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. And that meant our Volt's eyes rarely looked up from the 405 freeway all month. But the necessary attachment hardware was nowhere to be found. (DB). I love good service. I'd like to see other manufacturers go hard at the Volt with comparable capabilities and sexier designs. Interior dimensions with the second-row seatbacks in place measured approximately 29 inches deep by 38 inches wide at the wheel wells. The liftback design of the Volt also benefits practicality by means of presenting a massive trunk opening for easy loading. 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. Gas-price anxiety would stop being a thing, yet there wouldn't be any range anxiety, either. Cons: Lacked long-distance seat comfort. If you don't think General Motors has cutting-edge technology, you haven't been paying attention. If the Volt had a compact spare, I'd have infinitely more flexibility in repairing the flat. Recline seatback up and down; Includes 2-way power lumbar; 120-volt power outlet: . "Did it without breaking a sweat," you might say. Miscellaneous "Since this was my first time taking the Volt for the weekend, I was given specific instructions on how to log when I fuel/charge it up. The lower anchors are recessed deep into the seat, and you'll need to apply a good amount of force to attach the anchor. I'd been warned that it might take two hours or so, even though everything I'd read suggested it was a 30-minute job. Josh Sadlier, senior manager, content strategy, Miscellaneous "The Volt is a good commuter car, but what is up with the rear hatch? I still buy compact discs. 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. But I also like how the electric future looks. My commute is dreadful. But this drive, at least, stood out to me as a solid example of the Volt's substantial improvement in usability compared to the old model. The rear seats can fold in a 60/40-split to . And there is another perk to driving the Chevy that helps us forgive its deficiencies: HOV lane stickers. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen interface. 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. Andrew noticed that our car's VIN was flagged for a service update to correct the potential for an engine misfire. With the Volt's small, 8.9-gallon fuel tank, Chevy claims a potential EV/gas range of 420 miles. Unfortunately I just don't like the car itself, at least not enough to put my own money on the line. Will Kaufman, Associate Automotive Editor, "I knocked the driver's seat of the Volt for its long-distance comfort before. I'll still be walking to get my mail and riding my bike to visit neighborhood friends. The first 49.9 miles were electric-only, once again followed by gasoline power. 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.. Of course, the soonest Pep Boys could take a look at the car was noon, and of course, the Volt was already off the flatbed. The 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV's LT trim starts at $33,995 including destination, while the Premier trim asks a respectable $38,495. We headed to CarMax and accepted its offer of $20,000. It was enough to inch our average gas mpg higher by one-tenth and average electric range by five-tenths of a mile. At a glance, this 48 percent depreciation was brutal and reflects both high miles and low demand since used-car buyers don't enjoy the tax credit that new-car buyers do. It's not. I drove it around for a big chunk of the weekend with no juice left and didn't mind a bit. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? The main changes: You can now get a power driver's seat; the pattern on the optional leather seating is more interesting; and there's a handsome new jet black/porcelain blue (gray, more or less) two-tone interior. There was no real engine racket or lack of oomph. Edmunds purchased this vehicle for the purpose of evaluation. 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. 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. A certain appeal to the Tesla Model S and X is the "cool" factor. The Volt has Apple CarPlay, which is fine, but CarPlay doesn't put Waze on the Volt's screen. As the Volt is, it's like instantly stepping on the brake with moderate effort, then hopping right off. 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. Then I tried using it when the car was in motion. During that time we averaged 37.2 miles on EV range and 35 mpg out of the old-tech, iron-block gas engine. 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 recently leased a 2016 Fiat 500e for my daughter. I arrived at my hotel in Calistoga four minutes before the meeting. Interior design? It needed to be given its more prominent role this time around. Perfect. A 120V Level 1 charge takes a long time; no more than three or four miles of driving range are accumulated each hour. 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. Occupants in the cabin are in for a pleasant experience as the Volt has been well assembled and feels surprisingly plush. Compared against its extraordinarily busy April, May was a return to the norm for our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. Nor is the Volt spewing undesirable pollution out its tailpipe under electric power. Despite the subjective instability, brake runs were incredibly consistent, all within a half-foot of each other. Traffic was heavy without stopping and running somewhere less than 45 mph. For now, I'll stick to using my foot rather than my fingers." And then Dan got 70 miles and I had to beat it. Fuel economy didn't change much this month as the Volt put on less than 1,000 miles. But based on personal experience, I can't recommend that. It's easy to miss since it's pretty quiet on the highway. Dan will beat this, I'm sure. Considering how comfortable the Volt is and how you really can just treat it like an ordinary car, I wouldn't hesitate to road trip in it again. I wouldn't subject any of my friends to a three-wide ride in the rear of the Volt unless it were absolutely necessary, and even then, I might just call an UberXL instead. We reviewed our data and identified a new high of 45.1 mpg, so our Volt has now officially outperformed the EPA estimate. I had a string of bad luck and was ready to trade out of the fleet and into my own new daily driver. That's likely the nugget of info that stayed in my head all these years. Both come with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of twin electric motors, a 1.5-liter gasoline engine . Thats below average for a compact car, though hybrids typically have less cargo space than nonhybrid cars. The i3 has a 7.4 kilowatt charger, while the Volt makes do with a 3.6 kW charger. The seat of my pants says acceleration is about the same i.e., very good, with willing torque always on tap and while you can hear the gasoline engine revving up, it's never intrusive. The oil change and tire rotation cost $45.70 and took about 30 minutes. Our Volt's "drip" manifests in the form of a squeaky brake pedal. Tracking true fuel economy in a plug-in hybrid is an inherently tricky task because the "crossover point" from electric to gas is what matters for the math, not the odometer reading at each fuel stop. MyLink has an intuitive interface and a responsive touch screen. 54.4 / 1,540. I dialed up Safelite. Mike Schmidt, Senior Manager, Vehicle Testing, "Here's one for the 'What Was I Thinking?' Save time and money by getting online help from a VW's multi-stage, paddle-adjustable regen is an example of how to do this right. SiriusXM 3-month trial subscription. The Volt has 10.6 cubic feet of trunk space. Oh! They are in plain sight, right next to the USB ports, and their edges are rough and unfinished. There was no real engine racket or lack of oomph. But a workaround, as Cameron touched on a few months ago, is to use the Volt's "Low" driving mode. The right rear tire cost us $195.37, including labor. The 2017 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. More invisible, though. So for the sake of standardization we used the same blue carry-on bag size (21 x15x10 inches) and red checked bag size (30x20x13 inches). That's right: Google Maps. I appreciate that. While we almost had a new best all-electric range at 69.4 miles, it was shy of the Volt's 75-mile best. Used 2022 Chevrolet Blazer, from Duval Ford in Jacksonville, FL, 32210. I texted Dan: On pace for a 75-mile run. Where Did We Drive It? The second would be the heavy regenerative braking (still not as wonderfully heavy as the i3's) engaged when you put the Volt's shifter into L. Lift off the gas and the car starts to slow down like you're driving a Disney Autopia/Tomorrowland Raceway car. Smooth, too. What constitutes carry-on luggage varies depending upon who you ask. The backseat only held two adults. One thing I haven't quite wrapped my head around though is how Chevy decided to integrate a control for maximum regenerative braking. Then a few seconds later the music skipped ahead two songs. When left in the sun for a few hours, the Volt's interior develops an off-putting and musty stink. I have, however, found something to complain about. We knew the oil change and tire rotation would be covered gratis by Chevy's Complete Care maintenance plan, but there were also a few open recalls to attend to. We were unable to close the lid with two checked-size bags, though it fit other configurations without issue." So we've got our 31 kWh/100 miles figure for the Volt. A glance through the windows in any direction was obstructed only by a harmless layer of dust. "I decided I'd just climb the mountain grade using the Volt's Normal driving mode and see what happened. The Chevy Bolt is the pricier of the two models, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $36,500 for the base model and $41,700 for Premier trim. Also, it can be difficult to identify some of the top tethers. "A reader commented that he wouldn't want to stack heavy items such as 50-pound bags of concrete inside the cargo area, but the area is well-supported underneath, so that whatever weight is placed is surprisingly well-distributed. Chevy's been heading down this path for awhile (Spark, Equinox, Camaro), Scion and Honda, too. The Volts front seats have ample space, but thick roof pillars limit forward and rearward visibility. Big knobs for the temperature and fan controls and easily readable buttons for everything else. The Volt also comes standard with push-button start, remote start, a rearview camera, and the Teen Driver parental control system. Sure, the Volt's driving range has grown, but so have our expectations. The Volt has Apple CarPlay, which is fine, but CarPlay doesn't put Waze on the Volt's screen. The insubstantial feel of the door-release handles and some of the buttons is another disappointment. I often get home having only used a few miles of electric range. I thought the paddle was broken. They are surprisingly comfortable. Scroll down and you'll notice a few posts about the curious brake paddle on the steering wheel of our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. Glovebox? The salesman and I headed out to the lot to inspect their first delivery of Volts. If you assume coasting while in Drive is regen/deceleration level one, then getting off the accelerator while in Low is like level two. His friend lives two houses away from his. Again, lower is better. Access to our long-term fleet is usually awesome, but once in a while it just gets tiring. But I could also envision a potential owner wanting a bit more status from his or her new plug-in hybrid. But with our long-term Volt in my driveway, the temptation to just hop in and drive is certainly there. Single-occupancy carpool lane access also a huge plus. 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. Call (435) 487-9310 for more information. I try wrestling the manual seat-bottom adjuster fore and aft. The center stack was dumb and buttonless. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? There's more legroom than I would have thought, and an elevated seating position provides some useful thigh support. That turned out to be easier than I thought. The mountain mode, according to the Volt's owner's manual, "should be selected at the beginning of a trip before climbing steep, uphill grades and when expecting to drive in very hilly or mountainous terrain. Pretty remarkable stuff, especially compared to the noisy range-extender engine in the BMW i3." It's a regenerative brake controller. The 2021 Chevy Suburban and. "That's one way to brake! Where Did We Drive It? And there I was on all-season tires, which are better described as 'no-season' tires, especially when they're of the Volt's low-rolling-resistance variety. The Volt is comprehensively outfitted with features that offer a decent level of comfort, convenience, and entertainment. Maintenance and Upkeep A tire patch set us back $20. 7.657 gallons of 87-octane went in for a 39.2 mpg result. Where Did We Drive It? LOWS: Third row isn't very roomy, power-folding rear seats are slow, mediocre cargo space. Short answer: Nothing out of the ordinary. It does a good job of maintaining the set temperature without constantly adjusting the fan speed, something that not every automatic setup does well. Sales (877) 565-8162; Service & Parts (877) 493-2852; Sales (877) 565-8162; Service & Parts (877) 493-2852; Hours & Map; This might seem like an odd thing to call out. So the majority of the 1,380 miles we drove last month were on the highway, though Dan still made a concerted effort to live the EV life. That works out to 29.7 kWh per 100 miles. It's a little distracting, even a little unsettling and maybe nothing to worry about. ), substantially roomier, sharper to drive and I'd argue it's better looking. For each mile I drove, two miles clicked off from the counter. (DB). I wouldn't have necessarily expected that given the added complexity and/or weight of being a plug-in vehicle. Recall P0442: Correct emission pipe contacting A/C hose. Although when I headed out for a drive the next day, the meter showed just 3 miles remaining, which dropped to 2 miles almost as soon as I left the driveway. I'm lazy, you see. Just plug in your phone using a cable and your phone's core functions plus a selection of third-party apps (that you might have on your phone) become available through the car. Brent Romans. After an hour and 17 minutes, the Volt had ingested only enough for 13 miles of EV range. The Volt does not. Our 2011 Volt depreciated just 14 percent, although it had half as many miles at the time of sale. I don't remember feeling that way about the previous Volt. The next morning I departed but drove only about 120 miles south before stopping in Los Gatos, California, for a super fancy dinner with an old friend. Yes, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is a hatchback. Now if only I could live with the rest of the car." Our Volt's lifetime fuel economy increased one-tenth of a mile per gallon compared to May, while our average best range dipped a more significant half-mile in the same time frame. Comfort "The Volt soaks up small bumps like a typical midsize sedan. Unfortunately, unlike other hatchbacks, the Volt has a significant liftover height. CarPlay and Android Auto hiccups. After 28,992 miles, the Edmunds TMV Calculator valued the car at $19,763. Third, the run between my garage outlet and the house's electrical panel has an effect on charge time and losses. The LS model can carry up to nine passengers comfortably with an additional seat in the first row. If I'm approaching a stop light and need to slow down, I'll just get off the accelerator (while in Low) and eyeball when I need to apply the paddle for even more regen. But what about its seats? In the Volt, I'm at the mercy of a battery's temperature fluctuation. The 2022 Chevy Suburban SUV is the leader in cargo space with a maximum limit of 144.7 cubic feet. The other day I needed to get out of the house for a bit, so I tossed the laptop in a bag and headed to a nearby church of consumerism. Ron Montoya. The 2012 Chevy Volt's cargo space is small compared with those of other upscale midsize cars and hybrids. It only slows to creep speed (like you get with a regular car with an automatic transmission). Cargo Area Concealed Storage; Cargo Space Lights; Carpet Floor Trim, Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim and Carpet Mat; . The i3 barely climbs out of Los Angeles. Source: Green Car Reports - KBB Size, Seating, and Cargo Sizeable roof pillars hamper rearward vision as well. The meat of the system is an 18.4-kWh battery pack powering two electric motors. But once I was in the parking lot, I peeked down and saw the prediction. This cocoon of silence is also something that could possibly drive you mad. Use our tools to calculate monthly payments or figure out which cars you can afford. He's got a full charge (about 53 miles) when he leaves for work at 5:30 the next morning. In order of repair: Recall 38240: Confirm seat track locking pin is intact. Call (806) 579-2590 for more information. Perhaps the interior designers knew they had a tight budget and chose to focus their money on the most important bits. 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. Aside from routine service and an errant flat tire, our Volt has trucked on with no complaints. Since it's my first time behind the wheel of this plug-in, I'm still getting used to its idiosyncrasies. Speaking of golf clubs, it's a cinch to fit three bags' worth into the Volt's hatchback trunk if you flip down one of the seatbacks. All of those miles-driven and miles-remaining combinations added up to 53 miles or more, by the way. This registered as one of our lowest monthly totals. It was a smart move, and one that works beautifully, with a sensible layout that includes a great new touch-screen infotainment display. I have almost a year to find out. So that's why I didn't buy a Volt. New 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer from Carr Chevrolet in Beaverton, OR, 97006. And aside from the Tesla Model S, the other car brand often talked about the EV industry is the Chevrolet. This new camera is much sharper, which means I can actually see what's behind me." Whatever they did worked. A perfect example is the center console. We're all used to pushbutton start, plugging-in and watching for the "switchover" indication that you've just moved from electric power to gasoline. See complete 2016 Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions at iSeeCars.com. I drove 44.1 city miles on Friday before I plugged in to a 120V Level 1 outlet at home with nine miles remaining. I find it's at a slightly awkward angle and not on the same plane as the accelerator. Both can handle tasks like finding a nearby restaurant or reading your text messages aloud. Dan Edmunds, "The first-generation Volt was not a particularly smooth-driving car or efficient car when running on gasoline. Still, the hatchback design gives you a bigger portal to load luggage compared to the typical small sedan, and the 60/40-split seatback folds down." Best of all, I can't see it while I'm sitting inside driving our Volt. With 70 miles on the EV odometer, the car was projecting 80 miles, but history tells me these things fall fast. 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. The touchscreen interface is easy to use, and most driver safety aids are either standard or optional." Seating is comfortable and spacious in the front seats, but rear-seat passengers will feel the squeeze. 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. This is the last update for our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. 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. But there's a problem I have with it. Funny: I hadn't read any such press release. The Volt's wide hatch makes it easy to load and unload cargo. Mike Schmidt got a flat tire in October last year, and we likely forgot to replace the goo. 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. To put it simply, it's shockingly good to drive, with composed handling and consistent, well-tuned controls. The new dash is a big improvement. Then I ventured southeast to Temecula, California, for more rain, and back. Basically, the beltline and the decklid are both tall on this car, all the way around. We drove our 2016 Chevrolet Volt 2,305 miles in April. But there was an asterisk: CarPlay would work at launch, but Android Auto fell into the automotive abyss called "late availability.". Those nifty things are volume control buttons. Yes, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is a hatchback. Steering feel is almost completely numb and a floaty suspension wouldn't be very confidence-inspiring driving at speed Jonathan Elfalan. "You're the first person who's wanted to do that," he said. Chevy Volt - How to lay down rear seats 2,814 views Oct 4, 2018 57 Dislike Share Save DIY Pinto 50.8K subscribers Laying down the rear seats on this particular model of a Chevy volt .. The Premier trim also unlocked additional options. I immediately plugged in my new Galaxy S7, but it didn't seem to work. 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. The Volt is equipped to seat a total of five passengers - however, with limited overall rear cabin room, only two small adults or three children will find a suitable level of comfort there. Find 2016 Chevrolet Equinox interior, exterior and cargo dimensions for the trims and styles available. Fernando called around 3 p.m. to say that the Volt was ready to go, but for various reasons (primarily lethargy), I didn't get off the couch until right before the service department closed at 5 p.m. Google Maps said I'd be there at 5:08. Immediately following a Waze alert (or, I suspect, similar such actions from apps running natively on the phone), the Volt's audio system always switches over to playing your phone's music. The better-equipped, leather-lined . But the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is noticeably improved. (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. 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. That said, here are the fuel economy results we've observed over the last year and a half, with corrupted data omitted. Drive our 2016 Chevrolet Volt and take full advantage of its single-occupant HOV lane access stickers. I also noticed the groove running from front to rear on the Volt near the pimple seemed to be scuffed, just adding more to the mystery." My solution? The seat is just too flat and firm to go any longer without a break. The cargo area of the Chevy measures just over 3 feet so they'd fit fine, I thought. The center-stack grab handles (for lack of a better term) are particularly egregious. Which brings me to the comparison with the Volt itself. This gave me enough grip and leverage to turn the hook back into place. 2016 Chevrolet Volt (56 listings) 2 Great deals starting at $13,349. Most redesigned vehicles these days are incrementally improved. With the cooling in between, there wasn't any noticeable brake odor. 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. 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