What I liked about the Chevrolet Cruze:
- Upscale features and feel
- Industry-leading safety equipment
- Outstanding value-for-money
What I didn't like:
- Four-tone interiors are a bit overwhelming
- Uninspiring engine note
Who should buy the Chevrolet Cruze:
Buyers who want mid-size amenities at a compact-car price
Who should not buy the Chevrolet Cruze:
People who prefer to pay more money and get less car
Details and specs:
- Body style: 4-door sedan
- Seating capacity: 5
- Trim levels: LS, LT, LTZ, Eco
- Price range (including options): $16,995 - $27,120
- Base engine: 1.8 liter inline 4-cylinder, 136 hp @ 6,300 RPM, 123 lb-ft @ 3,800 RPM
- Optional engines: 1.4 liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder, 138 hp @ 4,900 RPM, 148 lb-ft @ 1,850 RPM
- Premium fuel required? No
- Transmission: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 22 MPG city/35 MPG highway (1.8 automatic), 24/36 (1.4 automatic), 28/42 (Eco manual), 26/37 (Eco automatic)
- Trunk space: 15.4 cu. ft.
- Where built:United States
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, front- and rear-seat-mounted side airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control
- Optional safety equipment: None
- Major standard features: Power mirrors, door locks, and auto-down mirrors, air conditioning, CD player, OnStar
- Major options: Leather upholstery, power driver's seat, navigation, auto-dimming rear view mirror, upgraded stereo, sunroof, alloy wheels, Bluetooth phone connectivity
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/100,000 miles powertrain, 6 years/100,000 miles outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 5 years/100,000 miles roadside assistance
