The trunk offered few solutions for repair. It's only when you hit a larger pothole that you feel a harsh jolt through the cabin." Dan Frio. Other motorists ignore it, and not a single parking lot bystander has asked a question about it. here. We showed up a few minutes early for our 8 a.m. appointment at DeLillo Chevrolet in Huntington Beach. 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 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). Fortunately the wheel rim didn't separate from the tire, so no need to worry about scarred aluminum. 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. An Audi A4: 63.7 at cruise, 40.4 at idle. A portable home kit. Our Volt, meanwhile, has a range of 53 miles from an 18.4 kWh battery. Stability and traction control is pretty invasive, dialing back engine torque as understeer is sensed, so it's easier to be smooth and consistent with the systems turned off. 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.). We'd never experienced anything of the sort, but the necessary reflash would only add 10 minutes to the process. Then there was an emergency vehicle that forced me to pull over. The plate bracket itself has all the necessary directions molded right into it. I've also watched the Volt's battery regen meter while using the regular brake pedal. The first 49.9 miles were electric-only, once again followed by gasoline power. --, "Chevrolet wisely ditched the too-high-tech capacitive buttons and Star Trek-inspired shiny white plastic for a more conventional interior. Sure, there will be those who always want the latest and greatest thing available, but I'm guessing that most Volt owners already realize that they're using battery power most of the time, if not all of the time, already." But at least it could be patched. The front seats are fairly roomy, but the rear seats are cramped. 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. Still, our carpool lane-eligible plug-in continues to impress. I'm not sure whether to credit the Volt for this or my own stubbornness. And on longer grades, when electric boost is sapped and the engine kicks in to supply power, it falls flat at about 69 mph This doesn't seem to be quick enough for many. The Volt does not. Under electric power, the Volt accelerates hard when you need it, letting you silently out-accelerate slower cars during lane merges. I tilt the seatback a couple of notches to compensate for the excessive padding against my shoulder blades with some success. This would (or should) be enough time to fully recharge the Volt's depleted battery. For now, my money's sitting around, waiting for someone to cram the Volt's powertrain into an i3. Finger swipe movements move you through optional menus and the radio presets, and pinch and spread works on the navigation map. All of those miles-driven and miles-remaining combinations added up to 53 miles or more, by the way. 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. Interior dimensions with the second-row seatbacks in place measured approximately 29 inches deep by 38 inches wide at the wheelwells. Used 2022 Chevrolet Blazer, from Duval Ford in Jacksonville, FL, 32210. 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. It takes 6 to 8 weeks for license plates to be issued, so it didn't matter until now. Helps them consume less space in the home collection, too. 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. Add moisture in the form of light rain or morning dew and that changed. No big deal since Waze alerts come over the car's speakers if the phone is plugged in. It's capable of much more, but I got addicted to that electric torque, and electricity's cheap as hell, so who cares? The oil change and tire rotation cost $45.70 and took about 30 minutes. But Majoros said Chevrolet has pent-up demand for the Bolt. I default to it when I can since it suits my stop-and-go commute in city traffic perfectly. Where Did We Drive It? For now, I'll stick to using my foot rather than my fingers." I didn't tell my Hooman service advisor, Fernando, that I worked for Edmunds, but he gave me the red-carpet treatment anyway. The 2019 Volt is a five-seat, plug-in hybrid hatchback sedan offered in LT and Premier trims. It's especially shocking since it's a hybrid the gasoline-electric versions of midsize sedans are generally compromised in ways significant enough to make you constantly say, "well, at least it gets 40 mpg.". Or I do, at least. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? During that time we averaged 37.2 miles on EV range and 35 mpg out of the old-tech, iron-block gas engine. 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. If you're using a station with per-hour pricing, the higher-capacity onboard chargers mean you'll pay less to charge it. Basically, the beltline and the decklid are both tall on this car, all the way around. "Did it without breaking a sweat," you might say. Speaking of golf clubs, it's a cinch to fit three bags' worth into the Volt's hatchback trunk if you flip down one of the seatbacks. Unsatisfied, I called Guaranty Chevrolet, which should have been my first choice because it's barely two miles from my home. A power-closing feature is necessary here." There's not enough room for the two grocery bags shown in the photo to fit lengthwise. 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. New Vehicles Slightly more accurately, it is indicative of Volt depleted of its battery capacity achieved by plugging it in. I always remember being comfortable in our long-term 2010 Chevrolet Volt. This, of course, is the first vehicle of its kind, so these weaknesses are likely to disappear especially since the concept has so much promise.". Where Did We Drive It? Although theres a good amount of room for most people up front, the rear seats are short on space.. According to our calculations, 42 percent of our time was spent in EV mode. We've got cars today with multiple zones of climate control, each with its own fan speed. 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. January was a quiet month for our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. No hyper-tests for it so far. 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. As always, tracking fuel economy on a plug-in hybrid such as the Volt is not straightforward. 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. After all, with anywhere from 50 to 70 miles of electric range, you can drive for an entire day on electricity without even thinking about it. Although the Volt's interior exudes a contemporary design and minimalistic styling cues, the materials are only mediocre in quality, yet still, manage to give off a sophisticated impression. But the interior headliner didn't indicate any sort of disturbance. It's got parking sensors that help, but I'd like a little more actual visibility. Then there is the driver seat itself. --. I've got chargers at my home, office and frequented shopping centers and I've got disposable income. Upgrades include leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a power-adjustable driver's seat. Maintenance and Upkeep A tire patch set us back $20. I did this a couple times before I got the hang of it and felt so embarrassed." Again, lower is better. A few more horsepower here, an inch more legroom there, and perhaps a "boldly styled!" Because it's a requirement in California (and 30 other states,) a front license plate bracket came with the car. Still, I've been pretty pleased with myself and my Low/paddle two-step. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? The world still needs Mustangs and Corvettes and 911s and things of that nature. A Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, which has Volt powertrain guts but without the giant battery, gets 49 mpg city (46 mpg combined). Mike Schmidt, Senior Manager, Vehicle Testing, Interior "I like that the Volt's T-shaped battery pack is the EV Age's equivalent of the muscle car's driveshaft tunnel. Dan Edmunds, "The first-generation Volt was not a particularly smooth-driving car or efficient car when running on gasoline. 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. We're supposed to be talking about the 2016 Chevrolet Volt long-term test car I drove home a couple nights ago. At level three, the deceleration is pretty similar to what most other drivers are achieving with their brake pedals. The new Volt can claim to seat three people [in the back], unlike the previous-generation Volt, which had just two spots. I tested both methods several times and was met with the same result. The first would be the old-fashioned way: push down on the big fat middle pedal. (Check out some pictures of our 2014 Chevrolet Silverado's touchscreen here.) Interior dimensions with the second-row seatbacks in place measured approximately 29 inches deep by 38 inches wide at the wheel wells. It has plenty of all-electric range, it's quick to accelerate at low speeds and its hatchback design provides a fair amount of utility. No more items from the trunk can fly through the gap between the seats, because that gap isn't there. But kids are a different matter. We are wondering how much this has and will affect connecting flight passengers. Sometimes you need a little more room for your cargo. The i3 had a 22 kilowatt-hour battery and an all-electric range of 72 miles. ", This time he was wrong. We hopped into a blue one that was nearly identical to our long-termer and that's where things started to go wrong. Follow along on our Long Term Road Test page to find out if this Volt delivers on the promise of the plug-in hybrid. Seemingly as a testament to its range-anxiety nullifying capability, we started September off with a full tank of fuel and only purchased 23.7 gallons of California's finest 87-octane to fuel the remaining miles. I imagine there are still other mountain passes in North America that would warrant using the 2016 Volt's mountain mode. I put in a lot of time on my Xbox, including plenty of driving games. But what if every commuter car were like our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt? And that's where we are today. That equates to smooth, quiet, torque-rich acceleration most of the time. 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. We reviewed our data and identified a new high of 45.1 mpg, so our Volt has now officially outperformed the EPA estimate. Due to some confusion at 22,500 miles, we paid $45 even though the visit fell within the free period. There isn't a center head restraint in the Volt, which is disappointing, but for this local trip it worked out fine. Just plug in your phone using a cable and your phone's core functions plus a selection of third-party apps (that you might have on your phone) become available through the car. Sizeable roof pillars hamper rearward vision as well. Josh Sadlier, senior manager, content strategy, "A flat tire may not top the official list of 'Bad Ways to Start Your Morning,' but it's certainly among the more frustrating. Especially if you're active on the pedal and trying to modulate speed smoothly. But the person I talked to seemed unsure and said something about the update being delayed until April. And there I was on all-season tires, which are better described as 'no-season' tires, especially when they're of the Volt's low-rolling-resistance variety. I've only tinkered with CarPlay on our Volt, but it's pleasingly easy to get up and running. I could do without the silly, zoomy jet-whine noise at startup. Since our 2016 Chevrolet Volt has been used primarily as a commuter with a charge station on at least one end of the route, it was lacking in the long-distance part of its life. 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. With a handsome interior design, the 2017 Chevy Volt's cabin is very quiet, especially when driving in electric mode. Director of Vehicle Testing Dan Edmunds weighs in: "We're mostly just driving it. 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. Leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, and a heated steering wheel are available. We do our best to separate miles driven solely via battery power versus those motivated by gasoline. The Volt has 10.6 cubic feet of trunk space. The Volt's gasoline engine fired up unobtrusively and kept the Volt powering up the grade at 70 mph, just like a typical car. But the real number is actually below that in a smaller font: 31 kWh per 100 miles driven. 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 give this car a lot of credit for being comfortable (P.S. Unfortunately, unlike other hatchbacks, the Volt has a significant liftover height. Shocker: no CD player. "Bring it around and we'll put it on for you. Battling through rush hour traffic doesn't help, either. It's not silent in that "quiet like a vault" way that auto-journos like to use when describing large German sedans. 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. Each EV or plug-in hybrid has an efficiency estimate. But it's a marked improvement on Volt 1.0. This likely plays a role in how my friend tops up his battery every night. It works in a new way, too. I could exist quite comfortably under its 53-ish-mile ceiling for the majority of the week, which means far fewer pesky stops at the pump. Call (503) 567-1218 for more information. 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. If you make the mistake of using the paddle to slow from a high speed, the driver following better have quick reflexes. It swings way too far upward, to the point where I actually reached my body's stretch limit trying to get the handle. 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). It's a little distracting, even a little unsettling and maybe nothing to worry about. Even so, it's been spending more and more time parked at our office at night. But there was an asterisk: CarPlay would work at launch, but Android Auto fell into the automotive abyss called "late availability.". So I drove around the remainder of the weekend on the Volt's 101-horsepower gas engine and was very impressed. It's a regenerative brake controller. The Bolt seats five, and cloth upholstery and six-way manually adjustable front seats come standard. "Inside, liberal use of crease-free swaths of hard plastic means the cabin looks better than it feels -- a strong indicator that most of the car's window sticker comes from the guts, not the skin." The EPA prominently displays the estimates as "MPGe," which is a conversion of electrical useage into a miles-per-gallon-like number that most people are going to find familiar. 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 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. Receive pricing updates, shopping tips & more! 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. LOWS: Third row isn't very roomy, power-folding rear seats are slow, mediocre cargo space. However, there are lots of hard plastics, giving the Volts interior a less upscale feel than some rival cabins. But it's. But with our long-term Volt in my driveway, the temptation to just hop in and drive is certainly there. The touchscreen interface is easy to use, and most driver safety aids are either standard or optional." The main control icons (audio, phone, navigation, etc.) It only slows to creep speed (like you get with a regular car with an automatic transmission). 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." That amounts to a projected range of 59 miles. New 2023 Chevrolet Suburban from Antwerpen Chevrolet in Eldersburg, MD, 21784. The Volts front seats have ample space, but thick roof pillars limit forward and rearward visibility. But based on personal experience, I can't recommend that. Naturally I fumbled with the steering wheel stalks to activate the rear wiper. Charging cord location? But overall, the efficiencies of electric power are pretty obvious . When we had our former 2011 Volt long-termer, we averaged 37.3 electric miles during a year of driving (EPA rating: 35 miles). It was in its second generation, and it not only had more electric range than its competitors but also a reasonably gutsy engine to lean on when the juice ran out. 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. It didn't have power seats and the spoiler scraped on everything. The bottom is flat and the contours of its back arch in the opposite direction of the contours of my back. Some of the guys have been bragging about their range accomplishments in our 2016 Chevrolet Volt test car, so I'm going to add my "win" to the mix. Our 2016 Chevrolet Volt is a technological wonder that rivals any car in the world when it comes to the complexity of its drivetrain. Consecutive mornings of fog, wind and condensation elevated grunge levels to moderately-thick, but still well below the car wash threshold. Director of Vehicle Testing Dan Edmunds and I hashed out a few ideas. Thats below average for a compact car, though hybrids typically have less cargo space than nonhybrid cars. One of the great advantages of an electric car, or in this case a plug-in hybrid operating solely on electric power for some amount of miles, is how quiet it is inside and out. Its handle is 71 inches up. This is both good and bad. 1) Big screen size. Like Magrath explains, I'm not sure the Volt is the right car for me either, but I like several things about it. In the second quarter, GM sold 6,945 Bolt EVs and EUVs, down 38.3% from the year-ago period. 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. I don't remember feeling that way about the previous Volt. Ah well, I get it. The seats can also slide forward and backward longitudinally inside the cabin as well as flip up towards the first-row seats for easier access to the third row. vetted professional mechanic! But I understand the reality of it. The new Volt has a shifter that would look at home in any conventional sedan, other than the cool blue trim piece at the top of the shift lever, of course. As a result, you can't really see the headlights of the vehicle behind you. Two other things: 1) The sloped roofline means adults will have to duck some to get in and out, and 2) While the new Volt has a center seat in back (the first-gen car did not), it's just not a realistic seating option. Dan Frio, staff writer, "Why, why, oh why, is there so much faux chrome (faume?) But the Volt's mechanical improvements have rendered it less necessary, at least in my mind. I could live with it, but I'd rather not. I found this odd, considering most car exteriors get dimples and dents from things thrown, bumped or dropped on them. What this means, though, is that I only beat the new rating by 32 percent. There are two sets of LATCH car-seat connectors on the Volts rear outboard seats, along with an upper tether on the middle seat. It is a system easily sabotaged by simple oversights. It's not that kind of car. front and center, even if it's the first time logging into that specific vehicle. Even if you're not using it, having a place to put your phone where it's easily accessible is nice. The Volt automatically applies plenty of regenerative braking all on its own. The Volt seats, though, are quite comfortable for me. But what about its seats? Chevy added a thick sunshade-style tint to the upper part of the glass where your head will be, but even so, I'll guess that you're not going to love sitting back here with a hot sun directly overhead. If the Volt had a compact spare, I'd have infinitely more flexibility in repairing the flat. The 2017 Volt comes standard with cloth. Dan Edmunds. I even pointed out my awesomeness to my wife while we were out on a drive. You might be able to jam them in there, at the risk of crushing your bread and bruisin' your peaches." OK, so that falls short of the Volt's EPA rating of 53 electric miles, and it's well eclipsed by Dan's 70-mile outing and the 62-mile performance we managed in an initial road test. VW's multi-stage, paddle-adjustable regen is an example of how to do this right. They're not covered in particularly nice material nor do they have noticeably firm bolstering. Maybe even a little fun. --, "If you've never driven a Volt, you'll be immediately surprised by just how quiet the hatchback is. I had AAA tow the Volt to a nearby Pep Boys. Eventually I simply unplugged my phone. 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). The new Volt can claim to seat three people [in the back], unlike the previous-generation Volt, which had just two spots. Calvin Kim, Comfort "While I think a bench rear seat would've made the Volt perfect, I understand the compromise needed for range. It felt like I could do better. Carlos Lagos, senior writer, "I ran out of charge after 55 miles of driving the Volt. It's bad because (Captain Obvious here) your head is right below the hatchback glass. Aside from routine service and an errant flat tire, our Volt has trucked on with no complaints. We're still gathering drive data on our 2016 Chevrolet Volt to compile meaningful numbers on our EV range and gas-engine mpg. It's not a perfect system since it means diligently (and accurately) recording the battery-gasoline switchover point when applicable, plus other factors. Outside of commuting duties, editor Josh Sadlier took it golfing, which looked neat. Enter the LT with its remote keyless entry and start, and on the inside, you'll be met with power windows, manual tilt and telescoping steering column, six-way manually-adjustable front bucket seats, and 60/40 split-folding rear seats. 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. But I also like how the electric future looks. That's pretty neat, but it also made me wonder: When it's just using its electric battery power, how efficient is the Volt compared to other plug-in hybrids or even other EVs? It created enough haze to significantly limit visibility through the rear pane, which is minimal as it is. 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. Driver Confidence 1 Package ($495) adds the side blind zone and lane departure alerts and rear cross-traffic alert. The previous Volt had an older engine that wasn't known for being particularly smooth. I wouldn't have necessarily expected that given the added complexity and/or weight of being a plug-in vehicle. So we didn't. Funny: I hadn't read any such press release. There are two full sets of anchors on the outboard rear seats, and there's a single top tether anchor for the middle seat. 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. Andrew noticed that our car's VIN was flagged for a service update to correct the potential for an engine misfire. 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. And it did. Cue palm to forehead. A few days ago, I was driving our 2016 Chevrolet Volt for the first time. After driving 264 miles of mostly city miles, our Volt returned 37.8 mpg. 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." When the 2016 Chevrolet Volt was first introduced to the media, its 8-inch MyLink touchscreen audio system was touted as being able to support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Just the normal workings of the Volt's innovative drivetrain." It's still a nice feature to have, however, so I'm glad it carried over to the Bolt EV." Not crazy, but certainly adequate. That's right: Google Maps. "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. Show New Vehicles. All 2016 Volts start with the second-generation Voltec powertrain. We recently leased a 2016 Fiat 500e for my daughter. This speaks to how smooth the switchovers can be, in particular if they occur at slower speeds." The only indication I had of the switchover was courtesy of the gauges. Seriously. Those nifty things are volume control buttons. 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