2017 Chevrolet Volt: The 2017 Chevrolet Volt is an extended-range electric vehicle in a compact sedan guise. Its closest competitor is the all-electric Nissan Leaf. The Volt sees minor changes this year.The Volt is powered by a 111-kilowatt electric motor and it has a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that is used to recharge the electric drive system. The Volt is front-wheel drive and has EPA-estimated fuel-economy numbers of 106 MPGe for all-electric mode and 42 mpg for when it uses the gas engine.Available features include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, heated rear seats, teen-driver monitoring, infotainment system, smartphone integration, and adaptive cruise control.Available safety features include rear-view camera, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, blind-spot alert, lane-change alert, rear cross-traffic detection, forward collision alert, forward automatic braking, front and rear parking assist, and 10 airbags, including dual-front and front-knee.The 2017 Chevrolet Volt has a base price of $34,095, not including dealer and destination fees.