2019 Chevrolet Volt Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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The Chevrolet Volt was the original plug-in hybrid, proving that the technology could be adapted to a mass-market family vehicle. Many other plug-in hybrids have hit the market since— most of them modified versions of ordinary gasoline vehicles—but the Volt has continued to buck that trend with a unique body shell. For 2019, the model sees a number of enhancements.

The current Volt has been on the market since 2016, part of a wave of other Chevrolet products that were introduced or redesigned that year. While those models all receive refreshes for 2019, the Volt’s styling is still so fresh that it doesn’t require one. The 2019 version features no major visual changes from the earlier years. The wedge-shaped hybrid manages to look like a conventional car, but its carefully-tailored creases and front fascia with silver mock-grilles make the Volt standout within the lineup. A new color has been added to the palette for 2019: Pacific Blue Metallic.

This is the case for the interior as well. Many of the basic components are borrowed from the Chevrolet parts bin, but they’re presented in an interesting way and feel premium. Thanks to the Volt’s rear liftgate, cargo capacity is higher than the average sedan. There are seats for five, but the middle rear position is best relegated to short trips, as those passengers will find themselves uncomfortably straddling a large tunnel for the Volt’s T-shaped battery. For 2019, buyers can choose a new Jet Black/Porcelain Blue interior color combination.

The technology stack looks a little different this year. The Volt gets the latest, third-generation of Chevrolet’s MyLink infotainment system, courtesy of a touch-enabled 8-inch LCD display. As before, both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality are included free of charge. New for 2019, the Volt’s Energy App displays how driving style, weather, route, and climate controls will affect the driver’s range, offering an estimated mileage rather than a score like the previous version.

Volt is still offered in LT and Premier grades. The LT trim comes standard with 17-inch 5-spoke painted wheels, an 8-inch color LCD instrument panel, keyless access and start, remote start, patterned cloth seats, and automatic climate control. It can be optioned with heated seats, leather upholstery, a wireless charging pad, and a heated steering wheel. For 2019, a power driver’s seat is also an option. The Premier gets all of these features standard plus premium 17-inch wheels. Navigation is a standalone option. There is also a Blackout package with black Chevrolet bowties front and rear, unique machined 17-inch alloy wheels, and aluminum sport pedals.

All Volts are powered by a 1.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine and electric motor, for 149 horsepower and 294 pound-feet of torque, combined with an 18.4-kilowatt-hour battery. This drives the front wheels via a continuously-variable automatic transmission (CVT). Though official consumption and range figures have not yet been released for 2019, they should remain in line with the 2018 numbers: 106 MPGe combined on electric power only or 42 miles per gallon otherwise—plus an all-electric range of 53 miles and a total range of 420 miles.

For 2019, Chevrolet has made some drivetrain improvements. There are new Low and Regen On Demand modes that activate increased regenerative braking efforts as soon as a driver lets off of the gas pedal. And, a new 7.2-kW onboard charger is capable of charging the Volt in as little as 2.3 hours on a 220-volt connection. This system is standard on Premier and optional on LT, which comes with a smaller 3.6-kW onboard charger as standard equipment.

Safety is a primary target for the Volt, so 2019 sees improvements. While an analog reversing camera was always standard, it’s been upgraded to digital this year to increase clarity. There’s also a new tire-fill alert that chirps the horn when the tired has been filled to the optimal pressure level. Chevrolet has even improved the low-speed audio warning system that alerts pedestrians to the Volt’s otherwise-silent presence by adding rear speakers. Both trims offer the Driver Confidence package that includes rear cross-traffic alert and blind-spot monitoring. Driver Confidence II, for Premier only, offers automatic high beams, a following distance indicator, forward collision warning, lane-keep assist, and, for 2019, adaptive cruise control.

This year’s Chevrolet Volt isn’t a major departure from last year’s model. The model already has a magic combination of functionality, style, and fuel efficiency. That said, Chevrolet made improvements in all the right areas to the 2019 version. The extra technology and optional faster charger make the Volt appealing to new customers while retaining existing ones.

Kyree Rollerson
Published Jun 1, 2022 by Kyree Rollerson
A CarGurus contributor since 2017, Kyree has always been fascinated with the automotive world, especially when it comes to premium European cars. But regardless of the vehicle—whether it's an efficient hybrid or the latest luxury sled—he's always ready to dispense information and advice.

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by Mark D
Jun 18, 2022
A great hybrid, Good for everyday driving close to home with the range extended engine you get up to 420 miles battery and a 8.9 gallon tank. 42 mpg.Jun 18, 2022
by K M
May 30, 2022
Really enjoying our Volt! 53mi electric range works for our driving habits. Like the security of having the gasoline backup. Owned it a week now and havent fired up the ice yet!May 30, 2022
by Anonymous
Apr 29, 2022
The Volt brings significant opportunity to reduce carbon emissions, save money on fuel, and still drive a very well equipped car. It is not for everyone, as it is on the smaller side, but for daily use of 1 - 3 people, it is great.Apr 29, 2022

2019 Chevrolet Volt Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: vinyl

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 2.64

Engine

EV battery capacity: 18 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 3.6 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 149 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 111 · Electric Motor Torque: 294 · Electric Vehicle Extended Range Generator Displacement: 1.5 · Electric Vehicle Extended Range Generator HP: 101 · Electric Vehicle Extended Range Generator Number of Cylinders: 4 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time (120V): 13 hours · Electric motor charging time (240V): 4.5 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 50

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: driving performance · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 8 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: wiper activated

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Steering

Steering ratio: 15.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app function: engine start · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Active parking system: driver controlled brake, gas and gear selection · Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 2.64

Engine

EV battery capacity: 18 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 3.6 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 149 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 111 · Electric Motor Torque: 294 · Electric Vehicle Extended Range Generator Displacement: 1.5 · Electric Vehicle Extended Range Generator HP: 101 · Electric Vehicle Extended Range Generator Number of Cylinders: 4 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time (120V): 13 hours · Electric motor charging time (240V): 4.5 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 50

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: driving performance · Infotainment: Chevrolet Infotainment System · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 8 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: front · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Kit: tire sealant

Steering

Steering ratio: 15.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app function: engine start · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse

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