2017 Chevrolet Volt Crash Test – Video

 

The Chevrolet Volt was redesigned for the 2016 model year. The car is a plug-in battery-electric/gasoline hybrid, featuring an electric-only mode with a range of 53 miles for 2017 models according to the EPA. After the electric-only mode ends, the gas engine kicks in to power the vehicle. Estimated gas mileage in this mode is listed in the specifications below.

 

 

Structure
The driver space was maintained well, with maximum intrusion of the lower interior of 9 cm at the lower hinge pillar. Upper interior intrusion measured 7-8 cm at the hinge pillar and instrument panel.

Injury measures
Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Restraints and dummy kinematics
The dummy’s head contacted the frontal airbag but started to slide off the left side because the seat belt allowed excessive forward excursion of the head and torso. The side curtain airbag deployed and has sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with side structure and outside objects.