The dealer I called sells replacement containers (part number: 23119009) for around $50, but you can find it online for as low as $20. I headed to Hooman Chevrolet in Culver City on Saturday morning to get things done. 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. I was reminded of this recently when I managed to fully deplete the batteries on the backside of a long commute. Then I saw a little notification on the main touchscreen that told me one of my colleagues had sent me a text message. Not so with its successor. So I gave it another chance. Instruments and controls are easy to use, much improved over the previous generation of the Volt. To answer the question as to why I didn't buy an i3: too few gasoline miles and a weak motor. Then a few seconds later the music skipped ahead two songs. If you have a long commute or don't have ready access to an electric outlet, I think it's a much better choice than its Volt sibling. On more than one occasion, I had to slam the brakes to get it to stop where I wanted." The Chevrolet Aveo . 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). That amounts to a projected range of 59 miles. No hyper-tests for it so far. So far it seems the Android Auto update was well worth the wait. Because it's a requirement in California (and 30 other states,) a front license plate bracket came with the car. This, in turn, butterflies my legs and leaves me with few options to stretch out, which only amplifies long distance discomfort. 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 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. Large . At least the 2011 model was realistic about it. A few more horsepower here, an inch more legroom there, and perhaps a "boldly styled!" Alas the tire couldn't have been flatter unless it was two-dimensional. Steering feel is almost completely numb and a floaty suspension wouldn't be very confidence-inspiring driving at speed Jonathan Elfalan. 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. Drives and rides better. W-K Chevrolet Buick GMC has This 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD in SEDALIA. 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." Seriously, look at that color. Cons: Lacked long-distance seat comfort. Yet all too often carmakers decide to include the climate controls with all the rest of a car's new technology. Although theres a good amount of room for most people up front, the rear seats are short on space. Have you ever been lying awake in bed listening to a torturous faucet drip? Call it evolution, or the simple realization that the original Volt's cabin had a few features that weren't very practical. We were also pleasantly surprised by the Volt's composure on the road. Scroll down for detailed information on your particular Chevrolet Volt Both the LT and the Premier are fitted with an eight-inch HD color infotainment touchscreen installed with Chevrolet's infotainment 3 Plus system, with a Volt-exclusive Energy App and 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability. If you don't think General Motors has cutting-edge technology, you haven't been paying attention. In-cabin storage solutions are plentiful in the Volt, with wide door pockets fitted on every door, seatback map pockets behind both front seats, dual cupholders up front and in the rear, a small storage tray in the front center console, a compartmentalized center armrest cubby, and an average-sized glovebox. Sure, the Volt's driving range has grown, but so have our expectations. Chevy's been heading down this path for awhile (Spark, Equinox, Camaro), Scion and Honda, too. Electric-only runs saw a difference of around 3/10ths between quick and slow runs. 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. When I unplugged the Volt at the office garage, it showed 50 miles of EV range on the charge meter. This is both good and bad. 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. These hooks just push into the trim and turn, but that turn requires more force than my fingers could apply. On paper, it's perfect for me. I made it home on electricity, but 'only' had 13 miles left. Josh Sadlier, "This week marked my first non-EV experience in the Volt. Dan Edmunds, director of vehicle testing. I don't remember feeling that way about the previous Volt. front and center, even if it's the first time logging into that specific vehicle. I tilt the seatback a couple of notches to compensate for the excessive padding against my shoulder blades with some success. That's right: Google Maps. We didn't set any records in terms of electric range, but I noticed my sustained highway-speed EV travel produced an all-electric range of 46.3 miles, compared to the EPA's estimated 53 miles. We do our best to separate miles driven solely via battery power versus those motivated by gasoline. March was nearly over when I decided to call our Volt dealer to set up a time to bring it in. Big dips, small bumps, freeway expansion joints, concrete or asphalt. Last month, GM said it will be cutting. He said they do indeed and also have a Tesla-specific charger. The 2022 Chevy Suburban SUV is the leader in cargo space with a maximum limit of 144.7 cubic feet. The Volt indicated it wouldn't be full until 5 p.m. Not quite the outcome I'd hoped for after 11 charging hours, and decidedly behind my friend's typical 10.5-hour pace. It starts to be more noticeable when climbing hills or cruising the fast lane on the freeway, but it's still quieter and more subdued than some other gasoline hybrids I can think of. On the bright side, this allowed Carlos to familiarize himself with a Pep Boys lobby for the better part of four hours. The car was back in the drive dripping from a fresh wash a little more than an hour after I'd cracked open my laptop and attempted to ignore The View on the waiting room TV. Upgrades include leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a power-adjustable driver's seat. To add to my point, it's not just all about the exterior styling, either. Where Did We Drive It? "You don't want to do that," said the guy at Selman Chevrolet, where we bought our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. So keep an eye on the rearview for motorists coming up from behind. But only a sliver of my 600-mile weekend was fully electric. ), substantially roomier, sharper to drive and I'd argue it's better looking. Short answer: nothing out of the ordinary. 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. The cargo area of the Chevy measures just over 3 feet so they'd fit fine, I thought. I've only tinkered with CarPlay on our Volt, but it's pleasingly easy to get up and running. Sometimes you need a little more room for your cargo. In case they don't sell them where you live, the "e" stands for electric. The ride quality is as smooth too, with nothing standing out one way or another and that's a good thing. When we decibel-tested our former first-generation long-term 2011 Volt, it generated 64.5 dB at a 70 mph cruise and 47.9 at idle. We hopped into a blue one that was nearly identical to our long-termer and that's where things started to go wrong. There was a thin layer of exterior grime on our 2016 Chevrolet Volt when I grabbed the key six days ago. There's less cargo space than in rivals. The first 49.9 miles were electric-only, once again followed by gasoline power. A large part of the second-generation's Chevrolet Volt's appeal is its normalcy. Charging cord location? 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. 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. Big knobs for the temperature and fan controls and easily readable buttons for everything else. The new engine delivers enough power to keep up with traffic and it doesn't rattle the cabin in the process. But he soon returned with a baggie containing the four pop-rivets and four screws I needed. Maintenance and Upkeep A flat tire left one editor on the side of the road. As a result, I find myself resting my foot just a bit further ahead on the firewall. Hatch? Others simply coalesce into a big pot of nope. Brent Romans, "Then there is the driver's seat itself. He joked that he'd have to hold the cashier hostage, but they'd wait for me. --, "Farther back, the Volt's hatchback design makes for easy loading and unloading." Second, the extension cord is a simple and obvious bottleneck in the chain. Funny, it wasn't there earlier when you were watching Kimmel. Granted, you're not likely to just sit around and caress your Volt's interior trim pieces. It was a busy month. A sub-$30,000 hatchback makes. Just the normal workings of the Volt's innovative drivetrain." With the BMW i3 range-extender model, for example, performance and refinement suffer mightily once the gas engine kicks in. Performance: In electric mode the Volt has enough torque off the line to rarely feel underpowered. At that point, I decided I'd just climb the mountain grade using the Volt's normal driving mode and see what happened. I had driven the Volt seven consecutive days and 485.4 miles on electricity alone. Will Kaufman, associate staff writer, "After five minutes I was in business and on the road, where the system worked beautifully. What Options Does It Have? It's not. It was the first time I'd had any occasion to use the non-existent CD player, but I was still surprised to find it missing. You'll need to apply a good amount of force to attach the anchor. The 2023 Chevy Bolt EV comes with standard Chevy Safety Assist, a suite of advanced safety technologies and driver-assistance features. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt is quiet. Caution: nerdliness ahead. Binning the monochromatic wall of touch-sensitive nonsense was the best idea of the entire program. "Sure," they said. All in all, I like the way the Volt has evolved. In the Volt's case, that's 106 MPGe. Native navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported as before. It's been over a year and a half since we bought our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt, well over our usual yearlong testing period. (Carlos and I will later play the "How little distance can we reasonably cover in the real world?"). They even managed to squeeze the seat heater buttons in there without overcrowding things. Key specs 4-door 5 seats 149.0-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas) 42 combined MPG 180.40" length, 56.4" height Front Wheel Drive Color options Exterior Crimson Red Tintcoat. The interior's dimensions are unchanged, which means the back seat is still tight for adults." "I decided I'd just climb the mountain grade using the Volt's Normal driving mode and see what happened. The 2012 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. The new Volt represented a step above the first-gen car in every way. Bottom Line: If we look past the series of recalls, seat discomfort and occasional phone integration glitches, this Volt is arguably the best plug-in hybrid on the road. 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 2018 Chevrolet Volt has a quiet cabin, and its well-designed. It's capable of much more, but I got addicted to that electric torque, and electricity's cheap as hell, so who cares? There was very little traction available. No noticeable difference in the way the car drove. Or I do, at least. Again. With a handsome interior design, the 2017 Chevy Volt's cabin is very quiet, especially when driving in electric mode. Receive pricing updates, shopping tips & more! Perhaps there are some challenges with this layout when operating in a hybrid mode. When the screen is bigger, it allows the system's designers to make the virtual screen buttons bigger and easier to consistently press. Above are shown two possible origins of the squeak. Don't forget that the Volt spends a lot of time in notorious L.A. traffic, which is worse than the city driving pattern used by the EPA.". But a recent week was full of scheduled meetings that would stretch into late afternoon. The Volt could. thank you, Chevy, for the extendable sun visors), but on my commute there were moments when the chrome surround of the bowtie on the steering wheel reflected the afternoon sun directly into my eyeballs. Each year, our Girl Scout troop "adopts" a family for the holidays, and today was the deadline to deliver the goods to the women's shelter's outreach office. If this were my car, there'd be a piece of tape permanently affixed to the center of the steering wheel." "That's four, four ways to brake! If there was a Malibu Plug-In Hybrid, it would be a slam dunk. here. Though we normally like to retire a vehicle quickly to make room for the next long-termer, our Volt saw one last month of driving. Almost no wind or tire noise intrudes into the cockpit -- impressive, given the firm, low-rolling resistance rubber at each corner." Then I tried using it when the car was in motion. 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.). The first would be the old-fashioned way: push down on the big fat middle pedal. I tried it several more times. Still here is what we've observed after 18 months. The upholstery is decent in quality, as are most of the interior trim elements, although it's not hard to miss how much of these are hard-touch materials and gloss plastics. Seating is comfortable and spacious in the front seats, but rear-seat passengers will feel the squeeze. I arrived home with 22 miles to spare. Yes, it's nimble in a parking lot, but on a twisting road, the Volt is out of its element. For another, the inside of that lip is 11 inches from the back of the bumper. This mode maintains a reserve electrical charge of the high voltage battery to provide better grade climbing performance.". --. 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. That equates to smooth, quiet, torque-rich acceleration most of the time. By the time I filled up with gas, the Volt's displayed average was around 95 mpg. Read on to see how this new generation model fares when pushed to its limits. 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: 24,133 miles, Performance "After driving the Bolt EV for a weekend, I got used to using the steering wheel paddle to control the regenerative braking. There's also suitable padding on both the door and center armrests. Max electric-only range upward of 70 miles. I arrived at my hotel in Calistoga four minutes before the meeting. Takes corners nicely, too. But my mouth said, "Yeah, but this car spends a lot of time in West L.A. and Santa Monica, places where parking enforcement would gladly write us up for no front license plate.". And I say "surprisingly" because they don't feel all that great when you first sit down in them. We passed on the LT and opted for the top-level Premier, which gave us a lot of standard equipment: a backup camera, an 8-inch touchscreen, keyless entry, automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated seats and a Bose audio system. "One annoyance is related to the handshake between the Volt and the iPhone 6. But the Volt's mechanical improvements have rendered it less necessary, at least in my mind. But what about its seats? Not bad-looking. That's more cargo capacity than the Kia EV6 and Jaguar I-Pace, but smaller than the Tesla Model Y by 6-cubic feet. Upon turning the wheel, I felt the telltale shudder. Think of the Volt's center rear seat as an emergency jump seat." Overall the Volt is a competent freeway companion. Funny: I hadn't read any such press release. Given how often it runs, you barely know it's there. With the trip odometer at 0.4, I began my 37-mile drive home. I live pretty far from the office, so my M.O. We got our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt in a paint color that Chevy calls Kinetic Blue Metallic. 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. This might seem like an odd thing to call out. 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. And that's where we are today. Bolt EUV offers dramatic SUV-like proportions to give you more space and comfort without sacrificing convenience. It's easy to forget that our 2016 Chevrolet Volt is a hybrid. Dan will beat this, I'm sure. 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. Not bad numbers, but more than you'd like from a car of the future. A perfect example is the center console. VW's multi-stage, paddle-adjustable regen is an example of how to do this right. 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. Dan Frio, staff writer, "Why, why, oh why, is there so much faux chrome (faume?) --, "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. I drove it around for a big chunk of the weekend with no juice left and didn't mind a bit. LOWS: Third row isn't very roomy, power-folding rear seats are slow, mediocre cargo space. Chevy has a recent habit of assigning unconventional functions to steering wheel paddles. But the necessary attachment hardware was nowhere to be found. I wasn't surprised; with no traffic, I couldn't use the regenerative brakes to recharge the battery and extend the EV range. The 2016 Volt is a far more compelling choice than it was one year ago. 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. The lower anchors are recessed deep into the seat, and you'll need to apply a good amount of force to attach the anchor. What Did We Get? Once I was out of the messaging screen, the climate control went back to full strength until the target temperature was reached. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? 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. Heck, it's not even a Miata. I drove 44.1 city miles on Friday before I plugged in to a 120V Level 1 outlet at home with nine miles remaining. Fifty-three miles of rated range really changes the game, and it doesn't take a lot of effort to coax it to go even farther. Lift off the throttle partially, partial regen. --, "The seats are supportive, and the new-for-2019 power driver's seat is a helpful addition." I haven't experienced this feature before in any other vehicle, though I suspect the Volt isn't the first to employ it. I ran upstairs to the office and grabbed a set of pliers out of the testing equipment. For one, I'd charged on the 8-amp draw, not the higher 12-amp draw that you can enable using location-based charging. The Premier trim also unlocked additional options. . For Comparison: The 2020 Toyota Corolla (Mid-Size Sedan) has cargo space of 13.1 ft3. We have been reading Amsterdam Airport is a mess with staffing shortages and strikes. I should have read the blog before I signed the Volt out for a week, as I was utterly confounded when I pulled the paddle for the first time and nothing happened. Further geeking on energy consumption, the EV miles burned on this leg required just 14.3 kilowatt-hours. in the Volt's interior? Higher math tells me I drove 36.9 miles on 28 miles of "fuel," earning a bonus of 8.9 miles or approximately 25 percent of my one-way commute. The Volt seats, though, are quite comfortable for me. Maintenance and Upkeep Vehicle Testing Assistant Mike Massey noticed a chip on the Volt's windshield, which Safelite repaired to the tune of $138.65 (see comment below). The 2016 Chevy Volt is available in two trim levels, LT and Premier. At first, freeway survival was my sole objective. 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. 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? And that meant our Volt's eyes rarely looked up from the 405 freeway all month. Save time and money by getting online help from a The 8-inch MyLink infotainment display gets the latest generation of Chevrolet's tech, which is also quite good." In terms of standard active and advanced safety and driver-assists, the LT is only fitted with an HD rearview camera, while the Premier has automatic parking assist as well. When I got into the Volt recently, I remembered that it used the same system and immediately started using it. The right rear tire cost us $195.37, including labor. The best fill mpg and best electric range remain unchanged. Not surprisingly, when I started it up, the automatic climate control went into full-power mode to try to cool things down. As the Volt is, it's like instantly stepping on the brake with moderate effort, then hopping right off. Without any long-distance trips, the Volt traveled just over 800 miles in August. New 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer from DEL CHEVROLET, INC. in PAOLI, PA, 19301. The engine runs at a moderately low rpm till around 35 mph (even longer ons some runs) until it kicks over to another mode and the rpm increases dramatically, providing much more thrust like a secondary cam. Short people will clearly have a difficult time reaching the hatch when it's open. "[The interior] is more upscale than the previous model's, with two-tone color schemes, easy-to-use audio and climate controls and a pair of 8-inch information screens. 54.4 / 1,540. The repair cost us $138.65." Sure, electrical grids would have more to deal with, but that's not really a problem. The unfortunate result of accumulating so many miles was that almost all of our time was on the freeway. 3) Quick responses. Alas, that's how my Wednesday started with our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. To me, though, viewing the Volt as a normal car adds some further expectations of functionality. For me, in a comfortable seating position (I'm 5'9"), it's a windshield-and-up view of cars in the rearview mirror. 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. All in, this 2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier Hatchback wears a sticker price of $40,620. Gasoline-only fuel economy around 40 mpg. I texted Dan: On pace for a 75-mile run. Maintenance and Upkeep The Volt went to the dealer this month for routine service and a trio of recalls. 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). When left in the sun for a few hours, the Volt's interior develops an off-putting and musty stink. October wasn't a particularly remarkable month for the Volt in terms of energy efficiency. The liftback design of the Volt also benefits practicality by means of presenting a massive trunk opening for easy loading. At the end of the year, our "Cons" were few. But there was an asterisk: CarPlay would work at launch, but Android Auto fell into the automotive abyss called "late availability.". This is a welcome improvement. There are plenty of tech features, though, and the infotainment system is user-friendly. "I'm here to get the pop-rivets and screws that were supposed to come with the bracket," I continued. 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. Regular Maintenance: GM recommends routine service in 7,500-mile intervals. 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