2012 Chevrolet Volt
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2012 Chevrolet Volt Review
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Base Price (MSRP): $39,145.00 / As Tested (MSRP): $43,880.00
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| Model Line Overview |
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| Model lineup Estimated prices as of 1/23/2012 |
Chevrolet Volt ($39,145) (Model tested MSRP: Chevrolet Volt ($39,145)) |
| Engines |
1.4-liter dohc 16-valve I4 generating electricity for electric drive motor Optional: two-range planetary gear set |
| Transmissions |
two-range planetary gear set Optional: dual-range planetary gear set |
| Safety equipment |
front-impact airbags front- and rear-passenger side airbags full cabin head-protection curtains rollover protection Stabilitrak electronic stability control (ESC) anti-lock brakes (ABS) OnStar accident reporting daytime running lights (DRL) tire-pressure monitor |
| Basic warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled in | Hamtramck, Michigan |
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Specifications As Tested
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| Model Tested | Volt |
| Standard equipment |
fabric upholstery automatic air conditioning AM-FM audio with single-CD/DVD XM satellite receiver color touchscreen six speakers auxiliary input and Bluetooth connectivity tilt/telescope steering power windows with express down power locks with passive proximity operation power heated side mirrors push-button start with proximity key cruise control auto-dimming rearview mirror automatic headlights lighted vanity mirrors universal garage remote OnStar with Turn-by-Turn navigation and three-year subscription 40/40 split folding rear seat carpeted floor mats 120-volt portable charge cord |
| Options as tested |
Premium package ($1 395) includes perforated leather upholstery heated front seats leather-wrapped steering wheel premium door trim Audio and Navigation Package ($1 995) includes onboard GPS navigation radio record traffic and weather reporting and 30 MB storage drive Bose premium low-e speakers ($495) |
| Destination charge | $850.00 |
| Price as tested (ViewSpecs.estimated retail price) | $43,880.00 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Engine | 1.4-liter dohc 16-valve I4 generating electricity for electric drive motor |
| Horsepower | 84 @ 4800 rpm (engine), 149 (electric drive motor) |
| Torque | 273 (electric drive motor) |
| EPA fuel economy | 95 mpg equivalent city/ 93 highway (plug-in), 35 city mpg/40 highway (gasoline generation) |
| Transmission | two-range planetary gear set |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 |
| Length/width/height | 177.1/70.4/56.3 |
| Track, f/r | 61.2/62.1 |
| Turning circle | 36.0 |
| Seating capacity | 4 |
| Head/hip/leg room, front | 37.8/56.5/42.0 |
| Head/hip/leg room, middle | |
| Head/hip/leg room, rear | 36.0/53.9/34.1 |
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| Suspension, f/r | independent MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar / torsion beam, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 |
| Curb weight | 3786 |
| Tires | P215/55R17 |
| Brakes, f/r | vented disc/vented disc with ABS, electronic brake-force distribution |
| Fuel capacity | 9.3 |
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specifications refer to test vehicle. |
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