review: chevrolet volt no longer an oddball
For those that might think the original Chevrolet Volt plug-
One of the good news I have in hybrid cars is that it\'s a bit too weird to think about seriously.
The second generation Volt is still driven like normal gas
But now it looks like normal gas. powered car.
It\'s still a bit expensive like an electric car, but if you live in B. C.
Province of Ontario or Quebec, your provincial government has a green car
Buying a rebate will make the purchase a bit painful.
These projects can save a lot of money.
Recent changes in Ontario have increased the rebate for Volt to $11,517.
It jumps to $12,747 if you choose top
Premium decor.
Regardless of the price factor, GM has put a lot of effort into turning Volt into a more mainstream car --and it shows.
In terms of design, the shape of the Volt comes from the amount of time spent in the wind tunnel.
Its motion is more smooth with the appearance of folds and corners.
The weirdness of the original car was almost completely erased.
In order to make the Volt more in line with Chevrolet\'s brand image, a dramatic overhaul was carried out at the front end.
It is closer to Chevrolet stabates, such as the recent overhaul of Malibu and the upcoming Cruze.
Under the Skin, GM has made some major improvements to the Volt\'s propulsion system.
The motor drive unit is now 12 percentage points more efficient, reducing the weight by 45 kg while increasing the battery capacity to 18.
At 4 KW, although 96 batteries were missing from the units in the first generation of cars.
The new package was also reduced by 9 kg.
The gas that works with the motor-powered 1. 5-
A four-cylinder booster passed from the first generation of volts.
149 horsepower and 294 lbs-combined output of rated gas/electricityft. of torque.
Although Volt is immune to \"range anxiety\" due to the presence of the extender, GM has improved its electricity-
From 85 km to 60 km.
Inside, the new Volt provides a better driving environment.
Cheap white plastic has gone away instead of color
With a soft touch material, the Volt has a greater premium.
The LT tester I am driving is equipped with a heated cloth seat, a heated leather seat
Leather trim steering wheel-
Completed shift knob and an attractive 8-
Inch MyLink information entertainment touch screen display.
The center stack has a clean layout with relatively few buttons and knobs to fiddle. Even the thin-
The thin film transistor display in the meter set is very simple and also looks beautiful and easy to read.
Another thing to mention inside is that the space in the back seat is rather narrow.
There is not much legroom and clearance space for adults.
To put it this way, I can touch the ceiling with my head without too much effort. I am not a tall motor person.
On the way, Volt offers a very quiet, comfortable and surprising pleasure.
The steering feels easy and direct, and the acceleration is faster than I thought.
Volt is equipped with four driving modes: Normal, athletic, mountain and hold.
The latter saves the range of power used later, which really changes its driving properties.
GM claims electric acceleration from 0-48 km/h (2. 6 seconds)
0 is better than 7-96 km/h (8. 4 seconds). Not track-
Maybe it\'s ready, but for an electric car that\'s not named Tesla, it\'s fast.
Although the price of Volt is close to $40,000, its value is still high.
More efficient, more advanced technology and good road etiquette
All in a more attractive package.
2016 Chevrolet Volt LTPRICE: $38,390 ADD-ONS: $1,600 (freight & PDI)
, Additional tax, type of license: compact extension-
Electric vehicle propulsion range: Front-engine, front-wheel-
Engine: 1. 5-
4-cylinder gas engine with two electric motors: Voltec electric drive system Power/torque: 149 hp/294 lb-ft.
Fuel consumption (L/100 km): 5. 5 city, 5. 6 hwy.
Brake disc: 276mm ventilation disc (front)
/264mm solid disk (rear)
Tires: Michelin Energy Saving A/SP215/50r17 standard features: automatic climate control, 8-
Inch infotainment touch screen, heating the front seat, heating the steering wheel, rear view camera and more accessible places: the front row is good, but the access to the rear seat is a bit tight. Mind your head.
Competitor: Ford C
Worst of all: tight back seat, the most interesting for long charging times: improved electric acceleration time Website: Chevrolet.
Handsome fashion CaLOOKS.
The strange thing is that the appearance of Volt has completely disappeared.
In places similar to the interior and exterior, Volt\'s cabin has entered the high-end market.
Better design and materials.
Express the rocket in any way, but very lively for electric vehicles, especially in sports mode. TECHNOLOGYLots.
From the available crash mitigation function to the usual infotainment product (
Satellite Broadcasting, navigation, Bluetooth, USB, etc. )
The voltage is the loading technology.
What would you like about this car: Volt looks like a normal car, drives like it, and now looks like a car too.
No range anxiety due to built-inin gas engine.
The reason you don\'t like this car is: for regular cars, the crowded rear seats are tightsized adults.
Slow charging time
It takes up to 19 hoursare a drag.
Thanks to a better electric range, improved performance and a more attractive inside and outside look, the rating of the second generation Chevrolet Volt is a solid improvement to the original model.
Despite its tight back seat and long charging times, Volt offers an impressive combination of efficiency, style and technology.
2/102016 Chevrolet Volt LTBASE price/tested: $38,390/$38,945 Engine: 1. 5-
4-cylinder gas engine with two electric motors: Voltec electric drive system Power/torque: 149 hp/294 lb-ft.
Fuel consumption (L/100 km): 5. 5 city, 5. 6 hwy.
What is Hot: Sharp\'s design is updated, what is the better range of electricity is not tight after the seat, long charging time Score: Lunar January.
2/10 website: Competitor: Ford C-MAX —
Cheaper, more powerful and more available as a hybrid and plugin hybrid. Nissan Leaf
One of the good news I have in hybrid cars is that it\'s a bit too weird to think about seriously.
The second generation Volt is still driven like normal gas
But now it looks like normal gas. powered car.
It\'s still a bit expensive like an electric car, but if you live in B. C.
Province of Ontario or Quebec, your provincial government has a green car
Buying a rebate will make the purchase a bit painful.
These projects can save a lot of money.
Recent changes in Ontario have increased the rebate for Volt to $11,517.
It jumps to $12,747 if you choose top
Premium decor.
Regardless of the price factor, GM has put a lot of effort into turning Volt into a more mainstream car --and it shows.
In terms of design, the shape of the Volt comes from the amount of time spent in the wind tunnel.
Its motion is more smooth with the appearance of folds and corners.
The weirdness of the original car was almost completely erased.
In order to make the Volt more in line with Chevrolet\'s brand image, a dramatic overhaul was carried out at the front end.
It is closer to Chevrolet stabates, such as the recent overhaul of Malibu and the upcoming Cruze.
Under the Skin, GM has made some major improvements to the Volt\'s propulsion system.
The motor drive unit is now 12 percentage points more efficient, reducing the weight by 45 kg while increasing the battery capacity to 18.
At 4 KW, although 96 batteries were missing from the units in the first generation of cars.
The new package was also reduced by 9 kg.
The gas that works with the motor-powered 1. 5-
A four-cylinder booster passed from the first generation of volts.
149 horsepower and 294 lbs-combined output of rated gas/electricityft. of torque.
Although Volt is immune to \"range anxiety\" due to the presence of the extender, GM has improved its electricity-
From 85 km to 60 km.
Inside, the new Volt provides a better driving environment.
Cheap white plastic has gone away instead of color
With a soft touch material, the Volt has a greater premium.
The LT tester I am driving is equipped with a heated cloth seat, a heated leather seat
Leather trim steering wheel-
Completed shift knob and an attractive 8-
Inch MyLink information entertainment touch screen display.
The center stack has a clean layout with relatively few buttons and knobs to fiddle. Even the thin-
The thin film transistor display in the meter set is very simple and also looks beautiful and easy to read.
Another thing to mention inside is that the space in the back seat is rather narrow.
There is not much legroom and clearance space for adults.
To put it this way, I can touch the ceiling with my head without too much effort. I am not a tall motor person.
On the way, Volt offers a very quiet, comfortable and surprising pleasure.
The steering feels easy and direct, and the acceleration is faster than I thought.
Volt is equipped with four driving modes: Normal, athletic, mountain and hold.
The latter saves the range of power used later, which really changes its driving properties.
GM claims electric acceleration from 0-48 km/h (2. 6 seconds)
0 is better than 7-96 km/h (8. 4 seconds). Not track-
Maybe it\'s ready, but for an electric car that\'s not named Tesla, it\'s fast.
Although the price of Volt is close to $40,000, its value is still high.
More efficient, more advanced technology and good road etiquette
All in a more attractive package.
2016 Chevrolet Volt LTPRICE: $38,390 ADD-ONS: $1,600 (freight & PDI)
, Additional tax, type of license: compact extension-
Electric vehicle propulsion range: Front-engine, front-wheel-
Engine: 1. 5-
4-cylinder gas engine with two electric motors: Voltec electric drive system Power/torque: 149 hp/294 lb-ft.
Fuel consumption (L/100 km): 5. 5 city, 5. 6 hwy.
Brake disc: 276mm ventilation disc (front)
/264mm solid disk (rear)
Tires: Michelin Energy Saving A/SP215/50r17 standard features: automatic climate control, 8-
Inch infotainment touch screen, heating the front seat, heating the steering wheel, rear view camera and more accessible places: the front row is good, but the access to the rear seat is a bit tight. Mind your head.
Competitor: Ford C
Worst of all: tight back seat, the most interesting for long charging times: improved electric acceleration time Website: Chevrolet.
Handsome fashion CaLOOKS.
The strange thing is that the appearance of Volt has completely disappeared.
In places similar to the interior and exterior, Volt\'s cabin has entered the high-end market.
Better design and materials.
Express the rocket in any way, but very lively for electric vehicles, especially in sports mode. TECHNOLOGYLots.
From the available crash mitigation function to the usual infotainment product (
Satellite Broadcasting, navigation, Bluetooth, USB, etc. )
The voltage is the loading technology.
What would you like about this car: Volt looks like a normal car, drives like it, and now looks like a car too.
No range anxiety due to built-inin gas engine.
The reason you don\'t like this car is: for regular cars, the crowded rear seats are tightsized adults.
Slow charging time
It takes up to 19 hoursare a drag.
Thanks to a better electric range, improved performance and a more attractive inside and outside look, the rating of the second generation Chevrolet Volt is a solid improvement to the original model.
Despite its tight back seat and long charging times, Volt offers an impressive combination of efficiency, style and technology.
2/102016 Chevrolet Volt LTBASE price/tested: $38,390/$38,945 Engine: 1. 5-
4-cylinder gas engine with two electric motors: Voltec electric drive system Power/torque: 149 hp/294 lb-ft.
Fuel consumption (L/100 km): 5. 5 city, 5. 6 hwy.
What is Hot: Sharp\'s design is updated, what is the better range of electricity is not tight after the seat, long charging time Score: Lunar January.
2/10 website: Competitor: Ford C-MAX —
Cheaper, more powerful and more available as a hybrid and plugin hybrid. Nissan Leaf
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