Used 2016 Chevrolet Volt LT 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD) Consumer Reviews
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Excellent upgrade to the original
mmalc, Mountain View, CA, 10/23/2015
Chevrolet Volt LT 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid DD)
49 of 49 people found this review helpful
This is simply an excellent vehicle. For most people it should yield sufficient EV range that they'll never need to use the gas engine; for the remainder the occasional dip into the gas tank will get them wherever they need to go in comfort. For those who own one of the originals, the extra range will help to reduce that odd range anxiety that you get when even though you know you could go anywhere you'd still rather not use gas. And the car is better, I think, in almost every way, than an already impressive forebear. Better visibility, more ergonomic, more powerful. And the "maximum regen" paddle on the back of the steering wheel a useful addition to avoid wondering exactly how hard to brake before engaging the discs. The only area of significant criticism is the iPod integration. For some reason it's proving to be at best erratic. But overall a minor niggle in the enjoyment, and the CarPlay feature is excellent. The only wish is that GM had included a 6.6kW charger, but
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Volt and Solar Panels are a great payback
Ray, Euless, TX, 07/01/2016
Chevrolet Volt LT 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid DD)
46 of 47 people found this review helpful
Car handles very nice, fun to drive. No complaints. You can read other reviews for the "car" reviews, I am going to talk about the financial aspects. Last year I bought a 24 panel Solar System that cost $19,000, after a Federal Tax Credit, the net cost was $13,300. I made sure I purchased enough panels to cover my household needs and future plans for an electric car. After 1 year, I confirmed I had sized my system correctly. My monthly electric bill went from $200 to zero. Per plan, I had credit from with PG&E's. So I needed a second car for my teenage sons to drive. Alternate choice would be Honda Civic. Cost for new mid-level Civic $22,000 out the door. Long story, short - kids are driving my 3 old year old car, Dad is driving new Volt. I walked out of the Chevy dealer minus $32,300. I did purchase 220v charge cord and had a 220v receptacle installed in the garage - total cost $900. I will get a Federal Tax rebate of $7500, a state rebate of $1500 and because of I live in the San Joachim Valley, the Air Pollution Control District will give me a rebate of $2000. Net cost of car and charger is $22,200 - about the same as a new Civic. My gas bill should drop $175 per month. Total investment: $13,300 (solar panels) + $200 (premium of Volt over Civic) = $13,500. Monthly savings: $200 (household electric) + $175 (auto gas) = $375. Result: my investment will be paid back in 3 years!
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I'm 47 years old and this is my 77th car! Crazy!
David Marks, Albany, NY, 12/24/2015
Chevrolet Volt LT 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid DD)
38 of 41 people found this review helpful
Yes. The title of the review is true. I'm 47 years old and I have had 77 cars. My wife thinks I'm crazy but I just love cars. I usually buy cars with great resale value and have been able to finance at very low rates over the last 10 years. Usually after a few years I owe less than what the car is worth so I can easily get a new car and keep my payment the same. I have had a ton of Hondas and Acuras over the years an I worked for Acura for a few years so I have been biased towards those brands. Mazda and Nissan are also very high on my preference list. I owned domestic vehicles back in the 80's( Mainly GM products) Actually never owned a domestic vehicle that was not GM. From 1990 to 2015 I drove mostly Japanese import cars. They were reliable , they had good resale and they got good gas mileage. Well about a month ago that all changed and I bought a 2016 newly designed Chevy Volt. I am one of the first people in our area to drive one and I think I am one of the first to write a review. This is actually the first review I have ever written but I am extremely excited about the car and I wanted to send this in. I bought the LT model with leather and heated seats. After the $7500 tax rebate my car payment is about the same as the car I traded in( 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek) My payment is about $390 a month or $13 a day. I used to spend about $8 a day on gas($2400 year) Since I got the Volt I have spent less than $30 on gas. It only costs $15 to fill it up too. I think I am going to save $200 a month on gas plus the annoyance of just going to the gas station. So yes, the car is very economical but that is just the beginning. The car is really fast compared to cars I have had before.( No, not as fast as the Tesla which I drove as well) Zero to 60 is impressive with the Volt but zero to 30 is even more impressive. The car is so much fun to drive and handles beautifully. It is definitely the quietest cat I ever had. I snore louder than this car. The Volt is super sharp too but not snobby. It is a fresh design inside and out and has every option you can ever want. I love Hondas because of their ergonomics but the Chevy Volt was built to fit the likes of the driver. Some cars are just built and then you must adjust to the car. The Volt feels right from the very first mile. I love driving the Volt and actually look for reasons to go out and drive it. I have not had a car that felt cool in a while. I did not think you could be cool and practical at the same time. I think GM has a real winner with this car and I was even thinking of investing in GM stock. A good friend of mine always would poke fun of me for not driving a car made in america. I called him the other day to tell him that I was driving a 2016 Chevy Volt and he was excited for me and a little envious. He wanted to buy one to but has a minivan instead because he has a big family. Ok I know it has only been a month or so but I am beyond impressed and I am looking forward to keeping this car for a while. I love the fact that I hardly ever need to put gas in the car and I also love the fact that I do not have range anxiety like on other plug in cars. After the first 50 or so miles the gas engine kicks in and I can go over 350 more miles. A lot of my friends thought I would get to 100 cars by the time I am 70. I think the Chevy Volt might put the breaks on all my car buying. It will be hard to find a comparable replacement .
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The First Volt was Great, the 2016 is Excellent.
Pat McSwain, Riverside, CA, 05/04/2016
updated 11/28/2016
Chevrolet Volt LT 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid DD)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
The new Volt is improved in virtually all aspects over a car that was the best small hybrid to start with. Longer EV range, bigger charger, more powerful, quieter, better handling. Nearly all the quirks of the our 2013 Volt were improved on. The 2016 is a 100% new car. I would argue it's the world's finest "green" car at any price. I simply can't think of another green car with the right balance of price, features, performance, cargo, etc. Update: We liked our first two Volts so much, we now have 3. We added a 2017 with all the advanced safety features and Adaptive Cruise Control. Everybody loves it.
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A car you find reasons to drive
Torsten Waurig, Redding, CA, 08/09/2016
updated 08/20/2019
Chevrolet Volt LT 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid DD)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
Purchased the car January 2, 2016. I had researched and driven every make and model that came close to 30 miles per gallon freeway and during this I found the 2016 Chevrolet volt was being delivered to dealers soon. I called dealerships within a three hundred mile radius and when the first one was delivered I rushed down state and test drove the volt. To say I was instantly impressed would be an understatement. This car is so well engineered and performance and economy were so outstanding that I instantly ordered a silver LT with comfort package and bose sound. I have 13000 miles on the car now and not a single issue. Charge overnight on 110 (solar equipped residence) and cost to drive is next to nothing. Was previously spending $300 a month on gas. Remember when you first got your license and you used to find reasons to go to the store just so you could drive? This car produces the same emotional response. A little sappy, I know, but WOW. GM has designed a wonderful combination of efficiency, technology and performance. Its now February 2017. Have owned the volt for a year. 22,000 plus miles on the odometer. Not a single problem or issue. Still quiet, powerful and an immense pleasure to drive. About 89% of total driving has been all electric. Its now February 2018. Have owned the volt for two years. 33,000 miles on odometer. Still efficient, quiet, powerful. Not a single issue. Still finding "reasons" to drive the car it is such a pleasure. Typically fill up about 9 gallons of gas about every four months. Yay. It is now August 2019. 52,000 miles on odometer. Only issue so far is the 12 volt "regular" car battery needed replacement, Still efficient, quiet, powerful. No loss of driving range on the lithium battery. Still fill up about 9 gallons of gas every four months when driving local. Have also driven to las vegas and san diego numerous times, love not having to worry about charging stations getting in the way. When on gasoline, getting 42 miles per gallon.
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