Used 2017 Chevrolet Volt Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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2017 Chevy Volt - Test Drove, but didn't buy
Bob Smith, 03/06/2017
2017 Chevrolet Volt Premier 4dr Hatchback (gas/electric hybrid DD)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
I test drove 3 plug-ins; the Chevy Volt, the Ford Fusion Energi and the Prius Prime (all of these were 2017 models). I was intrigued with the Volt given its claimed all-electric range of 50+ miles (both the Ford and Toyota claim all-electric ranges in the 20+ mile range). After test driving all 3 of these plug-in vehicles, I ended up purchasing the Prius Prime Advanced. In spite of the higher all-electric mode range, I didn't choose the Volt for the following reasons (in this order): 1) - lack of an integral navigation system - I was really surprised at this, but navigation requires linking your smartphone to provide this capability. While I have a smartphone that works fine for nav, I don't want to have to deal with connecting it, etc. I just want the car to do the work. 2) - front seats - completely manual in the high-end version of the Volt. Expected at least a power seat on the driver's side. I am tall, so used to sliding the seat back and lowering it. In the Volt, lowering the seat requires manually pumping the seat up or down. 3) Internal finish. The Volt interior is not bad, but did not impress me as being high quality. The interior of the Toyota felt much more luxurious - especially the very large glass panel display that dominates the middle of the cockpit. Even though this writeup is about the Volt, I will also mention that I did not decide on the Ford Fusion mainly because the trunk space is almost non-existent - the battery is mounted such that you could put a few small items in the trunk and that's it.
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Better than advertised.
John Smyth, 08/07/2016
updated 08/17/2022
2017 Chevrolet Volt Premier 4dr Hatchback (gas/electric hybrid DD)
6 of 12 people found this review helpful
I am a happy camper with this reliable car. Handles and accelerates like a sports car. Has been reliable and inexpensive to operate and maintain. With the re-gen paddle on the steering wheel, we don't use the brakes much. Since taking delivery new over 70,000 miles ago, averaging 119 mpg despite various long trips. Range on electric usually exceeds 53 miles, sometimes ran into the low 70's. Of course it dips down into the 40's when it's 10 degrees outside. Everyone wants to drive this car. At this mileage, still on the original Michelin tires and we're a long way from needing a brake job. No mechanical issues encountered.
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Happy new Volt owner
Geoffrey Crowther, 07/28/2016
2017 Chevrolet Volt LT 4dr Hatchback (gas/electric hybrid DD)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
The car is a good combination of a poorman's Tesla & a Prius rolled into one car.
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Volted into a Hybrid
Fred Denitz, 06/21/2016
2017 Chevrolet Volt LT 4dr Hatchback (gas/electric hybrid DD)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
After years of driving BMWs, Lexus', and Jaguars, I couldn't be happier with my decision to lease a 2017 Chevy Volt.
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Economical and phenomenal 50 - 80
Bruce Borgerson, 08/15/2017
updated 08/21/2019
2017 Chevrolet Volt LT 4dr Hatchback (gas/electric hybrid DD)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
We replaced our 2013 Civic with this Volt, and have been quite happy with the decision. Yes, we did it primarily for the planet and climate change. The Civic was fine, but the Volt on gas is just as good - around 40 mpg highway. However, here in Ashland, Oregon, our electricity is 90% "green" (mostly hydro), so at least half our miles will be fossil-fuel free. The great thing is that we are giving up nothing (except purchase dollars, of course) and gaining far more than expected. When driving around the local area, we have to charge only once or -- at most -- twice a week overnight. That was one big selling point over the Prius Prime. The other was performance. No, it ain't no Tesla, but it flat out embarrasses the Civic and just about any other ICE car when it comes to highway acceleration. Need to pass a truck on a two-lane highway? You go from 50 to 80 in a heartbeat and that truck is in your mirror. Most BMWs couldn't do better...and get this kind of fuel economy. Note that the battery does maintain short-term reserves, so you still get the acceleration even if you've been running on gas all day. Compared to the Civic, the inside is slightly smaller but not cramped. Infotainment system is better, though speakers are just as mediocre as the Civic. As for reliability, after three months no serious issues. There has been an annoying intermittent glitch with the brake pedal sensor for the cruise control. Sometimes it seems to think the brakes are on because the cruise control won't set. The curious thing is that it seems to be "self repairing" as for the last couple weeks it has been working perfectly 100% of the time. Oh well, 33 months to get on top of that one. This is my update after nine months. The cruise control problem was the sensor switch on the brake pedal, which apparently was a bit stiff when new and would not fully return, telling the cruise computer the brake pedal was depressed. It has loosened up with use and has not given any problems on the last three long road trips. Combined mpg has dropped as a lot of road miles cruising at around 73 for about 38 mpg on gas. Update after 15 months: Cruise control still working fine so I guess this becomes the first self-repairing issue in my long car ownership history! Only other issue was check engine light went on once; fixed with firmware update. Update after 20 months. No further problems, and with fewer long trips our mpg now back over 70. Better than 50-50 that we will keep after lease ends next year. Final update after 28 months. Looks like a keeper. Plan to purchase out of lease. Wouldn't be surprised in this car becomes a classic as there's really nothing else quite like it.
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