VIDEO: Dykes Reviews the New 2016 Chevrolet Volt, and You Should Watch It

Mark Stevenson
by Mark Stevenson

This weekend, Alex dropped a bonus video review of the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Volt for us to enjoy. Unfortunately, he’s also been too busy building sheds to do a full review, so this is all we’ve got.

(It’s okay, though. The best work happens in a shed.)

Want to check it out? Hit up the video after jump.

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  • Laserwizard Laserwizard on Feb 23, 2016

    Let's be clear here - the VaporVolt still has an engine that is not suited to its "mission" - this is NOT supposed to be a direct drive fossil fuel powered car with electric assist - this is supposed to be since inception an electric vehicle with onboard regeneration by the engine. And here is the rub - you would never stick a 4 cylinder engine of ANY kind in this application. Having actually studied this concept for over 30 years, the superior application is either a two or three cylinder bio-diesel that is tuned to operate in a narrow and most efficient power band since it is just a generator. This way you have a truly efficient engine operating ONLY in its most efficient rpm range to maximize fuel economy. You'd be surprised how much more efficient smaller diesels are in comparison to that huge 1.5 liter 4 cylinder on all levels. Alas this is simply a very bad Prius (and I loathe them). You'd be better off with a cramped new Chevrolet Snuze and use the savings for fuel.

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    • JimZ JimZ on Feb 27, 2016

      except now you need big and expensive catalysts and filters to clean up the junk spewed out by a diesel engine, along with a urea tank. how much battery capacity are you willing to give up for that pipe dream?

  • BobinPgh BobinPgh on Feb 23, 2016

    My mother looked at the Volt, but chose the Malibu because the volt was small and she often brings her old lady friends to places. If not for that, she might have bought the Volt but for many people, it is on the small side. Just like Alex's pants are on the small side. Alex, you need bigger jeans! Alex, this is not a beach, and you are not wearing Speedos

  • Arthur Dailey Good. Whatever upsets the Chinese government is fine with me. And yes they are probably monitoring this thread/site.
  • Jalop1991 WTO--the BBB of the international trade world.
  • Dukeisduke If this is really a supplier issue (Dana-Spicer? American Axle?), Kia should step up and say they're going to repair the vehicles (the electronic parking brake change is a temporary fix) and lean on or sue the supplier to force them to reimburse Kia Motors for the cost of the recall.Neglecting the shaft repairs are just going to make for some expensive repairs for the owners down the road.
  • MaintenanceCosts But we were all told that Joe Biden does whatever China commands him to!
  • Rick T. If we really cared that much about climate change, shouldn't we letting in as many EV's as possible as cheaply as possible?
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