Our 2016 Chevrolet Volt made the usual rounds this month, mainly ferrying editors to and from our office in Santa Monica on their commutes. 4) Simple menu interface. Cue palm to forehead. "My driving instincts flipped back to my decades as a New Englander: making measured, smooth inputs; exploiting momentum; and knowing when to turn back. In the past, we were underwhelmed with MyLink, finding it slow and unresponsive at times. When the Malibu's engine does come on, I found it to be quieter than in the Volt, and although there's certainly some noise and vibration present, it's really only overt when gunning the throttle or when on a prolonged grade. Drives and rides better. By comparison, our 2011 Volt averaged 34.2 kWh/100 miles. 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.". Today's freeway pace was generally higher. If you step on the brake pedal to slow the car down, it feels pretty much just like you'd expect from a regular vehicle. It's perfectly placed for holding a cell phone. mrping59. I also noticed the groove running from front to rear on the Volt near the pimple seemed to be scuffed, just adding more to the mystery." That's right: Google Maps. We headed to CarMax and accepted its offer of $20,000. March was nearly over when I decided to call our Volt dealer to set up a time to bring it in. 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. There's more room to display maps and info, too. Perfect, I thought. I live in an urban area, have a 16-mile round-trip commute, and rarely see speeds above 35 mph. It was also worth the price, which was a warranty job that cost zero, zilch, nada. I picked her up at the airport in our Volt, threw her luggage in the hatchback cargo area, and brought her home (all under electric power). Alas, that's how my Wednesday started with our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. No adjustability in that area. It's easy to miss since it's pretty quiet on the highway. Where Did We Drive It? Source: Green Car Reports - KBB Size, Seating, and Cargo Pull on the paddle and it slows you down without using the traditional brakes, sending more juice back into the battery. Sizeable roof pillars hamper rearward vision as well. When left in the sun for a few hours, the Volt's interior develops an off-putting and musty stink. The majority of this time, the Volt was in hybrid mode rather than full electric. Lift off the throttle completely means max regen. Use our tools to calculate monthly payments or figure out which cars you can afford. Sorry for party foul, everyone." 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. I left L.A. in the morning, but not early enough to beat traffic. Load bay volume: 15.6 cubic feet. 2018 Chevrolet Volt (314 listings) 31 Great deals starting at $14,000. If you look at the data below, however, you'll notice that our Volt has never achieved the EPA fuel economy estimate. Factoring in tax rebates ($7,500 federal, $1,500 California), the Chevy was a far more attractive purchase. For me, it's just fun to think differently about efficiency in a way that's not miles-per-gallon. I'm also impressed by its electric-only range. Since minute variations in throttle position produce a profound effect on velocity in that mode, I'll go with "D" for highway driving. All of the above charging times assume a connection to a Level 2 charger. With the caveat that my experience is just a small sample, I pose the following question: Would you want to buy a Volt because of this, or would you want something that stands out more? The Prius does. But blowing the doors off your neighboring motorists at the light, especially right before that tight freeway on-ramp, is its own satisfaction. To answer this question we loaded (our 2016 Chevrolet Volt) with bags in different configurations and took photos. It's very fuel-efficient and more fun to drive than most hybrids, thanks to its brisk acceleration and poised handling. But only a sliver of my 600-mile weekend was fully electric. For a lot of EV and plug-in hybrid shoppers, I think the new-generation car is a great choice. are always available at the top of the screen. (Carlos and I will later play the "How little distance can we reasonably cover in the real world?"). 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. Getting into and out of the front cabin is easy to live with, but the rear cabin is somewhat trickier due to the sloping roofline and small door openings. and up and down Tilt the seat cushion and seatbacks Also includes 4-way power lumbar; Power windows, One . The 8-inch MyLink infotainment display gets the latest generation of Chevrolet's tech, which is also quite good." ), substantially roomier, sharper to drive and I'd argue it's better looking. After driving our Volt for about two weeks, though, I've found that using the paddle in conjunction with the "Low" driving mode works pretty well. While inching through traffic, it works well for briefly slowing the car down, but if I knew I had to come to a stop I would just use the brake pedal. With the fans on full blast, there was a rush of white noise throughout the cabin. Thanks to its small size and quick and light-effort steering, you can zip in and out of parking lots like an American Ninja Warrior going through an obstacle course. One limitation within the space is the Volt's sloping rear hatch. 60-40 folding rear seat - Down for whatever. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? Our 2011 Volt depreciated just 14 percent, although it had half as many miles at the time of sale. One of the big improvements for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is greater full-electric driving range. 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. Mike Schmidt, "The Volt has a big hatch/cargo area, but here's one place the car reveals its compact dimensions: rear-seat footwells. Devising a viable test on my own would be a challenge. --, "Owing to the car's aerodynamic styling, visibility isn't especially good, especially out the rear, which has thick pillars. Adults up to 6 feet tall should be OK. 40/60 split-folding rear bench seat, Can fold one or both sides down 40 driver-side split and 60 passenger-side split Combined with the fold flat passenger seat, enables the vehicle to accommodate objects up to 8.5 feet long diagonally Adds cargo and passenger carrying versatility to your vehicle Includes 4-way manual-adjustable headrests for . A couple of readers called me out in one of my last posts about trying out the EV life with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. We'd never experienced anything of the sort, but the necessary reflash would only add 10 minutes to the process. 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. Here's the question I'm left with: Why aren't more car companies building cars like this? Director of Vehicle Testing Dan Edmunds weighs in: "We're mostly just driving it. With only 10.6 cubic feet of room available in the trunk of the Volt, there's not much offered in the way of practicality, albeit only marginally less than what's offered in the segment as average. But there's also the electric motor/generator (part of the hybrid powertrain) that is used to convert some of the vehicle's forward momentum into electricity that can be used to recharge the battery pack. At least the 2011 model was realistic about it. Moral of the story: Don't bring a hybrid to a truck fight." She doesn't drive many miles a day, so we've found that the standard 120-volt Level 1 charge cord that came with the car is more than adequate. here. 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. Dan Frio, "I just loaded five 8-foot-long two-by-fours into the Volt. (DB). That big steering wheel paddle, only on the left side, engages even heavier regenerative braking when pulled. That figures out to 39.8 mpg if you only account for gasoline. 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. Eventually I simply unplugged my phone. That paddle is either on or off, a bit like how early gaming consoles wouldn't allow you to ease in or out of the throttle or brakes. But I don't need to break down the numbers to know there's more in there. 3500HD CC Sonic Spark Spark EV SS Suburban Tahoe Traverse Trax Volt . It's not a perfect system since it means diligently (and accurately) recording the battery-gasoline switchover point when applicable, plus other factors. But a recent week was full of scheduled meetings that would stretch into late afternoon. It's no longer just a generator for the batteries. 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). The main control icons (audio, phone, navigation, etc.) The whole round trip added another 874.6 miles to the odometer with 21.957 gallons of gas poured in. But driving wasn't the only work we subjected it to. And the third is new to the Volt and borrowed from the Cadillac ELR. I was leaving from a hotel, I had to stop for groceries about five miles into the trip, I had a fast section of freeway and, most importantly, I only planned to drive about 50 miles. Leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, and a heated steering wheel are available. Thats below average for a compact car, though hybrids typically have less cargo space than nonhybrid cars. Did you think it would be made of anything else? Pros: Free scheduled maintenance. There isn't a center head restraint in the Volt, which is disappointing, but for this local trip it worked out fine. Carlos Lago, senior writer, Technology-Audio "Android Auto integration rocks. front and center, even if it's the first time logging into that specific vehicle. This alone puts Android Auto on a plane above Apple CarPlay, which forces you to use the dreaded Apple Maps. I've spent most of the week in the car, charging when I reach the office, and I've yet to hear the engine start. This mode maintains a reserve electrical charge of the high voltage battery to provide better grade climbing performance.". I'm not alone in this preference (which for me boils down to the boring discussion of compressed vs. uncompressed audio quality), but the 2016 Chevrolet Volt isn't with me on this one. (It's way better than the grabby brakes in our long-term Tacoma, just for comparison's sake.). Nobody walks in Edmunds.com's hometown of L.A., or so the saying (or song) goes. We do our best to separate miles driven solely on battery power from those using the gasoline engine. For this pimple to happen it would have had to been caused from inside the car, right? It's only when you hit a larger pothole that you feel a harsh jolt through the cabin." Those are awfully convenient to have on the traffic-congested freeways of Los Angeles. 6: Ride's not great over bumps. Check the cargo space for other makes and models here. The Volt does not. I recently went out looking for some new stuff, found it (some old stuff, too), then went out to the Volt looking forward to some drive time listening. But once I was in the parking lot, I peeked down and saw the prediction. 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. Until then we were mostly driving around in hybrids that looked like hybrids (read Toyota Prius), and the Volt seemed like a far more exciting option. The new Volt can claim to seat three people [in the back], unlike the previous-generation Volt, which had just two spots. Comments Acceleration: (Electric-only mode) Accelerator response is immediate with nice amount of torque right off the line. At a glance, this 48 percent depreciation was brutal and reflects both high miles and low demand since used-car buyers don't enjoy the tax credit that new-car buyers do. Especially if you're active on the pedal and trying to modulate speed smoothly. So a few weeks ago, before we bought our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt, I walked into a Chevy dealer to buy one for myself. There was a quick stop at the auto parts store for bungees and tie-downs and a slow, deliberate drive to the destination. The 2018 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. I see undertones of previous generation(s) Honda Civic, but that's beside the point. I'm still figuring it all out, including which apps are supported and which aren't. But Is It Worth It? Most other hybrids have more room also, though in fairness, several of them are midsize sedans. Receive pricing updates, shopping tips & more! Where Did We Drive It? The 2018 Chevrolet Volt has a quiet cabin, and its well-designed. The Volt was used mostly for normal commuting duties, while I threw in some traveling on deserted Orange County highways over Thanksgiving. Revel in your laziness, in fact! With the BMW i3 range-extender model, for example, performance and refinement suffer mightily once the gas engine kicks in. Yet we still managed to set new lifetime marks in average mpg and average electric range. Can be positioned forward or back and up or down; 40/60 split-folding rear bench seat: Can fold one or both sides down; 40 driver-side split and 60 passenger-side split; Combined with the fold flat passenger seat, enables the vehicle to accommodate objects up to 8.5 feet long diagonally; Adds cargo and passenger carrying versatility to your vehicle The regenerative braking can only apply so much stopping power, however, so combining it with the friction brakes in a way that's transparent and linear to the driver has been the struggle for automakers. This engine now drives the Volt when the batteries are depleted. The Volt's front seats have. --, "You would expect that a car as advanced as the Volt would have the latest suite of in-car tech, and Chevy delivers. --, "The trunk, at 10.6 cubic feet, is modestly sized; fitting golf bags is problematic. So let's factor in the rebates. Today he loaded two 50-pound bags of mortar into the Volt and nearly broke me. We got our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt in a paint color that Chevy calls Kinetic Blue Metallic. The Volt's tires are good for fuel economy but disappointing when traction and grip are concerned." In that instance, there is still battery power left, but that is replenished by the regenerative brakes and the engine. But when I turned off the freeway, I immediately found snow-covered roads. It turns out this is true. As always, tracking fuel economy on a plug-in hybrid such as the Volt is not straightforward. Pulling the regen paddle on the steering wheel is therefore level three, which is the highest level of regen/deceleration without engaging the Volt's traditional friction brakes. To me, though, viewing the Volt as a normal car adds some further expectations of functionality. Dan will beat this, I'm sure. Yes, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is a hatchback. Above are shown two possible origins of the squeak. 54.4 / 1,540. The new Volt represented a step above the first-gen car in every way. --. Further geeking on energy consumption, the EV miles burned on this leg required just 14.3 kilowatt-hours. MPG "In theory, you can drive the Chevrolet Volt like a regular hybrid just don't ever plug it in! And I continue to be disappointed by its lack of long-distance driver seat comfort. "Bring it right in." 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. I live pretty far from the office, so my M.O. It's frustrating when something little like this happens. This time around, the engine is slightly bigger, more powerful and yet quieter than before. In fairness, this hiccup might be an Apple issue and not a Volt issue." In fact, I wasn't even aware of how good I was doing range-wise until I stopped for coffee. Both can handle tasks like finding a nearby restaurant or reading your text messages aloud. The Chevy Bolt is the pricier of the two models, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $36,500 for the base model and $41,700 for Premier trim. Optional on the higher trim, forward automatic braking, forward collision alert, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-keeping assist can be equipped. Seventy miles in the new Volt is not as impressive as 54.6 miles was in the old one. I tilt the seatback a couple of notches to compensate for the excessive padding against my shoulder blades with some success. We bought a new Michelin Premier A/S tire after a flat damaged the original irreparably and the emergency tire goo wouldn't seal. There's still wind, road, and eventually engine noise, at least on my drive, which started with about a half-battery of charge and switched to engine for the rest of the way. Also, the slowing effect of the paddle is significant enough that it activates the brake lights every time you press it, but it won't actually bring you to a complete stop. 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. Front Pedestrian Braking At speeds below 50 mph during the daytime, this feature can help you avoid or reduce the severity of a front-end collision with a pedestrian it detects directly ahead of you. Available features include a wireless device charger, an eight-speaker Bose premium audio system, and a 7.2-kWh onboard charger. The instant torque surge is intoxicating. As for non-routine maintenance, we had that, too. 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. 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. 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. A large part of the second-generation's Chevrolet Volt's appeal is its normalcy. The Newest Electric Offering from Chevrolet Is All-Electric and Greatly Improved More and more people are opting out of the gas engine vehicle and switching to the battery power vehicle. But I could also envision a potential owner wanting a bit more status from his or her new plug-in hybrid. Jason Kavanagh, senior road test engineer, "When I arrived, Fernando cheerfully gave me the key and had me sign an invoice for the oil change, tire rotation and three recall checks. --, "Farther back, the Volt's hatchback design makes for easy loading and unloading." This particular issue crops up because a hybrid vehicle can utilize two different systems to help slow the car down. The difference is all in the capacity of the onboard charger. It certainly wasn't dramatic, but it still moved the needle. And aside from the Tesla Model S, the other car brand often talked about the EV industry is the Chevrolet. Brent Romans, Senior Automotive Editor, Performance "Our Chevrolet Volt is easy to drive around town. All in, this 2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier Hatchback wears a sticker price of $40,620. Use our tools to calculate monthly payments or figure out which cars you can afford. The Volt's gasoline engine fired up unobtrusively and kept the Volt powering up the grade at 70 mph, just like a typical car. These were the thoughts I was having last weekend as I drove our Volt all over Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Counties. I purposely didn't say anything about the car to see if she noticed anything. I'm glad that we avoided colors like Heather Gray Metallic or Summit White (see: gray and white). I also noticed that holding the paddle doesn't keep it stopped, so you have to eventually push the pedal if you're stopped for a few seconds. The new engine delivers enough power to keep up with traffic and it doesn't rattle the cabin in the process. Keep in mind that the Leaf and e-Golf offer more powerful chargers in upper trim levels that significantly reduce charging times. No spare tire. The ride quality is as smooth too, with nothing standing out one way or another and that's a good thing. "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. The battery pack still takes up space underneath, though, so it's more of an emergency-use perch than a truly useful seat." 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. I shouldn't have been. The world still needs Mustangs and Corvettes and 911s and things of that nature. (The charger at work has been in high demand due to the number of short-term EVs we've evaluated recently.) Short answer: Nothing out of the ordinary. To add to my point, it's not just all about the exterior styling, either. --, "The rest of the cockpit has its share of plain black plastic but is laid out with pleasing hints at pseudo-grandeur." Rear seats down: 21.5 cubic feet (approx.) On the 2,000-mile road trip to Oregon and back, the Volt ran exclusively on gasoline and returned 34.6 mpg. Lift off the throttle partially, partial regen. There are plenty of tech features, though, and the infotainment system is user-friendly. I would look forward to visiting them again. Available federal and state tax rebates. One must hoist whatever up and over the bumper and then lower it onto the cargo floor. The paddle triggers the Volt's most aggressive regenerative braking setting, and it slows the car rapidly. 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. This on a car rated at 53 miles of electric range. Brent Romans, "Related to my previous entry about our Volt being easy to drive, I should add that saying the Volt is fun doesn't necessarily mean it's sporty to drive. Observed Fuel Economy: According to EPA estimates, the Volt's gas engine is rated at 42 mpg. The bottom is flat and the contours of its back arch in the opposite direction of the contours of my back. The standard inflator kit didn't fix the flat, so we had to use a tow truck to remedy the situation. It may look like a Cruze/Civic mashup on the outside that's the biggest weakness, in my opinion but the driving character is appropriately upscale. Under the Chevrolet Complete Care free maintenance plan, our 7,500- and 15,000-mile visits were free. Erm, well, that's a good point. Safety? At first, freeway survival was my sole objective. The old saw "time is money" has never been more true. I found this odd, considering most car exteriors get dimples and dents from things thrown, bumped or dropped on them. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt is quiet. For Comparison: The 2020 Toyota Corolla (Mid-Size Sedan) has cargo space of 13.1 ft3. Such freeway-heavy driving was consequently less reflective of the city-dwelling habits of typical Volt owners. A second flat called for a second tow, stranding us again. The interior's dimensions are unchanged, which means the back seat is still tight for adults." And it's fantastic. Steering feel is almost completely numb and a floaty suspension wouldn't be very confidence-inspiring driving at speed Jonathan Elfalan. But the Volt was full Monday morning because I hadn't started with a completely drained battery. 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. --, "If you've never driven a Volt, you'll be immediately surprised by just how quiet the hatchback is. The Volt also comes standard with push-button start, remote start, a rearview camera, and the Teen Driver parental control system. In general, we've had nice things to say about it the entire time we've had it in the fleet. The 2012 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. Available through the touchscreen, it shows the miles driven and the kWh energy used to drive that distance. The Blazer EV gets 59.2-cubic feet of space with the 2nd row folded down. 3 Great deals starting at $16,900. Like it or not, it's done. Ride Quality: This car rides nicely. As usual, our plug-in hybrid was used primarily for around-town duties, whether it was solo commuting in the carpool lane or, in my case, traveling at normal highway speeds on Interstate 10 through downtown L.A. (traffic is totally clear at 10 p.m.). . I like driving our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. Think of the Volt's center rear seat as an emergency jump seat." And so it went on Tuesday and Wednesday. 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. I've gone as far as 70 miles when traffic was just bad enough to keep my speed down below 50 mph the entire way. This is both good and bad. New 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer from DEL CHEVROLET, INC. in PAOLI, PA, 19301. 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. Here are five reasons why I think you'll like it. 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. It's hard to pinpoint the exact source of the squeak, but it sounds like a rubber bushing that is slightly out of tolerance. There are two full sets of anchors on the outboard rear seats, and there's a single top tether anchor for the middle seat. Funny, it wasn't there earlier when you were watching Kimmel. New 2023 Buick Enclave from Levelland Chevrolet Buick GMC in LEVELLAND, TX, 79336. It's all or nothing, which makes it a guessing game approaching every red light. That equates to smooth, quiet, torque-rich acceleration most of the time. 105 E Rt 130 S, Burlington, NJ 08016 Open Today Sales: 9 AM-7 PM. But first I would have to get through the weekend. But it's a marked improvement on Volt 1.0. There are many things to like about our new long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt. There's less cargo space than in rivals. It never does that. Acceleration is strong until about 30 mph, then begins to drop off pretty significantly. Dealerships catch a lot of online flak for their service operations, but I got nothing but good vibes from the folks at Hooman. It's pretty easy to imagine other people dismissing it as some sort of Chevy Cruze hatchback, or a Honda or Kia. Not sure if it's the seat material, plastics, or if something got spilled inside (didn't see anything when I checked), but the smell is disappointing, especially when you're trying to show off how much you like the car to a neighbor." And this is with the seat set for a 5-foot-6-inch driver. It's capable of much more, but I got addicted to that electric torque, and electricity's cheap as hell, so who cares? Sales (877) 565-8162; Service & Parts (877) 493-2852; Call Us. Regardless of which version you get, the Volt's interior has hard plastic panels for the dashboard and doors. At level three, the deceleration is pretty similar to what most other drivers are achieving with their brake pedals. Three ways to brake, mwah hah hah hah!". We've said it before and will here again. However, back seats are cramped, especially when compared to the Bolt. 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