The All-New 2018 Chevy Volt
Starting at $34,095 and as low as $26,595 after federal tax credit, the 2018 Chevy Volt brings buyers the best of the best and it only needs two trims (LT and Premier) to do so. Consumers don’t even have to settle when they choose standard features, as they include keyless open and start, Teen Driver safety technology and the MyLink infotainment system with built-in 4G LTE, Wi-Fi connectivity, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The real reason this five-passenger vehicle is so great is not just in its features, but because it is the front-runner in the plug-in hybrid field.
Plug-In Hybrid Perfection
Security and insurance may not always be the first words that come to mind when one thinks of an electric vehicle or hybrid. It’s probably more in the realm of small, sustainable, more miles on the highway and environmentally friendly. However, when you combine the fuel-free driving of an electric car with a tank of gas, you get a vehicle like the Volt, which provides drivers with the benefit of a backup option and an even longer range.
The extended range of the Volt is most impressive. While the majority of plug-in hybrids manage about 10 to 20 electric-only miles, the Volt offers up to 53 pure electric miles and up to 420 miles with a full charge and a full tank of gas. And it only takes about 4.5 hours to charge with the available 240-volt charging unit. This compares to the included 120-volt portable cord, which charges the car in 13 hours.
Refining for 2018
Instead of making huge changes for the new 2018 Volts making their way to Chevy dealers, the designers, engineers and automakers honed in their focus to make a few select modifications to this compact car. Why change what’s already working so well?
With the new fleet comes a trio of new exterior paint options. While 2017 brought the Citron Green Metallic exterior color, 2018 gets the Green Mist Metallic, Satin Steel Metallic and Cajun Red Tintcoat. Other stylistic changes come inside the vehicle, in the form of a vinyl steering wheel and shift knob cover on LT model.
In addition, 2018 Volts will also offer the new LT Driver Confidence Package. This bundle for the base-level trim is option and features Rear Park Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Side Blind Zone Alert.
Sustainability with Safety
In addition to the Driver Confidence Package, the Premier has the available Driver Confidence II Package, which features Forward Collision Alert, Forward Automatic Braking (low-speed), Lane Keep Assist, Following Distance Indicator and Intellibeam headlamps. Standard safety features include the 10 standard airbags, as well as a rear-vision camera and Teen Driver technology.
The Volt’s Teen Driver technology is a huge highlight for parents, as it helps encourage better driving habits. The built-in system can mute the audio system when individuals in the front seat are not wearing seat belts, set a limit on music volume, give audio and visual warnings concerning the vehicle’s speed and inform parents when certain safety features (such as Forward Collision Alert) are activated. It, no doubt, has parents of pre-teens and teens searching for a “Chevy dealer near me.”
Pleasing Compact Car for Consumers & Critics
We’re not the only one admiring the Volt for its incredible accommodations and pristine performance. Car critics and 2017 buyers both praise this Prius-level pioneer for its ability to crush the competition. Even in the safety department, the Volt picked up a 2018 IIHS Top Safety Pick Award when equipped with the Driver Confidence II Package.
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