2016 Chevrolet Volt to Ride on All-New Platform
The second-generation Chevrolet Volt will debut next year and will be redesigned and developed on a new front-wheel drive platform.
Don’t expect any dramatic styling changes to the Volt’s design however as it’ll be more evolutionary than revolutionary. According to an inside source at Chevy, the next Volt will be “different, but not drastically different.” The current-generation Volt hasn’t been changed since it first entered the market in 2010 and is currently available as a five-door hatchback with the 2014 model year starting at $34,995 including destination.
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Powered by a 1.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine that powers a generator that charges the Volt’s lithium-ion batteries, the current Volt can travel up to 38 miles on electric power alone. On a full charge and a full tank of gasoline, the Volt has a range of 380 miles.
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It’s likely that the American automaker will improve the range of the Volt for its second-generation model, though details are light at the current moment.
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[Source: Edmunds]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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This article is pointless. A copy of information already found on the web for months now. In other words, zero details.
That article was like fingers in a chalkboard for me. I really want the Gen II Volt to be noticeably better than the current Volt. 40+ miles of AER, 40 mpg combined CS, roomier backseat, faster charging... That is about the minimum an EREV will need in a year or two.