The new system allows the Voltec system to power the vehicle with one or both motors, depending on power demand and overall efficiency. The major technical difference in the 2016 Volt will be that both motors can both power the car and act as generators, whereas in the previous generation, the car was powered by a 111-kW traction motor and the range-extending engine drove a 55-kW generator. And, although now billed as a five-passenger vehicle, the middle rear passenger is forced to straddle the "T"-shaped battery pack that runs aft through the middle of the car.2016 Chevrolet Volt powertrain - electric motors detail advance briefing, Oct 2014 The ride quality is also more comfortable with a vast improvement in the seating support.
On a drive from beneath California's iconic Golden Gate bridge, up the coast to Point Reyes, over to Petaluma, and back to our Cavallo Point base, the car performed flawlessly, running exclusively in electric mode for the first 53 miles and then switching over seamlessly to the gas engine.Īcceleration is now quicker handling is more agile and stable, with excellent steering feedback. This latest iteration Volt gets high marks on both counts. While looks are also always a consideration in a vehicle's appeal, the real test of any vehicle, of course, is how it performs. It still is, but with major improvements realized in the 2016 second-generation models. In reality, it was always a vehicle capable of operating on pure electricity, while offering added security and range from its supplemental gas engine. There was some initial controversy regarding its categorization some referred to it as a hybrid, while some called it an electric vehicle. I was a fan of the first-generation Chevrolet Volt when it bowed as a 2011 model. This price does not factor in a federal tax credit of $7,500 or any other state, regional, or local tax credits that may be available. The base price was set at $33,145, while the as-tested sticker totaled $33,995. My test 2016 Volt was in 2LZ trim and wore an exterior finish of Bright Silver metallic, complemented by a two-tone Charcoal and Warm Brandy leather interior. New safety features for 2016 include available lane keeping assistance, rear cross traffic alert, and forward collision alert with automatic front braking. Chevrolet's 4G LTE Wi-Fi is also available.
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This connectivity system puts iPhone features (iPhone 5 and later) on the display, allowing drivers to make calls, send and receive messages, and enjoy music right from the touchscreen or by voice via Siri. An additional 8-inch diagonal touchscreen, located in the center of the instrument panel, controls the new Chevrolet MyLink system, which is compatible with Apple CarPlay. Volt retains its signature dual digital color displays with an 8-inch diagonal reconfigurable screen in the instrument cluster. Inside, the Volt exudes a more inviting and upscale feel, with controls and switchgear positioned intuitively for operational simplicity, accented by blue ambient lighting.
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