New 2023 Chevrolet Suburban from Karl Malone Chevrolet Park City in Park City, UT, 84098. Native navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported as before. Recall 16055 reflashed the drive-motor power inverter module; 39570 recalibrated the front view camera to keep it from freezing; and 16055 reflashed the hybrid computer (HPCM2) to remedy a reduced propulsion power error. Not surprisingly, when I started it up, the automatic climate control went into full-power mode to try to cool things down. Its handle is 71 inches up. With a handsome interior design, the 2017 Chevy Volt's cabin is very quiet, especially when driving in electric mode. The e-Golf SE's DC Fast Charging package (standard on the SEL) includes a 7.2 kW charger that reduces charging time to about four hours. I've also watched the Volt's battery regen meter while using the regular brake pedal. Not bad considering the hills and 70-mph speed limits. The rear seats fold down to provide extra room if you need it, and the Volts hatch makes it easy to load and unload cargo. Interior dimensions with the second-row seatbacks in place measured approximately 29 inches deep by 38 inches wide at the wheel wells. As always, tracking fuel economy on a plug-in hybrid such as the Volt is not straightforward. The other day I needed to get out of the house for a bit, so I tossed the laptop in a bag and headed to a nearby church of consumerism. The Volt has Apple CarPlay, which is fine, but CarPlay doesn't put Waze on the Volt's screen. I was leaving from a hotel, I had to stop for groceries about five miles into the trip, I had a fast section of freeway and, most importantly, I only planned to drive about 50 miles. Second, the extension cord is a simple and obvious bottleneck in the chain. 4) Simple menu interface. Scroll down for detailed information on your particular Chevrolet Volt If your neighbor sees your Volt and just thinks you bought the new Civic hatchback, where's the fun? The electronic parking brake! Maintenance and Upkeep The Volt went to the dealer this month for routine service and a trio of recalls. Safety? They are in plain sight, right next to the USB ports, and their edges are rough and unfinished. Usually, this is terrible for me because I'm large. But based on personal experience, I can't recommend that. 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. The day before my departure, another valet knocked on my door, handed me the keys and let me know that it was fully charged and parked right outside my door. Here, the designers made it easy. 9: Interior quality. But that doesn't diminish all the good that the 2016 Volt represents. Along with the seats I noted earlier, this simple system makes this Volt an extremely comfortable commuter car. But the interior headliner didn't indicate any sort of disturbance. The new Volt's rated EV range is 53 miles on a charge, a very useful and transformative increase of 18 miles. It's only when you hit a larger pothole that you feel a harsh jolt through the cabin." The lower anchors are recessed deep into the seat, and you'll need to apply a good amount of force to attach the anchor. The third was for an out-of-spec fuel feed pipe crimp, but no leaks were found, and the part's build date determined that no further action was required. That turned out to be easier than I thought. Eventually I simply unplugged my phone. Chevrolet Seating and Interior Space The Volt is equipped to seat a total of five passengers - however, with limited overall rear cabin room, only two small adults or three children will. All in all, I like the way the Volt has evolved. That may not sound like much of a difference, but it amounts to a lot more screen area because of math. The battery pack still takes up space underneath, though, so it's more of an emergency-use perch than a truly useful seat." The backseat only held two adults. Both the LT and the Premier are fitted with an eight-inch HD color infotainment touchscreen installed with Chevrolet's infotainment 3 Plus system, with a Volt-exclusive Energy App and 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability. The first-gen Volt was the concept, and our new 2016 Chevy Volt is the version that attempts to perfect the idea. Follow along on our Long Term Road Test page to find out if this Volt delivers on the promise of the plug-in hybrid. But Is It Worth It? Speaking to some of the drivers, it seems as if some drivers are expecting the switchover and are ready to log the information, while others just drive and completely forget about it. And as more people buy plug-in hybrids or dedicated EVs, it's bound to become more of a topic. Tech interface? Such is the beauty of the Volt, though. And it did. It's easy to miss since it's pretty quiet on the highway. The shifter feels hollow, the switches aren't great and the whole thing has a very low-rent feel. The next morning I departed but drove only about 120 miles south before stopping in Los Gatos, California, for a super fancy dinner with an old friend. 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. I had driven the Volt seven consecutive days and 485.4 miles on electricity alone. The interior's dimensions are unchanged, which means the back seat is still tight for adults." And then Dan got 70 miles and I had to beat it. Turns out the car was prompting the phone to download the necessary Android Auto software and get me to accept some Terms and Conditions. For a lot of EV and plug-in hybrid shoppers, I think the new-generation car is a great choice. Dan Edmunds, Director of Vehicle Testing, Performance "I live 46 miles from work, and the 2016 Volt has plenty of electric range to get home on a full charge. Let's save us all some time and just do this as a list. Above are shown two possible origins of the squeak. 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. When Mike Magrath made his highly impressive 74.8-mile all-electric drive, he averaged about 19.0 kWh/100 miles. In general, we've had nice things to say about it the entire time we've had it in the fleet. I had AAA tow the Volt to a nearby Pep Boys. The plate bracket itself has all the necessary directions molded right into it. "You don't want to do that," he repeated, meaning something slightly different this time. The bottom is flat and the contours of its back arch in the opposite direction of the contours of my back. Seemingly as a testament to its range-anxiety nullifying capability, we started September off with a full tank of fuel and only purchased 23.7 gallons of California's finest 87-octane to fuel the remaining miles. During my most recent stint in our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt, I came up with an Xbox-related idea that could improve it. It was a light snowfall that wasn't accumulating on the freeway surface, instead simply wetting down the asphalt. Available federal and state tax rebates. ), substantially roomier, sharper to drive and I'd argue it's better looking. My panel isn't too far from the outlet, separated by a couple of bedrooms, maybe 30 feet. Where Did We Drive It? The meat of the system is an 18.4-kWh battery pack powering two electric motors. I would have to work a normal schedule. The i3 had a 22 kilowatt-hour battery and an all-electric range of 72 miles. It's stored in an easily accessed side compartment instead of being underneath the cargo floor. But from an engineering and driving perspective, this car is a home run. VW's multi-stage, paddle-adjustable regen is an example of how to do this right. --, "While the hybrid hatchback has some flaws such as a mediocre interior with a cramped back seat it continues to be an exceptional hybrid and an excellent car." "That's four, four ways to brake! A 120V Level 1 charge takes a long time; no more than three or four miles of driving range are accumulated each hour. 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. What Kind of Fuel Economy Did It Get? He said they do indeed and also have a Tesla-specific charger. The Volt is a nice place to hear yourself think. So when we got our new 2016 Chevrolet Volt, I knew I'd be playing the "how far can we (reasonably) go in the real world on a charge?" Fair enough. Since it's my first time behind the wheel of this plug-in, I'm still getting used to its idiosyncrasies. And that meant our Volt's eyes rarely looked up from the 405 freeway all month. It's pretty easy to imagine other people dismissing it as some sort of Chevy Cruze hatchback, or a Honda or Kia. There's more room to display maps and info, too. No noticeable difference in the way the car drove. 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. No big deal since Waze alerts come over the car's speakers if the phone is plugged in. My 5-foot-6 wife, on the other hand, complained about her comfort in the passenger seat." Suddenly I'm looking at the dash you see above. Not to put any crazy ideas into the head of our Director of Vehicle Testing Dan Edmunds, but I'd also be interested to test if one of these braking means (or a combination of them) is more efficient than another at maintaining/recharging the battery. But Majoros said Chevrolet has pent-up demand for the Bolt. The paddle triggers the Volt's most aggressive regenerative braking setting, and it slows the car rapidly. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto bring your familiar smartphone interface to the Volt's well-organized 8-inch display. Dealerships catch a lot of online flak for their service operations, but I got nothing but good vibes from the folks at Hooman. Although when I headed out for a drive the next day, the meter showed just 3 miles remaining, which dropped to 2 miles almost as soon as I left the driveway. . Head and legroom up front are suitable and the level of steering and seat adjustability sufficient for most physiques to find an optimal driving position. Occupants in the cabin are in for a pleasant experience as the Volt has been well assembled and feels surprisingly plush. Nope. 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. It's the design of the cargo area. Still, our carpool lane-eligible plug-in continues to impress. It's 46.6 miles from Santa Ana to Santa Monica, and my route includes some of the worst L.A. freeway miles imaginable. Almost no wind or tire noise intrudes into the cockpit -- impressive, given the firm, low-rolling resistance rubber at each corner." Leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, and a heated steering wheel are available. Maintenance and Upkeep A tire patch set us back $20. 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. In-cabin storage solutions are plentiful in the Volt, with wide door pockets fitted on every door, seatback map pockets behind both front seats, dual cupholders up front and in the rear, a small storage tray in the front center console, a compartmentalized center armrest cubby, and an average-sized glovebox. I headed to Hooman Chevrolet in Culver City on Saturday morning to get things done. We were unable to close the lid with two checked-size bags, though it fit other configurations without issue. We are wondering how much this has and will affect connecting flight passengers. Big dips, small bumps, freeway expansion joints, concrete or asphalt. Other factors also come into play. It was a lot of heavy lifting for the Volt. The tires don't seem to have great grip which could contribute to the instability characteristics. It's not ideal, but it is more comfortable. I underestimated just how long and wide when I figured the Volt could handle the job. In fairness, this hiccup might be an Apple issue and not a Volt issue." --, "When running on electric power alone, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is uncannily quiet. This is commonly called regenerative braking. A more questionable aspect, however, is headroom. Immediately following a Waze alert (or, I suspect, similar such actions from apps running natively on the phone), the Volt's audio system always switches over to playing your phone's music. Recall P0442: Correct emission pipe contacting A/C hose. We didn't set any records in terms of electric range, but I noticed my sustained highway-speed EV travel produced an all-electric range of 46.3 miles, compared to the EPA's estimated 53 miles. 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. In other words, I was comfortable enough to not notice them, which is about all I ask for from a commuter car. 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. Scroll down and you'll notice a few posts about the curious brake paddle on the steering wheel of our 2016 Chevrolet 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. Given how often it runs, you barely know it's there. The engine runs at a moderately low rpm till around 35 mph (even longer ons some runs) until it kicks over to another mode and the rpm increases dramatically, providing much more thrust like a secondary cam. Thanks to its small size and quick and light-effort steering, you can zip in and out of parking lots like an American Ninja Warrior going through an obstacle course. And so would go the Count's review of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. It's hard to pinpoint the exact source of the squeak, but it sounds like a rubber bushing that is slightly out of tolerance. There are two full sets of anchors on the outboard rear seats, and there's a single top tether anchor for the middle seat. Think of the Volt's center rear seat as an emergency jump seat." It's bad because (Captain Obvious here) your head is right below the hatchback glass." No lights or messages on the dash. 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. Chevrolet sells the 2016 Volt as a five-seater. 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 Volt has 10.6 cubic feet of trunk space. Trunk space is OK for a hybrid but subpar for a compact car. When it is time to replace the battery, expect to spend anywhere from $45 - $200 depending on your exact vehicle and where you are located. That equates to smooth, quiet, torque-rich acceleration most of the time. 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. Further geeking on energy consumption, the EV miles burned on this leg required just 14.3 kilowatt-hours. This experience left me with mixed feelings about the Volt. Nothing happened. Until then, I'll stick to the brake pedal. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt was in desperate need of a bath, and our preferred car wash wouldn't open for another couple hours. --, "Front-seat room is fine, but the rear seat is still on the tight side for taller passengers, while the new fifth seating position is for short trips only." It was an engine-heavy month because there were scant few charging opportunities in between. Steering feel is almost completely numb and a floaty suspension wouldn't be very confidence-inspiring driving at speed Jonathan Elfalan. Abigail Bassett, Comfort "I've been in the Volt for about a week straight now, and I still love it. The closest ChargePoint was across the street from the mall, in a corporate parking garage. More invisible, though. Edmunds purchased this vehicle for the purposes of evaluation. Interior design? I love good service. The latest MyLink infotainment interface is quicker, prettier and more functional. One must hoist whatever up and over the bumper and then lower it onto the cargo floor. And I mean that literally because the full-width Google Maps and the audio and phone display graphics looked great. This, in turn, butterflies my legs and leaves me with few options to stretch out, which only amplifies long distance discomfort. In any case, it's a nice example of thoughtful design that gives the driver one less thing to think about. Of course, the soonest Pep Boys could take a look at the car was noon, and of course, the Volt was already off the flatbed. Take away the conversation, the sound track, the background noise, and suddenly you're exposed to things you would've otherwise overlooked or ignored. Without any long-distance trips, the Volt traveled just over 800 miles in August. I'd like to see other manufacturers go hard at the Volt with comparable capabilities and sexier designs. None of this helped my situation. Editor Dan Frio and I tag-teamed the entire month with the Chevy. We hopped into a blue one that was nearly identical to our long-termer and that's where things started to go wrong. Chevy has a recent habit of assigning unconventional functions to steering wheel paddles. And I instantly flashed back to my first time behind the wheel. With cargo space concealed storage you don't have to choose between bringing all your valuables with you or leaving them in the car and risking . Whether it's executing the perfect holeshot across an intersection in virtual silence, having an effortless conversation with your passenger, or listening to music untainted by the melodies of internal combustion, our 2016 Chevrolet Volt lends itself well. Also, it can be difficult to identify some of the top tethers. If you step on the brake pedal to slow the car down, it feels pretty much just like you'd expect from a regular vehicle. We weren't able to deduce a way to trick the engine into the higher rpm range sooner. I'm okay with that. I've been driving our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Volt for more than a week straight now. 7: The front air dam scrapes over EVERYTHING. And it doesn't get much more convenient than this. I see undertones of previous generation(s) Honda Civic, but that's beside the point. Comfort and convenience are covered by single-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, teen driver controls, ambient interior lighting, and a pedestrian safety signal which alerts pedestrians of the vehicle's presence with an automated exterior sound. How could that be? But for now, I'm the champ and know exactly what to do (fewer burnouts, no coffee stops, ditch the highway section) to get 80. There's not enough room for two grocery bags to fit lengthwise. The paddle is on/off. 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. Still, in comparison, the Volt's pack consumes as much, if not more, of the rear floorboard, nearly rising up to seat level. Interior room? Otherwise, the normal mode will take too long. For the past five days it was my daily commuter. Having a clean car every night is great. At the end of the year, our "Cons" were few. The plastic. 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. A couple of readers called me out in one of my last posts about trying out the EV life with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. "My driving instincts flipped back to my decades as a New Englander: making measured, smooth inputs; exploiting momentum; and knowing when to turn back. "[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. --, "The 8-inch digital instrument cluster has a tighter design and organizes its displayed information more cohesively. The Chevrolet Volt has a trunk space of 10.6 ft3. A few days ago, I was driving our 2016 Chevrolet Volt for the first time. At level three, the deceleration is pretty similar to what most other drivers are achieving with their brake pedals. 1. and up and down Tilt the seat cushion and seatbacks Also includes 4-way power lumbar; Power windows, One . Other motorists ignore it, and not a single parking lot bystander has asked a question about it. Average lifetime mpg: 38.8 mpg EPA mpg rating: 42 mpg combined Best fill mpg: 40.3 mpg Best range: 531.4 miles Current odometer: 14,954 miles. At home, I plugged in the Volt around 10:30 p.m. By 9:30 a.m., the battery had filled to about 60 percent, storing 33 miles of EV range. The main control icons (audio, phone, navigation, etc.) No, a slight electric whine is no substitute for a V8 kicked in anger. Also smaller than the Lyriq which claims 60.8 cuft. Where Did We Drive It? 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." It still has enough unique touches to make it different, yet it doesn't feel like it's trying too hard. I'll be counting the days until another hook decides to break free. Slightly more accurately, it is indicative of Volt depleted of its battery capacity achieved by plugging it in. Then there is the driver seat itself. But where a five-mpg shortfall in gasoline engine efficiency can earn you a class-action lawsuit, electric miles are a whole different voodoo. There are other ways to reduce speed in the Volt. 4: There's nowhere to put my arms. "That's one way to brake! We've got cars today with multiple zones of climate control, each with its own fan speed. It was totally seamless." Under electric power, the Volt accelerates hard when you need it, letting you silently out-accelerate slower cars during lane merges. Cargo Area Concealed Storage; Cargo Space Lights; Carpet Floor Trim, Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim and Carpet Mat; . For its part, the graphics and color palette of the instrument cluster have been altered to match the central touchscreen." I immediately plugged in my new Galaxy S7, but it didn't seem to work. I still wish it looked cooler, and I could do without the ginormous gold bow-tie badges (seriously, I wonder if Chevy's lost some sales because of that dorky emblem). In its place is a spiffy new 1.5-liter engine that runs on regular fuel, makes 101 hp and returns 42 mpg. Where Did We Drive It? They even managed to squeeze the seat heater buttons in there without overcrowding things. The entire month was largely drama-free, except for a flat tire incurred by Senior Writer Carlos Lago. Use our tools to calculate monthly payments or figure out which cars you can afford. Where Did We Drive It? Watch The Stunning Pagani Huayra Codalunga Stun The Crowds On Ice Track, F1's New Medical Car is Aston Martin's 700-HP DBX707 SUV, 3-Row Kia EV9 Teases Concept Styling In First Production Images, Official: Tesla To Build Next-Gen EV At New Mexico Gigafactory - Could Be Roadster 2.0, BMW M Quad Motor Prototype Hits The Snow To Test Electric M3 Powertrain, Fisker Teases Electric Pickup With Features Never Before Seen On A Truck, 2010-2023 CarBuzz Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. The only indication I had of the switchover was courtesy of the gauges. The Volt also boasts a long list of. There are several interior design elements of our second-generation 2016 Chevrolet Volt that are far more traditional than their first-generation counterparts. Oh well. What this means, though, is that I only beat the new rating by 32 percent. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt's T-shaped battery pack feels like the EV Age's equivalent of the muscle car's driveshaft tunnel. Resale and Depreciation: We purchased the Volt for $38,114 two years ago. Where Did We Drive It? The pictured numbers above 29.5 miles and 6.6 kWh used calculate out to about 22.4 kWh/100 miles. His friend lives two houses away from his. Then a few seconds later the music skipped ahead two songs. 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. By enabling the 12-amp charge, you're telling the Volt that your house or building wiring can handle the higher load without bursting into flames. After driving our Volt for about two weeks, though, I've found that using the paddle in conjunction with the "Low" driving mode works pretty well. Power? However, unlike most hybrids, power still primarily flows through the electric motor, providing a more EV-like feel when pressing on the throttle pedal. I had to drive them to a local event recently, so I put my daughter in the middle (without a booster seat), with my son and (temporary) teenage daughter flanking. I found this odd, considering most car exteriors get dimples and dents from things thrown, bumped or dropped on them. The gains aren't as substantial as they are for range, but the second-gen car is better, posting a 106 MPGe estimate for purely electric driving (compared to 98 MPGe before) and 42 mpg (versus 37 mpg) in the gas-powered drive mode. This is the last update for our 2016 Chevrolet Volt. LOWS: Third row isn't very roomy, power-folding rear seats are slow, mediocre cargo space. Subjective sure, but this thing is tacky. . One limitation within the space is the Volt's sloping rear hatch. The Volt's front seats have. It needed to be given its more prominent role this time around. The Chevy Volt battery is much less expensive but still has an eight-year or 100,000 warranty like the Bolt. 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. 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. It is much quieter than the previous generation, which would rev at seemingly random points. An adviser greeted us immediately, processed the car and gave us an estimate of three hours to complete the work. I drove it around for a big chunk of the weekend with no juice left and didn't mind a bit. The issue with the regenerative braking paddle is that it's an on/off switch, with no ability to vary the level of regen you dial in. Today he loaded two 50-pound bags of mortar into the Volt and nearly broke me. Hatch? Logbook Highlights Technology-Audio "One annoyance is related to the handshake between the Volt and the iPhone 6. 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. It was a busy month. On more than one occasion, I had to slam the brakes to get it to stop where I wanted." --, "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. 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. Here are five reasons why I think you'll like it. One limitation within the space is the Volt's sloping rear hatch. 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. Short answer: nothing out of the ordinary. It was also worth the price, which was a warranty job that cost zero, zilch, nada. You don't have to try and cover the din of an economy car powertrain with loud music. 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