The "5th seat" is specifically for Uber and Lyft requirements. That's all. It's fine for a child seat.

Power seats add weight with arguably not much additional value. Weight reduces range.

Power seats are not necessary. They drain the battery faster. This car looks like a great car, especially since leather seats are optional. With the rebates offered both on federal tax and state levels, the purchase price is lowered significantly. I think that Chevrolet has built a wonderful, practical car that looks great. The only limit is that it seats four comfortably, and if that fifth passenger is a child, no problem.

very interesting comparison

Chevy should have pushed the Volt more, it's a fantastic car that most have never heard of

Technically it’s an electric car with a gasoline mile extender

The reviewer makes so many mistakes here...First he states electric range at "45 miles". In truth the new Volt is EPA rated at 53 pure electric miles ( "106mpge" ) and in moderate weather most owners see more than that. Next, this guy states the Volt's battery pack is under the back seat - it is, however, a T-shaped pack which runs down the middle of the car and a portion of it is under the back seat. An even larger screw up is he stated the Volt's transmission is a CVT - it's not. The Volt has no transmission as you would normally think. It has 2 electric motors connected to a planetary gearset directly connected to the front axles - no CVT here. The planetary gearset is much like that of the Prius yet it doesn't give you that rubber band feeling a CVT does. You would think Fox would be more accurate in a review of a new tech in a new product that many consumers misundersand. While the new Volt is quicker, lighter and seats one child more than the last generation. It's sad even so-called journalists can get so much wrong...Basically, those looking for an efficient car find the new Volt to have the top customer satisfaction of all fuel-saving cars...and it out "Priuses" the Prius. Which is pretty noteworthy and deserves a test drive. Prius fans point out that the non-plug-in hybrid Prius eventually passes the Volt in overall MPG once over about 175 miles of driving during ONE TRIP is achieved. In other words, the Volt far outshines the Prius MPG during average commutes of 20-50 miles, but if you're a travelling salesman who drives over 175 miles per day, the Prius hybrid may be the best choice for you. Pure efficiency aside, I find the in the subjective category of appearance, the Prius looks like a science project and the new Volt looks sleek and contemporary. In handling, although the all-new 2016 Prius has a new suspension and handles a bit better than it's predecessors, the Volt still is quicker, faster and feels more fun on twisty roads and curves. The weight of the battery pack which is much larger than Prius - gives the car a planted feel and surprisingly the new Volt's 0-30mph time ( basically one block from stop sign to stop sign ) is very impressive. You can surprise Corvettes and Camaros and leave 'em behind! Of note is that Toyota is set to introduce a new Prius ( "Volt Fighter" ) that has a plug and a larger battery pack. They call this car the "Prius Prime" and it's very expensive. The Prime goes a paltry 25 miles or so ( less than half that of Volt ) on electric and has 2 bucket seats in back ( seats only 4 ). The Volt is much improved. I'd much rather have one than a Prius. This reviewer could do a lot by informing you much more about Volt's competitors. Tesla and BMW's i3 do not directly compare. The i3 is more of a city car - commute car. If you buy the BMW i3 with the gas range extender, that engine sits behind the back seat and is actually a Taiwanese ( Kymco ) 3 cylinder scooter engine that only gives you 1/2 hour of driving before you have to fill up the gas tank giving you another 1/2 hour! It's basically a PANIC backup when you're almost home ( i3 only goes 70-100 miles electric then needs hours to fill up! ) and you're low on juice. The BMW is also over $52,000 MSRP!... Volt, is a completely unique product. Nobody else gives you over 50 miles pure electric drive before the 1.5L gas engine silently cuts in giving you seamless driving that goes from 106mpge ( another number this review gets wrong ) EPA electric equivalent miles per gallon. Every Prius utilizes Toyota's "Hybrid Synergy Drive". This was once the state-of-the-art in hybrids. I know, I bought one! But today, the Volt passes Prius by far. When you drive both, first thing you may notice is that the Prius' gas engine cuts in and out CONSTANTLY - even when you have a full charge! If you floor it to pass, - Prius' gas engine cuts in. If you stop at a light and have to give it some power to keep up with traffic flow, GAS ENGINE KICKS ON AGAIN...Hills? SAME...Even when you have a full battery in the Prius, you will start it up and the gas engine takes you through the parking lot! This is opposite to what you expect. In the Volt it's pure electric in all but the most drastic acceleration scenarios - say you are passing on a hill, or you floor it to go 100mph on the freeway. I believe all-electric ( eery-smooth, silent, and quick ) is what PHEV buyers want. They don't want this gas engine kicking on and off constantly during a drive. In that, the Volt is unique. Also, when you buy one, you qualify for the full $7,500 tax refund from Uncle Sam. Something the Prius does not. BIG PICTURE - The bottom line is that the Volt is the only car that gives you clean, EV driving that you can either A) Plug In or B) NOT plug in. Many Volt owners only use the 120V socket in their garage or driveway to refuel at night. That came as a big surprise. You can buy a 240V ( clothes dryer type ) charger that charges your car in less than half the time ( 3 hours ) but it's extra. Nice thing is, you don't have to if you don't wish to! Other pure EV drivers are stranded without a charge. Pure EV drivers ( Nissan LEAF, BMW i3 without expensive range-extender ) find themselves stuck and panic-stricken looking for that next recharge. Even Tesla owners can find themselves stuck. This makes the Volt even better than all of those. True some people own several cars, and an all-electric car is very nice to have for short runs ( 100 miles out, and 100 back if you have a 200 mile range ). But if you're like most people, you don't want that hassle of wondering when and if you can find a working and unblocked EV charger someplace. This makes the Volt solution absolutely genius. No car is perfect and that obviously includes the Volt. It's biggest shortcoming is the back seat. You won't want to put 6 footers back there for more than a few miles. At that, 2 adults back there is tops. The new middle seating area is best for a child seat or child. It can be useful for that - just don't expect expansive room back there. Cargo is another thing. Since it's a hatch with folding rear seats, you can haul anything Costco throws at you painlessly - most times with the back seats up and not folded! With the seats folded down, you can sleep back there... GM really should be applauded for the engineering that went into the Volt. It stands alone in the electrified car world. It tops conventional hybrids and no other manufacturer makes a plug-in that does what it does. Most people think they drive hundreds of miles per day. We don't. Most of us drive less than 50 miles/day and 85% of us less than 80. In that, the Volt gives you hyper gas mileage ( over 100mpg, often 250mpg ). This means some Volt owners go months between visiting a gas station. I think reviews like this need to be more accurate. This fellow did not do his homework.

I have owned a 2017 for about three months now, I have come to the conclusion that this car is perfect for my family. We love it. Best car we have owned and our last car was BMW. Our daily commute is under its range, so rarely use any gas. It's great driver. I have taken several mountain trips and it easily handles them. I don't miss power seats, but it would have been better if thy moved the adjusting lever to outside verses the inside so you don't have to reach all the way across and down to move the seat back and forward. Also, the included charger is capable of stage two with addition of a easily manufactured cable. Cost me $35 dollars to build. Reduced my charge time to 4.5 hours from zero.

not a cvt. its a planetary arrangement with two electric motors attached to each planetary (they turn at different rpms). Same as the new prius.

In Washington state, the portion of the car valued under $32,000 is exempt from state sales tax. That nets a tax savings between $2,600 to $3,100 for electric car buyers depending on where the dealer is located in Washington. This is a sales tax exemption, not a tax credit; so you get it irrespective of your income level. This car is really worth a look, if you are seeking a compact car. This review is correct about that middle seat in the back; it's better to still think of this as a four-seater. But it's a blast to drive. My daily commute of about 45 miles, round trip, includes highway driving. I had a few longer trips in my first three months of ownership, but my first fill up was still after I put 3500 miles on the odometer.

in Ontario Canada,the Ontario gov gives more rebate for eco cars(plugin hybrid or electric) with 5 seats.

If I drive normally and don’t accelerate extremely fast every time I can get 50-54 depending on the road conditions. If I stay around town I can get up to 60 but if drive without stopping for awhile it’s closer to 50

how much kwh does it take to charge the volt battery from empty to fully charge?

Can it fit 2 full sized adults in the back?

Now that I've thought about it. Why doesn't Chevrolet release a Volt EV 100 or 200 range?

I never drive adults in the back, can't even contemplate when I would use them for adults, although wife drives an Odyssey so I guess we are lucky like that.

The Tesla model 3 will be out by the end of 2017 or early 2018 at the latest!

How about the new 2017 GMC Acadia

FYI ... at 7:25 you said that the "gasoline engine will recharge the battery". That's not true at all. The gas engine simply produces electricity to power the electric drive motor. It never charges the battery. You need to plug the car in to charge it. That said, your overview is well done. I currently have a 2013 Volt, picking up a 2017 Volt tomorrow to add to the family. It's a great all around car for anyone who has the ability to simply plug it in at night.

Do you have a review on the new Camaro?

Good review.....Go Dodgers!

In my opinion it is a sport sedan when it can beat the Tesla model 85 to 30 mph it's friggin fast

The should add dc fast charging....

power seats? i think they are useless in general... if your the only driver 90%, you set it and forget it.... why add weight for an option you dont use 90% of the time... it also applies to moon roofs for me never used.

No electric seats in most EVs, so as to cut down on weight

Don't be lazy... power seats can do without, besides the less power to use the better.

It might made sense in 2011 but this car is expired now! Prius Prime gives better mpg and there are also many good electric cars around now!

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Dude, work on your script before publishing the vid, pleeease.

They should not make you pay a subscription in order to find out the YTD breakdown of gas vs electric miles for your car. Why they hide it from the owner?

My suggestion to you is don't review the Tesla, please!

should’ve used a premier model for this video to even have tesla in the caption

Wow so many mistakes and omissions I owned a 2014 volt and I can clearly tell you this guy doesn't know mechanically or technically what he is talking about the new model. Biggest red flag, there is No CVT or traditional transmission. The gas engine only powers the electric motor. Oh by the way the tax credit only applies to those that pay at or above $7500 in Income taxes in the year it was bought.

This guy doesn't know anything about this car.

honestly who gives a fuck what you think, I have an S class and don't have a back seat middle seat,