2016 Chevrolet Volt

2016 Volt LTZ

General Motors has announced Canadian pricing for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt:

The 2016 model will start at $38,390 MSRP, plus a $1,600 destination freight charge.

In case you're wondering, that's only $105 less than the Canadian price on the outgoing 2015 Volt ($40,095 including freight).

Canadians likely won't be thrilled by General Motors' choice to only slightly discount the 2016 Volt. In the U.S., the base 2016 Volt checks in $1,175 cheaper than the comparable 2015 Volt.

Editor's Note: It seems that the currency fluctuation over the past few years (the Canadian dollar has fallen off significantly versus the US Dollar), has put GM into a bit of a spot when trying to price the new Volt's MSRP less than the outgoing version, as the only slightly cheaper 2016 edition's price of $39,990 Canadian actually works out to be $30,800 in US dollars.

A year ago, $35,700 (CAD) was equal to $32,800 (USD), and just over two years ago the two currencies were trading dollar-for-dollar. So when speaking about the price of the 2016 Volt in US dollar terms for Candians - it is a steal; although Canadians may not feel that way in the pocketbook.

A General Motors Canada spokesperson says that the Canadian base 2016 Volt includes some added items to deal with Canada's cold temps. Those items include heated seats, steering wheel and outside rear-view mirrors.

The Next Generation 2016 Chevrolet Volt (show here in LTZ Siren Red Tintcoat Trim)

Select provinces (Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia) in Canada get some strong incentives of up to $8,500 too. ($8,000 Quebec/$5,000 B.C.)

You'll find additional pricing details, as well as some info on the Canada-specific 2016 Volt in the full press release below: