2017 Chevy Volt: Models & Options – Happy Thanksgiving! **UPDATED**

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! One of the things I’m giving thanks for, is that General Motors updated it’s AutoBook application, adding the configuration options for the 2017 Chevy Volt. At last, I can build my next Volt!

Screenshots are available here for the 2LT (base model) and 2LTZ (premier model).

Some things that jump out at me:

• There is a paint color, “Citron Green Metallic,” that is shown to be a “promotional color with limited availability.” If only it is the green I asked for…
• Apple CarPlay will be available from the start of production!
• ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL!!!!! I reviewed a Cadillac ELR with this feature. Oh yes, it will be mine! (although there is a note, saying it is currently not available to order) I hope this option goes live, before ordering begins. It’ll be a real disappointment, if I have to delay my order to get this feature.
• Adaptive cruise control adds a second type of Forward Automatic Braking. Without Adaptive Cruise Control, the option is called Forward Automatic Braking, Low Speed.
• Apparently, you can get Volt-branded sill plates.
• The heated seats have an automatic feature. It’s not clear if the auto feature is only during remote start, like the first generation Volt or if it is available as you drive.
• I still wish the Light Ash/Dark Ash leather option was available on the LTZ model. I think it looks great with the Kinetic Blue Metallic paint.
• It appears the HomeLink buttons for controlling your garage/gate openers will not return to the 2017 model.

**UPDATE**

As for standard equipment, here are PDFs of the base (no extra options) LT Volt and LTZ (Premier) Volt configurations. That’s how I verified that HomeLink is not present in the 2017s.

For those of you in the North Texas area, I will be accepting placeholder orders immediately on the 2017 Chevy Volts, using the AutoBook program. Three preorders have been placed so far (including mine). We will not know pricing at first, but this placeholder order gets you a spot, in the ordering queue. A $500 refundable deposit is required to place an order. If interested, email me at Classic Chevrolet in Grapevine, Texas. Let me know which model: 2LT (Base) or 2LTZ (Premier) you want as well as the options you need and your contact info. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible!

**2nd UPDATE**

I just heard dealers will be able to place orders for the 2017 Chevy Volt on December 24th.