Chevrolet

Chevrolet Volt

Price $38,790 – $42,890
Fuel consumption 5.5 – 5.6 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 77%(view ratings)
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
  • 120V: 13.0 h
  • 240V: 4.0 h
  • 400V: N/A
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)