![]() The improved dynamic helped the car get to 60 mph (97 kph) in under 9 seconds. The second generation though had better performance due to its two electric motors and longer range due to its newly developed batteries, which are lighter by 9.8 kg (21 lbs). It wasn't near close to what an electric car should be in terms of acceleration. The first generation had an electric motor and it was slow. ![]() A cheap piece of plastic material was hanged between two bars as an in-trunk cover. The second generation was far better, with a new infotainment system, with Bose speakers offered as an option. ![]() The GM understood that it cannot ask too much money for a car that has a cheap plastic interior with a very low-quality man-made leather upholstery. If some would remove the bow-tie Chevrolet logo, it would be considered something like a Toyota or Hyundai. The front doesn't look that much different from other vehicles. Somehow it was sort of an Opel Astra Sedan from Europe, but with a different rear-end. The 2017 model though, didn't have the same bold look. The exterior styling of the first generation was bold and revealed a thinking outside-the-box for the GM designers. While the first generation of the Volt didn't have the expected sales, the GM understood which were its flaws and acted accordingly, fixing most of the problems on the second generation. You can refer the press release below the gallery for more information.The second generation of the Chevrolet Volt still struggled to find its way on the market, offering a different concept of hybrid vehicles when compared with the Prius or other hybrids on the market. The wheelbase is 2.7 m long, and the vehicle weighs 1,607 kg (kerb weight). In terms of dimensions, the car measures 4.5 m in length, 1.8 m in width, and 1.4 m in height. Charging times vary from 4.5 hours taken to charge from a 240 volt socket to 13 hours taken to charge from a 120 volt socket. The earlier 1.4-litre range extender engine on this plug-in hybrid vehicle has been replaced by a larger 1.5-litre engine. The claimed performance figures are notably better than the current car's: 0-30 mph (0-48 km/h) takes 2.6 seconds showing a 19 per cent improvement while 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) takes 8.4 seconds registering a 7 per cent quicker time. The improvements include an increased electric only range of 50 miles (80 km) while the company expects the overall range to be in the vicinity of 400 miles (643 km). In terms of numbers, the battery has a 18.4 kWh capacity but is lighter by 9.8 kg, while the two-motor drive unit has lost a whole 45 kilos. DONT MISS: 2016 Chevy Volt: Bigger Battery, More Motor Power, New Range Extender Engine Details Instead, the 2016 ELR will continue with its existing 17.1-kilowatt-hour battery pack and 1.4-liter. On the mechanical side of things, the battery on the Volt is now bigger, and the two-motor drive system is more efficient and lighter. The Volt seats five and comes with ambient blue lighting. ![]() The instrument panel consists of a large 8-inch display, while a touchscreen of the same size is used for the infotainment system as well. And the transformation continues on the inside as well, but without losing the first generation version's uniqueness. Though it doesn't look completely different from the current car, it is more conventional looking than before. The overhauled second generation model sports a new look, has a new larger 1.5-litre range extender, bigger battery, and better range. ![]() The 2016 Chevrolet Volt has debuted at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. Improved mechanicals help achieve a better range. ![]()
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