You still have to apply the regular brakes right at the end. With the second-row seats folded we fit all of our luggage with room to spare. Here are five reasons why I think you'll like it. I didn't even notice when it fired up a far cry from the first-generation Volt, which made a noticeable vibration once it kicked in. LOWS: Third row isn't very roomy, power-folding rear seats are slow, mediocre cargo space. If this were my car, there'd be a piece of tape permanently affixed to the center of the steering wheel." The Society of Automotive Engineers standardized the plug some years back. For the past five days it was my daily commuter. No way it's getting me to San Francisco, Vegas or Death Valley. It's the design of the cargo area. 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. Connecting through Amsterdam Airport. Well, the Volt handled the job, but it wasn't pretty. The 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV's LT trim starts at $33,995 including destination, while the Premier trim asks a respectable $38,495. Ron Montoya. . When it is time to replace the battery, expect to spend anywhere from $45 - $200 depending on your exact vehicle and where you are located. Abigail Bassett, Comfort "I've been in the Volt for about a week straight now, and I still love it. I would look forward to visiting them again. "This seems dumb. The trunk offered few solutions for repair. 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). Leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, and a heated steering wheel are available. 5) Voice controls and media interface. Some 13 miles remained on the range meter when I plugged it in, at which point it dawned on me that I might be able to get through my coming week of meetings which ended the following Thursday driving the Volt on electricity alone. That's why the Volt is so exciting. Where Did We Drive It? vetted professional mechanic! They argued that my meager attempt at lunch-break recharging didn't constitute real EV living; to do it right, I'd need to try some overnight home charging. But there was an asterisk: CarPlay would work at launch, but Android Auto fell into the automotive abyss called "late availability.". As a result, I find myself resting my foot just a bit further ahead on the firewall. And so it went on Tuesday and Wednesday. Across across each one the Chevy remains compliant. The results speak for themselves: Trunk Space Behind 3rd Row 41.5 cubic feet; Cargo Space Behind 2nd Row 93.8 cubic feet; Maximum Cargo Space 144.7 cubic feet; Chevy Suburban Comfort & Convenience Features and up and down Tilt the seat cushion and seatbacks Also includes 4-way power lumbar; Power windows, One . Last month, GM said it will be cutting. Carlos Lago, senior writer, Technology-Audio "Android Auto integration rocks. It's like stabbing the brakes. --, "When running on electric power alone, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is uncannily quiet. Check the cargo space for other makes and models Director of Vehicle Testing Dan Edmunds weighs in: "We're mostly just driving it. We're supposed to be talking about the 2016 Chevrolet Volt long-term test car I drove home a couple nights ago. This is the last update for our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. Big M Chevrolet; Sales 866-578-5271; Service 866-298-4011; 704 N Dixie blvd radcliff, KY 40160; Service. 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). So the call went out to our in-house wranglers to see which of our long-termers needed some miles. Though the rear outboard seats are nicely contoured and the armrests soft-padded for comfortable adult occupation, the rear cabin space is limited, even for average-sized adults. 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. Most of the time in a Volt, you're just powering around on pure electric power. Nightfall Gray Metallic 2020 Chevrolet Equinox LT FWD 4D Sport Utility 1.5L DOHC 26/31 City/Highway MPG. We were unable to close the lid with two checked-size bags, though it fit other configurations without issue. Pretty remarkable stuff, especially compared to the noisy range-extender engine in the BMW i3." The brake pedal felt odd. It gave the high-tech car a decidedly low-tech feel. Maybe Chevy missed our memo. We've written a few prior updates about the regenerative braking paddle on our 2016 Chevrolet Volt's steering wheel. For Comparison: The 2020 Toyota Corolla (Mid-Size Sedan) has cargo space of 13.1 ft3. Battling through rush hour traffic doesn't help, either. But the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is noticeably improved. My commute is dreadful. 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). They came to the office and repaired the chip to almost perfect invisibility. This experience left me with mixed feelings about the Volt. You don't have to try and cover the din of an economy car powertrain with loud music. I recently had the chance to drive the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid and walked away declaring it my automotive surprise of the year. Personally, I'm fine with being low key. And that's where we are today. 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. It's not as expansive as a midsize sedan or even the new Honda Civic, but adults up to 6 feet tall should be OK. We weren't able to deduce a way to trick the engine into the higher rpm range sooner. You might be able to jam them in there, at the risk of crushing your bread and bruisin' your peaches." "Turn right in 140 miles," was the navigation command. There's not a whole lot of grip from the economy-oriented tires, the steering doesn't give any road feel to the driver, and the Volt unsettlingly bobs and floats around when it drives over some midcorner bumps." A Volt-owning friend does this, plugging his car into a 120-volt outlet via extension cord at around 7 p.m. 7: The front air dam scrapes over EVERYTHING. It's bad because (Captain Obvious here) your head is right below the hatchback glass. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto bring your familiar smartphone interface to the Volt's well-organized 8-inch display. The Volt does not. 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. The paddle triggers the Volt's most aggressive regenerative braking setting, and it slows the car rapidly. We were unable to close the lid with two checked-size bags, though it fit other configurations without issue." The Volt seats, though, are quite comfortable for me. However, back seats are cramped, especially when compared to the Bolt. Nothing again. And unfortunately, there is still no power driver seat available, which strikes me as odd given how much other equipment is available. But that doesn't diminish all the good that the 2016 Volt represents. I give this car a lot of credit for being comfortable (P.S. I found this odd, considering most car exteriors get dimples and dents from things thrown, bumped or dropped on them. The pictured numbers above 29.5 miles and 6.6 kWh used calculate out to about 22.4 kWh/100 miles. But first I would have to get through the weekend. Brent Romans. "Not terrible," I thought, as I popped the hatch, opened the rear doors, and started to fold forward the Volt's 60/40-split rear seats. The 2018 Chevrolet Volt has a quiet cabin, and its well-designed. There's a ton more front/rear space than I expected, and my front passenger had plenty of space. Fleetmaster Schmidt informed me that our 2016 Chevrolet Volt was due for a service before I took it for the long Labor Day weekend. There's less cargo space than in rivals. The Chevy Volt seats five and comes standard with cloth upholstery. But I don't need to break down the numbers to know there's more in there. I managed to not get killed, either by crash or road rage, and back up to speed without draining too much. Josh Sadlier, senior manager, content strategy, Miscellaneous "I continue to recommend the Volt widely to people who ask me for shopping advice. One limitation within the space is the Volt's sloping rear hatch. Mark Takahashi, Automotive Editor, MPG "I live pretty far from the office, so my M.O. In general, we've had nice things to say about it the entire time we've had it in the fleet. If you don't think General Motors has cutting-edge technology, you haven't been paying attention. And I drove 27.4 miles on Sunday before recharging it with 29 miles remaining. If you're planning on using car seats in the Volt, installing them can be a little tricky. --, "When running on electric power alone, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is uncannily quiet. 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. Given how often it runs, you barely know it's there. Almost no wind or tire noise intrudes into the cockpit -- impressive, given the firm, low-rolling resistance rubber at each corner." Testing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle like our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt requires adjusting our testing procedure. 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. Where Did We Drive It? Fuel economy didn't change much this month as the Volt put on less than 1,000 miles. This was an issue we noticed with the previous generation Volt. 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. What you see here is the back of the steering wheel. --, "Farther back, the Volt's hatchback design makes for easy loading and unloading." A small, pluggable hole that they fixed for $20, and another reminder that spare tires are wonderful things. Again. At level three, the deceleration is pretty similar to what most other drivers are achieving with their brake pedals. The backseat makes sense. So let's factor in the rebates. I try sliding my left leg under the brake pedal. Certified Used 2018 Chevrolet Volt LT Hatchback Silver Ice Metallic for sale - only $23,436. With the caveat that my experience is just a small sample, I pose the following question: Would you want to buy a Volt because of this, or would you want something that stands out more? The 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. 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." 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. It was an engine-heavy month because there were scant few charging opportunities in between. I give this car a lot of credit for being comfortable (P.S. Chevy has a recent habit of assigning unconventional functions to steering wheel paddles. Seventy miles in the new Volt is not as impressive as 54.6 miles was in the old one. But Chevy has gotten it right with the new Volt. We still need to take it on our standard test loop, for example. My supposition for Chevy not going the BMW route has to do with our Volt being a plug-in hybrid instead of a dedicated EV. Getting cargo in and out of the Volt's hatch is relatively easy. You'll also notice a handy crevice along the right side. 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. (DB). The electric motor makes no noise, meaning the only sounds you'll hear are rushing wind and tire noise on the pavement." Apparently the switchover is so subtle that you wouldn't notice when it happens. Several recall campaigns. I drove it around for a big chunk of the weekend with no juice left and didn't mind a bit. It's not a perfect system because it means diligently (and accurately) recording the battery-gasoline switchover point when applicable, plus other factors. It's also cheaper and roomier. But it did bum me out for about 60 seconds, long enough to open Spotify and cue up one of the CDs I just bought. This mpg-friendly and, crucially, carpool-qualifying economy car has proved an excellent daily driver, serving faithfully as a commuter, errand runner, grocery getter, what have you. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt was in desperate need of a bath, and our preferred car wash wouldn't open for another couple hours. In my case that is at least an hour in each direction. 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. Did you think it would be made of anything else? A perfect example is the center console. 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. I look forward to driving it again. Yet all too often carmakers decide to include the climate controls with all the rest of a car's new technology. It stayed around Los Angeles, mostly running on electricity only, until I took it over the Thanksgiving break. Chevy's been heading down this path for awhile (Spark, Equinox, Camaro), Scion and Honda, too. Heck, it's not even a Miata. The right rear tire cost us $195.37, including labor. For one, its load floor sits 8 inches below the lip where the hatch opens. That figures out to 39.8 mpg if you only account for gasoline. For me, it's just fun to think differently about efficiency in a way that's not miles-per-gallon. I headed to Hooman Chevrolet in Culver City on Saturday morning to get things done. That's right: Google Maps. Those are six mats in the photo, each measuring 6.6 by 3.3 feet. Without any long-distance trips, the Volt traveled just over 800 miles in August. 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? So I drove around the remainder of the weekend on the Volt's 101-horsepower gas engine and was very impressed. Bolt EUV offers dramatic SUV-like proportions to give you more space and comfort without sacrificing convenience. And then you've got to worry if the person who has the car you want will be in the office by the time you want to leave. As soon as I switched to the Apple CarPlay messaging screen, the fan speed plummeted to a much lower setting. At that point, I decided I'd just climb the mountain grade using the Volt's normal driving mode and see what happened. Maybe I'm still too entrenched in the mpg mindset where efficiency promises are always viewed with suspicion, and anything in the ballpark is generally deemed acceptable. It's quiet and has just as much power as the typical family sedan. (Yes, go ahead and insert your cliched joke here.) Certified. The new Volt represented a step above the first-gen car in every way. There isn't a center head restraint in the Volt, which is disappointing, but for this local trip it worked out fine. Not to put any crazy ideas into the head of our Director of Vehicle Testing Dan Edmunds, but I'd also be interested to test if one of these braking means (or a combination of them) is more efficient than another at maintaining/recharging the battery. The 2022 Chevy Suburban Dimensions They told me that chips like this will leave a scar, but I can't personally find it. 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. It was a genuinely pleasant experience. This whole thing was more annoying than anything, considering the cargo cover doesn't tug too terribly hard on the hooks. It's easy to miss since it's pretty quiet on the highway. Using the i3 as my mental yardstick, I reasoned that it would take less time for the Volt to charge. Deserves so much more attention than it gets." For logistical reasons, I wasn't able to recharge our Volt's battery pack for a few days. It was a smart move, and one that works beautifully, with a sensible layout that includes a great new touch-screen infotainment display. And using the Low/paddle combo sort of forces you to drive more efficiently if you're otherwise the type of driver who likes jackrabbit starts and stops. 11: Stupid regen paddle. It's more comfortable, better equipped (power driver seat! Use our tools to calculate monthly payments or figure out which cars you can afford. In total, we drove almost 3,000 miles in December. One thing I haven't quite wrapped my head around though is how Chevy decided to integrate a control for maximum regenerative braking. But if you just want to keep it simple and use the Volt's regular brake pedal exclusively, I think you'll be pleased. As I'm driving around, I'd like to get as much electric range as possible, but using the existing paddle exclusively creates a lot of clumsy decelerations. 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 brake feel, while still hybrid-y, is more natural than the outgoing car's. Why unwind the Volt's Level 1 cord when my daughter's Fiat cord is already plugged in and ready to go? Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality are standard for both trims along with a SiriusXM trial, however, navigation is only standard in the Premier. A large part of the second-generation's Chevrolet Volt's appeal is its normalcy. Having a clean car every night is great. Why can't you just use the regular brake pedal?". As Mr. Elfalan said, the Volt has a regen paddle instead of an aggressive regen system built into the brake pedal itself. November was a busy month in these parts, what with the LA Auto Show, related press events spread throughout the city and Thanksgiving festivities. --, "Front-seat room is fine, but the rear seat is still on the tight side for taller passengers, while the new fifth seating position is for short trips only." 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid. Then I hit the skip button on the Apple CarPlay screen and the response was immediate. Take away the conversation, the sound track, the background noise, and suddenly you're exposed to things you would've otherwise overlooked or ignored. Not every car, of course. At home, I plugged in the Volt around 10:30 p.m. By 9:30 a.m., the battery had filled to about 60 percent, storing 33 miles of EV range. And the third is new to the Volt and borrowed from the Cadillac ELR. By contrast it was one of our higher electric-use months, with 398 miles, or 37 percent, of the total distance traveled on the juice. I had driven the Volt seven consecutive days and 485.4 miles on electricity alone. To me, though, viewing the Volt as a normal car adds some further expectations of functionality. Perhaps the interior designers knew they had a tight budget and chose to focus their money on the most important bits. I thought the paddle was broken. I have almost a year to find out. I'm not alone in this preference (which for me boils down to the boring discussion of compressed vs. uncompressed audio quality), but the 2016 Chevrolet Volt isn't with me on this one. I began my Volt experience by running up an indicated 37.4 all-electric miles around the city, at which point the gasoline engine kicked in. 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. I had a string of bad luck and was ready to trade out of the fleet and into my own new daily driver. Compared to other hybrids, the Volt fares pretty well. Newly standard in the Premier and available for the LT is a six-way power-adjustable driver's seat, which adds favorably to the Volt's versatility. We selected the Driver Confidence 1 package, with blind-spot, lane departure and cross-traffic alerts and the Driver Confidence 2 package, with lane keeping assist, low-speed auto-braking, auto high beams and forward collision warning. I wasn't surprised; with no traffic, I couldn't use the regenerative brakes to recharge the battery and extend the EV range. While it may offer the worst-all-electric range of any of the plug-in cars currently . Further geeking on energy consumption, the EV miles burned on this leg required just 14.3 kilowatt-hours. Prior to this, General Motors' backup cameras have been some of the worst in the industry thanks to its first-generation-camera-phone resolution. Above are shown two possible origins of the squeak. In this mode, the Volt is quicker to 30 mph compared to running on the gas engine. Behind the first row there's 68.3 cubic feet, 36.3 cubic feet behind the second row and 17.2 cubic feet of space is behind . Not surprisingly, when I started it up, the automatic climate control went into full-power mode to try to cool things down. I must admit that I was startled when Siri spoke up unexpectedly, offering to read me an incoming text. For a lot of EV and plug-in hybrid shoppers, I think the new-generation car is a great choice. I had to drive them to a local event recently, so I put my daughter in the middle (without a booster seat), with my son and (temporary) teenage daughter flanking. The connection, literally, comes in the form of the Fiat's 120-volt Level 1 power cord. We've said it before and will here again. Even in front, however, you can lose pedestrians and even other vehicles in the Volt's large A-pillars." That big steering wheel paddle, only on the left side, engages even heavier regenerative braking when pulled. 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. We've loaded plenty of gear into it before. As always, tracking fuel economy on a plug-in hybrid such as the Volt is not straightforward. Constantly switching back to XM after every Waze alert grew particularly aggravating on my long trip. As a Volt buyer, I would gladly pay a little extra for some more advanced motor mounts to keep those vibes completely out of my space." A dead 12-volt battery left us hanging for the third time during our test, though we eventually limped it to the dealer for replacement. I was then off on a voyage to Corvallis, Oregon, and back a week later. It can do the daily commute grind solely on battery power and still provide the convenience of a conventionally fueled car when the need arises. Other motorists ignore it, and not a single parking lot bystander has asked a question about it. Additionally, thick roof pillars obstruct visibility. I've been driving our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt for more than a week straight now. For the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, becoming smaller on the outside has translated to slightly less front and rear headroom, front and rear legroom, and front hip room compared to the old model. Or if they wear terrible cologne. The regenerative braking can only apply so much stopping power, however, so combining it with the friction brakes in a way that's transparent and linear to the driver has been the struggle for automakers. And so would go the Count's review of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. 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