Others simply coalesce into a big pot of nope. Well, it turns out that there still is a special mountain driving mode in the new Volt. More like a Civic. I found this odd, considering most car exteriors get dimples and dents from things thrown, bumped or dropped on them. 1. Fortunately the wheel rim didn't separate from the tire, so no need to worry about scarred aluminum. The Volt has Apple CarPlay, which is fine, but CarPlay doesn't put Waze on the Volt's screen. For Comparison: The 2020 Toyota Corolla (Mid-Size Sedan) has cargo space of 13.1 ft3. With only 10.6 cubic feet of room available in the trunk of the Volt, there's not much offered in the way of practicality, albeit only marginally less than what's offered in the segment as average. But I could also envision a potential owner wanting a bit more status from his or her new plug-in hybrid. In fairness, this hiccup might be an Apple issue and not a Volt issue." The better-equipped, leather-lined . I've been driving our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt for more than a week straight now. With the trip odometer at 0.4, I began my 37-mile drive home. The 2016 Chevy Volt is available in two trim levels, LT and Premier. There is also a slew of available advanced safety features: blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, forward collision warning, automatic low-speed emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control with a following distance indicator, and high-beam assist. Usually, this is terrible for me because I'm large. We'll have plenty of miles to find that out. Having said that, I found I drove our Volt with the rear seats down, turning it into a mini-truck. The center-stack grab handles (for lack of a better term) are particularly egregious. It's pretty easy to imagine other people dismissing it as some sort of Chevy Cruze hatchback, or a Honda or Kia. 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. I was reminded of this recently when I managed to fully deplete the batteries on the backside of a long commute. Use our tools to calculate monthly payments or figure out which cars you can afford. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. Since I don't have a Level 2 charger at home, I'd be stuck with the trickle-charge economics of a 120-volt outlet. Not every car, of course. Nope. --, "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." The i3 had a 22 kilowatt-hour battery and an all-electric range of 72 miles. Chevrolet Volt Cargo Space The Volt has a rather slim 10.6 cubic feet of trunk space, but its wide hatchback makes it easy to load and unload items. These hooks just push into the trim and turn, but that turn requires more force than my fingers could apply. Anti-whiplash front head restraints, Automatic temperature control, Brake assist, Bumpers: body-color, Cargo Cover, CD player, Charge Package (DISC), Cloth Seat Trim, Driver vanity mirror, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags . But what if every commuter car were like our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt? I rolled back into L.A. the following afternoon. Neither alternative is particularly convenient so I have to tough it out. 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.". To survive, I time-shift and work an East Coast schedule, setting my alarm at 4:15 am in order to get on the road at 5:00 am (OK, usually 5:15 am), at which point I have a decent chance of getting to work by 6:00 am. But the necessary attachment hardware was nowhere to be found. 54.4 / 1,540. Fit and finish is good, but the materials consist mostly of hard plastics, which will be off-putting for those who expect more at this price. file. That's why I find its climate control setup so satisfying. It felt like I could do better. What constitutes carry-on luggage varies depending upon who you ask. --, "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. Dan Frio. What about the Chevy Equinox cargo space? The Volt also comes standard with push-button start, remote start, a rearview camera, and the Teen Driver parental control system. The new Volt's rated EV range is 53 miles on a charge, a very useful and transformative increase of 18 miles. 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. That's one of the first things I notice about it during my first minutes behind the wheel. But Is It Worth It? For logistical reasons, I wasn't able to recharge our Volt's battery pack for a few days. Sizeable roof pillars hamper rearward vision as well. To answer the question as to why I didn't buy an i3: too few gasoline miles and a weak motor. The top of the trunk on our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt is tall. The lid is a bit of a reach when opened. 2023 Copyright: AutoPadre.com, Workhorse Media LLC. Average lifetime mpg: 38.8 mpg EPA mpg rating: 42 mpg combined Best fill mpg: 40.3 mpg Best range: 531.4 miles Current odometer: 14,954 miles. No, a slight electric whine is no substitute for a V8 kicked in anger. I had no problem seeing through the glass when it was dry. model year. 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. Perfect, I thought. Such freeway-heavy driving was consequently less reflective of the city-dwelling habits of typical Volt owners. To answer this question we loaded (our 2016 Chevrolet Volt) with bags in different configurations and took photos. Still, I've been pretty pleased with myself and my Low/paddle two-step. The subsequent trip home was 50.3 miles long because of a side trip, but I rolled into my driveway with nine miles in reserve anyway. Nor is the Volt spewing undesirable pollution out its tailpipe under electric power. I tilt the seatback a couple of notches to compensate for the excessive padding against my shoulder blades with some success. No use uncoiling a second cord if you don't have to, right?" It's supposed because there's no way you can fit three adults in back. Brent Romans, "Then there is the driver's seat itself. But driving wasn't the only work we subjected it to. All in all, I like the way the Volt has evolved. Available federal and state tax rebates. The insubstantial feel of the door-release handles and some of the buttons is another disappointment. In the month of February we fed our 2016 Chevrolet Volt a steady diet of commuter miles. The ride quality is as smooth too, with nothing standing out one way or another and that's a good thing. Dealerships catch a lot of online flak for their service operations, but I got nothing but good vibes from the folks at Hooman. And I drove 27.4 miles on Sunday before recharging it with 29 miles remaining. To put it simply, it's shockingly good to drive, with composed handling and consistent, well-tuned controls. The rear seats fold down to provide extra room if you need it, and the Volts hatch makes it easy to load and unload cargo. I spent a lot of time in our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt recently. But here's what we've observed so far: Average lifetime mpg: 37.2 mpg Best fill mpg: 45.1 mpg EPA combined mpg rating: 42 miles, Average electric range: 52.8 miles Best electric range: 75.0 miles EPA electric range rating: 53 miles, Best range between gasoline fills (electric fills + gasoline): 681 miles Current odometer: 19,377 miles. They told me that chips like this will leave a scar, but I can't personally find it. --, "The 8-inch digital instrument cluster has a tighter design and organizes its displayed information more cohesively. I did this a couple times before I got the hang of it and felt so embarrassed." We hopped into a blue one that was nearly identical to our long-termer and that's where things started to go wrong. Steering and handling at routine speeds promises an alertness that proves to be an illusion the first time you take a corner with any enthusiasm. Here, the designers made it easy. Cargo Volume Rear Seats Down: Less noisy. 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). We are wondering how much this has and will affect connecting flight passengers. The newest version of MyLink includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Chevy remained in the hands of our long-distance commuters all month. The Volt has 10.6 cubic feet of trunk space. Mostly "One-Pedal" Driving Figured Out. 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 touchscreen interface is easy to use, and most driver safety aids are either standard or optional." Recall 16055: Reprogram the hybrid computer. This, in turn, butterflies my legs and leaves me with few options to stretch out, which only amplifies long distance discomfort. She doesn't drive many miles a day, so we've found that the standard 120-volt Level 1 charge cord that came with the car is more than adequate. Its handle is 71 inches up. In my case that is at least an hour in each direction. Along with the seats I noted earlier, this simple system makes this Volt an extremely comfortable commuter car. The i3 barely climbs out of Los Angeles. 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 Includes 4-way manual-adjustable headrests for . I like the old metal just like anyone who grew up with uncles and other relations who were then-original owners of those types of cars (as well as a father who owned a few, including a Mach 1 in which I may or may not have been conceived. Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down; Power Door Locks; Power Rear Windows; . --, "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. One limitation within the space is the Volt's sloping rear hatch. This would (or should) be enough time to fully recharge the Volt's depleted battery. A routine visit to the dealer led to some surprises, in the form of three recalls and over four hours of our day. Almost no wind or tire noise intrudes into the cockpit -- impressive, given the firm, low-rolling resistance rubber at each corner." Carlos Lago. Traffic was pretty light, and I was able to drive normally (for So Cal), averaging around 60 mph. I can't live with that." It's a legit EV with 60-plus miles of electric range, it's an equally legit hybrid once the battery runs down, it's admirably refined on the road, and its compact size makes it a cinch to park. I first drove it home on a Thursday, my daughter's 20th birthday. 4: There's nowhere to put my arms. 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. So let's factor in the rebates. The 2017 Volt comes standard with cloth upholstery, and options include leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, heated sideview mirrors, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. So that's why I didn't buy a Volt. Gone is the 84-horsepower, 1.4-liter engine that required premium fuel and returned middling fuel economy. I tested both methods several times and was met with the same result. Almost no wind or tire noise intrudes into the cockpit -- impressive, given the firm, low-rolling resistance rubber at each corner." VERDICT: The X7 is the biggest BMW, but it's still satisfying to drive and serene to ride in. It's a legit EV with 60-plus miles of electric range, it's an equally legit hybrid once the battery runs down, it's admirably refined on the road, and its compact size makes it a cinch to park. Overall, this is a setup I, and most parents with infant seats, could live with every day. 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. Again. It may have looked interesting, but its functionality left something to be desired. There's also suitable padding on both the door and center armrests. A certain appeal to the Tesla Model S and X is the "cool" factor. It is a system easily sabotaged by simple oversights. I find it's at a slightly awkward angle and not on the same plane as the accelerator. In a way, it's almost more like an old-school hatchback (hmm, if only we had one of those around) than the truncated wagons modern hatches have become. We've said it before and will here again. This alone puts Android Auto on a plane above Apple CarPlay, which forces you to use the dreaded Apple Maps. There's still wind, road, and eventually engine noise, at least on my drive, which started with about a half-battery of charge and switched to engine for the rest of the way. Perfect. The entire month was largely drama-free, except for a flat tire incurred by Senior Writer Carlos Lago. The first 49.9 miles were electric-only, once again followed by gasoline power. Press on a virtual button and the system responds crisply. One must hoist whatever up and over the bumper and then lower it onto the cargo floor. 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). Logbook Highlights Miscellaneous "With the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt scheduled to hit dealers in a few weeks, I'm curious how many people who currently drive a Volt will make the switch. No spare tire. I must admit that I was startled when Siri spoke up unexpectedly, offering to read me an incoming text. I could live with it, but I'd rather not. When left in the sun for a few hours, the Volt's interior develops an off-putting and musty stink. It's not ideal, but it is more comfortable. The engine was coarse, it drank a decent slug of premium fuel and it always seemed to struggle to keep up, especially when climbing hills. And one of those is the ability to comfortably seat adults in the back. It's even on Amazon.com, so rejoice, Prime members. The first recall was for the lockset pins in the front seat tracks, but the technician had inspected our pins and found them to be just fine. It's capable of much more, but I got addicted to that electric torque, and electricity's cheap as hell, so who cares? Michael Massey, Vehicle Testing Assistant. But only a sliver of my 600-mile weekend was fully electric. It does a good job of maintaining the set temperature without constantly adjusting the fan speed, something that not every automatic setup does well. We were surrounded by three pristine Corvettes in the showroom. 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). I always remember being comfortable in our long-term 2010 Chevrolet Volt. It's also cheaper and roomier. Speaking to some of the drivers, it seems as if some drivers are expecting the switchover and are ready to log the information, while others just drive and completely forget about it. That amounts to a projected range of 59 miles. The steering wheel doesn't telescope enough for my preferred arm position so I'm forced to slide the seat forward. Available features include a wireless device charger, an eight-speaker Bose premium audio system, and a 7.2-kWh onboard charger. Unfortunately, unlike other hatchbacks, the Volt has a significant liftover height. . After five minutes I was in business and on the road, where the system worked beautifully. Even so, it's been spending more and more time parked at our office at night. Here again, Dan managed to extract some real range, twice reaching 54 electric miles in heavy traffic. Interior room? Standard features include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, a Pandora streaming app, two USB ports, satellite radio, Bluetooth, a six-speaker audio system, an 8-inch touch screen, a built-in Wi-Fi hot spot, a rearview camera, automatic climate control, a push-button ignition, remote start, a proximity key, OnStar, and the Teen Driver management system. 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No reason to keep CD players around for the odd occasion when .01 percent of your customer base walk out of the used music store. I wasn't surprised; with no traffic, I couldn't use the regenerative brakes to recharge the battery and extend the EV range. After driving 264 miles of mostly city miles, our Volt returned 37.8 mpg. I didn't tell my Hooman service advisor, Fernando, that I worked for Edmunds, but he gave me the red-carpet treatment anyway. Surely I'm being super-efficient I'm not using the friction brakes at all! I fully expect that number to fall. Dan will beat this, I'm sure. The Volt seats, though, are quite comfortable for me. I wasn't expecting to break the record when I set out that night. Edmunds purchased this vehicle for the purposes of evaluation. The steering goes limp. Alas the tire couldn't have been flatter unless it was two-dimensional. "Thanks, but I want to do it myself. 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. Just like with the Corvette, GM doesn't want my arms to have any space. 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. The 7-speed, manual transmission-equipped 2014 Corvette Stingray was first to use them to toggle on/off the automatic rev-matching function. Naturally I fumbled with the steering wheel stalks to activate the rear wiper. Most of the time I just leave it on "auto" so all I need to do is adjust the temperature. With the Volt's small, 8.9-gallon fuel tank, Chevy claims a potential EV/gas range of 420 miles. But kids are a different matter. Where Did We Drive It? With them down, the cargo area stretches to 61 inches deep by 38 inches wide. 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. The Volt has 10.6 cubic feet of cargo space, which is below average compared to other compact cars. 3500HD CC Sonic Spark Spark EV SS Suburban Tahoe Traverse Trax Volt . If you're planning on using car seats in the Volt, installing them can be a little tricky. During. 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. 6: Ride's not great over bumps. Further options include $495 for navigation, $395 for the Kinetic Blue paint, $225 for the illuminated charge port, $110 for an all-weather cargo mat and $60 for a cargo net because the Volt still doesn't have a real cargo cover. Add moisture in the form of light rain or morning dew and that changed. You'll still have plenty of EV range and save yourself some hassle in the process. Recall P0442: Correct emission pipe contacting A/C hose. Today he loaded two 50-pound bags of mortar into the Volt and nearly broke me. With the fans on full blast, there was a rush of white noise throughout the cabin. The Chevrolet Volt has made a significant impression on the American car market since its launch nearly a decade ago, and in the past two years since the second-generation debuted, it has been. Did you think it would be made of anything else? But I was mildly impressed just the same that it came within five miles of the EPA rating given conditions: A short-trip to the on-ramp, followed by open highway miles at open highway speeds. VIN: 3GNKBERS8NS175978 . And it's nice and square. Call 866-578-5271 Directions. Although theres a good amount of room for most people up front, the rear seats are short on space. By comparison, our 2011 Volt averaged 34.2 kWh/100 miles. So we didn't. Scroll down for detailed information on your particular Chevrolet Volt Chevy's been heading down this path for awhile (Spark, Equinox, Camaro), Scion and Honda, too. Due to some confusion at 22,500 miles, we paid $45 even though the visit fell within the free period. That allowed me to hear the voice prompts more easily, and I assume it helped the voice recognition system hear me better, too. fit safely in the Volt's rear cargo area, ready for transport. A failure to record the switchover from electric to gas modes means a loss of useful data. No lights or messages on the dash. Standard features in the Volt include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, two USB ports, satellite radio, Bluetooth, a six-speaker audio system, a built-in Wi-Fi hot spot, a rearview camera, automatic climate control, push-button start, remote start, Teen Driver, and the MyLink infotainment system with an 8-inch touch screen. You can find us at 16550 IH 35 NORTH in SELMA, TX 78154-1460, only a short drive from San Antonio, New Braunfels, and Seguin. I can see some buyers driving it around without plugging it in. Also smaller than the Lyriq which claims 60.8 cuft. Note that I played with the paddle when the car was stopped and the transmission selector was in the typical "D" drive mode. But once I was in the parking lot, I peeked down and saw the prediction. Not even on its best tank! Unfortunately I just don't like the car itself, at least not enough to put my own money on the line. 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. --, "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." And I mean that literally because the full-width Google Maps and the audio and phone display graphics looked great. But a workaround, as Cameron touched on a few months ago, is to use the Volt's "Low" driving mode. 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. The cabin is well isolated from exterior noise, and the solar absorbing glass windows help keep things protected. LOWS: Third row isn't very roomy, power-folding rear seats are slow, mediocre cargo space. Doesn't matter if you were on FM or XM, you're now listening to your phone's music. That's, three! So when we got our new 2016 Chevrolet Volt, I knew I'd be playing the "how far can we (reasonably) go in the real world on a charge?" --, "Farther back, the Volt's hatchback design makes for easy loading and unloading." VW's multi-stage, paddle-adjustable regen is an example of how to do this right. As always, tracking fuel economy on a plug-in hybrid such as the Volt is not straightforward. More strikes are supposed to happen on June 1st. It was a genuinely pleasant experience. What you can't see is the Sharpie in my wife's hand, waiting for me to align the V-shape of the bracket with the nose of the car and fit the notches at either side up against a step in the fascia. In the Volt, I'm at the mercy of a battery's temperature fluctuation. Keep in mind that the Leaf and e-Golf offer more powerful chargers in upper trim levels that significantly reduce charging times. in the Volt's interior? There are other ways to reduce speed in the Volt. 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. 3 Great deals starting at $16,900. Native navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported as before. Sorry for party foul, everyone." Getting into and out of the front cabin is easy to live with, but the rear cabin is somewhat trickier due to the sloping roofline and small door openings. As we can see, the 2023 model-year Chevy utility vehicle with the most available cargo space is the Chevy Suburban, which offers a maximum of 144.7 cubic feet of room . The Volt does not. But the Volt was full Monday morning because I hadn't started with a completely drained battery. I'm hoping Volt owners are utilizing the car's plug-in recharge ability to its full potential." Acceleration is strong until about 30 mph, then begins to drop off pretty significantly. Cameron Rogers, staff writer, "The Volt hovered at '1 mile remaining' for about 3 miles, then the range ran out at 74.8 miles. I can't tell you how much I hate the front license plate requirement. Mike Schmidt, "The Volt has a big hatch/cargo area, but here's one place the car reveals its compact dimensions: rear-seat footwells. There was no real engine racket or lack of oomph. Calvin Kim, Comfort "While I think a bench rear seat would've made the Volt perfect, I understand the compromise needed for range. Average lifetime mpg: 37.7 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: 25,730 miles, Logbook Highlights Performance "This week marked my first non-EV experience in the Volt. Maybe Chevy missed our memo. But going from two to three isn't so bad. My family of 5 are traveling from the US to Italy with a connection in Amsterdam. (Yes, go ahead and insert your cliched joke here.) It's easy to miss since it's pretty quiet on the highway. Much of the drive included stop-and-go traffic. If your neighbor sees your Volt and just thinks you bought the new Civic hatchback, where's the fun? Even in front, however, you can lose pedestrians and even other vehicles in the Volt's large A-pillars." My problem was twofold: A) I was already at the base of the mountains, and B) I was already nearly out of battery power anyway. 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 drove 44.1 city miles on Friday before I plugged in to a 120V Level 1 outlet at home with nine miles remaining. After handing over the key, I was offered a complimentary ride back to my place in the dealership's Tahoe shuttle a five-mile trek through typical LA traffic. The unfortunate result of accumulating so many miles was that almost all of our time was on the freeway. Seating is comfortable and spacious in the front seats, but rear-seat passengers will feel the squeeze. The pictured numbers above 29.5 miles and 6.6 kWh used calculate out to about 22.4 kWh/100 miles. The Volt hatchback opens wide to fit all of your stuff. 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. Mike Schmidt got a flat tire in October last year, and we likely forgot to replace the goo. 3) Quick responses. Yes, the Chevy Volt is a good car. The Chevrolet Volt has a trunk space of 10.6 ft3. But when I turned off the freeway, I immediately found snow-covered roads. 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