Chevy Bolt Named AAA Car Guide Winner
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Finding a vehicle with the best available driver-assist technologies is a priority of more drivers than ever. According to AAA, Automatic Emergency Braking is the top wish of 67 percent of drivers looking for a new car. Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking comes in a close second while Lane Keeping Assistance rounds out the top three most desirable tech.
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AAA releases an annual Car Guide full of ratings to help shoppers find exactly what they’re looking for. In the latest guide, the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier took first place in the Guide’s ranking for small vehicles.
“The learning curve and decisions to be made can be daunting, and our evaluations in the AAA Car Guide are designed to help drivers select a safe and comfortable vehicle that meets their needs,” according to Megan McKernan, manager of the Automotive Research Center.
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier
A top concern of EV buyers is range, AAA notes, and the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier delivers an impressive range of approximately 259 miles. It also earned a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration.
Standard driver assist tech on the 2021 Bolt EV Premier includes HD Surround Vision, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Rear Park Assist. Under proper conditions, the HD Surround Vision gives you a broader view of your vehicle so you can be aware of potential threats. Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert monitors hidden dangers on your side. Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Park Assist monitors activity when you are moving in reverse to help you avoid rear collisions. The Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier also features the Teen Driver system, which lets you monitor the driving habits of young drivers.
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Available driver assist tech includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, and Front Pedestrian Braking. These systems warn you of potential hazards in front of you and when necessary engage the brakes to help you avoid or minimize a crash.
DeAnn Owens is a Dayton transplant by way of the Windy City, yet considers herself to be a California girl at heart even though she’s only visited there once. To get through the dreaded allergy season unique to the Miami Valley, she reads, writes, complains about the weather, and enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and their newest addition, a Boston terrier puppy that is now in charge of all their lives. In the future, she hopes to write a novel and travel through time. See more articles by DeAnn.