2013 Chevrolet Volt Overview
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Review
I like big cars, fast stuff, and trucks. So I'm jaded. First off, all the reviews that say the Volt is ugly are lame. It has yet to make any small children cry or make the cow's milk sour. It looks good. The interior is nice, and well appointed. Navigation is in the speedo area where it belongs. Rear seating is for kids. A 6 foot man will hit his head and knees, but will fit. Handling is tight. Feels nice. I have a Vette and a CTS-V, and race alot. Car feels lighter than it is. Acceleration is OK. I'm used to big power, but it is as quick from a light as a Crown Vic. Not bad. Braking is excellent considering the tire size and weight. Use L in city driving.
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The 2013 Chevrolet Volt earned a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 3.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
Available Chevrolet Volt 2013 Submodel Types: Hatchback
Available Trims: Premier, Base, LT
Exterior Colors: Silver Ice Metallic, Summit White, Mosaic Black Metallic, Kinetic Blue Metallic, Satin Steel Metallic, Iridescent Pearl Tricoat, Black, Ashen Gray Metallic, Cajun Red Tintcoat, Green Mist Metallic, Pepperdust Metallic, Crystal Red Tintcoat, Heather Gray Metallic, Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat, Cyber Gray Metallic, Silver Topaz Metallic, Siren Red Tintcoat, White Diamond Tricoat, Brownstone Metallic, Blue Topaz Metallic, Citron Green Metallic
Interior Colors: Jet Black/Jet Black leather, Jet Black/Jet Black cloth, Jet Black Seats w/Dark Accents leather, Jet Black/Brandy leather, Jet Black Seats w/Dark Accents premium cloth, Pebble Beige Seats w/Dark Accents leather/suede, Light Ash/Dark Ash leather, Light Ash/Dark Ash cloth, Jet Black w/Ceramic White Accents premium cloth, Light Neutral w/Dark Accents leather, Pebble Beige Seats w/Dark Accents premium cloth, Jet Black w/Dark Accents leather, Jet Black Seats w/Ceramic White Accents premium cloth, Jet Black and Spice Red Seats w/Dark Accents leather, Jet Black and White Seats w/Ceramic White Accents leather, Jet Black w/Ceramic White Accents leather, Jet Black/Spice Red w/Dark Accents leather
Popular Features: Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Auto Climate Control, Aux Audio Inputs, Bluetooth, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Post-collision safety system, Rear Bench Seats, Remote Start, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Back-up camera, Heated seats, Mobile Internet, Leather Seats, Keyless Entry/Start, Upgraded Headlights, Parking sensors, Navigation, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Monitoring, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, Pre-collision safety system, Upgraded Stereo, Adaptive Cruise Control
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: DIRECT_DRIVE
Fuel Types: electric
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
