Chevrolet Bolt EV is 2017 North American Car of the Year
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| The Bolt is a game changer and wins yet another Car of Year award |
DETROIT — Chevrolet Bolt EV is the 2017 North American Car of the Year.
The Bolt EV’s recognition marks the fourth time in four years that Chevrolet has received the North American Car of the Year or Truck of the Year award, following the Corvette Stingray and Silverado’s wins in 2014 and the Colorado’s award in 2015.
"The Bolt EV fulfills Chevrolet’s promise to offer an affordable, long-range electric," said Mark Reuss, executive vice president, GM Global Product Development. "It is a game-changer that is not only a great electric vehicle; it’s a great vehicle — period."
[adinserter name="GOOGLE AD"]Founded in 1994, the NACTOY group is comprised of 60 professional automotive journalists from the United States and Canada who work for magazines, television, radio, newspapers and websites. NACTOY jurors evaluated dozens of new vehicles that went on sale this year before selecting the Bolt EV as the 2017 Car of the Year.
Offering an EPA-estimated 238 miles of range on a full charge at a starting price of $37,495 before federal tax incentives of up to $7,500 depending upon your tax situation, the Bolt EV adds the title of North America Car of the Year to a growing list of independent accolades. Motor Trend named the Bolt EV the 2017 Car of the Year and it earned a place on the 2017 Car and Driver 10Best Cars list. Green Car Journal also heralded the Bolt EV as the Green Car of the Year and Green Car reports named it the Best New Car to Buy.
Standard Bolt EV features include electronic precision shift, Regen on Demand steering wheel paddle and a 10.2-inch-diagonal color touchscreen. The top-trim Premier model adds leather-appointed seats, front and rear heated seats, surround vision camera, rear camera mirror and more.
The Bolt EV rolled into California and Oregon markets last month, with additional markets in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, including New York, Massachusetts and Virginia, seeing their first deliveries this winter. The Bolt EV will be available at certified dealerships across the U.S. in mid-2017.
Find more information on the benefits of driving electric at www.ChevyEVlife.com. Learn more about the Bolt EV at www.chevrolet.com/bolt-ev.
Specifications
| VEHICLE | |
| EPA Classification | N/A |
| WEIGHT INFORMATION | |
| Base Curb Weight | 3563 |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 |
| Length, Overall | 164.0 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 69.5 |
| Height, Overall | 62.8 |
| Track Width, Front | 59.1 |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.1 |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A |
| Liftover Height | N/A |
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| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | N/A |
| Front Head Room | 39.7 |
| Front Leg Room | 41.6 |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.6 |
| Front Hip Room | 51.6 |
| Second Head Room | 37.9 |
| Second Leg Room | 36.5 |
| Second Shoulder Room | 52.8 |
| Second Hip Room | 50.8 |
| CARGO AREA DIMENSIONS | |
| Trunk Volume | 16.9 |
| ENGINE | |
| Engine Type | Electric |
| Displacement | |
| Fuel Delivery | Electric |
| Horsepower @ RPM | 200 @ -TBD- |
| Torque @ RPM | 266 @ -TBD- |
| TRANSMISSION | |
| Drivetrain | Front wheel drive |
| Trans Order Code | |
| Transmission Type | 1 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 7.05 |
| STEERING | |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Turning Diameter – Curb to Curb | 35.4 |
| Turning Diameter – Wall to Wall | N/A |
| SUSPENSION | |
| Suspension Type – Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type – Rear | Semi-independent |
| BRAKES | |
| Brake Type | Regenerative |
| Disc – Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc – Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Drum – Rear (Yes or ) | |
| WHEELS | |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x -TBD- |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x -TBD- |
| Spare Wheel Size | |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| TIRES | |
| Front Tire Size | P215/50R17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/50R17 |
| Spare Tire Size | |
| FUEL TANK | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A |
| MILEAGE | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est – Hwy | Infinite |
| Cruising Range – City | Infinite |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est – City | Infinite |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | Infinite |
| Cruising Range – Hwy | 238 @ 55 mph |
| EPA MPG Equivalent – City | 128 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent – Hwy | 110 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent – Combined | 119 |
| Battery Range | 238 miles |
| EMISSIONS | |
| Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year | 0.00 |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | N/A |
| SAFETY |
| Theft-deterrent system, electrical, unauthorized entry |
| StabiliTrak, stability control system with Traction Control |
| Daytime Running Lamps, LED with signature lighting |
| Passenger Sensing System sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger/child presence detector (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.) |
| Air bags, dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger includes Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.) |
| Air bags, thorax side-impact seat-mounted, side-front outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.) |
| Air bags, thorax side-impact seat-mounted, side-rear outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.) |
| Air bags, head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.) |
| Air bags, knee, driver and front passenger (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.) |
| OnStar Guidance Plan for 3 months including Automatic Crash Response, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, Advanced Diagnostics and more (trial excludes Hands-Free Calling) (Fleet orders receive a 6-month trial. Visit www.onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Not all vehicles may transmit all crash data.) |
| OnStar Basic plan for 5 years includes limited vehicle mobile app features, Monthly Diagnostics Report and Dealer Maintenance Notification (Basic Plan available for 5 years from the date of vehicle delivery and is transferable. Does not include Emergency, Security or Navigation services.) |
| Rear Parking Assist |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| Surround Vision, Bird's Eye view includes rear vision camera |
| Side Blind Zone Alert with lane change alert |
| Safety belts, 3-point driver and front passenger includes pretensioners and load limiters |
| Safety belts, 3-point, rear outboard and center position |
| Safety belt indicator, driver |
| Safety belt indicator, front passenger |
| Door locks, rear child security |
| LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System, manual learn |
| ENTERTAINMENT |
| Audio System, Chevrolet MyLink Radio with 10.2" diagonal LCD color touchscreen, AM/FM stereo with seek-and-scan and digital clock, includes Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones; voice-activated technology for radio and phone; featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability for compatible phone |
| Audio system feature, 6-speaker system |
| Audio system feature, USB ports (2) and auxiliary input jack, located in front center console |
| SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2017 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month All Access trial subscription with over 150 channels including commercial free music, plus sports, news and entertainment. Plus listening on the app and online is included, so you'll hear the best SiriusXM has to offer, anywhere life takes you. Welcome to the world of SiriusXM. (IMPORTANT: The SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial package is not provided on vehicles that are ordered for Fleet Daily Rental ("FDR") use. If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. To cancel you must call us at 1-866-635-2349. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. All fees and programming subject to change.) |
| OnStar with 4G LTE and built-in Wi-Fi hotspot connects to the Internet at 4G LTE speeds; includes OnStar Data Trial for 3 months or 3GB (whichever comes first) Available 4G LTE Wi-Fi requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan after trial. (Visit www.onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Not all vehicles may transmit all crash data. Available Wi-Fi requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T.) |
| Antenna, roof-mounted, shark-fin |
| Teen Driver mode a configurable feature that lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob, to encourage safe driving behavior. It can limit certain vehicle features, and it prevents certain safety systems from being turned off. An in-vehicle report gives you information on your teen's driving habits and helps you to continue to coach your new driver |
| EXTERIOR |
| Wheels, 17" (43.2 cm) Ultra-Bright machined aluminum with painted pockets |
| Tires, P215/50R17 all-season blackwall, Michelin Selfseal puncture-sealing |
| Recovery hook, front |
| Luggage rack, side rails, roof-mounted |
| Recovery hook, rear |
| Headlamp control, automatic on and off |
| Headlamps, high intensity discharge, low and high beam projector |
| Lamp, LED center high-mounted stop/brake (CHMSL), LED |
| Lamps, stop and tail, LED |
| Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, black, manual-folding with integrated turn signal indicators |
| Glass, solar absorbing windshield |
| Wipers, front intermittent, variable with washers |
| Wiper, rear intermittent with washer |
| Door handles, body-color with chrome strip |
| Liftgate handle |
| INTERIOR |
| Seats, front bucket |
| Seat, rear 60/40 split-folding |
| Seats, heated driver and front passenger |
| Seats, heated, rear |
| Seat adjuster, driver 6-way manual |
| Seat adjuster, front passenger 6-way manual |
| Head restraints, front, 2-way adjustable (up/down) |
| Head restraints, rear, outboard seats, articulating |
| Console, floor with sliding armrest |
| Armrest, rear center |
| Console, front floor with covered storage |
| Power outlet, auxiliary, located forward of the front storage bin located in front storage bin and rear of center console |
| Floor mats, carpeted front |
| Floor mats, carpeted rear |
| Steering column, tilt and telescopic |
| Steering wheel, 3-spoke leather-wrapped |
| Steering wheel controls, mounted audio, phone and cruise control |
| Steering wheel, heated |
| Lamp, interior, ambient instrument panel |
| Instrumentation, digital with mph speedometer |
| Driver Information Center 8" diagonal enhanced multi-color configurable graphic display with 3 themes and energy-use monitors |
| Outside temperature display located in the Driver Information Center |
| Display, vehicle efficiency with programmable charge times |
| Drive mode control switch (Normal and Sport) |
| Charge control, programmable time of day with charging status indicator light on instrument panel |
| Charge control, location based, selectable GPS enabled with programmable "home" charging setting |
| Windows, power with driver Express-Up and Down |
| Windows, power with front passenger Express-Down |
| Windows, power with rear Express-Down |
| Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection |
| Lock control, liftgate, power remote open/close |
| Keyless Open, passive unlock and lock on all doors and liftgate |
| Remote Keyless Entry, extended range with remote start, panic button and door lock/unlock functions |
| Remote vehicle starter system includes Remote Keyless Entry |
| Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed |
| Theft-deterrent system, immobilizer |
| Remote panic alarm |
| Air conditioning, single-zone automatic climate control |
| Air filter, cabin |
| Defogger, rear-window electric |
| Heat ducts, rear |
| Glovebox, passenger-side |
| Cup holders, 2 front and 2 rear |
| Map pocket, front passenger seatback |
| Rear Camera Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with full camera display. |
| Visors, driver and front passenger vanity mirrors, covered |
| Assist handles, 2, rear outboard with rear coat hooks |
| Lighting, interior, ambient LED-based front reading lights, dome and incandescent cargo area lamp |
| Shift knob, leather-trimmed with satin silver and chrome accents |
| Storage, in front of shifter and driver and front passenger door panels |
| Storage, rear cargo area, intended for charging cord, covered |
| Door handles, inside, chrome |
| Cargo cover |
| Storage, rear cargo, double floor |
| MECHANICAL |
| Engine, none |
| Electric drive unit, (200 hp [150 kW] 266 lb-ft of torque [360 N-m]) |
| Final drive ratio, 7.05:1 |
| Front wheel drive |
| Suspension, Performance ride and Handling |
| Suspension, front independent |
| Suspension, rear, semi-independent, compound crank |
| Battery, 60 kWh, Propulsion, Lithium-ion, Rechargeable Energy Storage System |
| Charge cord, 120-volt, portable |
| Fuel, none |
| Alternator, none |
| Electric Propulsion |
| Electronic Precision Shift, electronic transmission range selector with Low selection for throttle off regenerative braking |
| Charger, 7.2 kW high-voltage |
| Battery, 12-volt with Rundown Protection |
| Steering, power, non-variable ratio, electric |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc |
| Keyless Start, push button |
| Brake, electronic parking |
| Regen on Demand, steering wheel paddle, regenerative braking |