CHEVROLET CRUZE
Car Review
Chevrolet Cruze: The Posh and the Powerful.
The new version of the Chevrolet Cruze is a package with a punch. The 2.0 litre VCDI engine coupled with a 6 speed transmission ensures that the Cruze is a pleasure to drive in the city or out on the highway.
The Chevrolet Cruze comes in 3 variants the Chevrolet Cruze LT, Chevrolet Cruze LTZ and the Automatic Transmission Chevrolet Cruze LTZ AT. The Cruze starts at Rs. 13,79,222 topping out at Rs. 16,29,669 for the Automatic Transmission.
The choices of colours are Caviar Black, Switchblade Silver, Summit White, Velvet Red, Sandrift Grey and White Diamond.
On the Outside:
The dual port front grille with the signature Chevrolet bowtie is bold and gives off a rugged powerful look. The Cruze gets a healthy dose of Chrome on the front grille, the window sills, the trunk lid and the exhaust pipe finisher. The door handles are chrome as well.
The Cruze comes with body colour bumpers and outside mirrors which enhance the look of the car. The Dual Bezel design headlamps, the split design tail lamps and the alloy wheels add to the pomp.
On the inside:
The cruise was designed to be posh and powerful. The Interiors compliment that image being spacious and luxuriant.
The Jet Black Leather theme includes the seats, the steering wheel as well as the gear knob. The three pod instrument cluster gets and ice blue theme and provides information like the average fuel consumption, the average speed and the distance to empty.
The six-way power adjustable driver’s seat ensures the Cruze is comfortable for all. The Cruze gets a steering mounted Cruise Control, Auto Dimming rear view mirrors and Rain Sensitive windshield vipers.
Comfort and Convenience:
The list of goodies goes on. The integrated audio system coupled with premium speakers ensures that your drives are enjoyable. Chevrolet has incorporated steering mounted audio controls make changing a track or adjusting the volume a breeze.
The programmable smart screen gives you information like the outside temperature and date and time. This screen can be programmed for customized information display.
With Keyless entry and an Engine Start / Stop button, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, Clutch Footrest and electric sunroof, the Cruze is comfortable and plush.
The Engine:
The 2.0 litre VCDI engine, mated to a 6 speed Transmission, delivers 166 PS of power and 380Nm torque. This ensures that the Cruze is a pleasure in any type of driving environment.
The Automatic transmission gives you a hassle free driving experience. The seamless gear changes and the instant torque delivery ensure a thrilling experience every time you accelerate.
For those who enjoy the stick shift, the Hydraulic Clutch Syncromesh gears and High Torque delivery makes the Cruze a capable companion for bumper to bumper traffic in the city or the long open stretches of the highway.
Safety and Security:
The gas-charged suspension, the hydraulic power steering and the 4 wheel disk brake set up along with ABS ensure that you get the softest of rides, the maximum stability and a reduced stopping distance.
The side and front dual airbags, safety cage, Front and rear crumple zone and provision for a child seat make the Cruze a safe and stable car.
Price Range (in lakhs)*
| Ex-showroom price | ₹ 14.48 lakhs |
Engine
| Installation | N/A |
| Type | VCDi 16V SOHC |
| Power | 150PS @4000rpm |
| Torque | 327Nm @2600rpm |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5Gears Manual |
Dimensions
| Length | 4597mm |
| Width | 1788mm |
| Height | 1477mm |
| Wheel base | 2685mm |
Chassis & Body
| Weight | 1520kg(estimated) |
Suspension
| Front | McPherson Strut with Linear Cylindrical Coil Spring and Tubular Stabilizer Bar System |
| Rear | Compound Crank Type with Non-Linear, Mini-Block Coil Spring |
Brakes
| Front | Disc |
| Rear | Disc |
Performance
| 0-100 | 9.8 seconds(claimed) |
Economy
| Tank size | 60 litres |

