The new 2016 Chevrolet Volt will make its debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show and will go on sale in the second half of 2015. “We established a precedent when the original Voltec propulsion system debuted and this newest iteration sets the EV technology bar even higher.” Putting that experience at the center of the new Voltec system’s development helped us improve range, while also making the new Volt more fun to drive,” said Andrew Farah, vehicle chief engineer. “Volt owners complete more than 80 percent of their trips without using a drop of gasoline and they tell us they love the electric driving experience. The acceleration figures have also improved with the car doing 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 8.4 seconds, a 7% improvement. Granted, electric driving range, depending on the model year and the used Volt’s battery health, is anywhere from 35 miles to 53 miles. The Volt also gets a 1.5-litre petrol engine and along with the battery, the total range is an estimated 676 kms. According to independent surveyors, Volt owners are the most satisfied in the industry and they were our compass for developing the next-generation model.” “We believe our engineering prowess combined with data from thousands of customers allows us to deliver the most capable plug-in vehicle in the industry. “The 2016 Chevrolet Volt provides our owners with a no-compromise electric driving experience,” said Alan Batey, president of GM North America. Inside, the Volt gets blue ambient lighting, signature dual digital color displays - an eight-inch-diagonal reconfigurable screen in the instrument cluster to relay driver information and another eight-inch-diagonal touch screen in the center of the instrument panel for the Chevrolet MyLink system. The new Volt’s design is inspired by the toned physiques of athletes and natural shapes of wind-swept sands and includes new features such as active grille shutters. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt gets a new lighter 18.4 kWh battery and uses 192 cells (96 fewer than current generation) resulting in a weight reduction of 9.8 kgs. With those improvements on the way, perhaps 2016 will be the year that the Volt surpasses the Prius as not just the most acclaimed American green car, but the best overall.Chevrolet has unveiled the all-new 2016 Volt electric car with new evolved design and extended range that offers 80 kms of EV range, better efficiency and faster too. Related info: Avoid Rear Crashes with Chevrolet’s Forward Collision Alert Thanks to a new Voltec powertrain that is 100 pounds lighter, the 2016 Volt is said to be 12% more efficient, and should have an all-electric driving range of 50 miles. A 2016 redesign promises more electric-only range, simpler controls, and a fifth seating position. A likely refresh of the Volt in 2015, perhaps as a 2016 model, is. Attractive leases make the high sticker price easier to swallow. The 35K price of a 2014 Chevy Volt reflects its range-extended electric powertrain, but options quickly boost the price. Owner satisfaction remains second only to Tesla among owners of fuel-efficient cars. The extended-range plug-in has 35 miles of electric-only range, which enables many drivers to commute gas-free. Instead, the Chevrolet Volt plays by a different set of rules. No car has ever quite beaten the Toyota Prius at its own game. However, the Volt did get a nice (if slightly backhanded) compliment from Yahoo! Autos, which chose the 2015 Volt as the best American green car of the year: Related info: 2016 Volt Wins Awards at 2015 NYIAS Notice we say “one of” and not “ the” green car top pick, since Consumer Reports ultimately gave highest honors to the Toyota Prius. In Consumer Reports’ annual list of “top picks,” the 2015 Volt was recognized as one of the best green cars of the year. The release of the 2016 Chevy Volt is just around the corner, but the 2015 model is still earning some well-deserved praise of its own. Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email
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