2014 Chevrolet Volt Review - TEST/DRIVE

[@allwheeldrive]

I've driven a Volt and two of my friends have them. They are, indeed, remarkable cars. The tech that allows the car to do what it does so well is nothing short of amazing. As Chris said, it is very quiet and smooth. It handles surprisingly well and it has surprising power. And, it's a great and very usable car. That Chris did this review in that way speaks to both the goodness of the Volt, and to who might be interested and for what reasons. Anything interesting with four wheels (or two) should be fair game for review - but only if they're *real* motorheads.

[@scottwilkins]

People need to get a clue. This car would outlast a Prius any day on reliability and is 10 times more fun to drive. GM today is not the GM of a decade ago. They came back with a vengeance and are kicking ass and taking names! Chris gets it, you should drive one and get it too.

[@jamesmccluskey1476]

as of feb 2024, my 2014 volt still kicks butt.

[@jamesmccluskey1476]

and ive owned everything, other than a real gasser. they're nice at the carshow i guess.

[@MugatuJag]

I know this comment is old, I love the Chevy volt. I had a 2012 and it was a great car but reliable it is not. The engine was fine, but there are so many electrical problems with these cars, and even back in 2020 before they were out of production voltec professionals don't even want to work on these. I do not recommend buying them as a used car

[@MrEnergyCzar]

The Volt, as my only car the past few years, has gotten 223 mpg over 31,000 miles of driving....

[@Archibalt3000]

But what about all the smug you're polluting our air with?

[@CalvinKlesmith]

Archibalt3000 Just a byproduct ha reminds me of the South Park episode

[@MrEnergyCzar]

Archibalt3000 I power my home and car with the sun/solar panels. less polluting way to travel.

[@Archibalt3000]

***** It's getting hard to see or breathe by now with all that smug you're producing. Please, think about the children!

[@techboy95]

Archibalt3000 please look into the calculations that elon musk has provided. he shows that just the pollution of creating the electricity that the tesla model s(which consumes more electricity then the volt being a bigger car) even if you live in a state that produces electricity almost solely by coal is less pollution then an internal combustion engine powered vehicle

[@NGNMYokohama]

I think people are missing the point. This is for commuting. You keep the fun/ fast stuff in the garage, which keeps your costs down and wear on the thing down, and if you get bored of the volt, you can drive your toy to work instead. But 90% of the time, this is the ideal car for a commuter of any stripe. This is the car as it was always intended: a tool, an appliance for moving people. The car has BECOME more than that, and there are plenty of ways to get your jollies in a different car. And just think: the more commuters who pick up one of these, the more gas there will be for those of us who like to have fun with our cars. I don't love the volt, but I'm glad it's around for the people that it's meant for.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Excellent point. The Volt is an appliance. But as far as appliances go, the Volt is the best appliance money can buy.

[@NGNMYokohama]

TheSmokingTire Which is pretty rad! I'm glad Chevy makes something that's the best in its class, even if it's not hugely fun and exciting. It's still a really good car.

[@hunkyleepickle]

i'm so disappointed in Chevy for not marketing this car, like at all. It was in the pipe for years, with so much hype, and then it seems Chevy just killed it with zero marketing done. I've always thought this was a step in the right direction for the auto industry, it basically eliminates everyone most dreaded fear; range anxiety. If i was a conspiracy theorist.....

[@keithbrettell2058]

I didn't realize it had a gasoline engine at all but I guess you'd need too. I like Chris' analogy that it's a 'range extender'.

[@Zanpaa]

So many videos... I hope you keep this up throughout the new season!

[@pumafeet10]

Would love it if the volt wasn't a gm product, but not sure how you could say this car wouldn't be good for a 200 mile commute, it would be perfect and save you tons of money, and ride in comfort

[@SledgeOfHouseHammer]

Hopefully, Chris will revisit the Voltec platform when the Cadillac ELR enters production. That is a beautiful coupe.

[@abaracskai]

This car is absolutely fantastic, my dad is getting one because it can potentially save us $4200(gas on a truck) a year on average.

[@Mladjasmilic]

Wow , that is how much I earn for one year .

[@abaracskai]

Mladen Milić That's not good, where do you live and what line of work?

[@CaldeAilis]

alex baracskai Hey, there are a lot of counries on the planet. Different country, different economy.

[@abaracskai]

Just was curious, I am a business owner but we plan on going multinational, $14/hr minimum across the board.

[@CaldeAilis]

You better keep it in the United States.

[@chrisrefaei]

I wouldn't mind owning one of these one day, Thank you Drive/ and Chris Harris!

[@LasseSkjttHansen]

I like these new reviews - and Chris Harries does it in such a refreshing way. I do wish the episode was longer though, so that he doesn't just gives an summary of the car, but actually talks about what it is doing right at this moment instead.

[@Darwins_Fink]

i REALLY love the ranking at the end. it really gives you a detailed idea of how the car performs in any area

[@davidwilson2233]

Chris' enthusiasm is exactly what happens when you drive the Volt. It is a game changer and other manufactures know it, so they attack the Volt. My 2014 Volt cost 31,195 - 7,500 fed tax credit - 1,500 CA rebate = 22,195. My Volt does 0-60 in 8.5 secs, does 100 mph on electric power, has powerful breaks, turns awesome, averages 104 mpg. If you drive less than 40 miles daily you will get 250 mpg. The Volt is awesome. Love it! Plus the maintenance is almost nothing if you drive on electric.

[@assassin72]

You guys really need to cut the last minute out,it's pointless to have the black screen for that long

[@Wurzelzwerg1212]

I nearly got a heart attack when Chris said "Gasoline"...

[@C0nfusedMan3]

me too...

[@daveriley6310]

Reviewer is right with his impressions of the Volt, and right that it is a game-changer. He's not so good with the facts, though. l.4 liter turbocharged...? Nope, no turbo. CVT? Nope, wrong again. Twice the torque in Sport mode? Where does he get this stuff, around the office water cooler?

[@davereiber1905]

great review. I am driving my 2nd Volt. The best car I have ever had. nuff said.

[@9tilli_x]

I'm loving these Test Drive videos. Keep them coming.

[@cilvrado]

that looked like Chevy paid Chris to do a Volt ad.

[@Cloxxki]

Perhaps WE are not paying Chris sufficiently? But yeah, total infomercial. At least complain about the brakes or handling.

[@datro864]

Cloxxki Why complain about the brakes or handling on something designed as a commuter car..? You don't climb in a Pagani and then compalain about the fuel economy do you..?

[@MichaelF1]

SilverFurby If it's laughably bad? Yes, you will state "this Pagani gets 60-80 miles per tank while driving semi-irresponsibly", and move on.

[@Silverdeamon92]

Then again aren't all car reviews informercials?

[@nHeroGo]

Thanks for the review. Short, to the point, relaxing, and almost refreshing.

[@evflyguy]

I drove one a couple years back when they first came out. I was very surprised it wasn't complete crap. I wouldn't mind having one for my commute to work.

[@stigmsr1]

I'm a little embarrassed to say but I've been waiting for this review since I heard Matt got his Volt.

[@dominic0917]

I think that a short review of a good car early in the week, then a video of chris thrashing around a super car near the end of the week is pretty ideal for this channel

[@stevenkudlacek9158]

Loving the new TEST/DRIVE shows. Glad to see more content from DRIVE. Especially with Chris Harris and Matt Farah.

[@JasonBordeaux]

Steven Kudlacek Agreed. I am looking forward to seeing the episodes with Mike Musto and Mike Spinelli, too.

[@Chrisb8s]

I love my 2013. What a great value used. Amazing car!

[@MrLathor]

Why would anybody complain about a free video that nobody forces you to watch? Nice quick review for a car I can actually afford.

[@delirium4327]

I know right. Oh god he's driving a 200 plus thousand dollar lambo.. This shit must be important consumer advise. Don't get me wrong.. I love supercars, but they are tremendously irrelevant these days.

[@1IdeaAhead]

Thanks for sharing something that more people should be driving! I'm a broke college student but would buy one if I could : )

[@Evansmustard]

Have you looked into leasing one?

[@DRIVEconcept]

Thanks for ruining the format of Drive. These series Test/Drive are exactly the opposite of what I want to see in a car show. They are blend and ordinary. Please go back to more compelling formats...and bring RideApart back x)

[@z00h]

***** didn't he mention that he's broke? And you suggest he gets into negative equity position? A proper 'merican way I guess.

[@zackklapman3569]

Max War Blend? Bland. Dont' worry, the other content will continue as well. These videos are for people that are car shopping, rather than people like you and me who want to know the thickness of a Bentley's cylinder walls.

[@Evansmustard]

z00h He is in college, he sold his soul for debt awhile ago. Why not add fuel to the fire? hahaha I wonder how much the Volt will go for on the used car market 5 years from now...

[@SkelletorMartinez]

I like this new test drive segment. It's short and informative, great job Drive network!

[@troy7481]

im really liking these TEST/DRIVE reviews

[@ryancrow2876]

keep doing your thing DRIVE dont worry about the cry babies that want to see million dollar cars in every video, some of us like these videos too.

[@thetraviss]

Chris absolutely nails it with the comment that the Volt is a vehicle that depends on how you use it. I drove a 325+ HP Subaru for 6 years while I lived in a rural area. I loved the car, and out there I had an opportunity to use it. I've since moved, and after a year in the city and the 16 mile commute that takes 45 minutes, I realized the Subaru just wasn't the right vehicle anymore. So I am leasing a 2013 Volt, and for where I'm at now and how it's used it's absolutely perfect.

[@Blutwrx]

I really enjoy these short test drive videos. Keep them coming and hopefully we get a 2015 WRX Sti test drive....Fingers crossed

[@Zanpaa]

I like them too... However, the short format means that, as in this one, there is less time to talk about the downsides of a car. It's more of a quick look than a review, and you can't really form an opinion on a car from such a video. It's fine by me, but something to keep in mind when watching those.

[@YODAddyLIVE]

If I have a complain it would be the nearly 1 minute of dead air at the end. I love the fact that you guys are doing "normal" car reviews (as long as we still get our share of tire shredding) but found this video to be a bit lacking in details. Overall still love you guys and this is a nice change of pace but please put more into it. FYI: I need to do a couple of WOT in my SRT during my commute or I'll be in a poopoo mood. A silent commute most certainly would not put a smile on my face. ;)

[@ffdaasssd]

How much they paid you for this adv?

[@jjunfer]

I liked old Cris Harris more

[@CalvinPuah]

agree.

[@VaneNaumovski]

Calvin Puah Agree

[@skwon9642]

if my commutes are 90% highway, will getting a plug-in be worth it? The commute is about 1.5 hour drive about 2 times a week. which kind of hybrid would give me the best mpg?

[@Brian-rs4xg]

My first time watching a review from the Drive Network, and I have to say that the host's enthusiasm won me over, making me a subscriber. He seems like he's really enjoying life, which is contagious.

[@PaulinhoThompson]

That was a good show Chris, thanks man :D

[@TheSecretKode]

What is the song used in the outro? It's lovely and I really want to know what it is.

[@BryceLovesTech]

I love my 2013 Chevy volt I'm getting 188 miles per gallon over the last 14,000 miles

[@lieutenantjimdangle7878]

Loving the new review videos between Chris and Farah!

[@mtnman1984]

I'm a gear head and this car is fascinating to me. I've waited for a car to have a drive train similar to a diesel-electric locomotive. It's not without fault, but no car is when it's initially released. I defend it against the uninformed.

[@Jjones24680]

Love the new reviews Drive is doing, Matt Farah and Chris Harris = 4 thumbs up.

[@MrOddFox]

What the hell is happening to drive? 4 cylinder Merc, a diesel Cayenne, and a Chevy Volt are your first reviews of the new year?! I never, EVER, thought it possible that Chris Harris could bore me... but practicality and value scores with smooth jazz in the background?!?!?!

[@cwx8]

Oh shut up. It's a free video. It's a short review that is updated daily. DAILY. Who does daily car reviews? Nobody! How is it that I have to explain this to you? As for the music.. really? What, would it be better if it was dubstep? Jesus.

[@JasonBordeaux]

MrOddFox Someone the other day said it the best: These videos are the Cayennes of Porsche. Which are needed so Porsche can keep making the GT3 RS. All of the "normal" /DRIVE videos are still here (well, coming). You have to remember this is a business. This is just one way of increasing viewership and increasing ad revenue income.

[@MrOddFox]

Jason Bordeaux I get what you're saying, but remember Porsche was doing just fine for many years without selling suv's.

[@MrOddFox]

jagerx stay classy 'jagerx'

[@MrMaizeandblue23]

People need to stop comparing the Volt to the Prius the Volt actually handles well and is fun to drive, unlike the Prius

[@laktix]

Chris I like you even more after this open eyed test, the way car reviews should be!

[@fluffytashi]

I'm a little confused by the performance specs. Did they grade it based on the fact it was a car for suburbs or?

[@t1mmy13]

Totally unbiased review!

[@cwx8]

It is, actually.

[@PhilipCasper]

Chris Harris says he loves a Mercedes and nobody bats an eye, but the day he says he likes an electric Chevy everyone loses their minds...

[@josephtopps1289]

I drove a Leaf a few times and loved how quiet and zippy it was as a perfect antidote to my slammed, modded and noisy Roadster. Eliminate the range anxiety and you're bound to have a good car. I'm not surprised the Drive team like it. I'm a car enthusiast and I'm sure I would like it too.

[@W1ngs16]

Chris review the i3

[@GaryCrowellJr]

Thanks guys for reviewing such a controversial car, and appreciating it for what it is and does vs. all the noise about it. I love Drive and Smoking Tire for this kind of stuff - engineering, hyper cars, customs, hot rods, and history, etc. Great job team. But...Chris forgot to blast it sideways through a few corners.

[@afinny02]

Okay... my two cents, because I follow /DRIVE and its presenters: Matt Farah drives (leases) a Volt for the exact reasons that Harris discusses in this video; you have to read between the lines: this is a great DAILY DRIVER. If you know Farah and the rest of the /DRIVE presenters, you know they have all sorts of crazy automobiles. Harris owns a 512 Testarossa. JF Musial owns an M3. Farah owns a Delorian, a C6 'Vette, and he just sold his Ford Raptor. Larry Kosilla owns the cleanest Porsche 911 I have ever seen. All of those cars are awesome. None of those cars are practical. When you drive cars like that all the time you actually yearn for something simple, small, cheap, quiet, and practical. Coming from someone like Chris Harris (who is not paid a cent by Chevy) you have to appreciate what he says in context: there is a place in car culture for awesome daily drivers.

[@TheSmokingTire]

That's the whole point. In Los Angeles, where driving is just a huge grid full of traffic, the Volt actually makes my life better. I lease one for $320/month, no money down, and after six months I'm averaging 125 mpg. I have used just over one Raptor tank's worth of gas in SIX MONTHS. Cutting out the fuel bill for the Raptor was enough to cover the lease, the fuel, and the insurance for the Volt, but in an urban/suburban setting, I absolutely LOVE how the Volt drives. People watching this video don't understand the Volt, and Chris's review of it is absolutely spot on. The Volt makes my life better, and when I want to go fast, look cool, or whatnot, I have other cars for that.

[@afinny02]

I would also like to add, for the people that think Chevy is paying Chris to say nice things... Chris isn't exactly a sellout for money. He is freelance for a reason and has had his fair share of squabbles with manufacturers (Ferrari) because he has called them out for shady stuff while other auto journalists keep their mouths shut so they can enjoy all expense paid trips to Maranello along with big bowls of shrimp at press events. Mr. Farah, on the other hand, has stated emphatically in his podcasts that he will gladly sell his soul for money, but apparently carmakers won't pay him, so he sticks to his guns.

[@aussieexpat]

Chris Harris on Chevy C7 Stingray PLEASE

[@bigeasy228]

This is not why I subscribe to DRIVE... or anyone I know who follows DRIVE... Its the type of cars that are out of reach by the average person that we log on to see. We really do not like to lose viewing time or episodes of DRIVE to cover vehicles like this... Please go back to what made this channel GREAT!!!

[@JasonBordeaux]

joseph domingue Someone the other day said it the best: These videos are the Cayennes of Porsche. Which are needed so Porsche can keep making the GT3 RS. All of the "normal" /DRIVE videos are still here (well, coming). You have to remember this is a business. This is just one way of increasing viewership and increasing ad revenue income. This channel is still great! Just think of this as an added bonus. Besides no one is forcing you to watch these if you don't like them. It is easy enough to not watch the videos labelled "TEST /DRIVE." Just saying...

[@TheSmokingTire]

Our titling of videos is incredibly descriptive, it's not like we titled the video "Ferrari Powerslide." It's titled Volt Review, and you clicked on it. This content is IN ADDITION to our normal enthusiast content. It's more, not less, not replacing, in addition to. If you don't like it, feel free to only click on the videos you like.

[@bigeasy228]

I do understand that I choose to watch this video... and the need for the channel to expand. However I do feel that we as subscribers are losing the content that we favor as Long term viewers and have built "your" subscriber and fan base on... I still watch your channel but miss the content I have grown to like so much. You should not take the attitude of "You should not have clicked on this video".

[@TheWretchedClown]

joseph domingue Please stop being a dumb entitled whiner. Your fee-fees are hurt by these guys choosing to review something you don't like? Awwwww poor widdle boy what will you do????

[@branzilla7833]

I don't understand why DriveTV is not one of the largest marketing consultants for making car ads...

[@branzilla7833]

I do like these videos

[@sephiroth1386]

What's the name of the song that was playing?

[@legerdemain]

Great video, but a couple of points: the Volt doesn't have a turbo or a CVT. Sport mode doesn't provide more power - it's just a remap of the throttle. Looking forward to your next video, thanks!

[@CadillaccJ]

It seems to me that a whole bunch of immature teenagers that don't like these kind of cars or reviews.... How Typical...

[@yamahr1]

Thanks for a great review. I'm now on my second Volt (had a 2011 built the first week of production, now have a 2014 after that lease ran out.) The Volt engine is not turbocharged, but I think that's the only word in this review that's not right on target.

[@capnthepeafarmer]

I absolutely love the Volt! It is the highest engineered American vehicle on the road!

[@montes513]

To those confused about the perceived inconsistency in the scores, I think /Drive is going more for a contextual score. They take into account the vehicle's price and its intended market. At the end, it says "In-Class Rankings". Hence, a Volt can (and should?) score higher than a Mercedes A-class.

[@JasonBordeaux]

montes513 I am hopeful that once we get all of the videos from the same class, that we get some sort of ranking or comparison video to show the whole picture.

[@theeunknownprince]

Wait... The volt is turbo charged?

[@BastardLikeAFox]

You guys are a video factory lately! Awesome! Keep them coming, I say. I am really wanting one of these Volts now for day to day use and then my sporting car can be saved from mileage and become the for-fun car.

[@NewBookz]

Does anyone consider the lifetime cost of this car? how about changing the battery pack? to me this is important.

[@fer557]

Well I was looking at this car as my next car, now I think I'll go test drive one this weekend.

[@DemGamingVideos]

Interesting car! Loving the new video layout with ratings, look forward to seeing what qualifies for "Avoid like the plague".

[@marcmartin125]

I agree with Chris, the feel good factor is awesome! Drove the Volt when it was launched in France in 2012... In paris in rush hour, on the périphérique, on the Champs Elysées and everywhere in between genuinely feeling good about myself. Everything in the car is silent, the displays on the instrument cluster and the center console are so cool and you then look out of the windows and you see hundreds of scooters buzzing around thousands of cars in such a noise that it seems weird compared to the silence in the cabin. All of that without burning a drop of fuel. Eco smugness at its best. And getting gov rebates on top of that....héhéhé. I'm in!

[@dspike-34]

This great review of the Volt is spot on (including the few areas where it rates the Volt 3 out of 5). I own a 2013 Volt and love it. Ford and Mazda driver my whole life, never thought I'd buy a GM vehicle but I couldn't be happier. 68 mile round-trip commute per day - 45-50 of it typically on electric charge. The quickest (in Sport mode), quietest car I've ever driven. Averaging 107 mpg after 13,000 mi. Saving $80-$90 per month operating this car v my previous 30 mpg commuting car (this includes the cost of gas and electricity - both of which are relatively expensive in Southern California). If you're willing to spend $26K-$27K on a new car, you should really consider the Volt.

[@F_r_a_n_y]

This is so chill.

[@hendo337]

We chose the Focus EV...dump the engine all together and go over 80 miles on a charge, 5 seats, the best steering and handling of any EV other than Tesla. Great looking, loaded with luxury and tech. Cheap as dirt to lease, $250 a month saved on gas compared to the car it replaces, $5000 saved on state income tax, no oil changes or engine maintenance of any kind.

[@danwat1234]

But from my test drives at a local event, it's brakes are grabby at slow speeds like the VW hybrid. Fit EV, Volt have good brake modulation at low speeds. Is your like that?

[@hendo337]

The brakes are fine once you get used to the way it transitions to mechanical braking from regen.

[@drewb242]

I thought i was watching top gear for a second there.

[@jonathansnell876]

Maybe I'm being cynical, but I can't help but feel that there is more to these glowing review shorts than just for entertainment...

[@krocialblack]

They're buyers guides. In case some one is in the market to buy a car, they can run across a helpful review like this, so car buyers can narrow down there choices on what to buy. I like it. I can finally take these guys a bit more seriously.

[@Crazedredheadboy]

It's not turbo charged.

[@JustinSeara]

Yeah I’m very confused how much he got wrong

[@tadmeister77768]

"Adequately brisk." Chris is the only one who could say that and pull it off.

[@joeaustinmedia]

Good to see /drive doing a review of an everyday car thats fairly unknown i feel like this car is going to sell in large figured this year

[@IEDCLXVI]

Chris Harris reviewing a Volt? GTFO!

[@LOLHICRONO]

I notice the step up in production value, good job. :)

[@SpeedZL1]

People are going to fuss about a video from Chris Harris that doesn't feature drifts and tire smoke. I am happy to see that DRIVE will now be testing vehicles the average consumer can obtain. While I do enjoy the occasional drift, it does get old.

[@TronicGames]

Nice music - what is it?

[@danthompson5590]

I, too, would like to know what the music is.

[@braberdebrabel22]

You mean Opel Ampera?

[@AlexeiWatson]

I drove one of these last year here in Australia (Holden Volt) and was really impressed by how it drove, and the smoothness of it's acceleration, but.. I would be hard pressed to front the money for it. There's still an ICE to service, that has a high centre of gravity, that affects crash performance and takes up space. It is a brilliant brilliant step toward popular EV's, but I'd rather have a Tesla Model S myself. Sure that's a lot more money, but neither car is particularly cheap, so I feel like it could be justified. If not, I'd still rather wait for the Model E os some other equivalent car.

[@megamax888]

I love how Smile is a factor for the rating of the car.

[@DerekSchroeder4]

I love Drive's new vehicle rating scale. Should have it for every Drive show!

[@YarblekRW]

What he says is true, if the Volt pencils out for you (I.e your daily commute is under 100-200 miles and the cabin size works for you) then it is an Amazing car. Mine is 5 months old, has 5500 miles on it, and I have used about 32 Gallons of Gas (Including the tank it came with) That is over 170 MPG It is so fun and quiet to drive. Its the first car I have owned that I feel stunned every day that I get to drive it. (I was never a car guy my last two cars were Civics I bought new and drove over 10 years each)

[@justinbrostrom241]

Another great vid /DRIVE, never looked at the Volt as anything more than a gimmick before. What is that song at the end by the way??

[@batmb1e]

Right at the spot where he's going up the hill and says "50 mph" I got a ticket for going...guess what...50 mph in a 35 zone. Very fun little stretch of road, it's cool to see Chris here in LA.

[@cvillalobos27]

Whats the problem with the brakes?

[@BlackSharkfr]

It's a hybrid braking system If you press the braking pedal gently, you'll do regenerative braking using the electric motor (turns kinetic energy back into electricity and charges the battery), it has a weak action so you have to anticipate a lot in order to use it, but you can control it very precisely. If you press harder, the disc brakes kick in and have a much stronger braking action. It works differently than traditional braking systems, it takes a few days to get used to it. Journalists and people switching cars usually don't like them.

[@cvillalobos27]

BlackSharkfr thanks. Do you have one?

[@BlackSharkfr]

Carlos Villalobos Yes I own one actually I own it's european cousin the Opel Ampera, it's the same car, they only changed the front grill and the wheel styling.

[@shawnebrown]

Would have been cool if I had seen this a month ago, but this confirms why we purchased two!

[@AshtonCoolman]

I like the new review concept overall, however, I think we need more commentary on the interior, accessories, and trim levels/options to make these reviews complete. Thanks for this one though. I kinda want to try a Volt out.

[@Mladjasmilic]

Is it well damped ?

[@teknicalmusic116]

At 0:17, the 1.4L ICE is *not* turbocharged. The rest of the review is spot on though. If you drive less than 50 miles per day on average, and like to be able to go on a road trip once in a while, the volt is for you.

[@Sambnt]

Chris Harris' real name is Christer or that's a different person listed in the credits?

[@synrbone]

How does this compare against the Tesla model s?

[@danwat1234]

Slower, less range, still looks good,, weighs less, a bit more MPGe, way less expensive.

[@t3true-games]

But can it drift ?

[@jehugarcia]

Yup the Volt is a great Car, Quiet, brisk, and its going to save me $5200 a year over my my Honda Pilot I use to drive. I would recommend leasing, the worlds most advanced power train is a marvel until something were to wrong, On lease I don't have to worry about it.

[@Logicalification]

The comments here are ridiculous. The hater's feeling is "Well, if I don't like that car (even if I've never driven it) no one else is allowed to like it. If they DO like it, it's because they were paid, or they're drunk, or they're lying." Someone like Chris has built the trust of readers and viewers for 10+ years. Why would he mislead you now? Because he liked a car you inexplicably don't? That's not misleading, that just means there's more to him than drifting sports cars. When Clarkson enjoys a "normal" car, I bet you don't harp on him for being bought out or full of shit, do you?

[@Lakefield_]

"Who cares about a commuter car that's only relevant to the billion of people who commute every day. Chris going sideways in Ferraris, that's relevant! And Chevy totally paid for that!" - F'ing Internet If anybody paid for that, it was Matt. It's his car. Because he's a commuter, too. I know it's hard to believe for some people, because he's supposed to have all this youtube money, plus what ever the current brand is that you don't like is paying him, right!?

[@TheSmokingTire]

It's not my car, it's a press car. My Volt is black.

[@Lakefield_]

TheSmokingTire Oh, you mentioned in the podcast that Chris drove your Volt. I thought this was it. My bad.

[@veteran011]

So how come these TEST/DRIVE videos all have a solid minute after the credits stop rolling of just back screen and the links to 3 videos up top?