We simply don't need the speed (or the expense) of a 240V Level 2 home setup to top off the Fiat every night. "One annoyance is related to the handshake between the Volt and the iPhone 6. Maybe if gas was $11 per gallon or if charging took six minutes, I'd be more willing to sacrifice. The 2017 Chevy Volt can seat up to five. You can also add safety options, including automatic parking assist, front and rear parking sensors, automatic high beams, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, a following distance indicator, forward collision alert, and forward automatic 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. (DB). Can you see if you have the parts?". Where Did We Drive It? "Turn right in 140 miles," was the navigation command. More like a Civic. As we wrote previously, you can also use the gear selector's "L" mode and the paddle on steering wheel. But our Volt has the latest iteration, and it has some appealing aspects. 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.". 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. He said they do indeed and also have a Tesla-specific charger. Where Did We Drive It? Still, big picture, the 2016 Volt is roomy and comfortable enough for typical multiple-passenger trips, such as driving your kids to school or going out with a couple friends for lunch or dinner. However, back seats are cramped, especially when compared to the Bolt. Second, the extension cord is a simple and obvious bottleneck in the chain. The electric motor makes no noise, meaning the only sounds you'll hear are rushing wind and tire noise on the pavement." The backseat is still cozy, yes, but you can put three people back there, compared to two before. Nothing happened. Audio is delivered via a standard six-speaker setup in the LT and via an eight-speaker Bose sound system in the Premier. Pulling the regen paddle on the steering wheel is therefore level three, which is the highest level of regen/deceleration without engaging the Volt's traditional friction brakes. It's also cheaper and roomier. This is a quiet and stable car on the highway, with refinement levels that fully match its price. 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. I kept waiting for the 2016 Volt to stop feeling energetic once the battery was depleted, but it had no trouble whisking three men and their golf clubs up and over a number of mountain passes Mountain Mode not required. We recently leased a 2016 Fiat 500e for my daughter. It never does that. It doesnt hurt that we also have a rubber cargo mat." That big steering wheel paddle, only on the left side, engages even heavier regenerative braking when pulled. 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. An adviser greeted us immediately, processed the car and gave us an estimate of three hours to complete the work. 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. 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. New 2023 Buick Enclave from Levelland Chevrolet Buick GMC in LEVELLAND, TX, 79336. I can ignore Chevy's entertainment and nav system entirely, relying instead on Google Maps and my favorite podcasts." "I decided I'd just climb the mountain grade using the Volt's Normal driving mode and see what happened. The repair cost us $138.65." 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." 10: Style. Such charge cords are standardized, so I've been able to use it to recharge the Volt even though the cord has Fiat branding on it. Power windows, Driver with express-up/down; 10-way power driver seat with power lumbar, Moves the seat forward and back, and up and down Tilt the seat cushion and seatbacks; 3.5" diagonal monochromatic Driver Information Center; USB ports, (2) Data/charge ports located on instrument panel; Chevrolet Connected Access capable, Subject to terms. Well, it turns out that there still is a special mountain driving mode in the new Volt. Acceleration is strong until about 30 mph, then begins to drop off pretty significantly. Not every car, of course. 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. In fairness, this hiccup might be an Apple issue and not a Volt issue." The Volt's gasoline engine fired up unobtrusively and kept the Volt powering up the grade at 70 mph, just like a typical car. I did this a couple times before I got the hang of it and felt so embarrassed." Once you notice it, it can be hard to ignore, even as you turn up the radio volume again. VW's multi-stage, paddle-adjustable regen is an example of how to do this right. Press on a virtual button and the system responds crisply. We drove it for 13 months and put 15,063 miles on it. I put in a lot of time on my Xbox, including plenty of driving games. I drove it around for a big chunk of the weekend with no juice left and didn't mind a bit. It's pretty easy to imagine other people dismissing it as some sort of Chevy Cruze hatchback, or a Honda or Kia. The center stack was dumb and buttonless. The problem, as my coworkers pointed out, is that the paddle's regenerative braking level is all or nothing. Dan Frio, staff writer, "Why, why, oh why, is there so much faux chrome (faume?) Even if you don't have a smartphone, you can still use MyLink's integrated voice controls to operate various systems. The Chevrolet Volt has a trunk space of 10.6 ft3. A glance through the windows in any direction was obstructed only by a harmless layer of dust. 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. What was the damage after all this? --, "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. This is a welcome improvement. I dialed up Safelite. I would look forward to visiting them again." Overall, this is a setup I, and most parents with infant seats, could live with every day. Again. At 10.6 cubic feet, cargo volume is modest for a car of this size, and especially for a hatchback, which. 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 . The 7-speed, manual transmission-equipped 2014 Corvette Stingray was first to use them to toggle on/off the automatic rev-matching function. At least the 2011 model was realistic about it. The EPA estimates the Volt's all-electric range at 53 miles. We headed to CarMax and accepted its offer of $20,000. I texted Dan: On pace for a 75-mile run. However, the Chevy Bolt offers 16.9 cubic feet of space, and the Toyota Prius Prime takes the cake with 19.8 cubes. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality are standard for both trims along with a SiriusXM trial, however, navigation is only standard in the Premier. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? I've also been keeping an eye on what is effectively the Volt's in-car "fuel economy" gauge for electric drive. After 28,992 miles, the Edmunds TMV Calculator valued the car at $19,763. New 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer from Carr Chevrolet in Beaverton, OR, 97006. We were unable to close the lid with two checked-size bags, though it fit other configurations without issue. Though we normally like to retire a vehicle quickly to make room for the next long-termer, our Volt saw one last month of driving. On the 2,000-mile road trip to Oregon and back, the Volt ran exclusively on gasoline and returned 34.6 mpg. But Chevy has gotten it right with the new Volt. Chevy Volts come with a small air compressor and tire sealant goo. The Volt is comprehensively outfitted with features that offer a decent level of comfort, convenience, and entertainment. Just like our old long-termer, the original 2011 Chevrolet Volt, this car is a four-seater in the real world. The liftback design of the Volt also benefits practicality by means of presenting a massive trunk opening for easy loading. After driving 264 miles of mostly city miles, our Volt returned 37.8 mpg. Either way, I like the interior of this Volt much better. Sal Meda, imagery production specialist. Yes, it's nimble in a parking lot, but on a twisting road, the Volt is out of its element. Also, the rear window is narrow and short, so visibility suffers doubly. I figured I'd add some charge to the Volt while having coffee and doing some work see how the clothes of EV life fit me. In this mode, the Volt is quicker to 30 mph compared to running on the gas engine." Cheesy. The Volt automatically applies plenty of regenerative braking all on its own. While we almost had a new best all-electric range at 69.4 miles, it was shy of the Volt's 75-mile best. Not sure if it's the seat material, plastics, or if something got spilled inside (didn't see anything when I checked), but the smell is disappointing, especially when you're trying to show off how much you like the car to a neighbor." Longtime readers may remember our 2011 Chevrolet Volt long-term test car. When I opened the door, I could feel the heat pouring from the interior. The lid is a bit of a reach when opened. There are two sets of LATCH car-seat connectors on the Volts rear outboard seats, along with an upper tether on the middle seat. And surprisingly, I am able to last a good two hours before my lower reaches grow tired. 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. Still, I've been pretty pleased with myself and my Low/paddle two-step. But that doesn't diminish all the good that the 2016 Volt represents. My knees suffer the most. They told me that chips like this will leave a scar, but I can't personally find it. Access to our long-term fleet is usually awesome, but once in a while it just gets tiring. I have a spring-loaded center punch, and with it I placed a divot in the center of each of her Sharpie marks so the drill bit wouldn't "walk.". Per U.S . Call (435) 487-9310 for more information. The world still needs Mustangs and Corvettes and 911s and things of that nature. Available features include a wireless device charger, an eight-speaker Bose premium audio system, and a 7.2-kWh onboard charger. The backseat only held two adults. The new batteries have more power than the old Volt, but they also get more help from the new internal combustion engine. The whole round trip added another 874.6 miles to the odometer with 21.957 gallons of gas poured in. vetted professional mechanic! Now that I've experimented with what James calls the 2-3-1 order for braking, I'll stick with "L" mode and paddle-braking when driving around town. 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. But from an engineering and driving perspective, this car is a home run. It was in its second generation, and it not only had more electric range than its competitors but also a reasonably gutsy engine to lean on when the juice ran out. Comparing the 2021 Equinox to the 2021 Traverse may point you in the right direction. Eventually I simply unplugged my phone. 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). Maybe even a little fun. Aside from routine service and an errant flat tire, our Volt has trucked on with no complaints. None of them has been positive. Dan Frio, "I just loaded five 8-foot-long two-by-fours into the Volt. In terms of space, the front seats offer plenty of room. Brent Romans, senior editor, "In electric-only mode, accelerator response is immediate with a nice amount of torque right off the line. Thats below average for a compact car, though hybrids typically have less cargo space than nonhybrid cars. So we didn't. Carlos Lago. The i3 has a 7.4 kilowatt charger, while the Volt makes do with a 3.6 kW charger. The main control icons (audio, phone, navigation, etc.) 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. So we've got our 31 kWh/100 miles figure for the Volt. Edmunds purchased this vehicle for the purposes of evaluation. Big knobs for the temperature and fan controls and easily readable buttons for everything else. No spare tire. I'd like to see other manufacturers go hard at the Volt with comparable capabilities and sexier designs. 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. They are surprisingly comfortable. --, "Chevrolet wisely ditched the too-high-tech capacitive buttons and Star Trek-inspired shiny white plastic for a more conventional interior. I couldn't get an app going to monitor the Volt's charge (someone has since told me you can do it on the Volt's OnStar site), so after an hour and 20 minutes, I packed up and headed back to the car. If you're using a station with per-hour pricing, the higher-capacity onboard chargers mean you'll pay less to charge it. Even in front, however, you can lose pedestrians and even other vehicles in the Volt's large A-pillars." . If this were my car, there'd be a piece of tape permanently affixed to the center of the steering wheel." It created enough haze to significantly limit visibility through the rear pane, which is minimal as it is. One thing I haven't quite wrapped my head around though is how Chevy decided to integrate a control for maximum regenerative braking. (Check out some pictures of our 2014 Chevrolet Silverado's touchscreen here.) 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. 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