I purposely didn't say anything about the car to see if she noticed anything. That works out to 29.7 kWh per 100 miles. And it did. Fill up with gas before the electric power is fully depleted, and there is another data gap. 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. On the 2,000-mile road trip to Oregon and back, the Volt ran exclusively on gasoline and returned 34.6 mpg. Not bad numbers, but more than you'd like from a car of the future. 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. Usually we test a vehicle's braking before diving into our acceleration runs, but we want to test battery-powered vehicles with a full charge. Another Flat Reminds Us Why Spare Tires Are Good, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Replace 12-volt battery; recalls: 38240, 27660, 40240, 16055, 17058, 39570, P0442, Replace tire; patch tire; repair windshield chip. Show New Vehicles. Edmunds purchased this vehicle for the purpose of evaluation. It didn't have power seats and the spoiler scraped on everything. Gasoline-only fuel economy around 40 mpg. If this were my car, there'd be a piece of tape permanently affixed to the center of the steering wheel." The difference is all in the capacity of the onboard charger. I've been driving our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt for more than a week straight now. It did a nice job of preserving an EV-like feel and had enough power to climb hills and reach highway speeds. The old saw "time is money" has never been more true. The Volt comes with 60/40 split-folding rear seats, which come in handy if you plan to haul long objects like a rolled up area rug. Find 2016 Chevrolet Equinox interior, exterior and cargo dimensions for the trims and styles available. So in case I didn't notice that the switchover took place, I asked my passenger to keep an eye out for the moment it happened. We do our best to separate miles driven solely via battery power versus those motivated by gasoline. What was the damage after all this? But Majoros said Chevrolet has pent-up demand for the Bolt. 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. 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. If I had to give one car the Most Improved award, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt would be it. " Now if I can just find out where they hid the paint gun from me and get the keys to all the silver/gray/white cars in our fleet, I'll have some work to do. There's also suitable padding on both the door and center armrests. 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. Calvin Kim. No spare tire. They include: 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV: 3.3 kW onboard charger (7 hours @ 82 miles of range), 2016 Mitsubishi i-Miev: 3.3 kW onboard charger (7 or 8 hours [claimed vs observed] @ 62 miles of range), 2016 Nissan Leaf S: 3.3 kW onboard charger (8 hours @ 84 miles of range), 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE: 3.6 kW onboard charger (7 hours @ 83 miles of range). Jonathan Elfalan, road test manager, "The benefits to a quick charging time aren't limited to reducing the impact on your personal schedule. The new Volt can claim to seat three people [in the back], unlike the previous-generation Volt, which had just two spots. The only real thing I was warned about was having to keep an eye on when the car switches over from EV to the engine; we use that number to calculate how far the Volt runs on battery-only power. (Carlos and I will later play the "How little distance can we reasonably cover in the real world?"). Perfect. 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. 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. Lifting off in the Volt is like lifting off in a normal car, not an EV. --, "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." The Volt could. 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. Dealerships catch a lot of online flak for their service operations, but I got nothing but good vibes from the folks at Hooman. Anyway, this is one isolated leg. 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. Dan Frio. SiriusXM 3-month trial subscription. Recall 39570: Recalibrate front view camera. This was an issue we noticed with the previous generation Volt. Big M Chevrolet. So I walked into a local Chevy dealer excited. We were surrounded by three pristine Corvettes in the showroom. Meh. An engine puts out the majority of its emissions when it's cold because its catalytic converter has not yet warmed up, and those need to be hot to be at their best. Since I live in an apartment, I can't charge. I'm lazy, you see. Thats below average for a compact car, though hybrids typically have less cargo space than nonhybrid cars. How do they stack up when you're sitting there staring at the backsides of a few thousand of your fellow commuters? Nope. So far it seems the Android Auto update was well worth the wait. 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. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt's T-shaped battery pack feels like the EV Age's equivalent of the muscle car's driveshaft tunnel. There's never any range anxiety with a plug-in hybrid, but I never once felt that my symbolic EV-only week was in much jeopardy, either. Comparing the 2021 Equinox to the 2021 Traverse may point you in the right direction. The seats themselves are suitably comfortable and supportive; however, some extended lumbar support would be appreciated. You may also remember that Magrath and I got into a cut-throat maximum range competition. I assumed it toggled brake regeneration between unobtrusive and halting, like the menu setting in our old long-term 2013 Tesla Model S. But the Volt always came to a stop in the same way. Feels lighter on its feet. The instant torque surge is intoxicating. The Premier trim also unlocked additional options. Where Did We Drive It? The top of the trunk on our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt is tall. Whether it's executing the perfect holeshot across an intersection in virtual silence, having an effortless conversation with your passenger, or listening to music untainted by the melodies of internal combustion, our 2016 Chevrolet Volt lends itself well. Acquire the best quality Pre-owned Chevrolet Vehicles in our online Used Car Inventory, then visit us in our Radcliff, KY Dealership for a test drive! The bottom is flat and the contours of its back arch in the opposite direction of the contours of my back. As a hybrid the Chevy drives like most other hybrids. The standard inflator kit didn't fix the flat, so we had to use a tow truck to remedy the situation. "But what happens next is where the annoyance sets in. 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? You still have to apply the regular brakes right at the end. As expected, the first run was the quickest with the batteries at full charge. The upshot is that we're spending even more of our time driving our Chevy Volt like it was an electric vehicle (EV). Given how often it runs, you barely know it's there. 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. Scroll down for detailed information on your particular Chevrolet Volt TLDR: If everyone had a Volt, I think the world would be a better place. I appreciate that. The new dash is a big improvement. 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. I'll be counting the days until another hook decides to break free. 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.". It needed to be given its more prominent role this time around. 1) Big screen size. New 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer from DEL CHEVROLET, INC. in PAOLI, PA, 19301. All of the money spent on the Volt went to the powertrain and chroming some interior bits. Then there is the driver seat itself. 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). The ride quality is as smooth too, with nothing standing out one way or another and that's a good thing. Smooth, too. Third Row Headroom/Legroom/Shoulder Room 38.20 inches/36.70 inches/48.40 inches. I'm hoping Volt owners are utilizing the car's plug-in recharge ability to its full potential." Dan Edmunds, director of vehicle testing. Compared to other hybrids, the Volt fares pretty well. The lid is a bit of a reach when opened. You can convert that number to be equal to per 100 miles driven to see how your driving efficiency compares to the EPA's. Not crazy, but certainly adequate. Cue palm to forehead. Some of the items are deal-breakers (labeled DB) on their own. 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). The engine is quiet, too (unless you've got the gas pedal pinned). Including the stop at home to gather everyone, I'd driven the Volt 53 miles on electricity since setting off from work. The 8-inch MyLink infotainment display gets the latest generation of Chevrolet's tech, which is also quite good." I recently had the chance to drive the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid and walked away declaring it my automotive surprise of the year. That's right: Google Maps. There's a $5,430 Launch Edition Package for the Bolt EUV that adds. Certified. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt is quiet. Until then we were mostly driving around in hybrids that looked like hybrids (read Toyota Prius), and the Volt seemed like a far more exciting option. Refinement? 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 seatbacks fold 80/20 and flat. New 2023 Buick Enclave from Levelland Chevrolet Buick GMC in LEVELLAND, TX, 79336. In any case, it's a nice example of thoughtful design that gives the driver one less thing to think about. Even when it is running, it's far quieter than the previous Volt. 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. Battling through rush hour traffic doesn't help, either. 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. I thought the paddle was broken. 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. I don't need to be the equivalent to a rolling neon sign blinking "I'm saving the planet!" Mike Schmidt, "The Volt has a big hatch/cargo area, but here's one place the car reveals its compact dimensions: rear-seat footwells. 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. Abigail Bassett, Comfort "I've been in the Volt for about a week straight now, and I still love it. After a spell in Fresno, California, with editor Brent Romans, our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt returned to Edmunds' Santa Monica base only briefly. According to our calculations, 42 percent of our time was spent in EV mode. --, "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. (Gas-only mode, batteries depleted) In this mode, acceleration runs are quickest and more repeatable, with most of the speed gains made at 35 mph and above. 8: There's no way to turn off the air-conditioning. Other factors also come into play. It's a weird little glitch." To answer the question as to why I didn't buy an i3: too few gasoline miles and a weak motor. The whole round trip added another 874.6 miles to the odometer with 21.957 gallons of gas poured in. I wouldn't have necessarily expected that given the added complexity and/or weight of being a plug-in vehicle. As Mr. Elfalan said, the Volt has a regen paddle instead of an aggressive regen system built into the brake pedal itself. My drive is roughly 10 miles one way, but it can take 30 to 40 minutes as I navigate tight surface streets. I even pointed out my awesomeness to my wife while we were out on a drive. However, its interior is made with a lot of hard plastics, and rear-seat passengers will mostly likely feel constricted. I fully expect that number to fall. Unfortunately I just don't like the car itself, at least not enough to put my own money on the line. This, in turn, butterflies my legs and leaves me with few options to stretch out, which only amplifies long distance discomfort. Nothing again. But based on personal experience, I can't recommend that. The Volt has two full sets of LATCH connectors for installing car seats, but installing them can be a little tricky. Single-occupancy carpool lane access also a huge plus. It's frustrating when something little like this happens. But the Volt was full Monday morning because I hadn't started with a completely drained battery. If your neighbor sees your Volt and just thinks you bought the new Civic hatchback, where's the fun? It feels similar to when you press the brake pedal harder in the last few feet of a regular stop. The 2022 Chevy Suburban SUV is the leader in cargo space with a maximum limit of 144.7 cubic feet. Today's freeway pace was generally higher. Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Technology-Audio "It seems as though audio functions are inconsistent between the steering wheel controls and the on-screen 'skip' buttons. We purchased our Volt at Selman Chevrolet for $38,114 thanks in part to a $1,000 rebate. You might be able to jam them in there, at the risk of crushing your bread and bruisin' your peaches." But after numerous commutes of at least an hour or two, these seats held up well. To me, though, viewing the Volt as a normal car adds some further expectations of functionality. I immediately plugged in my new Galaxy S7, but it didn't seem to work. And it doesn't get much more convenient than this. New 2023 Chevrolet Suburban from Karl Malone Chevrolet Park City in Park City, UT, 84098. We averaged a bit less 37.3 mpg while covering almost 29,000 miles. The day before my departure, another valet knocked on my door, handed me the keys and let me know that it was fully charged and parked right outside my door. This is both good and bad. I thanked the salesman, told him there wasn't a sane lease rate low enough to get me into one (though he made a heckuva good attempt) and moved on with my life. Think of the Volt's center rear seat as an emergency jump seat." I imagine there are still other mountain passes in North America that would warrant using the 2016 Volt's mountain mode. Or if they wear terrible cologne. The electric motor makes no noise, meaning the only sounds you'll hear are rushing wind and tire noise on the pavement." 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. 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. But once I was in the parking lot, I peeked down and saw the prediction. Our monthly gas-only fuel economy averaged out to about 40 mpg, good enough to increase the Volt's overall gas-only economy from 37.7 to 37.8 mpg. Hi, Does anyone know the dimensions of the cargo area of a Gen2 Volt with the rear seats folded down? I'm a competitive person no matter the subject. 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. It's even on Amazon.com, so rejoice, Prime members. Based on my experience with our old 2014 BMW i3, I estimated I would make it out of the office with the Volt around 10 a.m.. When I unplugged the Volt at the office garage, it showed 50 miles of EV range on the charge meter. Rear seats down: 21.5 cubic feet (approx.) Ride Quality: This car rides nicely. In 15 minutes, I was doing paperwork with Andrew, the service writer. I haven't experienced this feature before in any other vehicle, though I suspect the Volt isn't the first to employ it. 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. 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. It was also worth the price, which was a warranty job that cost zero, zilch, nada. As for the Volt, I plugged in with 36 miles in the tank. 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. I may also suffer from a mild level of OCD, so perhaps I'm in the minority. But Chevy has gotten it right with the new Volt. But the real number is actually below that in a smaller font: 31 kWh per 100 miles driven. The 8-inch MyLink infotainment display gets the latest generation of Chevrolet's tech, which is also quite good." I was then off on a voyage to Corvallis, Oregon, and back a week later. During my first drive with the Volt, I was able to eke out 48.2 EV miles before staying on gasoline for the remainder of the miles. However, back seats are cramped, especially when compared to the Bolt. 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. Seating is comfortable and spacious in the front seats, but rear-seat passengers will feel the squeeze. I tested both methods several times and was met with the same result. Then there was an emergency vehicle that forced me to pull over. 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. Consecutive mornings of fog, wind and condensation elevated grunge levels to moderately-thick, but still well below the car wash threshold. There was no real engine racket or lack of oomph. And I mean that literally because the full-width Google Maps and the audio and phone display graphics looked great. So we didn't. A windshield chip repair and traffic accident rounded out the last of our extracurricular excitement. The Volt has Apple CarPlay, which is fine, but CarPlay doesn't put Waze on the Volt's screen. Occupants in the cabin are in for a pleasant experience as the Volt has been well assembled and feels surprisingly plush. A power-closing feature is necessary here." Lift off the throttle completely means max regen. The cargo space behind the third row is 41.5 cubic feet, doubled to 93.8 cubic feet behind the second row. 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. I arrived at my hotel in Calistoga four minutes before the meeting. Director of Vehicle Testing Dan Edmunds and I hashed out a few ideas. "Bring it right in." --, "The 8-inch digital instrument cluster has a tighter design and organizes its displayed information more cohesively. Sure, there's not a lot of headroom for you to lean down into and the seat bottom is angled slightly back, which may mis-angle some car seats but that's easy to work around. I had driven the Volt seven consecutive days and 485.4 miles on electricity alone. Oh yeah, there's an engine under the hood. --, "Every model receives a new higher definition 8.0-inch touchscreen powered by the company's latest Infotainment 3 system. The center-stack grab handles (for lack of a better term) are particularly egregious. Contact us online or call for more information. --. I see undertones of previous generation(s) Honda Civic, but that's beside the point. My commute is dreadful. I can ignore Chevy's entertainment and nav system entirely, relying instead on Google Maps and my favorite podcasts." You'll need to apply a good amount of force to attach the anchor. I could live with it, but I'd rather not. And that's where we are today. It's hard to pinpoint the exact source of the squeak, but it sounds like a rubber bushing that is slightly out of tolerance. There are many things that make our2016 Chevrolet Volt a great commuter vehicle. This wasn't much of a concern as the Volt doesn't need much power to "idle" but it meant that I'd have to accelerate hard enough to not get beeped at or crashed into. It's not a perfect system since it means diligently (and accurately) recording the battery-gasoline switchover point when applicable, plus other factors. Then I saw a little notification on the main touchscreen that told me one of my colleagues had sent me a text message. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? The 2018 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. 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: 22,857 miles. And this is with the seat set for a 5-foot-6-inch driver. Dan Frio. Such is the beauty of the Volt, though. 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 Traffic was still moving perfectly when I zoomed past my destination, solely focused on driving 75 miles for no real reason. It's easy to forget that our 2016 Chevrolet Volt has a gasoline engine under the hood. No big deal since Waze alerts come over the car's speakers if the phone is plugged in. 11: Stupid regen paddle. 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. Mike Magrath, Content Strategist. 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