Chevrolet Volt 2015–2019 car dimensions: 4582 mm long, 1808 mm wide and 1433 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,607 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 300 litres.
The five-seat cabin has an 8-inch touchscreen with standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Single-zone automatic climate control and electronic cruise control are standard. A rear vision camera is standard. Parking sensors, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning and lane keep assist come only on some trims or packages.
Boot space is 300 litres with seats up. The 60/40 split-folding rear seats and liftback open the space for longer loads.
The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer. Vehicle capacity weight is 453 kg.
The cabin offers supportive front seats with good legroom and headroom, automatic single-zone climate control, and a quieter ride thanks to improved insulation. Heated front seats come standard or via package depending on year and grade, with heated rear outboard seats and a heated steering wheel on higher trims. Rear space is tight for adults, especially the center position, and materials mix soft-touch with hard plastics. No panoramic roof or ventilated seats.
EPA-estimated 53-mile electric range and 42 mpg combined on gas with 8.9-gallon tank for about 420 miles total range.
Oil life monitoring system. tire rotation and services recommended every 7,500 miles. oil change at least every two years.
NHTSA overall 5-star safety rating. IIHS Top Safety Pick with Good ratings in moderate overlap, side, roof, and head restraints.
Standard multiple airbags including knee bags, StabiliTrak ESC, ABS, rearview camera, and OnStar. available packages add forward collision alert, lane keep assist, blind-zone alert, and automatic braking.
As a plug-in hybrid the Volt runs primarily on its battery for daily trips then switches to the gas generator. Regular charging keeps most driving electric. The small fuel tank supports long trips once the battery depletes. Efficiency holds up well in mixed use when charged often.
Servicing follows the oil-life monitor with tire rotations at regular intervals. Coolant systems for the engine, battery, and electronics need attention at longer intervals. Brake fluid and air filters follow standard schedules. The electric drive unit requires less frequent fluid service than a conventional transmission.
Crash protection earns high marks from NHTSA and IIHS. Standard equipment covers basic airbags and stability systems plus a rear camera. Higher grades or packages bring more driver aids such as collision alerts and lane support. The structure uses high-strength steel for occupant protection.
Living with the car means plugging in regularly for best results and watching the energy screens. Cargo space is modest behind the seats. Keep the high-voltage battery healthy with proper charging habits and follow the maintenance schedule to preserve range and reliability.
Length 4582 mm, Width 1808 mm, Height 1433 mm, Wheelbase 2695 mm (Volt 2015–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, Chevrolet Canada 2016 Volt brochure, Wikipedia second-generation Volt page and auto-data.net, autofiles.com.