typically before switching on its gas engine/generator (and we've already exceeded that easily a few times). After five minutes I was in business and on the road, where the system worked beautifully. "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. --, "If you've never driven a Volt, you'll be immediately surprised by just how quiet the hatchback is. This is the last update for our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. Upon turning the wheel, I felt the telltale shudder. But what if every commuter car were like our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt? This likely plays a role in how my friend tops up his battery every night. One thing I haven't quite wrapped my head around though is how Chevy decided to integrate a control for maximum regenerative braking. They even managed to squeeze the seat heater buttons in there without overcrowding things. Cars for Sale; Research . It's perfectly placed for holding a cell phone. So in case I didn't notice that the switchover took place, I asked my passenger to keep an eye out for the moment it happened. It turns out this is true. At 51.8 miles, we came pretty close, and twice we managed to drive the Volt more than 70 miles on a full charge. This would (or should) be enough time to fully recharge the Volt's depleted battery. The latest Volt is smoother and easier to drive. I ran upstairs to the office and grabbed a set of pliers out of the testing equipment. After driving 264 miles of mostly city miles, our Volt returned 37.8 mpg. Nope. Dan Frio. New 2023 Chevrolet Suburban from Antwerpen Chevrolet in Eldersburg, MD, 21784. When the gasoline engine kicks on, I can feel some faint vibrations in the seat and floor, and I wish Chevy had worked harder to edit all of those vibrations out. Here are some other samples from the EPA: 2016 Audi A3 eTron (plug-in): 40 kWh/100 miles 2016 Ford Fusion Energi (plug-in): 37 kWh/100 miles 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In: 34 kWh/100 miles 2016 Kia Soul Electric: 32 kWh/100 miles 2016 Fiat 500e: 30 kWh/100 miles 2016 Nissan Leaf: 30 kWh/100 miles 2016 BMW i3: 27 kWh/100 miles. Also, it can be difficult to identify some of the top tethers. The 2015 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. But this is a car that, government rebates aside, stickered at $40,620. It stayed around Los Angeles, mostly running on electricity only, until I took it over the Thanksgiving break. As such, just under 800 miles were added to the Volt's odometer. After December's road-trip adventures we mostly stayed in town this month, yet we still added about 1,500 miles to the odometer. As you can see, the Volt, when it's running in pure electric mode, is right in the mix with the dedicated EVs like the Leaf and 500e in terms of energy efficiency. Whatever they did worked. Available through the touchscreen, it shows the miles driven and the kWh energy used to drive that distance. My first stop for learning more was fueleconomy.gov. It was also worth the price, which was a warranty job that cost zero, zilch, nada. The meat of the system is an 18.4-kWh battery pack powering two electric motors. Leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, and a heated steering wheel are available. Carlos Lago. When left in the sun for a few hours, the Volt's interior develops an off-putting and musty stink. All in all, I like the way the Volt has evolved. Speaking of drilling, this is the point at which the squeamish might want to look away. Why We Bought It/Why We Got It? As a hybrid the Chevy drives like most other hybrids. Sizeable roof pillars hamper rearward vision as well. At least the hatch is large. No big deal since Waze alerts come over the car's speakers if the phone is plugged in. Ride Quality: This car rides nicely. If this were my car, there'd be a piece of tape permanently affixed to the center of the steering wheel." My solution? 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. Read on to see how this new generation model fares when pushed to its limits. Our 2016 Chevrolet Volt didn't see much action in June as we only logged about 700 miles. But there's a valid argument for just driving the Volt in Drive mode and using the brake pedal like a regular car. No use uncoiling a second cord if you don't have to, right?" The 2017 Chevy Volt can seat up to five. Ed Hellwig, senior editor, "I really enjoy our Volt as a commuter. But blowing the doors off your neighboring motorists at the light, especially right before that tight freeway on-ramp, is its own satisfaction. Not surprisingly, when I started it up, the automatic climate control went into full-power mode to try to cool things down. But overall, the efficiencies of electric power are pretty obvious . Today he loaded two 50-pound bags of mortar into the Volt and nearly broke me. 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. Caroline Pardilla, copy editor, Cargo Space "Hi, I'm Mike's back. For now, I'll stick to using my foot rather than my fingers." Nothing happened. The Volt was used mostly for normal commuting duties, while I threw in some traveling on deserted Orange County highways over Thanksgiving. Mark Takahashi, Automotive Editor, MPG "I live pretty far from the office, so my M.O. 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. A power-closing feature is necessary here." Cargo is not a strong suit of plug-in hybrid sedans, but with 10.6 cubic feet of cargo space, the Volt can hold more than most of them. This is a quiet and stable car on the highway, with refinement levels that fully match its price. So if you're just driving a few hundred feet, for example, the experience can be a lot like zipping down the street in a golf cart. The seat of my pants says acceleration is about the same i.e., very good, with willing torque always on tap and while you can hear the gasoline engine revving up, it's never intrusive. 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. The Volt doesn't come to a complete stop this way, though. Glovebox? The 2018 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. The insubstantial feel of the door-release handles and some of the buttons is another disappointment. Traffic was still moving perfectly when I zoomed past my destination, solely focused on driving 75 miles for no real reason. The cabin is well isolated from exterior noise, and the solar absorbing glass windows help keep things protected. The moral, of course, is to always carry chains if you think you might encounter snow (I didn't encounter snowy roads on this trip outside of this brief foray) or to get a set of real winter tires if you live where snow is part of the usual seasonality. "Bring it right in." Perfect, I thought. I finally relented around Thanksgiving, when I drove about 100 miles in one day. I must admit that I was startled when Siri spoke up unexpectedly, offering to read me an incoming text. None of this helped my situation. Not too shabby." I still wish it looked cooler, and I could do without the ginormous gold bow-tie badges (seriously, I wonder if Chevy's lost some sales because of that dorky emblem). This all had to be done in Park with the brake set. This is a comprehensively better car than the one it replaces. Ed Hellwig, Executive Editor, Miscellaneous "My wife is currently driving an all-electric Fiat 500e that we leased a few months back. While it may offer the worst-all-electric range of any of the plug-in cars currently . The LT's interior can be optioned in either Jet Black or Light/Dark Ash cloth seating with chrome and gloss plastic trim as standard, although $460 will upgrade the interior to feature a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob from vinyl, and adding leather-appointed seat upholstery. Skip to Main Content. 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. It's played for comedic effect, yet I've seen a neighbor of mine do essentially the same thing to get her mail from the communal mailbox just a few houses away. Call 866-578-5271 Directions. And then Dan got 70 miles and I had to beat it. We still need to take it on our standard test loop, for example. The i3 had a 22 kilowatt-hour battery and an all-electric range of 72 miles. On the way, the Volt made a cameo appearance at Vasquez Rocks, aka arguably the most exciting sight on the desolate stretch between Santa Clarita and Palmdale. I try wrestling the manual seat-bottom adjuster fore and aft. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality are standard for both trims along with a SiriusXM trial, however, navigation is only standard in the Premier. 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. At level three, the deceleration is pretty similar to what most other drivers are achieving with their brake pedals. The touchscreen interface is easy to use, and most driver safety aids are either standard or optional." 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. Safety? Turns out the car was prompting the phone to download the necessary Android Auto software and get me to accept some Terms and Conditions. This experience left me with mixed feelings about the Volt. 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. 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. Carlos Lago, senior writer, Technology-Audio "Android Auto integration rocks. Sal Meda, imagery production specialist. 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. 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 . Available features include a wireless device charger, an eight-speaker Bose audio system, navigation, automatic parking assist, rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, forward collision warning, forward automatic braking, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control with a following distance indicator. New 2023 Chevrolet Suburban from Karl Malone Chevrolet Park City in Park City, UT, 84098. Maybe even a little fun. 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