Several recall campaigns. 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. It was a light snowfall that wasn't accumulating on the freeway surface, instead simply wetting down the asphalt. --, "While the hybrid hatchback has some flaws such as a mediocre interior with a cramped back seat it continues to be an exceptional hybrid and an excellent car." An Audi A4: 63.7 at cruise, 40.4 at idle. I even pointed out my awesomeness to my wife while we were out on a drive. Surely I'm being super-efficient I'm not using the friction brakes at all! As always, tracking fuel economy on a plug-in hybrid such as the Volt is not straightforward. And then Dan got 70 miles and I had to beat it. Seats 3 Seats fold up Can fold one or both sides up Includes child seat top tether anchor Adds cargo and passenger carrying versatility to your vehicle . A Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, which has Volt powertrain guts but without the giant battery, gets 49 mpg city (46 mpg combined). That said, here are the fuel economy results we've observed over the last year and a half, with corrupted data omitted. New 2023 Chevrolet Suburban from Antwerpen Chevrolet in Eldersburg, MD, 21784. Pretty remarkable stuff, especially compared to the noisy range-extender engine in the BMW i3." March was nearly over when I decided to call our Volt dealer to set up a time to bring it in. Where Did We Drive It? Since it's my first time behind the wheel of this plug-in, I'm still getting used to its idiosyncrasies. With 70 miles on the EV odometer, the car was projecting 80 miles, but history tells me these things fall fast. Follow along on our Long Term Road Test page to find out if this Volt delivers on the promise of the plug-in hybrid. I still like driving ours when I get the chance, as this is the perfect powertrain for my lifestyle. (DB). All in, this 2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier Hatchback wears a sticker price of $40,620. What's more, fold-down second- and third-row seats can dramatically expand your available Chevy Suburban cargo space in a pinch. Seriously. --, "The trunk, at 10.6 cubic feet, is modestly sized; fitting golf bags is problematic. The steering goes limp. Chevy has a recent habit of assigning unconventional functions to steering wheel paddles. Rather than take a flight up to California's wine country for a work trip, I opted to drive the 425 or so miles each way. Unlike with a traditional gasoline-powered car, you're not losing all that potential energy due to heat loss (the heat generated by the burning of the gasoline). Or I do, at least. Compared to the accelerator pedal (which you barely have to press when driving under battery power, the electric thrust is so readily available), the brake pedal requires a fair shove to slow the Volt. Andrew noticed that our car's VIN was flagged for a service update to correct the potential for an engine misfire. Not every car, of course. It's frustrating when something little like this happens. My trip north was the first time we've driven our Volt in conditions with plenty of precipitation, including snow. 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. Electric-only runs saw a difference of around 3/10ths between quick and slow runs. Call (610) 257-7045 for more information. 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. One limitation within the space is the Volt's sloping rear hatch. You'll also notice a handy crevice along the right side. I had no intention of starting my Christmas staycation with an accident, so I left it alone. Yet we still managed to set new lifetime marks in average mpg and average electric range. But what about its seats? The 8-inch MyLink infotainment display gets the latest generation of Chevrolet's tech, which is also quite good." 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. Where Did We Drive It? Each successive run was slower as the batteries depleted. front and center, even if it's the first time logging into that specific vehicle. If the Volt had a compact spare, I'd have infinitely more flexibility in repairing the flat. Alas, that's how my Wednesday started." Resale and Depreciation: We purchased the Volt for $38,114 two years ago. Load bay volume: 15.6 cubic feet. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? Now the engine sounds more in line with what the car is trying to do." Call (410) 970-6777 for more information. The battery pack still takes up space underneath, though, so it's more of an emergency-use perch than a truly useful seat." These were the thoughts I was having last weekend as I drove our Volt all over Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Counties. Upgrades include leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a power-adjustable driver's seat. There are many things to like about our new long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt. In total, we drove almost 3,000 miles in December. It's a little distracting, even a little unsettling and maybe nothing to worry about. . You might be able to jam them in there, at the risk of crushing your bread and bruisin' your peaches." Plus, it's not like you have to use anything beyond No. Trunk space is OK for a hybrid but subpar for a compact car. 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. One is the traditional friction brakes (i.e., the disc brakes at each wheel). I also noticed that holding the paddle doesn't keep it stopped, so you have to eventually push the pedal if you're stopped for a few seconds. The Volt's charging cable doesn't want to be on an extension cord (the owner's manual cautions against it), but possibly makes allowances for it based on heat and resistance. Brent Romans, "Then there is the driver's seat itself. If you're using a station with per-hour pricing, the higher-capacity onboard chargers mean you'll pay less to charge it." This is a big problem in most hybrids and electric cars because they tend to go with a more one-size-fits-all design to limit adjustability and, therefore, weight. Where Did We Drive It? You may also remember that Magrath and I got into a cut-throat maximum range competition. If we subtract the $7,500 federal and $1,500 California rebates from the price, our Volt cost us $29,114. Personally, I'm fine with being low key. A more questionable aspect, however, is headroom. I fully expect that number to fall. In that release is this nugget: "The engineers found that the one-pedal driving can add up to 5 percent of range to the Bolt EV.". Cloth upholstery and manually adjustable front seats are standard. It worked better than any open-bed pickup truck would have on this rainy day." Still, our carpool lane-eligible plug-in continues to impress. I recently had the chance to drive the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid and walked away declaring it my automotive surprise of the year. Call 866-578-5271 Directions. Getting cargo in and out of the Volt's hatch is relatively easy. The backseat makes sense. The 18.4-kWh battery pack allowed for more range, and the 1.5-liter engine generated 17 horsepower more than the outgoing four-cylinder while improving efficiency to 42 mpg. I can see some buyers driving it around without plugging it in. I underestimated just how long and wide when I figured the Volt could handle the job. Devising a viable test on my own would be a challenge. The Premier ($38,345) adds leather, the ability to add navigation, front and rear heated seats, Bose audio system, heated steering wheel and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Dan Edmunds, "The first-generation Volt was not a particularly smooth-driving car or efficient car when running on gasoline. Fortunately the wheel rim didn't separate from the tire, so no need to worry about scarred aluminum. I live pretty far from the office, so my M.O. This alone puts Android Auto on a plane above Apple CarPlay, which forces you to use the dreaded Apple Maps. She was oblivious. But a recent week was full of scheduled meetings that would stretch into late afternoon. "When I was coming back from a Mother's Day excursion, I saw that the Volt only had 9 miles left of its EV range. The Volt also comes standard with push-button start, remote start, a rearview camera, and the Teen Driver parental control system. No. --, "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." Not so with the Volt. A portable home kit. When I got into the Volt recently, I remembered that it used the same system and immediately started using it. --, "The seats are supportive, and the new-for-2019 power driver's seat is a helpful addition." Those nifty things are volume control buttons. No way it's getting me to San Francisco, Vegas or Death Valley. And aside from the Tesla Model S, the other car brand often talked about the EV industry is the Chevrolet. It may have looked interesting, but its functionality left something to be desired. Despite the subjective instability, brake runs were incredibly consistent, all within a half-foot of each other. We drove our 2016 Chevrolet Volt 2,305 miles in April. The Chevy Volt battery is much less expensive but still has an eight-year or 100,000 warranty like the Bolt. As expected, the first run was the quickest with the batteries at full charge. 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." I often get home having only used a few miles of electric range. We'll have plenty of miles to find that out. Bolt EUV offers dramatic SUV-like proportions to give you more space and comfort without sacrificing convenience. It was a lot of heavy lifting for the Volt. 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. Ed Hellwig, Executive Editor, MPG "I took possession of the Volt with 286 miles on the trip meter and the onboard calculator showing fuel consumption at more than 250 mpg, the highest number the calculator displays. --, "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. Unlike the electric-only runs, there is some benefit to brief power braking, which ensures the engine is on and revving slightly before releasing the brakes. But it turns out the rear-most edge of the cargo space is just under 3 feet. But this time I discovered my breaking point: 45 minutes. That means for every 100 miles we drive our Volt in EV mode, the EPA estimates (based on its standardized driving tests) that it will utilize 31 kWh of electrical energy. Or if they wear terrible cologne. The backseat is still cozy, yes, but you can put three people back there, compared to two before. Or, put in the way we would ask a friend about his or her regular new car: what kind of mpg is it getting? Further, the trouble with the paddle is that a brake pedal has many degrees of modulation and your foot is really good at using it. Nope. Our 2011 Volt depreciated just 14 percent, although it had half as many miles at the time of sale. --. Having to bring your gym bag up to your desk, along with your parking pass, all your change, and whatever other miscellanea has accumulated is not. I rolled back into L.A. the following afternoon. "That's four, four ways to brake! model year. But after numerous commutes of at least an hour or two, these seats held up well. Without any long-distance trips, the Volt traveled just over 800 miles in August. If you look at the data below, however, you'll notice that our Volt has never achieved the EPA fuel economy estimate. I wasn't expecting to break the record when I set out that night. A failure to record the switchover from electric to gas modes means a loss of useful data. The right rear tire cost us $195.37, including labor. Fleetmaster Schmidt informed me that our 2016 Chevrolet Volt was due for a service before I took it for the long Labor Day weekend. 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. This engine now drives the Volt when the batteries are depleted. After December's road-trip adventures we mostly stayed in town this month, yet we still added about 1,500 miles to the odometer. The best fill mpg and best electric range remain unchanged. 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