![]() ![]() “The biggest change in terms of equipment will be the addition of adaptive cruise control as an option on the Premier model. One notable change from earlier Volts is the adaptive cruise control. Yes, after a year of charging up when I get to 30 miles of range, the backup security of the Volt has become more appealing than it was last year. One is not using much gas compared to a hybrid or a gasmobile, and you still have ~50 miles of range for normal city driving. I could drive the Appalachians or across North America. Thinking of traveling more, I find more substance in the reasons for a Volt. The numbers above show how far one can drive on a single charge and a full gas tank. This is after I’ve rented gas cars a few times for long-distance trips I wasn’t comfortable attempting in the Nissan Leaf. This year, I admit that the combined range but with a still robust 53 miles of electric range does impress me. I did not want gas in any shape, particulate form, or smell inside my choice for an EV. The range of the Volt vs the Leaf was not a major issue for me last year. Travelĥ3 miles of electric range combined with backup gasoline range enabling long-distance travel give the 2017 up to 420 miles of range - again, 53 miles of that on electricity. The Nissan Leaf back seat is roomy, and my family has experienced no car sickness. Similarly, I remain unchanged on space as well. However, the view from inside the Leaf is still much better. My test drive salesman later confirmed small changes. It seemed to me the field of vision was different due to some deepening of the windows, or slight enlarging of the front passenger’s and driver’s windows. My sales companion suggested the 2017 Volt front window are the same as before. I was impressed with the depth as well as width or visibility during this test drive. I have not read this on any blogs yet but I felt my vision and visibility driving this newer version was terrific. My salesperson suggested the new 2017 Volt had small changes to the side windows. The 2017 Chevy Volt appears to have improved visibility. This year’s Chevy Volt has made some impressive if small changes in that regard. I chose the Nissan Leaf because of all the cars we drove last year the Leaf was second only to the more-expensive BMW i3. What stood out from this year’s test drive? 1. Perhaps the small upgrades and improvements on an already interesting and practical EV went a long way in my new test drive. I appreciated the smooth drive - 2017 seemed smoother than I remembered. ![]() ![]() Last week I test drove the 2017 Chevy Volt and walked away with a much-improved opinion. Car sickness was not an issue as we felt in the Volt on the first time round. The back seat experience was better in the Nissan Leaf. Reservations on 1st Test Drive Last YearĪt the time of my first series of test drives, the Nissan Leaf appealed to me because I felt the Nissan Leaf had a wider, more open, and safer field of vision on the road. I’m changed - I have more experience in the EV world - and the Volt has changed. I test drove the 2017 Chevy Volt and walked away with a much-improved opinion. The Chevy Volt was nice, but not my favorite. Last year, the Nissan Leaf appealed to me more than any other EV. Breathing in National Drive Electric Day in Sarasota, Florida ![]()
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