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There is also a feeling of security you get with the Volt that you don’t get with most other hybrids. The powertrain’s ability to go back to the 149 horsepower battery during brief moments of coasting and in-town driving also helped, which makes me believe that the ’37 gas only’ EPA rating is a bit modest. I was able to get the fuel economy close to 43 mpg while using the 1.4 Liter 80 horsepower gas engine for most of the Volt’s long-distance driving.
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The Volt performs surprisingly well even outside of battery mode. Sans Battery: Then there were other elements to the drive that surprised me quite a bit. By some everyday driving standards, the Volt far surpasses it. The ‘Lexus Prius’, that is the CT200h, represents the closest competitor to the Volt. There is a tunnel that encroaches on space. A family of four can get comfortable and remain so. While the CT200h feels ‘tight’ to the point of near claustrophobia, the Volt has a bit more spaciousness to it. On a long drive the Volt is a better match than any other hybrid-only vehicle. However the Volt comes with a more laid back and luxurious interior that makes it a bit of a nicer companion for the long road trip. I would categorize the Lexus CT200h and Volt to be leaders in this segment in terms of their handling. But despite the Germanic thumps that come with the Volt’s ride… there are also some unusual benefits to the Volt’s design. You feel nearly everything on the road and with an MSRP of $46,165, you shouldn’t have to. The Ride: On the road Chevy decided to couple a somewhat luxurious interior with a taut ride.
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I believe offering real time information to the Volt would make this model far more attractive and marketable than is now the case. We now live in a world where a Prius offers constant cost per mile calculations, and even non-hybrids provide a wealth of valuable data available to the driver. This lack of immediate technical feedback limits the Volt’s appeal. They want to win, in their own frugal way.įor whatever reason, GM chose not to offer the type of technical data that most hybrid owners (and millions of other drivers) use to amuse themselves during their boring commutes. They want to know that the long downhill run where the engine temporarily cut out yielded a near infinite level of fuel economy for them since only the battery was used. Hybrid owners want to be better and best… with fuel economy. They compete with MPG’s in the same way sports car enthusiasts compete with lap times. This may not sound like that big of a deal, and it wouldn’t normally be if we were talking about a Camry or some other vehicle that caters to those who only want the absolute basics of information.īut hybrid owners are different.
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Instead you are given a green ball that jumps around and changes color if, and only if, you accelerate hard or use regenerative braking.
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Want to know how well you’re driving given that the battery is done? Tough! There are no interfaces at all where drivers can immediately benchmark themselves. The Volt simply offers a green ball that you have to constantly center to maximize MPG’s. Forget about the brilliance that is the Cruze’s trip computer or the ability of the LEAF’s interface to improve the longevity of the battery with a few button pushes. The Feedback: In all my years of hybrid ownership I have never seen a system that offers as little real time information as the Volt.