Get a closer look at the glossy 2016 Chevrolet Volt (pictures)
Chevrolet's second-generation Volt makes its debut at the 2015 Detroit auto show.
2016 Chevrolet Volt
DETROIT -- The 2016 Chevrolet Volt debuted today here in Motown.
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Revised look
The new model features a totally redesigned exterior that is much sportier than the more upright first-generation.
Liftback
The high tail hides a liftback hatch.
Tail lights
Wrap-around tail lights add to the sport sedan aesthetic.
Glossy bits
The Volt still looks like a Volt and retains the previous model's gloss black tearduct details.
Voltec
The new model features a redesigned Voltec powertrain beneath the new sheetmetal.
50 miles of EV range
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, the 2016 Volt is able to cruise for 50 miles under pure electric power before its gasoline engine kicks in to extend the range to 420 miles.
Your mileage may vary
With regular recharges between short trips, Chevy estimates that the average Volt driver could go 1,000 miles between fill ups.
Interior
I was most pleased to see the Volt's interior get a refresh.
Digital instruments
The digital instrument cluster now features a more cohesive design that guides the eye to important bits of information.
Dashboard
Meanwhile, the center stack gets simplified and now features significantly fewer buttons.
Electric drive
The electric drive unit is more efficient and more responsive at city speeds.
2016 Chevrolet Volt
More efficient and more attractive, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt appears to be an even fiercer competitor to Toyota's Plug-in Prius.
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