Having solidified Chevy’s position in the extended-range electric vehicle segment, the Chevy Volt is the recipient of various changes, new features and updates for the 2018 model year (and for the U.S. market).
Starting on the outside, the 2018 Chevy Volt loses four exterior colors while gaining three news ones:
Deleted Colors
- Siren Red Tintcoat exterior color
- Citron Green Metallic exterior color
- Heather Gray Metallic exterior color
- Pepperdust Metallic exterior color
New Colors
- Green Mist Metallic exterior color
- Satin Steel Metallic exterior color
- Cajun Red Tintcoat exterior color
Moving on, the 2018 Chevy Volt sees the addition of Rear Park Assist as part of the new optional Driver Confidence Package, which also includes Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Side Blind Zone Alert. The package is available only on the LT trim level, since the Premier trim gets Automatic Park Assist as standard equipment.
In addition, the Volt LT maintains the Bose Premium sound system as optional equipment. We have been informed that this is incorrect and that the Bose sound system is an option on the 2018 Volt. And, in what appears to be a cost-cutting measure for the LT trim level, the leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob are replaced with vinyl units; a leather shift knob and steering wheel are still available through the optional Comfort Package.
Rounding out the changes to the 2018 Volt is a new heated steering wheel, which now automatically turns on when the heated seats are activated. Lastly, the California-only ULEV125 emissions certification gets deleted.
Editor’s note: an earlier version of this article stated that the premium Bose sound system will become a standard feature on the 2018 Volt. Chevrolet has informed us that this is incorrect.
The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.
More Information & Reporting
- 2018 Chevrolet Volt info
- 2018 Chevrolet Volt changes, updates, new features
- 2018 Chevrolet Volt order guide
- Chevrolet Volt sales numbers
- Chevrolet Volt news
Comments
Does anyone know if the 2018 Volts will add auto-braking at highway speeds in addition to city speeds? As of the 2017 model, this feature is not available.
I chatted with GM headquarters and the answer to my question is no. No auto-braking at highway speeds in the 2018. Just city as in the 2017s.
Is there any more on when the 2018 will be on sale, or at least showing on chevy.com?
Why no power seats for the Volt. For couples who both drive a family car, power seats are important. I will not buy a Volt until I can get a power driver seat.
I agree that is odd, not a deal breaker for me though. I’m also finding it odd that there is no sunroof option. Also not a deal breaker for me but I know people that just have to have one. I’m negotiating for a 2017 Premier in blue, still on the truck from GM! It’s the first one I’ve seen with the ACC.
No power seats to save on weight. Same goes for sunroof.
So what’s the main reason for the standard price difference between LT and Premier? Auto-dimming review mirror, wheels, Automatic Parking are the only things I can find standard that aren’t available on the LT. Even when you add leather to LT, there is still a substantial price difference.