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. So we have couple of variables left to test, primarily to see how much more juice we can extract from a 12-amp charge. Abigail Bassett, senior director, video & social media, "I drive the Volt in D (rather than L) because I have a long (all of 17 miles), mostly highway commute from where I live to the office. Of the 816 miles driven, 211.1 miles were driven on electric power alone. 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. Maybe if gas was $11 per gallon or if charging took six minutes, I'd be more willing to sacrifice. A multi-info display between the main gauges lets you use buttons on the steering wheel to monitor speed, battery use and myriad other functions." Traffic was still moving perfectly when I zoomed past my destination, solely focused on driving 75 miles for no real reason. Gone is the 84-horsepower, 1.4-liter engine that required premium fuel and returned middling fuel economy. The Volt seats five people in two rows, but the middle seat is barely useable. Think of the Volt's center rear seat as an emergency jump seat." A lower kWh number means less energy consumed and therefore better efficiency. Even in front, however, you can lose pedestrians and even other vehicles in the Volt's large A-pillars." Read on to see how this new generation model fares when pushed to its limits. The 2023 Chevy Bolt EV comes with standard Chevy Safety Assist, a suite of advanced safety technologies and driver-assistance features. It's still a nice feature to have, however, so I'm glad it carried over to the Bolt EV." Certified. 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. After an hour and 17 minutes, the Volt had ingested only enough for 13 miles of EV range. But given the not-insubstantial sticker price, I'm dissatisfied with the Volt's interior. While we almost had a new best all-electric range at 69.4 miles, it was shy of the Volt's 75-mile best. 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid. Urban fuel consumption and thus pollution would plummet. I give this car a lot of credit for being comfortable (P.S. Mike Magrath, Content Strategist. And surprisingly, I am able to last a good two hours before my lower reaches grow tired. The Volt has 10.6 cubic feet of cargo space, which is below average compared to other compact cars. 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. The Chevrolet Aveo . "But the resulting fuel economy is mediocre, at least as hybrids go. There are other ways to reduce speed in the Volt. 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 was a busy month. --, "Chevrolet wisely ditched the too-high-tech capacitive buttons and Star Trek-inspired shiny white plastic for a more conventional interior. Eventually I simply unplugged my phone. This on a car rated at 53 miles of electric range." In terms of space, the front seats offer plenty of room. It feels similar to when you press the brake pedal harder in the last few feet of a regular stop. I would look forward to visiting them again." 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. There's a handful of plug-in hybrids out there, but the Volt's combination of electric and gasoline range has been uniquely generous since 2011. 5) Voice controls and media interface. As soon as I switched to the Apple CarPlay messaging screen, the fan speed plummeted to a much lower setting. Carlos Lago. Let me start by immediately walking that assertion back. November was a busy month in these parts, what with the LA Auto Show, related press events spread throughout the city and Thanksgiving festivities. The Chevy Volt seats five and comes standard with cloth upholstery. Dimensions. And one of those is the ability to comfortably seat adults in the back. I wasn't expecting to break the record when I set out that night. Chevrolet sells the 2016 Volt as a five-seater. Where Did We Drive It? Since this isn't just a test of the powertrain, but the whole car, we picked the Premier and added options. For now, I'll stick to using my foot rather than my fingers." --, "You would expect that a car as advanced as the Volt would have the latest suite of in-car tech, and Chevy delivers. Average lifetime gas mpg: 37.5 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: 22,857 miles. There was a thin layer of exterior grime on our 2016 Chevrolet Volt when I grabbed the key six days ago. What was the damage after all this? Dan Frio. In total, we drove almost 3,000 miles in December. If this is the case, the regen paddle needs to be variable, even if it's just one more level at 50 percent without activating the taillights. That figures out to 39.8 mpg if you only account for gasoline. 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). The backseat makes sense. The Volt's cabin seats four and is outfitted with cloth seats; leather is an option. Fair enough. My knees suffer the most. It needed to be given its more prominent role this time around. Still, our carpool lane-eligible plug-in continues to impress. Especially if you're active on the pedal and trying to modulate speed smoothly. And it did. That's one more than the Toyota Prius Prime can handle, but it's on par with the Chevrolet Bolt. It swings way too far upward, to the point where I actually reached my body's stretch limit trying to get the handle. Chevrolet lists the Volt's official cargo capacity as 10.6 cubic feet with all seats in place, but as I was driving solo on this mission, I didn't need to worry about saving room for passengers. --. But the Volt was full Monday morning because I hadn't started with a completely drained battery. Above are shown two possible origins of the squeak. Tracking fuel economy for a plug-in hybrid such as the Volt is not straightforward. My commute is dreadful. That's why the Volt is so exciting. Cameron Rogers, Associate Editor, Maintenance "As I settled into the Volt's driver seat, I reached to put my suction-cup phone holder in place and noticed a star chip about the size of a dime in the windshield. We hopped into a blue one that was nearly identical to our long-termer and that's where things started to go wrong. The Volt's gasoline engine fired up unobtrusively and kept the Volt powering up the grade at 70 mph, just like a typical car. The instant torque surge is intoxicating. At level three, the deceleration is pretty similar to what most other drivers are achieving with their brake pedals. We do our best to separate miles driven solely via battery power from those motivated by gasoline. The 2022 Chevy Suburban SUV is the leader in cargo space with a maximum limit of 144.7 cubic feet. The newest MyLink interface design is pretty similar to what existed before, but it seems to me that it's a little easier to use. I had AAA tow the Volt to a nearby Pep Boys. The standard charger was right in front but the valet mentioned he would have to wait a while to use it because that section of the lot was reserved just for the cars in the event I was attending. 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. 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. The typical automotive touchscreens range from 4 to 8 inches in diagonal width. 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. My commute tends to have the right conditions for prolonged EV range; primarily, slow-and-go freeway traffic that never quite stops, never quite gets going faster than 50 or 55 mph. The 8-inch MyLink infotainment display gets the latest generation of Chevrolet's tech, which is also quite good." It's pretty easy to imagine other people dismissing it as some sort of Chevy Cruze hatchback, or a Honda or Kia. What Options Does It Have? It's capable of much more, but I got addicted to that electric torque, and electricity's cheap as hell, so who cares? 25.3 / 716. VW's multi-stage, paddle-adjustable regen is an example of how to do this right. Yes, consequently it has a more versatile cargo area than a compact sedan. But from an engineering and driving perspective, this car is a home run. MPG "In theory, you can drive the Chevrolet Volt like a regular hybrid just don't ever plug it in! It was a lot of heavy lifting for the Volt. We drove it for 13 months and put 15,063 miles on it. You'll also notice a handy crevice along the right side. Load height is 33 inches from the ground, which is lower than similarly sized vehicles with traditional trunks. Dan Frio, "I just loaded five 8-foot-long two-by-fours into the Volt. Resale and Depreciation: We purchased the Volt for $38,114 two years ago. 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. It's not that kind of car. I was planning to take an Uber at my own expense, so that was a welcome surprise. --, "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. I must admit that I was startled when Siri spoke up unexpectedly, offering to read me an incoming text. My panel isn't too far from the outlet, separated by a couple of bedrooms, maybe 30 feet. The i3 barely climbs out of Los Angeles. Add moisture in the form of light rain or morning dew and that changed. Acceleration is strong until about 30 mph, then begins to drop off pretty significantly. The 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV's LT trim starts at $33,995 including destination, while the Premier trim asks a respectable $38,495. Second Row Headroom/Legroom/Shoulder Room 39.90 inches/42.00 inches/64.00 inches. Due to some confusion at 22,500 miles, we paid $45 even though the visit fell within the free period. Lift off the throttle partially, partial regen. It certainly wasn't dramatic, but it still moved the needle. It was a smart move, and one that works beautifully, with a sensible layout that includes a great new touch-screen infotainment display. After driving 264 miles of mostly city miles, our Volt returned 37.8 mpg. 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. I rolled back into L.A. the following afternoon. I headed to Hooman Chevrolet in Culver City on Saturday morning to get things done. And I say "surprisingly" because they don't feel all that great when you first sit down in them. (Carlos and I will later play the "How little distance can we reasonably cover in the real world?"). "But what happens next is where the annoyance sets in 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. I would look forward to visiting them again. And there is another perk to driving the Chevy that helps us forgive its deficiencies: HOV lane stickers. Glovebox? If you assume coasting while in Drive is regen/deceleration level one, then getting off the accelerator while in Low is like level two. It's also topped by a portion of the center console with cupholders and seat heater controls, making it impossible to lay any kind of long objects on the floor. Until then, I'll stick to the brake pedal. 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. 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. This is not a do-it-yourself piece. 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. It took about four hours to fully charge. 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. The Volt has 10.6 cubic feet of trunk space. I'm glad that we avoided colors like Heather Gray Metallic or Summit White (see: gray and white). here. Testing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle like our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt requires adjusting our testing procedure. Having said that, I found I drove our Volt with the rear seats down, turning it into a mini-truck. What about the Chevy Equinox cargo space? Not bad numbers, but more than you'd like from a car of the future. Where Did We Drive It? They are in plain sight, right next to the USB ports, and their edges are rough and unfinished. We've got cars today with multiple zones of climate control, each with its own fan speed. The base LT starts at $33,995 and includes a standard backup camera, 8-inch Chevrolet MyLink touch-screen, keyless entry, automatic climate control, dual USB ports and remote start. One thing I haven't quite wrapped my head around though is how Chevy decided to integrate a control for maximum regenerative braking. It didn't matter much because I had my laptop and plenty of work to do, and they had WiFi access, a nice waiting room desks and hot coffee. This begs the question of why the full generative braking function wasn't incorporated into the throttle pedal like it is the BMW i3. Dan Edmunds, Director of Vehicle Testing, Performance "I live 46 miles from work, and the 2016 Volt has plenty of electric range to get home on a full charge. Even though the Volt seats five, its middle seat should only be used in a pinch, as the cars center console extends all the way back to the seat cushion, so anyone riding in the middle rear seat must straddle the console. It's easy to miss since it's pretty quiet on the highway. Now if only I could live with the rest of the car." And let me tell you: When you're sitting in the cab of a tow truck plodding along through traffic to a Pep Boys, the benefits of a compact spare take far greater significance over the added trunk space and ever slight increases in fuel economy that a small air compressor and a can of goo provide. The engine was coarse, it drank a decent slug of premium fuel and it always seemed to struggle to keep up, especially when climbing hills. Three hundred miles in, I was ready for a break and fuel. Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down; Power Door Locks; Power Rear Windows; . Take away the conversation, the sound track, the background noise, and suddenly you're exposed to things you would've otherwise overlooked or ignored. Tracking fuel economy for a plug-in hybrid such as the Volt is not exactly straightforward, and we do our best to separate miles driven solely on battery power from those using the gasoline engine. This switches to a more aggressive level of regenerative braking/coasting than in the normal "Drive" mode. Maintenance and Upkeep A tire patch set us back $20. The 2017 Volt showcases an easy-to-use touch screen. Ah well, I get it. 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. And this is with the seat set for a 5-foot-6-inch driver. I could do without the silly, zoomy jet-whine noise at startup. I find the 2016 Chevrolet Volt's driver seat is mounted too high, or rather, I can't crank the rear portion of the seat bottom down enough using the manual height adjustment. 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. --, "Owing to the car's aerodynamic styling, visibility isn't especially good, especially out the rear, which has thick pillars. 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. I must admit that I was startled when Siri spoke up unexpectedly, offering to read me an incoming text. A sub-$30,000 hatchback makes. Our 2011 Volt depreciated just 14 percent, although it had half as many miles at the time of sale. When the screen is bigger, it allows the system's designers to make the virtual screen buttons bigger and easier to consistently press. The first 49.9 miles were electric-only, once again followed by gasoline power. Dan will beat this, I'm sure. The 2017 Chevy Volt can seat up to five. But when I turned off the freeway, I immediately found snow-covered roads. It's 46.6 miles from Santa Ana to Santa Monica, and my route includes some of the worst L.A. freeway miles imaginable. The newest version of MyLink includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There's also suitable padding on both the door and center armrests. Back when the Volt first came out, we had one in our in our Long-Term Test Fleet. It's quiet and has just as much power as the typical family sedan. Traffic was heavy without stopping and running somewhere less than 45 mph. There's a $5,430 Launch Edition Package for the Bolt EUV that adds. Average lifetime mpg: 37.6 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: 25,050 miles. Thankfully, the Volt is decently comfortable back there. 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 got our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt in a paint color that Chevy calls Kinetic Blue Metallic. Overall, this is a setup I, and most parents with infant seats, could live with every day. Sure enough, I arrived at the office Thursday morning with nine miles remaining. The meat of the system is an 18.4-kWh battery pack powering two electric motors. 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. So to rest a bag on the lip and slide it down would break the bag. Big M Chevrolet; Sales 866-578-5271; Service 866-298-4011; 704 N Dixie blvd radcliff, KY 40160; Service. But overall, the efficiencies of electric power are pretty obvious . Logbook Highlights Technology-Audio "One annoyance is related to the handshake between the Volt and the iPhone 6. For them the new Volt could be an EV 100 percent of the time even if they only charged at one end of their trip. 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 find a suitable level of comfort there. Short answer: nothing out of the ordinary. But the 2016 Chevrolet Volt? And I continue to be disappointed by its lack of long-distance driver seat comfort. All of the money spent on the Volt went to the powertrain and chroming some interior bits. Plus, this more humble persona also fits the way the Volt drives. But I understand the reality of it. There's this little symphony of micro-lurches and surges that occur at different points of pedal pressure as the Volt's two motors blend and back off continuously, depending on seemingly hundreds of variables. It was a piece of cake. Power? 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. We later learned this meant the necessary reflash would become available to Chevrolet owners with the supported MyLink touchscreen audio systems in March 2016. (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. (It's worth noting that there's some inherent inefficiency during the battery recharging process, so I'd end up "putting in" more than 6.6 kWh's worth of electricity to fully recharge the battery, but that's another topic.) She was not nearly as impressed. Further options include $495 for navigation, $395 for the Kinetic Blue paint, $225 for the illuminated charge port, $110 for an all-weather cargo mat and $60 for a cargo net because the Volt still doesn't have a real cargo cover. It's bad because (Captain Obvious here) your head is right below the hatchback glass. coccyx of Mike Schmidt, senior manager, vehicle testing. With 70 miles on the EV odometer, the car was projecting 80 miles, but history tells me these things fall fast. It's now easy to come to a stop smoothly every time. New 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer from Carr Chevrolet in Beaverton, OR, 97006. This was an issue we noticed with the previous generation Volt. 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