![]() Look for the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Volt at Wallace Chevrolet later this year. The new Volt is officially more efficient than even GM’s own estimates. Lastly, miles per gasoline equivalent (MPGe) has now swelled to 106 combined (113 MPGe City and 99 MPGe Highway), a substantial hike in range based on earlier estimates. While not as substantial as the gains seen elsewhere, one additional MPG is still great news. ![]() Add them together and you’re looking at 42 MPG combined. Meanwhile, the EPA says the second-generation Volt will return 43 MPG City and 42 MPG Highway. And that’s definitely a welcome surprise for both GM and its environmentally conscious customers. In pure electric mode the Volt will travel 56.77 City miles and 48.86 on the Highway, for a combined total of 53 miles of fume-free driving. The rated range of 53 miles for a full charge of electricity held up, allowing my wife to drive her 50-mile round trip commute entirely on electricity. Starting nearly 1,200 less than the 2015 Volt, it’s more affordable, as well, with an LT trim featuring a base price of 33,995 (including destination fee). And we’re extremely happy to say the figures best even GM’s rosiest estimates. We’d just have to sit tight and wait it out.Īt long last, the federal agency has finally revealed the official fuel consumption ratings for the vehicle. hadn’t yet released the Volt’s official figures. While we were extremely excited at the prospect of a Volt with even greater efficiency, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the U.S. That revealed even greater efficiency than its initial in-house testing suggested. Overall range was bumped up 10 miles and MPGe climbed to 106. Then GM released a new batch of figures a few months later Would be endowed with 50 miles of pure electric range, 102 MPge, a combined range of 41 MPG and a total range of 420 miles (675 kilometres). Upon its initial unveiling at the 2015 NIAS, General Motors claimed the 2016 Chevrolet Volt It stickered at $39,400, excluding destination charges.Official 2016 Chevrolet Volt Fuel Economy Revealed Chevrolet Sep 4th, 2015 ![]() I tested a loaded Volt Premium with navigation, heated front and rear seats, blind-spot alert, lane-departure alert and assist, and automatic braking to avoid low-speed front collisions. Prices for the 2016 Volt start at $33,170. The exterior styling is intentionally sporty, with a forward-leaning stance, crisp body lines and a grille and headlights intentionally similar to other new Chevrolet sedans like the Impala and upcoming 2016 Malibu and Cruze There’s also an 8-inch touch screen and Apple CarPlay to make the car fully compatible with Apple’s Siri and apps like Pandora and mapping. The 2015 Chevy Volt gets 37 mpg even in gasoline mode, higher than most small cars, and two-thirds of Volt miles are covered on grid electricity. Attractive leather upholstery is new, and easy to use buttons and dials replace the first Volt’s flat-panel controls. The Interior materials look more upscale than the futuristic first-gen Volt. The next-generation Chevy Volt will be cheaper The hatchback offers plenty of cargo space. The rear seat is still snug, though, and the car’s sweeping roofline creates small rear door openings that are likely to bang lots of heads on entry and exit. The interior is significantly upgraded, with room for five passengers, one more than the first Volt.
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