Chevrolet Volt
Initially launched in 2011 and completely revised last year, this extended-range electric car returns practically unchanged for 2017. Thus, it keeps the same electric propulsion system whose 85-km range should be sufficient for normal everyday use. And if the battery's energy is depleted, a 1.5L combustion engine is there as an on-board generator to replenish the battery pack. In addition to being environmentally friendly, this car handles surprisingly well.
Chevrolet Volt
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$38,790 |
| Fees | CA$1,600 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$730/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | N/A |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 1,5 l I-4 |
| Power | 101 hp @ 5,600 rpm (75 kW) |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 149 hp (111 kW) |
| Torque | 294 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (399 N·m) |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 18.4 kWh |
| Voltage | N/A |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | Liquid |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid |
| Assembly | Hamtramck, MI, US |
| Generation | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 5.5 L/100km |
| Highway | 5.6 L/100km |
| Combined | 5.6 L/100km (2.2 Lₑ/100km) |
| Autonomy | 607 km |
| Electric autonomy | 85 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 32 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electrical variable assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | semi-independent, torsion beam |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/50R17 |
| Rear tires | P215/50R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,582 mm (180″) |
| Width | 1,808 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,433 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,695 mm (106″) |
| Front track | 1,539 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,570 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,607 kg (3,543 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 300 l |
| Fuel tank | 34 l (7 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5 s |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 157 km/h (98 mph) |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/160,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | 7/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 77%(view ratings) |