When General Motors' Chevrolet division unveiled the all-new, 2016 Chevrolet Volt, would-be buyers weren't completely staggered with the company announcement of 41 mpg and 102 MPGe. It was an improvement, but probably not as much as many would have liked.
But, there's hope!
That's because some serious Volt fanatics have been keeping an eye on the 2016 Volt's technical specifications. And, there's been some changes happening. According to reports, the Volt's fuel efficiency was bumped up to 43 mpg and 106 MPGe. In addition, its power output was modified to 150 horsepower and 293 lb.-ft. of torque.
Although General Motors has said it was merely a mistake, which could be the case, more likely is that the engineering team is working its pants off trying to squeeze out some extra juice from the 2016 Volt. A GM spokesperson said to look for official numbers in July.
Until then!
One of the hopes of 2016 Chevy Volt fans came true this week when General Motors quietly updated its specs to show improved efficiency in gas and electric operation.
Instead of 41 mpg combined on regular gas, the automaker lists 43 mpg, and instead of 102 MPGe electric efficiency, it’s up-rated now to 106 MPGe.
The original estimates were offered along with the January introduction of the near-production-ready 2016 Volt and prior to GM announcing full EPA-rated efficiency.
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