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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. On Monday, I drove the 46.6 miles to work and arrived with six miles to spare when I plugged into our own 240V Level 2 charger. --, "CarPlay allows users of iPhones with Lightning connectors to access Siri: Eyes Free text-message alerts, Maps, iMessage, Apple Music, and, of course, the phone itself. Not so with its successor. At the time of its release, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt was the champion of plug-in hybrids. The Volt comes with 60/40 split-folding rear seats, which come in handy if you plan to haul long objects like a rolled up area rug. It was also worth the price, which was a warranty job that cost zero, zilch, nada. When Mike Magrath made his highly impressive 74.8-mile all-electric drive, he averaged about 19.0 kWh/100 miles. 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. This is the last update for our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. Ed Hellwig, Executive Editor, Miscellaneous "My wife is currently driving an all-electric Fiat 500e that we leased a few months back. Given how often it runs, you barely know it's there. 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 2016 Chevrolet Volt was in desperate need of a bath, and our preferred car wash wouldn't open for another couple hours. Such freeway-heavy driving was consequently less reflective of the city-dwelling habits of typical Volt owners. Despite the subjective instability, brake runs were incredibly consistent, all within a half-foot of each other. Testing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle like our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt requires adjusting our testing procedure. --, "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. 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." Efficiency? Occupants in the cabin are in for a pleasant experience as the Volt has been well assembled and feels surprisingly plush. There's more legroom than I would have thought, and an elevated seating position provides some useful thigh support. The closest ChargePoint was across the street from the mall, in a corporate parking garage. It's like stabbing the brakes. The LT's standard cloth seating can be upgraded to leather-appointed upholstery via the Power Convenience Package, which is standard on the Premier. Now if only I could live with the rest of the car." The 2017 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. I like driving our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The benefits to a quick charging time aren't limited to reducing the impact on your personal schedule. Ron Montoya. I'm not sure whether to credit the Volt or my own stubbornness for this." It's not a huge change, but it's an important one. We weren't able to deduce a way to trick the engine into the higher rpm range sooner. "This seems dumb. Optional features include heated front seats, a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel,. The old saw "time is money" has never been more true. Recall 17058: Reprogram power inverter module. This all had to be done in Park with the brake set. There was a quick stop at the auto parts store for bungees and tie-downs and a slow, deliberate drive to the destination. 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. The Volt's wide hatch makes it easy to load and unload cargo. Refinement? Jason Kavanagh. Suddenly I'm looking at the dash you see above. I just thought of a fourth! I was attempting to install the small sheet of fabric that Chevrolet deems fit to call a cargo cover when one off the hook points comes loose. The first Volt's grainy tractor engine sound, and the boisterous way it announced its handover from the electric motor, was one of our main gripes about it. We averaged a bit less 37.3 mpg while covering almost 29,000 miles. Mike Schmidt, Interior "The Volt has a big hatch/cargo area, but here's one place the car reveals its compact dimensions: rear-seat footwells. No lights or messages on the dash. 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). Big M Chevrolet. Saturday consisted of 28.8 miles and 25 miles remaining before I plugged it in again. Thats below average for a compact car, though hybrids typically have less cargo space than nonhybrid cars. In total, we drove almost 3,000 miles in December. I drove back up the driveway and surveyed the damage. This engine now drives the Volt when the batteries are depleted. Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Cargo "I picked up two sheets of 3-by-5-foot cement backer board for a home bathroom remodel. Binning the monochromatic wall of touch-sensitive nonsense was the best idea of the entire program. No way it's getting me to San Francisco, Vegas or Death Valley. So keep an eye on the rearview for motorists coming up from behind. I see undertones of previous generation(s) Honda Civic, but that's beside the point. I try wrestling the manual seat-bottom adjuster fore and aft. 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. Back when the Volt first came out, we had one in our in our Long-Term Test Fleet. October wasn't a particularly remarkable month for the Volt in terms of energy efficiency. Once you notice it, it can be hard to ignore, even as you turn up the radio volume again. Call (904) 387-6541 for more information. That's about enough room to haul along a desktop PC, screen, and everything else you'd need for a good old fashioned LAN session. Traffic was still moving perfectly when I zoomed past my destination, solely focused on driving 75 miles for no real reason. 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. If this were my car, there'd be a piece of tape permanently affixed to the center of the steering wheel." Takes corners nicely, too. That's right: Google Maps. She only drives 10 or 12 miles a day. VIN: 3GNKBERS8NS175978 . Second Row Headroom/Legroom/Shoulder Room 39.90 inches/42.00 inches/64.00 inches. At level three, the deceleration is pretty similar to what most other drivers are achieving with their brake pedals. I recently took our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt on a straight-shot freeway drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and back. Dan will beat this, I'm sure. Mike Magrath, Content Strategist. 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. In this mode, the Volt is quicker to 30 mph compared to running on the gas engine." It's the design of the cargo area. Well, it turns out that there still is a special mountain driving mode in the new Volt. In the end, it didn't take 30 minutes, but it didn't take 2 hours either. I seem to remember us raising similar concerns about our long-term 2011 Chevrolet Volt. Aside from routine service and an errant flat tire, our Volt has trucked on with no complaints. The electric motor makes no noise, meaning the only sounds you'll hear are rushing wind and tire noise on the pavement." This whole thing was more annoying than anything, considering the cargo cover doesn't tug too terribly hard on the hooks. 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. 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. --, "When running on electric power alone, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is uncannily quiet. By comparison, our 2011 Volt averaged 34.2 kWh/100 miles. 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. in the Volt's interior? It's not a perfect system since it means diligently (and accurately) recording the battery-gasoline switchover point when applicable, plus other factors. 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 lower anchors are recessed deep into the seat, and you'll need to apply a good amount of force to attach the anchor. That turned out to be easier than I thought. The 2019 Volt is a five-seat, plug-in hybrid hatchback sedan offered in LT and Premier trims. I didn't tell my Hooman service advisor, Fernando, that I worked for Edmunds, but he gave me the red-carpet treatment anyway. 2015 Chevrolet Volt (108 listings) 9 Great deals starting at $8,298. Watch The Stunning Pagani Huayra Codalunga Stun The Crowds On Ice Track, F1's New Medical Car is Aston Martin's 700-HP DBX707 SUV, 3-Row Kia EV9 Teases Concept Styling In First Production Images, Official: Tesla To Build Next-Gen EV At New Mexico Gigafactory - Could Be Roadster 2.0, BMW M Quad Motor Prototype Hits The Snow To Test Electric M3 Powertrain, Fisker Teases Electric Pickup With Features Never Before Seen On A Truck, 2010-2023 CarBuzz Inc. All Rights Reserved. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality are standard for both trims along with a SiriusXM trial, however, navigation is only standard in the Premier. There's also some occasional instability under maximum braking, which resulted in some front end wiggle on a few runs. Most of the time in a Volt, you're just powering around on pure electric power. I was staring at the cargo area in our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt with my hands on my hips. It never does that. Without any long-distance trips, the Volt traveled just over 800 miles in August. No noticeable difference in the way the car drove. I first drove it home on a Thursday, my daughter's 20th birthday. are always available at the top of the screen. Its handle is 71 inches up. More invisible, though. Less noisy. 25.3 / 716. Our experience with a long-term 2011 Volt further influenced our decision to buy one. Incidentally, the molded bracket instructions called for a 7/32" drill bit, but I found that the less-common 13/64" bit I had in my drill index was a snugger fit. It looks good, it's plenty responsive and it even allows user logins that bring all your stored favorites (music, navigation, etc.) Things like climate control systems should be usable at a glance regardless of the car. Either way, I like the interior of this Volt much better. But I could also envision a potential owner wanting a bit more status from his or her new plug-in hybrid. The day before my departure, another valet knocked on my door, handed me the keys and let me know that it was fully charged and parked right outside my door. Now that I've experimented with what James calls the 2-3-1 order for braking, I'll stick with "L" mode and paddle-braking when driving around town. The paddle triggers the Volt's most aggressive regenerative braking setting, and it slows the car rapidly. Carlos Lago, Miscellaneous "The only downside is the smell. 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. Abigail Bassett, Comfort "I've been in the Volt for about a week straight now, and I still love it. Thankfully, the Volt is decently comfortable back there. The newest version of MyLink includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. --. This is commonly called regenerative braking. 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. The dealer I called sells replacement containers (part number: 23119009) for around $50, but you can find it online for as low as $20. The electronic parking brake! Here again, Dan managed to extract some real range, twice reaching 54 electric miles in heavy traffic. This likely plays a role in how my friend tops up his battery every night. 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. Will the luggage fit? While there are public charging stations out there that cost nothing to use, many charge per kilowatt-hour of energy transferred or per hour that the vehicle is plugged in. And this is with the seat set for a 5-foot-6-inch driver. 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). Caroline Pardilla, "I was coming back from brunch one morning when my passenger noticed there was a mysterious pimple on the roof of the Volt. . Where Did We Drive It? It worked better than any open-bed pickup truck would have on this rainy day." Maintenance and Upkeep The Volt went to the dealer this month for routine service and a trio of recalls. Chevy Volts come with a small air compressor and tire sealant goo. But when I turned off the freeway, I immediately found snow-covered roads. Others simply coalesce into a big pot of nope. Speaking of drilling, this is the point at which the squeamish might want to look away. There's a scene in the 1991 movie L.A. Story when Steve Martin's character gets in his Chrysler LeBaron to drive to his friend's house. Average lifetime mpg: 37.8 EPA mpg rating: 42 combined Average electric range: 51.4 miles Best electric range: 75 miles EPA electric range rating: 53 miles Current odometer: 27,600 miles, Logbook Highlights Performance "I wish the Volt's brakes were a bit more robust. 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." Rear seats down: 21.5 cubic feet (approx.) The difference is all in the capacity of the onboard charger. The Chevy Volt seats five and comes standard with cloth upholstery. How much more efficient can the Low/paddle two-step be? Even when it is running, it's far quieter than the previous Volt. I don't need to be the equivalent to a rolling neon sign blinking "I'm saving the planet!" You can disable it most of the time, but if the battery needs A/C, the whole car gets A/C. Traffic was heavy without stopping and running somewhere less than 45 mph. I appreciated that, too, especially since I knew they wouldn't be open again until Tuesday morning. It still has enough unique touches to make it different, yet it doesn't feel like it's trying too hard. Our 2011 Volt depreciated just 14 percent, although it had half as many miles at the time of sale. Also smaller than the Lyriq which claims 60.8 cuft. Those are awfully convenient to have on the traffic-congested freeways of Los Angeles. Find 2016 Chevrolet Equinox interior, exterior and cargo dimensions for the trims and styles available. 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. 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. The top of the trunk on our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt is tall. I always remember being comfortable in our long-term 2010 Chevrolet Volt. From the way it accelerates, brakes and goes around turns, it's a lot like driving a regular car. So I drove around the remainder of the weekend on the Volt's 101-horsepower gas engine and was very impressed. --, "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. 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." 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. That paddle isn't for manual downshifts, nor is it for audio control. Innovative tech. 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. 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). In 15 minutes, I was doing paperwork with Andrew, the service writer. I can't live with that." Cargo Volume Rear Seats Down: The slow trickle of 120 volts made it necessary to put the Volt to bed by 6:00 p.m. to get the charge started and use a different car if we wanted to see a movie or go to dinner. But I don't need to break down the numbers to know there's more in there. And the 5-foot-8 rear passenger even remarked that there was decent legroom and headroom, which is not something I remember hearing about the first-generation car. Performance: In electric mode the Volt has enough torque off the line to rarely feel underpowered. Meh. 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