The brake feel, while still hybrid-y, is more natural than the outgoing car's. --, "You would expect that a car as advanced as the Volt would have the latest suite of in-car tech, and Chevy delivers. I tried to keep this number as high as possible over the next week, but I couldn't stay tethered to ChargePoint stations forever. For this pimple to happen it would have had to been caused from inside the car, right? I called Fernando to apologize and ask if that could work on his end. Director of Vehicle Testing Dan Edmunds and I hashed out a few ideas. We are wondering how much this has and will affect connecting flight passengers. The Chevy Volt battery is much less expensive but still has an eight-year or 100,000 warranty like the Bolt. 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. Assuming it's plugged into a system that accommodates the maximum charging rate, the i3 will "fill" faster than the Volt even though the i3's battery is larger. Also, it can be difficult to identify some of the top tethers. After handing over the key, I was offered a complimentary ride back to my place in the dealership's Tahoe shuttle a five-mile trek through typical LA traffic. At 10.6 cubic feet, cargo volume is modest for a car of this size, and especially for a hatchback, which. But I read a recent press release on the upcoming 2017 Bolt EV. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt's T-shaped battery pack feels like the EV Age's equivalent of the muscle car's driveshaft tunnel. Lifetime engine-on fuel economy stayed at the 37.7 mpg average from last month. Third Row Headroom/Legroom/Shoulder Room 38.20 inches/36.70 inches/48.40 inches. 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. Both apply a specific amount of regenerative braking. When left in the sun for a few hours, the Volt's interior develops an off-putting and musty stink. Somewhere. 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. A Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, which has Volt powertrain guts but without the giant battery, gets 49 mpg city (46 mpg combined). Maybe even a little fun. Traffic was pretty light, and I was able to drive normally (for So Cal), averaging around 60 mph. Not bad considering the hills and 70-mph speed limits. I tilt the seatback a couple of notches to compensate for the excessive padding against my shoulder blades with some success. The 2013 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. Nobody walks in Edmunds.com's hometown of L.A., or so the saying (or song) goes. It works in a new way, too. We reviewed our data and identified a new high of 45.1 mpg, so our Volt has now officially outperformed the EPA estimate. Constantly switching back to XM after every Waze alert grew particularly aggravating on my long trip. Those miles came from run-of-the mill around-town driving even though the Volt is certainly capable of longer trips. Either way, I like the interior of this Volt much better. I drove back up the driveway and surveyed the damage. I've also watched the Volt's battery regen meter while using the regular brake pedal. Why can't you just use the regular brake pedal?". 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. Optional on the higher trim, forward automatic braking, forward collision alert, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-keeping assist can be equipped. I don't want a car to do that to me. Three recalls fell under warranty but took almost four hours themselves. I told him that he can charge it whenever is most convenient as I wasn't leaving for a few days. The 2021 Chevy Suburban and. Single-occupancy carpool lane access also a huge plus. The Chevrolet Volt has a trunk space of 10.6 ft3. Additionally, we challenged, and exceeded, the limits of the Volt's cargo hold while running errands locally. Since I live in an apartment, I can't charge. The bottom is flat and the contours of its back arch in the opposite direction of the contours of my back. (It's way better than the grabby brakes in our long-term Tacoma, just for comparison's sake.). I did this a couple times before I got the hang of it and felt so embarrassed." What you can't see is the Sharpie in my wife's hand, waiting for me to align the V-shape of the bracket with the nose of the car and fit the notches at either side up against a step in the fascia. Recall 16055: Reprogram the hybrid computer. The Volt doesn't come to a complete stop this way, though. Unfortunately I just don't like the car itself, at least not enough to put my own money on the line. And it did. Back when the Volt first came out, we had one in our in our Long-Term Test Fleet. --, "The rest of the cockpit has its share of plain black plastic but is laid out with pleasing hints at pseudo-grandeur." 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. 11: Stupid regen paddle. As usual, our plug-in hybrid was used primarily for around-town duties, whether it was solo commuting in the carpool lane or, in my case, traveling at normal highway speeds on Interstate 10 through downtown L.A. (traffic is totally clear at 10 p.m.). It's easy to forget that our 2016 Chevrolet Volt has a gasoline engine under the hood. It's a regenerative brake controller. So we've got our 31 kWh/100 miles figure for the Volt. No lights or messages on the dash. In that way, it's similar to the Prius and other hybrids. The new Volt's rated EV range is 53 miles on a charge, a very useful and transformative increase of 18 miles. All I can seem to find is 10.6 cubic feet for the trunk only. By comparison, our 2011 Volt averaged 34.2 kWh/100 miles. Other factors also come into play. 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. Contact. I hit it once more and timed the response: 40 seconds! It will seat 5 full sized adults with ease and has loads of storage space in the back. --, "The 8-inch digital instrument cluster has a tighter design and organizes its displayed information more cohesively. Tracking fuel economy for a plug-in hybrid such as the Volt is not straightforward. Brent Romans, senior editor, "In electric-only mode, accelerator response is immediate with a nice amount of torque right off the line. Take the brake pedal, for instance, which feels normal and free from the weird, numb, two-stage pedal feel indicative of most other hybrids' regenerative braking. In the month of February we fed our 2016 Chevrolet Volt a steady diet of commuter miles. If I had to give one car the Most Improved award, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt would be it. " When we had our former 2011 Volt long-termer, we averaged 37.3 electric miles during a year of driving (EPA rating: 35 miles). My drive is roughly 10 miles one way, but it can take 30 to 40 minutes as I navigate tight surface streets. Map. Neither alternative is particularly convenient so I have to tough it out. I had no problem seeing through the glass when it was dry. 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. This switches to a more aggressive level of regenerative braking/coasting than in the normal "Drive" mode. Three hundred miles in, I was ready for a break and fuel. --, "When running on electric power alone, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is uncannily quiet. She was not nearly as impressed. I often get home having only used a few miles of electric range. She was oblivious. Josh Sadlier, "This week marked my first non-EV experience in the Volt. Testing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle like our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt requires adjusting our testing procedure. The Volt was used mostly for normal commuting duties, while I threw in some traveling on deserted Orange County highways over Thanksgiving. The front of the cabin is spacious though, and the ergonomics intuitive and practical; the driving position is optimal with all controls in easy reach and the driver's sightlines clear for good outward visibility. Then there is the driver seat itself. Further geeking on energy consumption, the EV miles burned on this leg required just 14.3 kilowatt-hours. According to our calculations, 42 percent of our time was spent in EV mode. I had no intention of starting my Christmas staycation with an accident, so I left it alone. 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. When Mike Magrath made his highly impressive 74.8-mile all-electric drive, he averaged about 19.0 kWh/100 miles. Styling the second-generation Volt to look more "normal" was clearly a priority for Chevrolet, and it seems to have worked. "A more questionable aspect, however, is headroom. But where a five-mpg shortfall in gasoline engine efficiency can earn you a class-action lawsuit, electric miles are a whole different voodoo. I shouldn't have been. And as more people buy plug-in hybrids or dedicated EVs, it's bound to become more of a topic. Why unwind the Volt's Level 1 cord when my daughter's Fiat cord is already plugged in and ready to go? Chevy's been heading down this path for awhile (Spark, Equinox, Camaro), Scion and Honda, too. When it fired up you couldn't help but notice the added racket. This new system not only improves the look of the various screens, but it also results in quicker response to commands. Nightfall Gray Metallic 2020 Chevrolet Equinox LT FWD 4D Sport Utility 1.5L DOHC 26/31 City/Highway MPG. Here, the designers made it easy. 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. Higher math tells me I drove 36.9 miles on 28 miles of "fuel," earning a bonus of 8.9 miles or approximately 25 percent of my one-way commute. Opting for the Premier trim also opens the door to the optional forward collision alert, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert and side blind-zone alert with lane change alert. In general, it's a far more refined hybrid system than those of its competitors. When you pull the paddle in "L" after lifting your foot off the throttle, the slowing effect is much less severe since the car is already slowing. It's not that kind of car. It may look like a Cruze/Civic mashup on the outside that's the biggest weakness, in my opinion but the driving character is appropriately upscale. New 2023 Buick Enclave from Levelland Chevrolet Buick GMC in LEVELLAND, TX, 79336. However, unlike most hybrids, power still primarily flows through the electric motor, providing a more EV-like feel when pressing on the throttle pedal. 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. We bought a new Michelin Premier A/S tire after a flat damaged the original irreparably and the emergency tire goo wouldn't seal. Or I do, at least. VW's multi-stage, paddle-adjustable regen is an example of how to do this right. It was a smart move, and one that works beautifully, with a sensible layout that includes a great new touch-screen infotainment display. The seats throughout the cabin are, nevertheless, well-padded and contoured for decent comfort and support. Meh. She only drives 10 or 12 miles a day. The slow trickle of 120 volts made it necessary to put the Volt to bed by 6:00 p.m. to get the charge started and use a different car if we wanted to see a movie or go to dinner. 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. Its handle is 71 inches up. The first 49.9 miles were electric-only, once again followed by gasoline power. But from an engineering and driving perspective, this car is a home run. Where Did We Drive It? The Volt seats, though, are quite comfortable for me. Alas, that's how my Wednesday started with our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. Brent Romans. The Chevy Volt seats five and comes standard with cloth upholstery. Our last full month of use involved 1,390 miles of city and highway driving, with more than 300 miles of those in electric mode. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? Let's first look at why I would like to own a Volt: The powertrain. 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? No reason to keep CD players around for the odd occasion when .01 percent of your customer base walk out of the used music store. In other words, stay tuned the Volt's best mpg may be yet to come. The newest MyLink interface design is pretty similar to what existed before, but it seems to me that it's a little easier to use. Not just because it's less compromised than other hybrid sedans, but because its powertrain is so good. Fair enough. A multi-info display between the main gauges lets you use buttons on the steering wheel to monitor speed, battery use and myriad other functions." Can you see if you have the parts?". What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? 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. Suddenly I'm looking at the dash you see above. The 2022 Chevy Suburban SUV is the leader in cargo space with a maximum limit of 144.7 cubic feet. "Inside, liberal use of crease-free swaths of hard plastic means the cabin looks better than it feels -- a strong indicator that most of the car's window sticker comes from the guts, not the skin." Dan Frio, staff writer, "Why, why, oh why, is there so much faux chrome (faume?) The best fill mpg and best electric range remain unchanged. He joked that he'd have to hold the cashier hostage, but they'd wait for me. A sub-$30,000 hatchback makes. (The charger at work has been in high demand due to the number of short-term EVs we've evaluated recently.) "Not terrible," I thought, as I popped the hatch, opened the rear doors, and started to fold forward the Volt's 60/40-split rear seats. 4) Simple menu interface. Call it evolution, or the simple realization that the original Volt's cabin had a few features that weren't very practical. Seventy miles in the new Volt is not as impressive as 54.6 miles was in the old one. "You don't want to do that," he repeated, meaning something slightly different this time. The Volt has 10.6 cubic feet of trunk space. And this is with the seat set for a 5-foot-6-inch driver. Example: My mom has been visiting me from out of town. This all had to be done in Park with the brake set. As such, I think the Hybrid is actually the Malibu to get. The seat is just too flat and firm to go any longer without a break. The new Volt represented a step above the first-gen car in every way. The bottom is flat and the contours of its back arch in the opposite direction of the contours of my back. In case they don't sell them where you live, the "e" stands for electric. Lift off throttle and the car coasted until I hit the brakes. There was very little traction available. I texted Dan: On pace for a 75-mile run. Aside from routine service and an errant flat tire, our Volt has trucked on with no complaints. Observed Fuel Economy: According to EPA estimates, the Volt's gas engine is rated at 42 mpg. Call (610) 257-7045 for more information. Usually, this is terrible for me because I'm large. I was then off on a voyage to Corvallis, Oregon, and back a week later. I didn't tell my Hooman service advisor, Fernando, that I worked for Edmunds, but he gave me the red-carpet treatment anyway. How do they stack up when you're sitting there staring at the backsides of a few thousand of your fellow commuters? Call (410) 970-6777 for more information. But if I was going to own one of these I'd want to install a 240-volt Level 2 charge station at home. But there's also the electric motor/generator (part of the hybrid powertrain) that is used to convert some of the vehicle's forward momentum into electricity that can be used to recharge the battery pack. MPG "In theory, you can drive the Chevrolet Volt like a regular hybrid just don't ever plug it in! During that time we averaged 37.2 miles on EV range and 35 mpg out of the old-tech, iron-block gas engine. But the real number is actually below that in a smaller font: 31 kWh per 100 miles driven. Without any long-distance trips, the Volt traveled just over 800 miles in August. Chevrolet lists trunk volume at 10.6 cubic feet (which isn't much; a Nissan Leaf has 24 cubic feet of trunk space with the seats still up), but when the rear seats are folded the Volt can . (VDA) standard, 5-door hatchbacks featured 175 litres (6.2 cu ft) of cargo space with the rear seats in their upright positions and 735 litres (26.0 cu ft) with the rear seats folded down, with a maximum payload rating of 495 kg (1,091 lb). "Sure," they said. --, "The rest of the cockpit has its share of plain black plastic but is laid out with pleasing hints at pseudo-grandeur." Which brings me to the comparison with the Volt itself. They're not covered in particularly nice material nor do they have noticeably firm bolstering. You'll need to apply a good amount of force to attach the anchor. After 28,992 miles, the Edmunds TMV Calculator valued the car at $19,763. Average lifetime gasoline mpg: 38.6 mpg Best fill mpg: 45.1 mpg EPA combined mpg rating: 42 miles, Average electric range: 51.6 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: 16,073 miles. 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. Caroline Pardilla, copy editor, Cargo Space "Hi, I'm Mike's back. We were unable to close the lid with two checked-size bags, though it fit other configurations without issue." --, "The seats are supportive, and the new-for-2019 power driver's seat is a helpful addition." 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. I try wrestling the manual seat-bottom adjuster fore and aft. As a result, you can't really see the headlights of the vehicle behind you. 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. You may be wondering why my daughter is using a Level 1 charge cord in the first place. 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. Nope. It may have looked interesting, but its functionality left something to be desired. This likely plays a role in how my friend tops up his battery every night. Ed Hellwig, Executive Editor, Miscellaneous "My wife is currently driving an all-electric Fiat 500e that we leased a few months back. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? Our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt was slow-roasting in the L.A. sun for a few hours. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? Why We Bought It/Why We Got It? Now, it's always easier to get better when you have some obvious flaws to begin with. For me, it's just fun to think differently about efficiency in a way that's not miles-per-gallon. Awkward Dead Pedal Placement and Seating Position, 70 Miles on a Charge The Range Wars Begin Again, Performance Tested - A Deep Dive Into the Numbers, Still Has a Mountain Mode, but Seems Less Necessary, Could Reduce the Guilt for Driving To Get the Mail, 5 Reasons You'll Like the MyLink System Interface, Brake Pedal Feel Is Consistent, Easy To Modulate, Charge Time Surprise and the Importance of Power, 2016 Chevrolet Volt vs 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, More Traditional Design Is an Improvement, No Place in the Future for Physical Media. I still like driving ours when I get the chance, as this is the perfect powertrain for my lifestyle. The whole round trip added another 874.6 miles to the odometer with 21.957 gallons of gas poured in. Interior room? Funny, it wasn't there earlier when you were watching Kimmel. As we wrote previously, you can also use the gear selector's "L" mode and the paddle on steering wheel. Interior dimensions with the second-row seatbacks in place measured approximately 29 inches deep by 38 inches wide at the wheelwells. The backseat is still cozy, yes, but you can put three people back there, compared to two before. The majority of this time, the Volt was in hybrid mode rather than full electric. It's also best going from brake to throttle with no pedal overlap in between (power braking). It was a smart move, and one that works beautifully, with a sensible layout that includes a great new touch-screen infotainment display. When I opened the door, I could feel the heat pouring from the interior. Carlos Lago, senior writer, Technology-Audio "Android Auto integration rocks. 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 urge to fidget did not set in after 45 minutes and I don't remember having to ease the seat back to stretch my legs out as the miles wore on. The Volt has Apple CarPlay, which is fine, but CarPlay doesn't put Waze on the Volt's screen. But there was an asterisk: CarPlay would work at launch, but Android Auto fell into the automotive abyss called "late availability.". dashboard to top it all off. The Newest Electric Offering from Chevrolet Is All-Electric and Greatly Improved More and more people are opting out of the gas engine vehicle and switching to the battery power vehicle. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? The Volt seats five people in two rows, but the middle seat is barely useable. Available federal and state tax rebates. It's not a perfect system since it means diligently (and accurately) recording the battery-gasoline switchover point when applicable, plus other factors. 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. There was no real engine racket or lack of oomph. 4: There's nowhere to put my arms. Another available color I'd consider for the Volt is "Siren Red Tintcoat" but in the end, it'd definitely be this lovely shade of blue. I recently had the chance to drive the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid and walked away declaring it my automotive surprise of the year. While it may offer the worst-all-electric range of any of the plug-in cars currently . Yes, consequently it has a more versatile cargo area than a compact sedan. But I understand the reality of it. The battery pack still takes up space underneath, though, so it's more of an emergency-use perch than a truly useful seat." New 2023 Chevrolet Suburban from Karl Malone Chevrolet Park City in Park City, UT, 84098. The plate bracket itself has all the necessary directions molded right into it. These hooks just push into the trim and turn, but that turn requires more force than my fingers could apply. That said, here are the fuel economy results we've observed over the last year and a half, with corrupted data omitted. Given how often it runs, you barely know it's there. Second, the extension cord is a simple and obvious bottleneck in the chain. 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. Not every car, of course. Compared to other hybrids, the Volt fares pretty well. Press on a virtual button and the system responds crisply. 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. There's a symmetry to the idea that I like. The 2012 Chevy Volt's cargo space is small compared with those of other upscale midsize cars and hybrids. Yet all too often carmakers decide to include the climate controls with all the rest of a car's new technology. --. 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. This is the last update for our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. 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. Enter the LT with its remote keyless entry and start, and on the inside, you'll be met with power windows, manual tilt and telescoping steering column, six-way manually-adjustable front bucket seats, and 60/40 split-folding rear seats. 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. Sure, electrical grids would have more to deal with, but that's not really a problem. Glovebox? It's the design of the cargo area. The Chevy Volt seats five and comes standard with cloth upholstery. I can't live with that." The oil change and tire rotation cost $45.70 and took about 30 minutes. It starts to be more noticeable when climbing hills or cruising the fast lane on the freeway, but it's still quieter and more subdued than some other gasoline hybrids I can think of. Since our 2016 Chevrolet Volt has been used primarily as a commuter with a charge station on at least one end of the route, it was lacking in the long-distance part of its life. Seats 3 Seats fold up Can fold one or both sides up Includes child seat top tether anchor Adds cargo and passenger carrying versatility to your vehicle . Such freeway-heavy driving was consequently less reflective of the city-dwelling habits of typical Volt owners. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? "One annoyance is related to the handshake between the Volt and the iPhone 6. Compare the Volt to our 2016 Toyota Prius here. My knees suffer the most. No. Most of the time I just leave it on "auto" so all I need to do is adjust the temperature. At least the hatch is large. 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