Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
Model | Bolt EV | Bolt EV |
Trim | LT | Premier |
Engines | ||
Transmissions | ||
Drivetrains | ||
Tires | ||
Audio Systems | ||
Accessories | ||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | ||
Check on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee. | ||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
Rear disc brakes. | ||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||
Small external cameras provide a top-down view all around the vehicle, to reduce blind spots while parking. | ||
Automatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions. | ||
Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot. | ||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||
Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces. | ||
Indicates number of seconds behind preceding car. | ||
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | ||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||
Steering lightly applied to help prevent the vehicle from inadvertently traveling out of its intended lane. | ||
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | ||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
Warns driver of pedestrians in path of car. | ||
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | ||
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | ||
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | ||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | ||
Wide angle camera allows the driver to see well to each side from the very front of the car when pulling out of parking spaces or side streets. | ||
Wide angle camera allows the driver to see well to each side from the very rear of the car when pulling out of parking spaces or side streets. A second selectable view. | ||
Cargo Management | ||
No crossbars. | ||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||
Climate Control | ||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||
Engine / Motor | ||
Double level charger, faster charge times with 220V source. | ||
Allows for quick charging to 80 percent capacity at 440V charging stations. Using such chargers frequently might degrade the battery. | ||
Paddles on the steering column select different levels of energy regeneration during braking. | ||
Exterior | ||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||
Gas Guzzler Tax | ||
Infotainment | ||
Higher speed Internet connection. Monthly fee after trial period. | ||
Requires compatible Android phone. | ||
Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years. | ||
Requires compatible Apple iPhone. | ||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | ||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||
Converts text messages to speech. | ||
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | ||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | ||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||
Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported. | ||
Provides Wi-Fi within the car. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee. | ||
Wirelessly charger for phones and audio players. | ||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
High beams automatically turned on and off. | ||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||
Driving style displayed and/or evaluated with a grade, with changes in display graphics, or with a graph of performance over time. | ||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | ||
The information displayed by the instruments can be customized. Color display(s) of at least 20 square inches. | ||
Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Front row reading lights. | ||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||
A camera provides the image for the mirror, enabling an unobstructed view. If the camera faills, it functions as a conventional mirror. | ||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | ||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. |
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