'16 Chevrolet Volt
November 23, 2015
GM is doubling down on the ’16 Volt with a top-to-bottom revamp. It is extending electric range to an EPA-certified 53 miles, redesigning it inside and out and making it more fun to drive. It also brought the base price down to $33,170 before the $7,500 federal tax incentive for EVs. (See related story: [email protected]
’16 Volt Specifications
Vehicle type | 5-door, 5-passenger front-wheel-drive extended-range electric car |
|---|---|
Motor | Twin electric motors/1.5L DOHC 4-cyl. |
Power (SAE net) | 110 kW (149 hp)/101 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
Torque | 294 lb.-ft. (399 Nm) |
Transmission | 5 Operating Modes |
Wheelbase | 106.1 ins. (2,694 mm) |
Overall length | 180.4 ins. (1,481 mm) |
Overall width | 71.2 ins. (1,809 mm) |
Overall height | 56.4 ins. (1,432mm) |
Curb weight | 3,543 lbs. (1,607 kg) |
Base price | $33,995 |
Fuel economy | 42 mpg (5.6 L/100 km) combined, 106 MPGe, 53 miles (85 km) electric range |
Competition | Nissan Leaf, Toyota Prius |
Pros | Cons |
Best of both worlds | EREV tough to explain |
Fun to drive | Politically radioactive |
Great new interior | Cheap gas limits appeal |
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