![]() It carries the Galactic Empire theme into the cabin too, with additional white detailing on the steering wheel spokes, around the primary instrument binnacle, and over to the all-white centre stack that could even make a classic Apple fan cringe from overkill. Now that I think of it, the Volt should really be the official car of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, especially when done out in stormtrooper white like my tester. Section, with its sloped liftback, high-mounted taillights centered by a narrow strip of glass, and interesting diffuser-style matte black valance down below, with its centre-mounted backup light that looks as if it could be a landing beacon from an interstellar aircraft. Continuing rearward, the thick black shadow line under the greenhouse remains a thoroughly unique element that no one else has even tried to copy, melds into the Volt’s unorthodox rear The 2015 Volt’s patterned metallic grille inserts offer a nice take on Chevy’s usual bisected body-colour design, while attractively shaped headlamp clusters still look fresh after all these years, not to mention the hook-shaped DRL/fog combinations below these, which deliver some visual drama to the design. In fact, this outgoing model is even more uniquely penned than the incoming one, or at least it looks much different than the 2015 Cruze it shares much of its underpinnings with, whereas the new Volt and upcoming 2016 Cruze have had a stylistic coming together, especially when viewed from the front quarter. Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Pressįirst-generation car that, at least to my eyes, has aged quite well, both from a design and driving perspective. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at the all-new 2016 Volt upon us and very few 2015 models left, this review will serve as a farewell to the impressively innovative Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive & active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. Chevrolet expects the same label-exceeding result with the next-generation Volt.įounded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 115 countries and selling more around 4.8 million cars and trucks a year. The next-generation Volt’s new 1.5L range-extender, designed to use regular unleaded fuel, offers a combined EPA-estimated fuel efficiency of 42 MPG.ĭata shows that drivers of the first-generation Volt achieved, and often exceeded, the published EPA-estimated mileage. We are confident that the 2016 Volt delivers both.” “We listened to our customers,” said Andrew Farah, vehicle chief engineer, “They were very clear when they told us that they wanted more range, and a fun driving experience behind the wheel. When the Volt’s battery runs low, a gas-powered generator seamlessly operates to extend the driving range for a total of 420 miles on a full tank. This means the average Volt owner could expect to travel well over 1,000 miles between gas fill ups, if they charge regularly.įor the first 53 miles, the Volt can drive gas and tailpipe-emissions free using a full charge of electricity stored in its new 18.4-kWh lithium-ion battery, rated at a combined 106 MPGe, or gasoline equivalent. Today, Volt owners use battery power on 80 percent of their trips. That is nearly a 40-percent improvement over the first-generation Volt.Ĭhevrolet expects many next-generation Volt owners will use power solely from their batteries for more than 90 percent of trips. ![]() The Volt’s all-new second-generation Voltec extended-range electric propulsion system delivers 53 miles of pure EV range, based on EPA testing. ![]() DETROIT – The 2016 Volt is engineered to offer customers more of what they want: range, range and more range.
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