"Thanks, but I want to do it myself. 105 E Rt 130 S, Burlington, NJ 08016 Open Today Sales: 9 AM-7 PM. Performance: In electric mode the Volt has enough torque off the line to rarely feel underpowered. We also added navigation, Kinetic Blue paint, an illuminated charge port, a cargo mat and a cargo net. 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. --, "The rest of the cockpit has its share of plain black plastic but is laid out with pleasing hints at pseudo-grandeur." . --, "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. Stylish, room for 4 adults, front passenger seat folds down for long cargo, superior Infotainment including wireless apple CarPlay and . The standard inflator kit didn't fix the flat, so we had to use a tow truck to remedy the situation. Like Magrath explains, I'm not sure the Volt is the right car for me either, but I like several things about it. Caution: nerdliness ahead. Electrons are cheaper, but they aren't free. But Is It Worth It? "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. This is the last update for our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. It's like stabbing the brakes. The engine was coarse, it drank a decent slug of premium fuel and it always seemed to struggle to keep up, especially when climbing hills. We've loaded plenty of gear into it before. 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. On the downside, there is still a fair amount of hard plastic inside, detracting somewhat from the interior's otherwise excellent fit and finish." Feels lighter on its feet. 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. The rear middle seat has virtually no legroom because of how far back the center console extends, so the middle rear-seat passenger must straddle the console. But a workaround, as Cameron touched on a few months ago, is to use the Volt's "Low" driving mode. I've been driving our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt for more than a week straight now. It's perfectly placed for holding a cell phone. Leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, and a heated steering wheel are available. Recall 27660: Update power inverter module software. 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. I recently had the chance to drive the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid and walked away declaring it my automotive surprise of the year. That paddle is either on or off, a bit like how early gaming consoles wouldn't allow you to ease in or out of the throttle or brakes. She was oblivious. So to rest a bag on the lip and slide it down would break the bag. Not bad considering the hills and 70-mph speed limits. Our experience with a long-term 2011 Volt further influenced our decision to buy one. This is a quiet and stable car on the highway, with refinement levels that fully match its price. The shifter feels hollow, the switches aren't great and the whole thing has a very low-rent feel. There's more legroom than I would have thought, and an elevated seating position provides some useful thigh support. 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. Fill up with gas before the electric power is fully depleted, and there is another data gap. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? And I drove 27.4 miles on Sunday before recharging it with 29 miles remaining. Pre-Owned 2017 Chevrolet Volt 5dr HB LT. TEXAS TRUE PRICE(TM) $15,508 Fuel Economy 43 city / 42 hwy Engine Data 1.5L. "This seems dumb. 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? Mark Takahashi, Automotive Editor, MPG "I live pretty far from the office, so my M.O. While it may offer the worst-all-electric range of any of the plug-in cars currently . The 2016 Chevrolet Volt was in desperate need of a bath, and our preferred car wash wouldn't open for another couple hours. The cover has four points that loop onto hooks. The cabin is well isolated from exterior noise, and the solar absorbing glass windows help keep things protected. The upholstery is decent in quality, as are most of the interior trim elements, although it's not hard to miss how much of these are hard-touch materials and gloss plastics. Let's save us all some time and just do this as a list. It may have looked interesting, but its functionality left something to be desired. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? Upon turning the wheel, I felt the telltale shudder. 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. But after numerous commutes of at least an hour or two, these seats held up well. So I applied all the lessons I learned driving the old Volt and promptly went 70 miles on a full charge in our new 2016 Chevrolet Volt on my first attempt. Used 2022 Chevrolet Blazer, from Duval Ford in Jacksonville, FL, 32210. Also, it can be difficult to identify some of the top tethers. 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. It only slows to creep speed (like you get with a regular car with an automatic transmission). The Volt is a nice place to hear yourself think. It's not a perfect system since it means diligently (and accurately) recording the battery-gasoline switchover point when applicable, plus other factors. I've found myself using all three at any given time, usually in the order of 2-3-1, with the old-fashioned one only used as a last resort when a complete stop or heavy braking is needed. Even in front, however, you can lose pedestrians and even other vehicles in the Volt's large A-pillars." I still like driving ours when I get the chance, as this is the perfect powertrain for my lifestyle. To put it simply, it's shockingly good to drive, with composed handling and consistent, well-tuned controls. A lower kWh number means less energy consumed and therefore better efficiency. There's a symmetry to the idea that I like. Occupants in the cabin are in for a pleasant experience as the Volt has been well assembled and feels surprisingly plush. The Volt closed the month with a 0.2 mpg downtick in overall fuel economy. The 2016 Volt was available in two trim levels. I only need to add 10 more to make it to work tomorrow on electricity. The only noteworthy thing about the experience was how uneventful it was. It's now easy to come to a stop smoothly every time. Josh Sadlier, "This week marked my first non-EV experience in the Volt. The base LT starts at $33,995 and includes a standard backup camera, 8-inch Chevrolet MyLink touch-screen, keyless entry, automatic climate control, dual USB ports and remote start. In the past, we were underwhelmed with MyLink, finding it slow and unresponsive at times. As a result, you can't really see the headlights of the vehicle behind you. Driver Confidence 1 Package ($495) adds the side blind zone and lane departure alerts and rear cross-traffic alert. Erm, well, that's a good point. I'm hoping Volt owners are utilizing the car's plug-in recharge ability to its full potential." I'll be counting the days until another hook decides to break free. (Check out some pictures of our 2014 Chevrolet Silverado's touchscreen here.) Big dips, small bumps, freeway expansion joints, concrete or asphalt. Instead of simply acting as a generator when the batteries are spent, the new setup uses the gas engine to propel the vehicle like a typical hybrid. Listening to music on my iPhone, plugged into the USB port, I hit the skip button on the steering wheel. Oh well. But the system works beautifully." Some of the items are deal-breakers (labeled DB) on their own. The problem, as my coworkers pointed out, is that the paddle's regenerative braking level is all or nothing. Driving the Volt primarily like a hybrid, running solely off the gas engine, isn't really in the spirit of the thing, but I don't have a Level 2 charger at home and I suspect the next-gen Volt would be here by the time I could replenish the battery from the garage outlet. This registered as one of our lowest monthly totals. Why We Bought It/Why We Got It? There's not enough room for two grocery bags to fit lengthwise. 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. We're supposed to be talking about the 2016 Chevrolet Volt long-term test car I drove home a couple nights ago. 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). I try wrestling the manual seat-bottom adjuster fore and aft. 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. Add moisture in the form of light rain or morning dew and that changed. I ended up winning that no-holds-barred geek-off with an all-electric run of 54.6 miles, a figure that exceeded that Volt's 35-mile electric range rating by a full 56 percent. I give this car a lot of credit for being comfortable (P.S. "But the resulting fuel economy is mediocre, at least as hybrids go. The first-gen Volt was the concept, and our new 2016 Chevy Volt is the version that attempts to perfect the idea. Chevy Volts come with a small air compressor and tire sealant goo. 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. I had been in "L" as I do, and using the regen paddle as I (reluctantly) do, but I'd been heavy with the throttle and even tried to see if the tires would spin full whack on a 90-degree turn (they do). Still, simple oversights, such as failing to record the switchover point from battery power to gas or filling up the gas tank with battery in reserve, mean a loss of useful data. As with CarPlay, pressing and holding the voice control button bypasses the GM voicemail and jumps to Android voice commands, which understand natural language amazingly well." Even if you're not using it, having a place to put your phone where it's easily accessible is nice. But if you just want to keep it simple and use the Volt's regular brake pedal exclusively, I think you'll be pleased. I needed to pick up some practice mats for martial arts, specifically the thick tatami (woven straw) mats used in judo. Another Flat Reminds Us Why Spare Tires Are Good, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Replace 12-volt battery; recalls: 38240, 27660, 40240, 16055, 17058, 39570, P0442, Replace tire; patch tire; repair windshield chip. Mike Schmidt, "The Volt has a big hatch/cargo area, but here's one place the car reveals its compact dimensions: rear-seat footwells. But there's a valid argument for just driving the Volt in Drive mode and using the brake pedal like a regular car. This was based on recollections of our previous long-term 2011 Volt. I tried it several more times. I'm glad that we avoided colors like Heather Gray Metallic or Summit White (see: gray and white). Things like climate control systems should be usable at a glance regardless of the car. I find it's at a slightly awkward angle and not on the same plane as the accelerator. "A more questionable aspect, however, is headroom. I had a string of bad luck and was ready to trade out of the fleet and into my own new daily driver. It took about four hours to fully charge. October wasn't a particularly remarkable month for the Volt in terms of energy efficiency. The Chevrolet Aveo . The top of the trunk on our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt is tall. Those are awfully convenient to have on the traffic-congested freeways of Los Angeles. Urban fuel consumption and thus pollution would plummet. Audio is delivered via a standard six-speaker setup in the LT and via an eight-speaker Bose sound system in the Premier. (Yes, go ahead and insert your cliched joke here.) A glance through the windows in any direction was obstructed only by a harmless layer of dust. Seventy miles in the new Volt is not as impressive as 54.6 miles was in the old one. At first, freeway survival was my sole objective. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? Most of the time in a Volt, you're just powering around on pure electric power. 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. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? Yes, consequently it has a more versatile cargo area than a compact sedan. They told me that chips like this will leave a scar, but I can't personally find it. Comments Acceleration: (Electric-only mode) Accelerator response is immediate with nice amount of torque right off the line. The insubstantial feel of the door-release handles and some of the buttons is another disappointment. Each EV or plug-in hybrid has an efficiency estimate. There's also some occasional instability under maximum braking, which resulted in some front end wiggle on a few runs. For one, I'd charged on the 8-amp draw, not the higher 12-amp draw that you can enable using location-based charging. One thing I haven't quite wrapped my head around though is how Chevy decided to integrate a control for maximum regenerative braking. I give this car a lot of credit for being comfortable (P.S. At 10.6 cubic feet, cargo volume is modest for a car of this size, and especially for a hatchback, which. Battling through rush hour traffic doesn't help, either. Fortunately the wheel rim didn't separate from the tire, so no need to worry about scarred aluminum. are always available at the top of the screen. Several recall campaigns. Logbook Highlights Technology-Audio "One annoyance is related to the handshake between the Volt and the iPhone 6. There was very little traction available. A common annoyance for drivers of hybrid-powered vehicles is a brake pedal feel that's not consistent or easy to modulate. It worked better than any open-bed pickup truck would have on this rainy day." Where Did We Drive It? A Volt-owning friend does this, plugging his car into a 120-volt outlet via extension cord at around 7 p.m. It was a busy month. I haven't experienced this feature before in any other vehicle, though I suspect the Volt isn't the first to employ it. There are other ways to reduce speed in the Volt. All 2016 Volts start with the second-generation Voltec powertrain. Use our tools to calculate monthly payments or figure out which cars you can afford. We were unable to close the lid with two checked-size bags, though it fit other configurations without issue." Average lifetime mpg: 37.6 Best fill mpg: 45.1 EPA combined mpg rating: 42 Average electric range: 51.9 miles Best electric range: 75 miles EPA electric range rating: 53 miles Current odometer: 25,050 miles. That amounts to a projected range of 59 miles. Josh Sadlier, senior manager, content strategy, "A flat tire may not top the official list of 'Bad Ways to Start Your Morning,' but it's certainly among the more frustrating. It was an engine-heavy month because there were scant few charging opportunities in between. But from an engineering and driving perspective, this car is a home run. 2011 Chevy Volt: Doing Hatchback Duty April 08, 2011 The Volt is a quasi-electric car, it's the way of the future, it has a funky touch-sensitive dashboard, blahbity blahbity blah. This would (or should) be enough time to fully recharge the Volt's depleted battery. Then a few seconds later the music skipped ahead two songs. A windshield chip repair and traffic accident rounded out the last of our extracurricular excitement. 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 Volt is comprehensively outfitted with features that offer a decent level of comfort, convenience, and entertainment. Not just because it's less compromised than other hybrid sedans, but because its powertrain is so good. Still, in comparison, the Volt's pack consumes as much, probably more, of the rear floorboard, nearly rising up to seat level. If you're that type of person, odds are you're not worried about wasting gas or incurring the tailpipe emissions that occur mostly at cold engine startup. 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. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? If this is the case, the regen paddle needs to be variable, even if it's just one more level at 50 percent without activating the taillights. Where Did We Drive It? Seriously. At least the hatch is large. Available features include a wireless device charger, an eight-speaker Bose audio system, navigation, automatic parking assist, rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, forward collision warning, forward automatic braking, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control with a following distance indicator. The embarrassing thing is I didn't notice the severity of the flat until I was halfway down the driveway and heard the front airdam scrape. Driver Confidence 2 Package ($495) adds lane keep assist, front automatic braking at low speed, Intellibeam headlights and forward collision alert. --, "The seats are supportive, and the new-for-2019 power driver's seat is a helpful addition." Neither alternative is particularly convenient so I have to tough it out. No big deal since Waze alerts come over the car's speakers if the phone is plugged in. You'll still have plenty of EV range and save yourself some hassle in the process. I thought the paddle was broken. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. The Volt's gasoline engine fired up unobtrusively and kept the Volt powering up the grade at 70 mph, just like a typical car. We were also pleasantly surprised by the Volt's composure on the road. With the key to our new 2016 Chevrolet Volt in my pocket, I headed out to the garage to take a good look at the Chevy's cargo capacity. Not bad-looking. 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. Nightfall Gray Metallic 2020 Chevrolet Equinox LT FWD 4D Sport Utility 1.5L DOHC 26/31 City/Highway MPG. It's not a perfect system because it means diligently (and accurately) recording the battery-gasoline switchover point when applicable, plus other factors. No way it's getting me to San Francisco, Vegas or Death Valley. Such is the beauty of the Volt, though. But our Volt has the latest iteration, and it has some appealing aspects. Available through the touchscreen, it shows the miles driven and the kWh energy used to drive that distance. Even though the Volt seats five, its middle seat should only be used in a pinch, as the cars center console extends all the way back to the seat cushion, so anyone riding in the middle rear seat must straddle the console. Michael Massey filled up early in the month for a gas-only average of 40.8 mpg. For a lot of EV and plug-in hybrid shoppers, I think the new-generation car is a great choice. See complete 2016 Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions at iSeeCars.com. After 42 or so miles the batteries had depleted and switched over to the gasoline engine. It cost about $1.25 for 80 minutes on the charge and 10-ish miles of range. The center stack was dumb and buttonless. vetted professional mechanic! Efficiency? After an hour and 17 minutes, the Volt had ingested only enough for 13 miles of EV range. The Volt will leave the fleet soon, probably with about 22,000 miles. Carlos Lago. Not so with its successor. The instant torque surge is intoxicating. My commute tends to have the right conditions for prolonged EV range; primarily, slow-and-go freeway traffic that never quite stops, never quite gets going faster than 50 or 55 mph. What you see here is the back of the steering wheel. Ron Montoya, senior consumer advice editor, Interior "Jump into the Volt on a hot day and you'll have to hit the Max A/C button to cool the cabin. The 2017 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. Take away the conversation, the sound track, the background noise, and suddenly you're exposed to things you would've otherwise overlooked or ignored. So the call went out to our in-house wranglers to see which of our long-termers needed some miles. Will Kaufman, associate staff writer, "After five minutes I was in business and on the road, where the system worked beautifully. No. 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. And that's where we are today. Sure enough, I arrived at the office Thursday morning with nine miles remaining. --, "You would expect that a car as advanced as the Volt would have the latest suite of in-car tech, and Chevy delivers. Recall 16055: Reprogram the hybrid computer. Maybe if gas was $11 per gallon or if charging took six minutes, I'd be more willing to sacrifice. And I mean that literally because the full-width Google Maps and the audio and phone display graphics looked great. Nope. The lid is a bit of a reach when opened. Unsatisfied, I called Guaranty Chevrolet, which should have been my first choice because it's barely two miles from my home. The 2014 Chevrolet Volt has 10.6 ft3 of trunk space. One is the traditional friction brakes (i.e., the disc brakes at each wheel). Additionally, thick roof pillars obstruct visibility. --, "Farther back, the Volt's hatchback design makes for easy loading and unloading." 2017 Chevrolet Volt does not come with the power seats , The top-of-the-line Premier model can not be equipped with the power seats , You should manually pull the lever to adjust your seat and this issue takes away from the Volt's luxuriousness . While the interior design is attractive in theory, it's swallowed up by the mass of black plastic. But with our long-term Volt in my driveway, the temptation to just hop in and drive is certainly there. This switches to a more aggressive level of regenerative braking/coasting than in the normal "Drive" mode. 25.3 / 716. Contact. One limitation within the space is the Volt's sloping rear hatch. We'll have plenty of miles to find that out. Don't forget that the Volt spends a lot of time in notorious L.A. traffic, which is worse than the city driving pattern used by the EPA.". What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? What this means, though, is that I only beat the new rating by 32 percent. Call (610) 257-7045 for more information. Pretty remarkable stuff, especially compared to the noisy range-extender engine in the BMW i3." 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. Available federal and state tax rebates. It's bad because (Captain Obvious here) your head is right below the hatchback glass." The tires don't seem to have great grip which could contribute to the instability characteristics. "[The interior] is more upscale than the previous model's, with two-tone color schemes, easy-to-use audio and climate controls and a pair of 8-inch information screens. However, unlike most hybrids, power still primarily flows through the electric motor, providing a more EV-like feel when pressing on the throttle pedal. Check the cargo space for other makes and models I went back and looked at our reporting on our 2011 Volt and discovered James' update about running low on power after encountering hilly terrain. Others simply coalesce into a big pot of nope. But going from two to three isn't so bad. It's only when you hit a larger pothole that you feel a harsh jolt through the cabin." Caroline Pardilla. "That's one way to brake! 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." Average lifetime mpg: 37.8 EPA mpg rating: 42 combined Average electric range: 51.4 miles Best electric range: 75 miles EPA electric range rating: 53 miles Current odometer: 27,600 miles, Logbook Highlights Performance "I wish the Volt's brakes were a bit more robust. I recently took our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt on a straight-shot freeway drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and back. Front Pedestrian Braking At speeds below 50 mph during the daytime, this feature can help you avoid or reduce the severity of a front-end collision with a pedestrian it detects directly ahead of you. 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. That's why I find its climate control setup so satisfying. When I arrived, Fernando cheerfully gave me the key and had me sign an invoice for the oil change, tire rotation and three recall checks. Doesn't matter if you were on FM or XM, you're now listening to your phone's music. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? Speaking of drilling, this is the point at which the squeamish might want to look away. Jason Kavanagh, senior road test engineer, "When I arrived, Fernando cheerfully gave me the key and had me sign an invoice for the oil change, tire rotation and three recall checks. Notably, we passed the 20,000-mile mark, although a bit behind schedule. Well, it turns out that there still is a special mountain driving mode in the new Volt. I've gone as far as 70 miles when traffic was just bad enough to keep my speed down below 50 mph the entire way. Today he loaded two 50-pound bags of mortar into the Volt and nearly broke me. The cargo space behind the third row is 41.5 cubic feet, doubled to 93.8 cubic feet behind the second row. That turned out to be easier than I thought. It's quiet and has just as much power as the typical family sedan. Ed Hellwig, Executive Editor, Miscellaneous "My wife is currently driving an all-electric Fiat 500e that we leased a few months back. Personally, I'm fine with being low key. That's one more than the Toyota Prius Prime can handle, but it's on par with the Chevrolet Bolt. 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. It's very fuel-efficient and more fun to drive than most hybrids, thanks to its brisk acceleration and poised handling. Advanced safety features, including automatic emergency braking, became available with the new generation. Shocker: no CD player. Almost no wind or tire noise intrudes into the cockpit -- impressive, given the firm, low-rolling resistance rubber at each corner." I find the 2016 Chevrolet Volt's driver seat is mounted too high, or rather, I can't crank the rear portion of the seat bottom down enough using the manual height adjustment. Big M Chevrolet. I told him that he can charge it whenever is most convenient as I wasn't leaving for a few days. fit safely in the Volt's rear cargo area, ready for transport. I like driving our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The interior's dimensions are unchanged, which means the back seat is still tight for adults." Cheesy. The Kinetic Blue reminds me of one of my favorite colors ever, the Sonic Blue Pearl paint on the 1999 Honda Civic Si. 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