RoadflyTV - 2011 Chevrolet Cruze ECO Test Drive & Car Review

2011 Chevrolet Cruze ECO

[dadsc]

recently bought a new chevy cruze LT and i cant say enough good things about this car, great gas milage, with the 1.4 litre turbo, and lots of power when you need it, very comfortable and fun to drive, im glad i mad the decision to purchase this car, and would recomend it to anyone :)

[juschill]

Ross, can't remember the last time you tested a "normal" car. I was really surprised to see you at the start of the video. What is the music playing at the start of the video?

[yorrickwi]

@roadflytv i just wanna know youguys are testing all new cars wich is awesome but are you going to do something for the second hand market like reviewing a ford crown vic gotten from the police

[Barobran]

Chevy Cruze LT with the RS package in black with tinted windows is perfection!

[BCCHSMD]

@roadflytv Great review. Ross is so informative. I just wanted your opinion on what car you think is the best in the class. Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra, Chevrolet Cruze, Honda Civic, and Mazda 3? I am looking to purchase soon and wanted a professional opinion. Thank you.

[hu]

Great review as always Ross... Keep them coming...
But why i don't see you guys reviewing super cars?

[mohseen]

Ross u r one of the best car reviewer out it up.

[iali]

Ross is the best reviewer i've come across. Keep up the good work and I'll definitely subscribe.

[Kirbynessness]

The soundtrack is possibly the best out of all the RFTV videos.. Can you please tell me the names of all the songs used?

[goalsave]

how is 28 city and 42 highway impressive i have driven a 1.8 nissan compact mpv and that got around 34 city and about high 40 highway. its good compaired to the v6 cars in america but nothing on cars sold elsewhere

[lauriejamesmackeson]

@Acc0rd79 Are you saying that the 'ugliness' of the Chev is the ONLY reason you would buy the Hyundai? Or can you elaborate on more objective reasons?

[zacharyldalziel]

I drive the manual 1.8L 2012 chevy cruze. I've had the tacoma, tundra, suv, and a crown vic. This car excels in every category. The freeway and city handling is a 10. Everyone should test a cruze out, if they're car shopping.

[Wisefury]

The car really impressed me. I'm use to a low riding car with pretty bad suspension because of me lowering the car. This car is planted, not as low as I would like, but you can feel the road really well..and in bumps where I would have to cringe to take it..it felt really nice. The ford focus is similarly sprung, but is stiffer and a lot funner to throw around. The available hatchback on the focus is the seller. Test drove a Honda Civic and Prius C too..and both the Cruze and Focus surprised me.

[Huckleberry]

I think this car is very nice for the money. I like the interior design a lot, and the outside looks sporty. Its got a good stance too it. Kicks Toyota Corolla's and Honda Civic's butts. The only competitor I think would be a Mazda 3 or a Hyundai Elantra. Chevrolet is coming out with some really nice and competitive cars now. Which is great to see.

[MavrickDrewery]

I'm 6'2" and I don't have this problem at all. I think your opinion may come from how you have the stearing wheel and seat adjusted and what type of vehicle you're used to getting in and out of.

[iy]

VERY impressed with the 6spd manual. Seriously considering this car in the next couple of months.

[gene]

I am thrilled that Chevy got it right. ( I do agree about the wheels Ross) compared the the cars of yesterday Cobolt, Cavalier, and Ford got it right also but both these cars are only new to us now and have been available over the pond for a while now. I would not have considered the Cruise until Now. Good going Ross

[fatboy]

This is an amazing car for 21k. Easily the best 21k (performance ) car value 2 years ago. The manual will hit 60 in 7.9 seconds and tops out at 131 mph. Now the base CX5 or the Ford Fiesta ST offer better real world mileage and are both more Entertaining to drive for the same money. Still a solid value and my favorite Cruze.

[AnthonygoesApple]

If Ross would wear a Batman suit, he could definitely nail it!

[SternDrive]

Ross Rapoport You are absolutely right about the annoying wide ratio transmission. I am a pro driver who drives manual cars only, and these wide ratio transmissions are a pet peeve of mine. A modern multi 6 speed transmission does NOT need to be wide ratio to get great fuel economy. Actually I can't speak for the Cruze ECO because I don't know about their 6 speed. I do however know about my 2014 Cruze with 1.8 engine and 6 speed manual. The huge jump between 1st and 2nd gear drives me crazy. There is absolutely no need for this because the 5th to 6th shift is very narrow (about 300 RPM) and fast. The gearing on a modern multi 6 speed should be close ratio. In other words every gear should be spaced the same. A 700 RPM split from 1st to 2nd gear and a 300 RPM split between 5th and 6th is nuts, and creates lots of issues with this transmission. Most people will not wait for that slow 2nd gear shift, and will just ram it, and destroy 2nd gear synchromesh. GM is scratching their head and wondering why 2nd gear gets taken out. Their design engineers are not manual transmission enthusiasts, and their daily driver is an automatic, so this might explain their silly manual design. They need to phone me, and I will be glad to help them with this.