Road Test: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Road Test: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

[tyrellchibvongodze]

Great car. I owned one for 6 years and drove 200, 000km. I was looking for a second hand car in 2009 in South Africa but the brilliant sales lady steered me to the Cruze which surprised me with its spec for the dirt cheap price it was being sold for. I instantly loved it but took me two weeks to decide to avoid a rush decision.

It was one of the best decisions I ever made. The interior felt like a premium cockpit, spacious seating front and back, big boot space and very stable and comfortable on the road. The size gave it presence while the 1.6L engine gave decent fuel economy. Had been planning to keep it longer if it wasn't for the accident with a crazy Audi TT drifter on the highway that got it written off. Unfortunately GM left South Africa so support was tricky for me to get another one. I miss that car.

[ThomasFerrugia]

I drove my cousin's Cruze LTZ and found it to be a tight, well built little sports sedan - nice looking too in that trim level. Though, for marketing purposes, Chevrolet should bump the turbo's HP to arounf 150 so that buyer's unfamiliar with torque (ie, MOST of them) will feel its worth the cost. The car should also offer, as an option, power adjustable seats. Otherwise, it's a very impressive little car.

[henryd]

Got to briefly drive this car, and I was impressed. Definitely a car I'd look into if I was in the market for a new car.

[drvonhoss]

I am leasing a 2012 Cruze LT.. prior to that I drove an Eddie Baurer V-8 Explorer. I have to admit.. I love the Cruze, not to mention that I can never remember the last time I put gas in it. Great Car!!

[AGreedyTree]

i think this is going to be my next car. ive looked at the civic, corolla, focus, and elantra. i like this one the best. the only thing though is that im trying to get 300, 000 miles out of my car. i got 170, 000 miles on it. it is in good condition and shows no sign of stopping.

[FoxxieD]

i have a Chevy Cruze. BEST car i have ever bought! it is fantastic

[KliqDon]

Like a car with a little more weight here in Canada. We get alot of snow. The Cruze feels alot more stable and still gets great fuel economy

[MattyH]

I love my Cruze LT RS. Averaging 42mpg in the middle of winter right now. :) 

[Bossbugg]

You see more of the first generation Cruzes on the road nowadays.

[tostoday]

What caused a Cruze steering wheel to fall off on highway in the news?

[Trance]

The Cruise is a terrific sedan. If I were in the market for a sedan, I would buy the cruise in an instant!

[borntorun]

It's about time America produced a GOOD, economy car that doesn't feel like a total joke compared to a Honda, Nissan or KIA.

[carmel]

Braking : If you get the all-disc brake option (Standard in LTZ) -- distance go at around 119 ft.

[tbskirk]

Light years ahead of the cavalier, Decades ahead of the Cobalt, Now all we need is a high performance coupe version !

[crlaw]

My daughter has a '12 Cruze and enjoys it. It has the 1.8 litre engine instead of the troublesome 1.4 litre turbo model.
I wish GM didn't kill this for the sake of profiting off the bigger vehicles, since we need affordable transportation more than ever.

[Jimbob-znbl]

My 2011 Cruze drives better than any car out there!!👍😊

[carmel]

@BlackDynamiteNYC

You're right; Its a trade-off; the reason for the high weight is mainly for two reasons - 1. Sound dampening. Auto writers praised it. 2. The safety features - 10 air bags. It got praise for that.

The turbo engine is designed for fuel efficiency, not performance; we'd like an SS version, but Chevy hasn't developed it just yet...

[TheCarArchives]

the 2008-present Chevrolet Cruze is assembled in
Brazil: São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo
China: Shenyang, Liaoning
India: Halol, Gujarat
Kazakhstan: Ust-Kamenogorsk
Russia: Saint Petersburg
Vietnam: Hanoi
South Korea: Gunsan, Jeonbuk
Thailand: Rayong
United States: Lordstown, Ohio

[naruto]

Great car! Fun to drive! And just a interesting feeling coming from a Chevrolet.

[kirstenowens]

I hear it gets engine problems the closer you get to 200, 000 miles. Is that true or do you just need to take good care of it?