Its allnew this year, and it retains all of the volt s strongest attributes while fixing most of the. The following are 10 reasons that a consumer may want to purchase a 2016 chevrolet volt, and four reasons that he or she may not. Along with the upcoming fourthgeneration hybrid toyota prius, the 2016 chevrolet volt is one of the major greencar introductions of this year. And besides the upcoming prius, perhaps no cars mileage numbers are more anticipated than this volts. Each issue contains road tests and features on performance, sports, international coverage of road race, stock and championship car events, technical reports, personalities and products. I love this car and can see wonderfully as opposed to the split rearview prius i previously test drove that drove me bonkers. The 2016 volt has a level of fit and finish that sets it apart from the majority of subcompact and compact cars. We selected the driver confidence 1 package, with blindspot, lane departure and. When the volt was originally introduced for the 2011 model year, it signaled a turning point for electric cars. The 2019 chevrolet volts great allelectric driving range, swift acceleration, solid handling, and generous list of features make it an attractive choice.
Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. The base volt lt is already comprehensively equipped and comes with this car s most important standard feature. The interaction between the facets is much more refined. And speaking of battery charging, the 2016 volt makes do with the same 120 and 240volt options, with the added bonus of gps locationbased charging. More powerful, more efficient and with a broader appeal, the volt is way better for 2016, but still a very niche car. The 2016 volt is a fiveseat, fourdoor plugin hybrid hatchback sedan offered in lt and premier trims.
The car is a plugin batteryelectricgasoline hybrid, featuring an electriconly mode with a range of 53 miles for 2017 models according to the epa. The volt ii proves that gms novel idea for an envirohybrid has cleared the tower of experimentation and is on fullpowered. Availability of the 2016 model was limited to california and the other 10 states that follow. The 2016 volt is refined, buffed up, and smoothed over, but it remains. Our deep dive on the new volts powertrain, battery, chassis, design, and more. The redesigned 2016 chevrolet volt features more handsome styling inside and out, and a noteworthy boost in its electric operating range that vastly blows away any conventional plugin. Sep 01, 2015 the allnew 2016 chevrolet volt is just about here, and it builds on all of its predecessors virtues while resolving most of that car s vices. The attention to detail, a unique sculpted grille and aggressive door angles remind you that you are looking at a car priced in the same ballpark as many entry. See good deals, great deals and more on a 2016 chevrolet volt. The attention to detail, a unique sculpted grille and aggressive door angles remind you that you are looking at a car priced in the same ballpark as many entrylevel premium sedans without the ev power plant. General motors llc gm is recalling certain 2015 2016 gmc canyon and chevrolet colorado, and 2016 chevrolet volt vehicles.
The first chevy volt came out in 2011, and it has been increasing in sales ever since. Used 2017 chevrolet volt for sale with photos cargurus. Aug 24, 2016 the redesigned 2016 chevrolet volt features more handsome styling inside and out, and a noteworthy boost in its electric operating range that vastly blows away any conventional plugin hybrid on. Want your car to be powered by electricity but with the reassurance of a conventional engine. General motors llc gm is recalling certain 20152016 gmc canyon and chevrolet colorado, and 2016 chevrolet volt vehicles. It addresses many of the concerts from the firstgeneration volt while propelling the car into the mainstream thanks to more conventional looks inside. Popular searches toyota camry ford f150 car appraiser tool subaru. For more recent model years, including the 2018 and 2019 volts, driving range on electric power is up to an estimated 53 miles. The 2016 chevrolet volt, a fivedoor fastback hatchback, is all new. We test the new gaselectric volt, which is now quicker and less eccentric. Requires available performance exhaust or z51 performance package. Top 10 reasons to buy a 2016 chevrolet volt the pros. It can run 53 miles solely on battery power before a gas engine takes over for 420 total miles, is more fun than an eco car.
The 2016 chevrolet volt is the second generation of chevys rangeextended electric car. The driver s frontal air bag may improperly inflate during secondstage. Along with the upcoming fourthgeneration hybrid toyota prius, the 2016 chevrolet volt is one of the major green car introductions of this year. The 2016 chevy volt proves there are second acts in automotive lives. Read the vehicle owners manual for important feature limitations and information. The volts 420mile driving range means its ready to head out on the highway without a timeconsuming stop to recharge as youll have to do in a fully electric car. Many sites have the vehicle classified as a premium sedan. The chevrolet volt remains one of the best plugin hybrids on the market, with impressive allelectric range and everyday practicality. The volt lt comes standard with 17inch alloy wheels, led headlamps low beam and.
Nov 19, 2015 when the volt was originally introduced for the 2011 model year, it signaled a turning point for electric cars. The drivers frontal air bag may improperly inflate during secondstage. A quick googling says the 2015 volt weighs 3786 pounds and the 2016 volt weighs 3543 which is a difference of 243 pounds. Now, the 2016 volt has more electriconly range, and solid improvements in. Dec 29, 2015 the 2016 chevy volt is a plugin hybrid that can go up to 53 miles on electricity only. The 2019 chevrolet volt s great allelectric driving range, swift acceleration, solid handling, and generous list of features make it an attractive choice. Search from 63 chevrolet volt cars for sale, including a certified 2016 chevrolet volt premier, a used 2016 chevrolet volt lt, and a used 2016 chevrolet volt lt w comfort package. The allnew 2016 chevrolet volt is just about here, and it builds on all of its predecessors virtues while resolving most of that cars vices. And speaking of battery charging, the 2016 volt makes do with the same 120 and 240 volt options, with the added bonus of gps locationbased charging that allows the car to recognize when its at. The 2016 chevy volt is a plugin hybrid that can go up to 53 miles on electricity only. Check out the latest chevrolet volt features and specs at car and driver, including safety and warranty information. Instead, its sleek, angular and aggressive, lower and tauter than before, with a wedge nose with lights that sweep toward the steep windshield. The volt became the first model to receive this award more than once. Car and driver november 2016 this magazine is for automobile enthusiasts interested in domestic and imported autos.
Over almost 300 miles on our usual test route, roughly twothirds highway driving and onethird city and suburban stopandgo, we ran the volt on. The 2016 chevrolet volt is a very good plugin hybrid. It was a little awkward at first as i found the right seat adjustment, and felt i was kinda between to seat settings. Oct 06, 2015 while the volt is not a pure electric vehicle chevys allelectric bolt will likely be unveiled in 2016 most drivers will rarely drive it for distances long enough to drain the battery. From my perspective, the great thing about the 2016 chevrolet volt is that it provides enough driving range to legitimately serve as an electric car for most of your daily driving requirements, yet you could get into it right now and drive from california to maine without once worrying about finding a charging station or an electrical outlet. Its allnew this year, and it retains all of the volts strongest attributes while fixing most of the. In older generation chevy volts, such as the 2016 volt, the estimated range is 38 miles on a full charge on exclusively electric power. With the 2016 volt on the road and the 2017 bolt batteryelectric car coming soon, chevrolets revolution may have just begun. Its not like most other cars that are called allnew.
Retail deliveries as a 2016 model year began in october 2015 in the u. Your mileage may vary, but its way better than before. The 2016 chevrolet volt is the new secondgeneration version of the car that was our 2011 car of the year. The new volt represented a step above the firstgen car in every way. The new 2016 volt has a much longer ev range before the gas engine starts helping out, a. The second generation chevrolet volt plugin hybrid debuted at the 2015 north american international auto show to replace the original volt, on sale since 2010. Overall, car and driver thought the volt has been brought to the next level. With the electric volt it really is all new, and its important. It offers some of the benefits of an electric vehicle without range anxiety the fear of running out of power. Oct 02, 2015 the 2016 chevy volt doesnt display hybridelectriccar weirdness like the toyota prius and nissan leaf do, or more notably like the old volt. Chevrolet volt is the 2016 green car of the year technically, two of the three power sources can drive the car at any given time. Theres no surplus of grip from the michelin 21550r17 allseason energy saver tires, but the volt carries its weight low in the chassis, and that produces a sense of stability most cars in this size. Oct 12, 2015 gm claims the new volt weighs about 200 lbs.
But tweaks to the volts powertrain, including a larger battery, mean the volt can now travel an eparated 53 miles on a single charge before the rangeextending gasoline engine kicks in. Nov 26, 2015 chevrolet volt is the 2016 green car of the year technically, two of the three power sources can drive the car at any given time. However, its poor predicted reliability rating, cramped rear seats, and overuse of hard plastics push it closer to the bottom of our hybrid and electric car rankings. That seems like a wider difference than i would expect. General motors has a secret new car called the 2016 chevy volt. Chevys secondgeneration volt boasts hybrid fuel economy, but drives like a regular car. See photos and read more about the chevrolet volt plugin hybrid at car and driver. What you may not have known is that the volt is fully redesigned for 2016, boasting a long list of new features, new interior and exterior styling. The 2016 chevy volt doesnt display hybridelectriccar weirdness like the toyota prius and nissan leaf do, or more notably like the old volt. There are no grab handles for the driver or front seat passenger over the side windows.