Chevrolet Cruze
The Chevrolet Cruze is a General Motors (GM) automobile, spanning two unrelated models. Under joint venture with GM, Suzuki in Japan manufactured the original iteration, a subcompact hatchback, between 2001 and 2008.
Since 2008, the "Cruze" nameplate has referred to a globally developed, designed, and manufactured four-door compact sedan, complemented by a five-door hatchback body variant from 2011. Badged Holden Cruze in Australasia and Daewoo Lacetti Premiere (from 2008 to 2011) in South Korea, the new generation model does not serve as a replacement for its Suzuki-derived predecessor. Instead, it replaces two other compact models: the Daewoo Lacetti sold internationally under various titles, and the North American-specific Chevrolet Cobalt. GM phased out production of the Cobalt and its badge engineered counterpart, the Pontiac G5 in 2010, as the manufacturing of the Chevrolet Cruze in the United States commenced.
The Chevrolet Cruze is a compact sedan with an appealing blend of fuel efficiency, elegant styling and overall refinement. After improving the fuel economy of the Cruze last year, Chevrolet has added a pair of new audio systems along with several new equipment packages for the latest model year.
Outside, the Cruze takes styling cues from the dapper last-generation Malibu and is a much sharper-looking car than its predecessor, the homely Cobalt. The interior is also a departure from small Chevrolet models of the past, featuring a clean and attractive dashboard with intuitive controls and impressive materials for the segment.
Basic Specs
Base Price $17,130
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) TBD
City (MPG) 25
Hwy (MPG) 36
Horsepower 138@6300
Torque (lb-ft) 123@3800
Wheelbase 105.7
Length (in.) 181.0
Width (in.) 70.7
Height (in.) 58.1
Since 2008, the "Cruze" nameplate has referred to a globally developed, designed, and manufactured four-door compact sedan, complemented by a five-door hatchback body variant from 2011. Badged Holden Cruze in Australasia and Daewoo Lacetti Premiere (from 2008 to 2011) in South Korea, the new generation model does not serve as a replacement for its Suzuki-derived predecessor. Instead, it replaces two other compact models: the Daewoo Lacetti sold internationally under various titles, and the North American-specific Chevrolet Cobalt. GM phased out production of the Cobalt and its badge engineered counterpart, the Pontiac G5 in 2010, as the manufacturing of the Chevrolet Cruze in the United States commenced.
The Chevrolet Cruze is a compact sedan with an appealing blend of fuel efficiency, elegant styling and overall refinement. After improving the fuel economy of the Cruze last year, Chevrolet has added a pair of new audio systems along with several new equipment packages for the latest model year.
Outside, the Cruze takes styling cues from the dapper last-generation Malibu and is a much sharper-looking car than its predecessor, the homely Cobalt. The interior is also a departure from small Chevrolet models of the past, featuring a clean and attractive dashboard with intuitive controls and impressive materials for the segment.
Basic Specs
Base Price $17,130
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) TBD
City (MPG) 25
Hwy (MPG) 36
Horsepower 138@6300
Torque (lb-ft) 123@3800
Wheelbase 105.7
Length (in.) 181.0
Width (in.) 70.7
Height (in.) 58.1