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Available Features for the Chevrolet Volt
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Volt | Volt |
| Trim | LT | Premier |
| Engines | ||
| Transmissions | ||
| Drivetrains | ||
| Tires | ||
| Audio Systems | ||
| Accessories | ||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||
| Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | ||
| Check on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee. | ||
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
| Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | ||
| Automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator. | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Rear disc brakes. | ||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||
| Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||
| Automatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions. | ||
| Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot. | ||
| When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||
| Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces. | ||
| Indicates number of seconds behind preceding car. | ||
| Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | ||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | ||
| Steering lightly applied to help prevent the vehicle from inadvertently traveling out of its intended lane. | ||
| Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | ||
| Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
| Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
| Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | ||
| Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | ||
| Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | ||
| Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||
| Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||
| Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||
| When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||
| Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | ||
| Cargo Management | ||
| Climate Control | ||
| Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||
| Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | ||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Basic level charger. | ||
| Automatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system. | ||
| Exterior | ||
| Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | ||
| Gas Guzzler Tax | ||
| Infotainment | ||
| Higher speed Internet connection. Monthly fee after trial period. | ||
| Requires compatible Android phone. | ||
| Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years. | ||
| Requires compatible Apple iPhone. | ||
| Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||
| Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | ||
| Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||
| Screen-based navigation system. | ||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||
| Converts text messages to speech. | ||
| In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | ||
| Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | ||
| Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | ||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||
| Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported. | ||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||
| Provides Wi-Fi within the car. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee. | ||
| Wirelessly charger for phones and audio players. | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| High beams automatically turned on and off. | ||
| Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
| Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||
| We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||
| Driving style displayed and/or evaluated with a grade, with changes in display graphics, or with a graph of performance over time. | ||
| Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
| LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | ||
| The information displayed by the instruments can be customized. Color display(s) of at least 20 square inches. | ||
| Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information. | ||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
| Front row reading lights. | ||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||
| Displays the current speed limit. Included with nav on an increasing number of cars. No feature value here because incomplete info on availability. | ||
| Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| All-weather floormats. | ||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||
| Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | ||
| Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | ||
| Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | ||
Option Package Contents
Comfort Package
Driver Confidence 2 Package
Driver Confidence Package
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