2017 Chevrolet Cruze Specs and Features Kelley Blue Book
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However, despite available forward-collision mitigation, lane-keeping assist, and other advanced safety features, adaptive cruise control is not offered. The front-wheel-drive Cruze is powered by a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 153 horsepower, with a 6-speed manual transmission in the base model and 6-speed automatic in most models. The base L only offers a six-speed manual transmission, while the Premier, on the other end of the spectrum, offers only a six-speed automatic transmission. The LS and LT trim levels offer either a six-speed manual transmission, or a six-speed automatic transmission. Both engines are mated to the five-speed manual transmission or optional six-speed automatic. Top-level Premier models add leather seating (which is surprisingly nice for a compact car), heated steering wheel and rear seats, an improved rear suspension setup, and 17-inch wheels.
The Chevy Cruze benefits from a comfortable ride in all trims—powertrain performance could get better soon.
Cruze Hatchback models start at the LT trim level, upgrading the audio system, and adding steering-wheel-mounted audio and phone controls. The last-generation Chevy Cruze built a reputation for a quiet, comfortable and composed ride, and the new car upholds that tradition. The 1.4-liter 4-cylinder is a gem, quiet and smooth, and while it won’t wow you with its acceleration, it’s hardly slow. It also plays very nicely with the 6-speed automatic transmission that is far and away the most popular choice. And while the Cruze isn’t meant to be a canyon-carving demon, it’s better than you might expect for such a comfortable car; sure, the Mazda3 has a clear edge, but the Cruze isn’t exactly a drag. Still, it’s refreshing to find a compact sedan that that’s actually just a really good highway cruiser.
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Back-seat passengers get more than 36 inches of leg room, and the ample-sized trunk measures 13.7 cubic feet—near the top for the compact class. Opt for the hatchback and that rear cargo area balloons to 23.7 cubic feet with the rear seats up—47.2 cubic feet with the seats down. One, it adds a hatchback model, the cleverly named "Cruze Hatch." It marks the first time a five-door Cruze has been offered in the U.S. Two, it brings back the diesel to the Cruze lineup, in the sedan first (coupled to a 9-speed automatic) and to the hatch in 2018. A Driver Confidence package bundles blind-spot monitors and rear cross-traffic alert with rear parking assist sensors. On top-level Premier models, a Driver Confidence 2 package adds forward collision warnings, active lane control, and automatic headlights.
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The Chevrolet Cruze was launched in the Chinese market on April 18, 2009, as a sedan[87] manufactured at GM India's Halol factory.[49] Transmission choices were a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic along with 1.6- or 1.8-liter engines. The sedan range consisted of the 1.6 SL, 1.6 SE, 1.8 SE (automatic only) and 1.8 SX (automatic only). Hatchback models were introduced in 2013 available with the 1.6-liter or 1.6-liter turbo engines. The Chevrolet Cruze is a compact car that has been produced by General Motors since 2008.
And that’s fine by us, as the Cruze offers up interior styling that looks great without being too flashy. Controls are all placed sensibly, and the center-mounted touch-screen display and good ol’ knobs and buttons for audio and climate functions are all easy to use. Cloth and leather seats are both comfortable, but there’s no adjustable lumbar support. Other changes include an additional charge-only USB port for LT and Premiere models, and Teen Driver allows parents to monitor their kids’ driving habits. Since late 2011, Chinese market models have been available with a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine with a six-speed manual transmission. The Cruze may have the footprint of a compact, but its interior is certainly closer to mid-sized.
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The panacea for both may be a coming turbodiesel inline-4 that will significantly increase torque and a new 9-speed automatic. But that’s not to take anything away from the sedan, which is one of the best-looking cars in its class. While bigger than the 1st-generation car, it’s still compact enough that parking-lot maneuvers are a snap. The front-end elements are all spot-on, with no one thing dominant, and the same in the rear. It’s not the most out-there styling for a compact sedan, but the slightly more conservative lines will wear nicely over time, we think. Chevrolet placed first, second and third in 2011, with Muller finishing ahead of teammates Rob Huff and Alain Menu.
Overall, the Cruze makes the most of its usable space in terms of passenger packaging and space. The front seats are comfortable, with especially good bolstering in top-level Premier models. Rear seats will fits two normal-sized adults, complete with more leg and knee room than the aging Ford Focus or Hyundai Elantra. The car is low, lean, and distinctly sportier than its predecessor, and that carries over to the interior. Again very similar to that of the Volt, it has straightforward instruments in a pod in front of the driver and a 7.0- or 8.0-inch touchscreen display in the center of the dash on every model.
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Both safety systems are noticeable omissions from Chevy, many other compact cars offer those features. Cruze was in the news when then-president-elect Donald Trump tweeted that General Motors was building them in Mexico and importing them over the border. In 2016, GM built 188,876 Cruze sedans, 8400 of which were built in Mexico, or about 4.4 percent.
The hatchback narrows that track only slightly, and shaves 8 inches off the overall length, but still feels just as spacious inside for passengers. Like most compacts, ride quality is a matter of wheel choice, but even shot with big 18-inchers and a smear of tire around the wheels, the Cruze has decent road manners without being too harsh. We've sampled the sedan in a few flavors, and the hatchback in top RS spec with 18-inch wheels and a boomy back seat for sound to resonate, and the Cruze hasn't disappointed. Top Premier trims get an improved Watt’s link rear suspension arrangement, for crisper roadholding, while the rest of the lineup uses a conventional torsion-beam setup. All versions have rack-mounted electric power steering, and extended-life Duralife rotors for the four-wheel disc setup. It's no sport sedan, but it handles more confidently and better than some of its Japanese and Korean competitors.
The new cars are more handsome, with a sleeker shape that pushes its wedge-shape profile from the rear window closer to the trunk lid. It's a profile Chevy has cut before; it borrows heavily from the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, in face. That curvy roof line cuts into vertical space for the hatch, and even makes the smaller subcompact Sonic hatchback more spacious by the numbers.
Overall, it's modern without being overly stylized or too digital for mainstream buyers. The nicest cabins are reserved for Premier models, which feature a two-tone trim and a 7.0- or 8.0-inch touchscreen. The layout is clean and sharp, skipping most of the budget materials that have sank Chevy interiors in the past. Overall, it's a modern look without being overly stylized or too digital for mainstream buyers. The Cruze is less upright than its predecessor, which was a classic three-box sedan with a defined trunk lid.
Nonetheless, it's a comfortable car for four, and something we wouldn't fear spending a day driving around town. The world is full of compact cars like the Chevrolet Cruze, so this year the Chevrolet Cruze becomes more like other global compact cars. We take each vehicle we test through the mundane — parking, lane-changing, backing up, cargo space and loading — as well as the essential — acceleration, braking, handling, interior quiet and comfort, build quality, materials quality, reliability.
The Cruze cuts a smaller hole through the wind—it's more aerodynamically efficient than the last model—but it's still easily spotted as a Chevrolet. The Cruze sports the same dual-grille front as the Volt, Malibu, and Impala sedans. There's a bit more brightwork on top end models, and LED lighting was added to headlights and taillights. One year after a significant styling change, the Chevrolet Cruze is joined by a hatchback version that borrows heavily from the sedan. Like all Chevy vehicles, OnStar 4G LTE service, which can turn the car into a mobile wi-fi hotspot, is available on all trims. A three-month/3 GB trial is included on all new models, but a pricey monthly subscription is required past then.
The Chevrolet Cruze cuts a sleeker hole through the wind—in both hatchback and sedan form. There isn't much to separate the two versions from the rear doors forward, although the brute-force versatility of the hatch suffers a little from the curvier roofline. We require new ratings every time an all-new vehicle or a new generation of an existing vehicle comes out.
The second-generation Cruze began sales in North America in early 2016,[139] delayed a year by engineering changes.[140] The Cruze has a new external design with a new split grille front and a fastback-like sloping roofline from the Chinese version of the fastback. It is also powered by the 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 153 hp (114 kW) and 177 lb⋅ft (240 N⋅m) torque. The Cruze sedan is longer and wider than several cars in the compact class, which benefits rear-seat passengers with more leg room and hip room than others.
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