2011 Chevrolet Volt

Basic Specs

Base Price $40,280
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 3781
City (MPG) TBD
Hwy (MPG) TBD
Horsepower 150@TBD
Torque (lb-ft) 273@TBD
Wheelbase 105.7
Length (in.) 177.1
Width (in.) 70.4
Height (in.) 56.6

Although the Chevrolet Volt - the first vehicle of its kind to be mass produced - has only been on the market for a year, Chevy already making a few changes to its most technologically advanced vehicle ever.

Changes for the latest model year include expansion of availability from limited markets to the entire U.S. by the end of the year. When orders are placed, customers will also notice a price drop of nearly $1,000 compared to the previous model year, despite more standard content than before.

Physical changes to the car include two new interiors and exterior colors, expansion from three to seven option packages, now standard keyless access with passive locking, OnStar Turn by Turn navigation standard for three years, Chevrolet MyLink including Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones (late availability), standard AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback and 7-inch diagonal color touch-screen display and available 17-inch sport alloy wheels with black inserts (late availability).

The new interior accent colors are white and spiced red, while Summit White and Blue Topaz Metallic have been added to the exterior palette.

The Volt - known as a series hybrid for its electric-only propulsion that is regenerated through the use of a four-cylinder gas generator - comes in a single form, a five-door hatchback, similar in size to the Toyota Prius . More precisely, the Volt measure 177 inches long, making it a little shorter than the recently discontinued Cobalt.

The electric drive unit (utilizing a 220-cell, 16 kWh lithium ion battery) puts out 150 horsepower and 273 lb-ft. of torque and tops out at 100 miles per hour. This powertrain allows the vehicle to travel 40 miles on electric power only, while for longer trips, the Volt's generator will kick in to provide for additional range.

The engine generator is able to generate additional electricity to power the car for about 300 miles before the need to refuel or plug-in to recharge the battery.

Chevy says the Volt is especially quiet to drive thanks to both the electric motor and extensive sound insulation.

Styling for the Volt comes from a balance of aerodynamic performance and conventional styling. The fascia features a rounded and flush style with a closed grille.

The mirrors continue with an aerodynamic design, including a spoiler designed to allow the air to stay attached and then detach quickly at the rear in order to minimize drag.

The interior of the Volt is relatively conventional, an intentional move to make the transition from gas-powered vehicles to the Volt less dramatic.

The center stack features a 7-inch touch screen that functions as both a navigation unit and a vehicle information display point.

The climate controls are are touch-sensitive, but lack (mostly) traditional push buttons or turning knobs. The Volt features an optional hard drive for added storage of music and maps, and comes standard with Bluetooth functionality that Chevrolet says can be used for phone and music use.

When considering true cost of ownership, one should also consider the cost of the fast charger. The quick home charger will cost $490, plus a $1,475 installation charge. This will drop the average charge time from a substantial 10 hours to a much more reasonable four hours.

Key Competitors
Those looking for an ultra-green alternative to the Volt with bleeding-edge technology should consider all-electric cars like the Nissan Leaf , Mitsubishi i and Ford Focus Electric as well as the upcoming Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid.

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    • General
    • Body Style:Sedan
    • Size:Compact
    • Market Segment:Standard, Hybrid
    • Weight:3781 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length:177.1 in.
    • Width:70.4 in.
    • Height:56.6 in.
    • Wheelbase:105.7 in.
    • Ground Clearance:TBD
    • Front Track:61.2 in.
    • Rear Track:62.1 in.
    • Weight Distribution:TBD
    • Drag Coefficient:TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats:4
    • Passenger Volume:TBD
    • Cargo Volume:10.6 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded):TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume:TBD
    • Leg Room:42.0 in.
    • Head Room:37.8 in.
    • Shoulder Room:56.5 in.
    • Hip Room:53.7 in.
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume:TBD
    • Leg Room:34.1 in.
    • Head Room:36.0 in.
    • Shoulder Room:53.9 in.
    • Hip Room:51.2 in.
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type:Gas
    • Engine Type:1.4L I4
    • Power:150 hp @ TBD rpm
    • Torque:273 lb-ft @ TBD rpm
    • Transmission:1-Speed Direct Drive
    • Highway Fuel Economy:TBD
    • City Fuel Economy:TBD
    • Forced Induction:None
    • Direct Injection:No
    • Chassis
    • Layout:Front Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension:Strut-Type
    • Rear Suspension:Torsion-Beam
    • Wheels
    • Front:17" Aluminum
    • Front Tires:P215/55R/17
    • Rear:17" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires:P215/55R/17
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight:TBD
    • Payload:
    • Tongue Weight:TBD

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      17" 5-spoke forged painted wheels

      • The standard wheel set on Volt™ features 17-inch 5-spoke forged painted aluminum wheels. These stylish wheels are strong and allow for plenty of air circulation for cooling the brake rotors. Compared to steel, aluminum wheels are lighter and let’s just say it – cooler.

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      17" 5-spoke forged polished aluminum wheels

      • The available 17-inch 5-spoke wheels for Volt™ feature forged polished aluminum. This polished finish gives a more refined look than the painted aluminum wheels that are standard equipment. They will definitely add some additional brilliance to your Volt.

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      Indoor/outdoor vehicle cover

      • Practical and stylish, this pale-green vehicle cover1 (dealer-installed accessory) shows the world that youre committed to environmentally-conscious transportation, even when youre not on the road. It protects the finish of your Volt™ whether you park it indoors or out and comes with it own convenient storage bag. Both the bag and the cover proudly sport the Volt logo.

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      Premium Trim Package

      • A great way to increase the luxury quotient in your Chevrolet® Volt™ is by ordering this Premium Trim Package. The package includes perforated leather-appointed seating and heated driver and passenger front seats. These seats can be programmed to automatically warm up when it’s cold out and as the car’s interior heats up, the seat heating gradually reduces as it’s no longer needed. The package finishes off with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and premium door trim.
      • Requires available perforated leather-appointed seat trim in Jet Black and Green, Jet Black and White, Jet Black and Spice Red, Jet Black or Light Neutral. Premium door trim is deleted when Jet Black, Jet Black and White or Light Neutral seat trim is ordered.

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      Rear Camera & Park Assist Package

      • Parallel parking can be difficult. The Rear Camera and Park Assist Package in Volt™ makes parking easier. The system includes a rear vision camera and front and rear park assist. The rear vision camera is mounted on the underside of the license plate appliqué and works in conjunction with the front and rear park assist feature to aid in parallel parking. Images are viewed in the center console display.
      • The front and rear park assist system uses 4 sensors located on the front and rear bumper fascias that emit ultrasonic waves when the car is driven forward or in reverse at low speeds. The system picks up the echo of the signals when they bounce off an object. Audible warning beeps inform the driver of front and rear object proximity.

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      Cargo Net

      • This flexible Cargo Net can be installed in two different positions. A zipper on each side of the Cargo Net allows you to choose the position that works best to help keep items from shifting in the cargo area of your Volt. Unzip for a flat floor net or close the zipper to form an envelope-style storage net.

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      Cargo Organizer

      • The Rear Seat Storage/Barrier is a dual-purpose accessory that provides a storage compartment between the rear passenger seats, while closing the gap between the rear seats and the cargo area.

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      Floor Mats - Cargo Area Premium All Weather

      • This Premium All Weather Cargo Mat conforms to the cargo area of your Volt, and the custom deep-ribbed pattern helps keep it clean. Features the Volt logo.

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      Floor Mats - Front & Rear Premium All Weather

      • These Premium All Weather floor mats feature a custom deep-ribbed pattern to collect rain, mud, snow and debris. Nibs on back help hold mats in place and conform to the floor of your Volt. Front mats feature the Volt logo.

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      Sunshade Package

      • This windshield Sunshade Package will not only help keep the interior of your Volt cooler on hot sunny days, it will also help protect your dashboard from sun damage. Folds up and fits neatly in the storage bag provided. Sunshade and bag both feature Volt logo.

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      Vehicle Cover

      • This Vehicle Cover helps protect your Volt whether indoors or out. Handy storage bag included. Both cover and bag feature the Volt logo.

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      1.4L internal combustion engine

      • The internal combustion engine is an inline 1.4L, 4-cylinder gasoline-powered fuel-injected engine that produces 83 hp. The engine is specifically engineered to drive an electric generator when the high-voltage battery has been depleted, giving Volt™ an extended driving range. Requires premium fuel.

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      Voltec electric drive motor

      • The cutting-edge Volt™ is propelled by a Voltec™ electric drive motor. This electric motor produces up to 149 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. The motor runs on electricity provided by either the high-voltage lithium-ion battery or the on-board gasoline-powered generator.
      • The wave of the future, electric motors have several mechanical advantages:
      • A linear hp and torque output – an increase in electric current applied to the motor results in a proportional increase in power output. Because of this fact, traditional drive gears are not needed – a transmission on an electric vehicle only needs Forward, Reverse and Neutral.
      • Electric motors are much more reliable than internal combustion engines because they literally have only one moving part.

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      Front bucket seats

      • The Chevrolet Volt features sporty front bucket seats. The adjustable head restraints offer comfort for passengers of all heights and the seatbacks recline.
      • The seats come standard in Premium Cloth and also are available in perforated leather-appointed seating with the available Premium Trim Package. This package also includes front seats that heat up automatically in cold temperatures, then automatically turn off as the car’s interior warms.

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      Front window shade

      • This attractive, practical window shade1 (dealer-installed accessory) is made of silver fabric, it fits neatly across the windshield, keeping the interior cooler on days when you park in the sun, reducing the start-up load on your air conditioner, and shielding the dash from direct sunlight. It folds compactly into its own bag for easy storage, and both the bag and the cover are emblazoned with the Volt logo.

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      Cargo net

      • Available from your dealer, this sturdy, ingeniously designed cargo net1 helps keep your stuff secure in 2 ways. You can unzip both zippers (1 on each side), creating a flat net that fits the cargo area perfectly and is designed to prevent larger items from shifting during transit. Or you can close 1 of the zippers, forming an envelope that stretches across the cargo area and keeps milk jugs upright, soccer balls in place and other small items steady.

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      Rear seat storage/barrier

      • Close[X] Available from your dealer, this handy storage/barrier1 fits between the 2 rear seatbacks and does double duty. It not only provides a convenient place to store personal electronics and other small items, but it also attractively fills the gap between the 2 rear seats, screening the contents of the cargo area from view.

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      Color Touch Audio System

      • The sophisticated technology of Volt™ puts infotainment at your fingertips, thanks to an audio system that comes with these standard features:
      • 7" diagonal full-color touch-screen display, which simplifies driving by letting you not only control the audio system, but also adjust the climate control system, optimize your charging schedule based on your electric rate plan and see real-time information on energy usage and power flow – all from a single location
      • AM/FM stereo
      • CD player with MP3 playback capability, for conventional CDs or burn-it-yourself disc packs with digital music files

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      Audio system w/ navigation

      • This state-of-the-art audio and navigation1 system features:
      • A 3-month trial of NavTraffic® and Local Forecast, which displays continuously updated traffic updates and weather conditions on-screen while youre driving, when you need it most
      • AM/FM stereo with Radio Data System® (RDS) and timeshift capability, which buffers the last 20 minutes of a broadcast and allows playback and pause
      • CD/DVD player with MP3 playback capability (vehicle must be in park to view DVD)
      • Voice recognition, for hands-free operation of both the navigation and audio systems
      • 30 GB of hard drive storage for digital music files
      • USB port4 for a song-packed thumb drive or your personal music player This feature requires the available Bose premium speaker system.

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      Premium Bose Energy Efficient Series sound system

      • Surround yourself with a concert-hall listening experience. This premium Bose® Energy Efficient Series sound system has 7 speakers including a subwoofer custom-engineered to deliver superior sound. At the same time, this system maximizes energy efficiency. It is smaller, lighter and uses less energy than automotive audio systems offering comparable performance.

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