One of the big improvements for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is greater full-electric driving range. "You don't want to do that," said the guy at Selman Chevrolet, where we bought our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. Those are six mats in the photo, each measuring 6.6 by 3.3 feet. Maintenance and Upkeep The Volt went to the dealer this month for routine service and a trio of recalls. Then I ventured southeast to Temecula, California, for more rain, and back. Load height is 33 inches from the ground, which is lower than similarly sized vehicles with traditional trunks. Sometimes you need a little more room for your cargo. There's less cargo space than in rivals. No use uncoiling a second cord if you don't have to, right?" The benefits to a quick charging time aren't limited to reducing the impact on your personal schedule. Naturally I fumbled with the steering wheel stalks to activate the rear wiper. We've said it before and will here again. Much of the drive included stop-and-go traffic. Using the i3 as my mental yardstick, I reasoned that it would take less time for the Volt to charge. You still have to apply the regular brakes right at the end. I wouldn't have necessarily expected that given the added complexity and/or weight of being a plug-in vehicle. It's not a huge change, but it's an important one. Let's first look at why I would like to own a Volt: The powertrain. Traffic cleared about halfway home and started to move along at the 65 mph speed limit. We hopped into a blue one that was nearly identical to our long-termer and that's where things started to go wrong. He's got a full charge (about 53 miles) when he leaves for work at 5:30 the next morning. A power-closing feature is necessary here." Recall 39570: Recalibrate front view camera. I showed up at 11 a.m. and the place was humming, but he assured me that they could fit the Volt in before the end of the day. Now the engine sounds more in line with what the car is trying to do." I even pointed out my awesomeness to my wife while we were out on a drive. Compared to the accelerator pedal (which you barely have to press when driving under battery power, the electric thrust is so readily available), the brake pedal requires a fair shove to slow the Volt. How much more efficient can the Low/paddle two-step be? Further geeking on energy consumption, the EV miles burned on this leg required just 14.3 kilowatt-hours. Specifications: Drive Type: Front-wheel drive Transmission Type: Electric-drive transaxle Engine Type: Electric motor with inline-four cylinder gasoline engine Displacement (cc/cu-in): 1,490/91 Redline (rpm): None Indicated Horsepower (hp): 149 Torque (lb-ft): 294 Brake Type (front): One-piece ventilated discs with two-piston sliding calipers Brake Type (rear): One-piece solid discs with single-piston sliding calipers Suspension Type (front): independent MacPherson strut-type with side-loaded strut modules, specially tuned coil springs, direct-acting hollow stabilizer bar; hydraulic ride bushings Suspension Type (rear): specially adapted compound crank (torsion beam) with double-walled, U-shaped profile at the rear; specifically tuned coil springs, hydraulic bushings, Tire Size (front): 215/50R17 91H Tire Size (rear): 215/50R17 91H Tire Brand: Michelin Tire Model: Energy Saver All-Season Tire Type: Low rolling resistance As tested Curb Weight (lb): 3,543, Test Results Acceleration 0-30 (sec): 2.7 (w/ TC on 2.6) 0-45 (sec): 4.7 (w/ TC on 4.7) 0-60 (sec): 7.5 (w/TC on 7.8) 0-60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec): 7.3 (w/TC on 7.5) 0-75 (sec):11.2 (w/TC on 12.4) 1/4-Mile (sec @ mph): 15.6 @ 89.7 (w/TC on 15.9 @ 83.4), Handling Skid Pad Lateral acceleration (g): 0.85 (0.81 w/ESC on). It wasn't until I read James's post about the multitude of ways to brake that I revisited the paddle, this time with the transmission in "L". There's a symmetry there. Compared against its extraordinarily busy April, May was a return to the norm for our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. Almost no wind or tire noise intrudes into the cockpit -- impressive, given the firm, low-rolling resistance rubber at each corner." My early arrival allows for an early escape that usually gets me out ahead of the worst of the afternoon commuting wave theoretically, at least. 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. Yes, consequently it has a more versatile cargo area than a compact sedan. It's quiet and has just as much power as the typical family sedan. I tried to keep this number as high as possible over the next week, but I couldn't stay tethered to ChargePoint stations forever. Aside from routine service and an errant flat tire, our Volt has trucked on with no complaints. But I could also envision a potential owner wanting a bit more status from his or her new plug-in hybrid. Comfort "I'm very picky about seats. It was a busy month. Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down; Power Door Locks; Power Rear Windows; . This thing is so long and heavy that, once opened, it's pretty darn hard to close it. It still has enough unique touches to make it different, yet it doesn't feel like it's trying too hard. While the interior design is attractive in theory, it's swallowed up by the mass of black plastic. Mark Takahashi, Automotive Editor, MPG "I live pretty far from the office, so my M.O. Still here is what we've observed after 18 months. Oh! After driving 264 miles of mostly city miles, our Volt returned 37.8 mpg. She was not nearly as impressed. We spent most of March driving our 2016 Chevrolet Volt on gasoline. Charging cord location? Have you ever been lying awake in bed listening to a torturous faucet drip? An Audi A4: 63.7 at cruise, 40.4 at idle. Back in 2011, when we took delivery of our first long-term Chevrolet Volt test car, the Chevy seemed so glamorous and high-tech. New 2023 Chevrolet Suburban from Antwerpen Chevrolet in Eldersburg, MD, 21784. 8: There's no way to turn off the air-conditioning. Maybe if gas was $11 per gallon or if charging took six minutes, I'd be more willing to sacrifice. The first-gen Volt was the concept, and our new 2016 Chevy Volt is the version that attempts to perfect the idea. The Volt is comprehensively outfitted with features that offer a decent level of comfort, convenience, and entertainment. As I'm driving around, I'd like to get as much electric range as possible, but using the existing paddle exclusively creates a lot of clumsy decelerations. That would prove to be important in the coming week. I would have to work a normal schedule. It's easy to miss since it's pretty quiet on the highway. In this mode, the Volt is quicker to 30 mph compared to running on the gas engine." I love good service. I've been impressed by the touchscreen's response times. Let me start by immediately walking that assertion back. Where Did We Drive It? Smooth, too. 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. 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.". 5) Voice controls and media interface. Here are some other samples from the EPA: 2016 Audi A3 eTron (plug-in): 40 kWh/100 miles 2016 Ford Fusion Energi (plug-in): 37 kWh/100 miles 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In: 34 kWh/100 miles 2016 Kia Soul Electric: 32 kWh/100 miles 2016 Fiat 500e: 30 kWh/100 miles 2016 Nissan Leaf: 30 kWh/100 miles 2016 BMW i3: 27 kWh/100 miles. in the Volt's interior? With 70 miles on the EV odometer, the car was projecting 80 miles, but history tells me these things fall fast. That amounts to a projected range of 59 miles. I immediately plugged in my new Galaxy S7, but it didn't seem to work. 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 . If you assume coasting while in Drive is regen/deceleration level one, then getting off the accelerator while in Low is like level two. Wrapping my hand around one gives me flashbacks of the dark days of General Motors interior design. Both can handle tasks like finding a nearby restaurant or reading your text messages aloud. Where Did We Drive It? The problem, as my coworkers pointed out, is that the paddle's regenerative braking level is all or nothing. 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. Also smaller than the Lyriq which claims 60.8 cuft. There are many things to like about our new long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt. --, "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. It created enough haze to significantly limit visibility through the rear pane, which is minimal as it is. We do our best to separate miles driven solely via battery power from those motivated by gasoline. My supposition for Chevy not going the BMW route has to do with our Volt being a plug-in hybrid instead of a dedicated EV. The Volt's cabin seats four and is outfitted with cloth seats; leather is an option. Chevrolet is promising "one pedal" driving, though it sounds suspiciously like what we have on our Volt the Bolt will also have Drive and Low modes and a regen paddle on the steering wheel. Less noisy. Yes, it's nimble in a parking lot, but on a twisting road, the Volt is out of its element. It's a little distracting, even a little unsettling and maybe nothing to worry about. 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. At first, freeway survival was my sole objective. When we had our former 2011 Volt long-termer, we averaged 37.3 electric miles during a year of driving (EPA rating: 35 miles). After an hour and 17 minutes, the Volt had ingested only enough for 13 miles of EV range. Third, the run between my garage outlet and the house's electrical panel has an effect on charge time and losses. The Chevrolet Aveo . There are two full sets of anchors on the outboard rear seats, and there's a single top tether anchor for the middle seat. And once again: When you're faced with the prospect of sitting in a Pep Boys waiting room for four hours, the benefits of a compact spare tire outweigh pretty much everything else. Take away the conversation, the sound track, the background noise, and suddenly you're exposed to things you would've otherwise overlooked or ignored. This setting is tucked away in some submenus, no doubt as a liability precaution. The Volt seats five people in two rows, but the middle seat is barely useable. 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. Cars for Sale; Research . There are two sets of LATCH car-seat connectors on the Volts rear outboard seats, along with an upper tether on the middle seat. Nothing happened. They even managed to squeeze the seat heater buttons in there without overcrowding things. Dan Frio, staff writer, "Why, why, oh why, is there so much faux chrome (faume?) The seats throughout the cabin are, nevertheless, well-padded and contoured for decent comfort and support. The salesman and I headed out to the lot to inspect their first delivery of Volts. That's more cargo capacity than the Kia EV6 and Jaguar I-Pace, but smaller than the Tesla Model Y by 6-cubic feet. Even with the modest miles added to the Volt, we were able to form more opinions about the Volt thanks to some all-gas driving and test the A/C system in our hot summertime Southern California weather. The oil change and tire rotation cost $45.70 and took about 30 minutes. Personally, I'm fine with being low key. Acceleration is strong until about 30 mph, then begins to drop off pretty significantly. Calvin Kim, road test editor, "Our luggage fit easily (behind the second row of seats) in multiple configurations, thanks to the largely square-shaped cargo floor. The better-equipped, leather-lined . The latest Volt is smoother and easier to drive. And that's where we are today. Maybe I'm still too entrenched in the mpg mindset where efficiency promises are always viewed with suspicion, and anything in the ballpark is generally deemed acceptable. The Volt had stored up just 13 miles of EV range, which was disappointing. The first Volt used an awkward shifter that was half-buried within the dashboard. They're cheap, plentiful, and most new releases have abandoned crappy plastic jewel boxes for the cardboard "digi-pack," which lends some nostalgic analog to vinyl records. As Mr. Elfalan said, the Volt has a regen paddle instead of an aggressive regen system built into the brake pedal itself. His friend lives two houses away from his. The Volt seats five people in two rows, but the middle seat is barely useable. After 42 or so miles the batteries had depleted and switched over to the gasoline engine. The Volt has two full sets of LATCH connectors for installing car seats, but installing them can be a little tricky. Nothing again. Trunk space is OK for a hybrid but subpar for a compact car. Where Did We Drive It? A failure to record the switchover from electric to gas modes means a loss of useful data. It did a nice job of preserving an EV-like feel and had enough power to climb hills and reach highway speeds. But a recent week was full of scheduled meetings that would stretch into late afternoon. Calvin Kim, road test editor, Performance "While crunching fuel numbers for this log, I noticed there were a few switchover points (the point when it stops being an electric car and starts being a hybrid) left unrecorded. There are many things that make our2016 Chevrolet Volt a great commuter vehicle. I texted Dan: On pace for a 75-mile run. Service Campaigns: Recalls were resolved in a timely manner, and in our case, each was performed during routine service. Since I live in an apartment, I can't charge. Find 2016 Chevrolet Equinox interior, exterior and cargo dimensions for the trims and styles available. Dan Edmunds. 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. It's no longer just a generator for the batteries. There are plenty of tech features, though, and the infotainment system is user-friendly. We passed on the LT and opted for the top-level Premier, which gave us a lot of standard equipment: a backup camera, an 8-inch touchscreen, keyless entry, automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated seats and a Bose audio system. Alas, that's how my Wednesday started with our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The seats themselves are suitably comfortable and supportive; however, some extended lumbar support would be appreciated. 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. I've also watched the Volt's battery regen meter while using the regular brake pedal. Chevrolet updated the Volts infotainment system for 2019. file. This on a car rated at 53 miles of electric range." Nope. I've spent most of the week in the car, charging when I reach the office, and I've yet to hear the engine start. The front of the car is out there. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. MyLink has an intuitive interface and a responsive touch screen. Yet we still managed to set new lifetime marks in average mpg and average electric range. (It's way better than the grabby brakes in our long-term Tacoma, just for comparison's sake.). Usually, this is terrible for me because I'm large. Dan Frio. It didn't have power seats and the spoiler scraped on everything. "Turn right in 140 miles," was the navigation command. No way it's getting me to San Francisco, Vegas or Death Valley. Having to bring your gym bag up to your desk, along with your parking pass, all your change, and whatever other miscellanea has accumulated is not. What about the Chevy Equinox cargo space? Then there is the driver seat itself. The electric motor makes no noise, meaning the only sounds you'll hear are rushing wind and tire noise on the pavement." As such, just under 800 miles were added to the Volt's odometer. 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. It's not that kind of car. Turns out the car was prompting the phone to download the necessary Android Auto software and get me to accept some Terms and Conditions. Now, it's always easier to get better when you have some obvious flaws to begin with. This new Volt is a substantially better performer than our previous long-term car, though 0-60 times are not what a car like the Volt is all about. So to rest a bag on the lip and slide it down would break the bag. 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. "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. I can't live with that." The world still needs Mustangs and Corvettes and 911s and things of that nature. It's all or nothing, which makes it a guessing game approaching every red light. Fuel economy didn't change much this month as the Volt put on less than 1,000 miles. I recently had the chance to drive the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid and walked away declaring it my automotive surprise of the year. It's been over a year and a half since we bought our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt, well over our usual yearlong testing period. A large part of the second-generation's Chevrolet Volt's appeal is its normalcy. Those miles came from run-of-the mill around-town driving even though the Volt is certainly capable of longer trips. Pull on the paddle and it slows you down without using the traditional brakes, sending more juice back into the battery. I had AAA tow the Volt to a nearby Pep Boys. Cameron Rogers, Associate Editor, Maintenance "As I settled into the Volt's driver seat, I reached to put my suction-cup phone holder in place and noticed a star chip about the size of a dime in the windshield. Average lifetime mpg: 37.3 mpg EPA mpg rating: 42 mpg combined Average electric range: 51.6 miles Best electric range: 75 miles EPA electric range rating: 53 miles Current odometer: 28,990 miles Maintenance and Upkeep None. One limitation within the space is the Volt's sloping rear hatch. 2023 Copyright: AutoPadre.com, Workhorse Media LLC. This registered as one of our lowest monthly totals. When we decibel-tested our former first-generation long-term 2011 Volt, it generated 64.5 dB at a 70 mph cruise and 47.9 at idle. If you're using a station with per-hour pricing, the higher-capacity onboard chargers mean you'll pay less to charge it." MPG "In theory, you can drive the Chevrolet Volt like a regular hybrid just don't ever plug it in! No big deal since Waze alerts come over the car's speakers if the phone is plugged in. Just the normal workings of the Volt's innovative drivetrain." When Mike Magrath made his highly impressive 74.8-mile all-electric drive, he averaged about 19.0 kWh/100 miles. (It's worth noting that there's some inherent inefficiency during the battery recharging process, so I'd end up "putting in" more than 6.6 kWh's worth of electricity to fully recharge the battery, but that's another topic.) Several recall campaigns. 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 In terms of standard active and advanced safety and driver-assists, the LT is only fitted with an HD rearview camera, while the Premier has automatic parking assist as well. The seatbacks fold 80/20 and flat. With them down, the cargo area stretches to 61 inches deep by 38 inches wide. More invisible, though. 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 was then off on a voyage to Corvallis, Oregon, and back a week later. 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. 54.4 / 1,540. Save time and money by getting online help from a Neither alternative is particularly convenient so I have to tough it out. Under the Chevrolet Complete Care free maintenance plan, our 7,500- and 15,000-mile visits were free. Once the interior is cooled down to your temperature of choice, the Eco mode does a nice job of maintaining the temperature and you probably won't feel like you're making a huge sacrifice in the name of fuel economy." Surely I'm being super-efficient I'm not using the friction brakes at all! Bottom Line: If we look past the series of recalls, seat discomfort and occasional phone integration glitches, this Volt is arguably the best plug-in hybrid on the road. 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. If you look at the data below, however, you'll notice that our Volt has never achieved the EPA fuel economy estimate. The new Volt can claim to seat three people [in the back], unlike the previous-generation Volt, which had just two spots. The Volt's front seats have. Not bad considering the hills and 70-mph speed limits. Interior dimensions with the second-row seatbacks in place measured approximately 29 inches deep by 38 inches wide at the wheelwells. So we've got our 31 kWh/100 miles figure for the Volt. But this time I discovered my breaking point: 45 minutes. But that doesn't diminish all the good that the 2016 Volt represents. The Volt's tires are good for fuel economy but disappointing when traction and grip are concerned." The Premier comes standard with the in-cabin leather-appointments and can be featured with either a Jet Black or a combination of Jet Black/Porcelain Blue interior. (DB). That's why the Volt is so exciting. There's not enough room for two grocery bags to fit lengthwise. The latest MyLink infotainment interface is quicker, prettier and more functional. --, "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. I hit it once more and timed the response: 40 seconds! New 2023 Chevrolet Suburban from Karl Malone Chevrolet Park City in Park City, UT, 84098. I'm the ideal EV candidate except that I like road trips and I'm not always so good at paying attention to charge level. The Volt hatchback opens wide to fit all of your stuff. The intuitive and easy-to-use system now has crisper graphics and quicker response times than before. The tires don't seem to have great grip which could contribute to the instability characteristics. To answer this question we loaded (our 2016 Chevrolet Volt) with bags in different configurations and took photos. Rather than cruising on throttle lift-off like in a normal car in "D," the Volt exhibits the regenerative braking feeling we've all come to know and love in hybrid and electric vehicles. "I'm here to get the pop-rivets and screws that were supposed to come with the bracket," I continued. November was a busy month in these parts, what with the LA Auto Show, related press events spread throughout the city and Thanksgiving festivities. Heck, it's not even a Miata. At least the 2011 model was realistic about it. Brent Romans, senior editor, "In electric-only mode, accelerator response is immediate with a nice amount of torque right off the line. when driving the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is to milk the charge as far as I can, then run it off the engine until the next time I can get it back to the Edmunds garage charger. The standard inflator kit didn't fix the flat, so we had to use a tow truck to remedy the situation. As for non-routine maintenance, we had that, too. 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. If you make the mistake of using the paddle to slow from a high speed, the driver following better have quick reflexes. We headed to CarMax and accepted its offer of $20,000. It was a smart move, and one that works beautifully, with a sensible layout that includes a great new touch-screen infotainment display. 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. You'll need to apply a good amount of force to attach the anchor. You can convert that number to be equal to per 100 miles driven to see how your driving efficiency compares to the EPA's. Lift off throttle and the car coasted until I hit the brakes. My trip north was the first time we've driven our Volt in conditions with plenty of precipitation, including snow. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? Josh Sadlier, senior manager, content strategy, Miscellaneous "I continue to recommend the Volt widely to people who ask me for shopping advice. The plastic. Forget the usual small hump in the floor; this is a straight-up beverage cart between your thighs. I headed to Hooman Chevrolet in Culver City on Saturday morning to get things done. That's one more than the Toyota Prius Prime can handle, but it's on par with the Chevrolet Bolt. 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 . Doesn't matter if you were on FM or XM, you're now listening to your phone's music. Carlos Lago, senior writer, "I continue to recommend the Volt widely to people who ask me for shopping advice. As the Volt is, it's like instantly stepping on the brake with moderate effort, then hopping right off. Even in front, however, you can lose pedestrians and even other vehicles in the Volt's large A-pillars." It doesnt hurt that we also have a rubber cargo mat." I'm hoping Volt owners are utilizing the car's plug-in recharge ability to its full potential." front and center, even if it's the first time logging into that specific vehicle. Traveling around Orange County for a week made it too difficult to stay hooked up to charging stations, so most of my errands involved running on gas. The closest ChargePoint was across the street from the mall, in a corporate parking garage. It looks good, it's plenty responsive and it even allows user logins that bring all your stored favorites (music, navigation, etc.) Pretty remarkable stuff, especially compared to the noisy range-extender engine in the BMW i3." Yes, the Chevy Volt is a good car. But from an engineering and driving perspective, this car is a home run. These crossover EVs are set to deliver a speedy, Skip to main content; Skip to Action Bar; Sales: 609-836-0366 . I got everything in, but it was far from graceful." 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