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Chevrolet Cruze Review by Expert

American auto giant General Motors (GM) had initially launched its magnificent sedan Chevrolet Cruze in India in the year 2009. The sedan was unique in every aspect be it its eye-catching styling outside or its one of its kind inside, along with extremely powerful engine and most importantly it had a ‘sporty’ attitude too. And this athletic approach was much evident in driving on open roads. India had actually never seen a sedan of this caliber and the response to it was overwhelming despite of the fact that Chevrolet had limited dealership and after sales network across the nation.

Now again the GM’s Indian subsidiary ‘Chevrolet’ is all prepared to launch all-new upgraded Chevrolet Cruze on 27th June 2012 in state capital Delhi. The launch will definitely bang the D-segment and sedans like Volkswagen Jetta, Toyota Corolla Altis and Skoda Laura need to get ready to face the assault.  The new sedan delivers a lot more than the expected and that too with apt elegance. With accurate pricing, powerful diesel engine and truly advance gadgetry offered inside, it makes New Chevrolet Cruze stand-out of the competition. The equipments offered with it generally come with cars that cost some fortune. The sporty yet imposing sedan is certainly the best-looking car in the current Indian auto scenario.

It gives you a brawny yet a well-groomed feeling. It looks belligerent, quick, and tight with its superb styling. Chevrolet Cruze is here to make a style statement and it does more than that. The lanky headlights, wide-split grille and sharp chin give the Chevrolet Cruze an incredible presence. The striking coupe roofline with sharp raked rear windscreen offers an amazing feel from sides. It is an attention grabber, so you can expect people turning to look as you zip past them. The rear styling though is a bit disappointing as compared to frontage, but bigger chrome exhaust and neat finish at rear compensates the shortcoming very well. As you would move closer to the monster, you would be surprised to find there is no key hole. A touch-sensor on the door handle locks and unlocks the car.

New Chevrolet Cruze amazes you again with its capacious interiors that perfectly match the discriminating exteriors. The center console is V shaped looks splendid with the neon blue lighting. Moreover the seats are really cozy and are ready to take you on a long journey with ease. The fantastic sunroof and concrete-looking alloy wheels are the strength of the New Chevrolet Cruze. The safety features that are put together in New Chevrolet Cruze are commendable with features like ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) and airbags along with many more.

 

Chevrolet Cruze Mileage and Fuel Efficiency

The New Chevrolet Cruze has now become more mileage friendly and it munches more miles with lesser usage of diesel fuel, thanks to the retuned 2.0L VCDi engine. The two diesel versions of the sedan, base LT and top end LTZ deliver a mileage of 13.5 Kmpl in the city conditions and a perfect 17.3 Kmpl on the highways. Furthermore, the Automatic Transmission (AT) fitted LTZ variant offers some decent mileage numbers considering the fact that it’s an automatic one. It gives out an efficiency of around 11.5 Kmpl in the traffic conditions of city and a precise 14.4 Kmpl on the highways. Being a D-segment sedan the New Chevrolet Cruze mileage is commendable in manual as well as automatic mode.

Chevrolet Cruze Models and Features

Chevrolet Cruze Colors

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Chevrolet Cruze Engine, Power and Performance

The New Chevrolet Cruze is wrapped in an all-new more dominant diesel motor that is all about cruising along with pride and power. The new maximum power output is now of 164 PS at 4000 rpm together with an increased peak torque of 360 Nm at 2600 rpm. These commanding numbers are fitting enough to thrash any opponent not only in the segment, but also outside it, to a certain extent.

The newly tweaked engine of New Chevrolet Cruze is an excellent blend of power, fuel efficiency and low emissions this time. The 2.0L, 1998cc 4-cylinder VCDi 16V SOHC engine offers tremendous control like no other and the efficiency remains unmatched. The diesel engine is powerful and refined than ever before offering a variable nozzle turbo with intercooler that enhances efficiency, torque and delivers a smoother drive. The high-performance Common Rail Direct Injection system is a key to convert the engine into a power packed asset. The engine is fully synchronized with a 5- speed manual transmission which adds up to its powerful spirit. Moreover a 6-speed Automatic Transmission (AT) is also at hand with the New Chevrolet Cruze.

Chevrolet Cruze Pickup and Acceleration

The bold and powerful 2.0 VCDI (Diesel) Engine of the New Chevrolet Cruze churns out a massive power of 166 PS at 3800 rpm and a whopping torque of about 380 Nm at 2000 rpm. The 2.0L VCDi engine has a superb pickup reaching 0-100 kph within a span of 9.7 seconds. Moreover the top speed of about 208 Km/h is attained at an ease, which itself speaks about the superiority and eagerness. The New Chevrolet Cruze accelerates well with manual 6-speed transmission and when it comes to advanced 6-speed automatic gearbox it literally cruises on longer routes.

Chevrolet Cruze Interiors and Features

The New Chevrolet Cruze has an excellent piece of resemblance to the concept sedans and is perhaps one of the best designing ever gone through in the making of this beautiful sedan. The New Chevrolet Cruze has been delivered with perfection to the supreme interiors with matchless craftsmanship. The wide and extraordinary dash of the sedan seems to be amazing in all terms. The 3-spoke steering wheel of the car is sporty and offers elegant looks. The multifunctional steering adds to the listing of premium features present in New Chevrolet Cruze interiors. The astounding curvy central console housing the stereo system and other controls appears a delight to watch especially with blue illumination. The company has given deep thought to the quality of the interiors and it is truly reflected in the design. The tachometer in the center and the clear instrument cluster is magnificently beautiful. The interiors remind of some sheer class. The one of a kind AC vents are beautifully placed and the storage vaults make you go wider on the cunt of excellence.

The finish and lining of the New Chevrolet Cruze dash in chrome and wooden (select variants) looks amazing and highly imperial. The soft and very adorable touch of the dash reminds of a feather. Moreover, the very depictive and enhanced view of the rear through the IRVM is very good and the sun visors make the task easy looking through the front. The gear knob, steering, hand brake and other controls of New Chevrolet Cruze have leather finish.

Next in the sequence of praises comes the superior seating arrangement that is extremely comfortable and relaxant with the adjustable headrests and arm rests very comfy. The upholstery in superior quality fabric is phenomenal and looks ambient. The fascinating and enduring door trims and the large glove box with chiller further contribute to the admiration of its design. The boot space in New Chevrolet Cruze is quite phenomenal again as seen in other cars from the company. The leisure offered by modern stereo-system is endless with speakers placed brilliantly throughout the doors and at the back. Overall, the New Chevrolet Cruze is now a more luxurious choice and offers great style and comfort together with optimum satisfaction.

Chevrolet Cruze Exteriors and Features

The New Chevrolet Cruze is impeccable and very majestic in looks. The very dramatic and staring headlights of the all New Chevrolet Cruze remind that of the very close cousin, Camaro. The stunning headlights are sharp and very edgy in their design. The beautiful front chrome and carbon grille is supremely bold and muscle. The insignia of the company in the divided portion to the grille looks unique and very beautiful in design. The bumpers of the car are not just for the protection, look at them closely and they seem almost lively. The body kit accustomed to the sedan is marvelous. Everything that ranges from the body lines to the roof and down to the bonnet simply leaves you stunned at glare. The New Chevrolet Cruze has esteemed presence of style and is pretty loaded and mugged up with crowded shine. The rims and alloys give you another sight worth watching and the curves or the wheel arches are yet again glorifying.

The door handles of New Chevrolet Cruze have been given a piece of a lot of chrome but it seems pretty matched. The sedan has heavy ORVMs matching up to the gigantic look of the body. The built of the car has been kept quite sport and trendy rather than delivering a delicate and soft luxurious touch, however it doesn’t fail even a bit in grabbing attention on the streets when it passes by. The New Chevrolet Cruze also has provision for sunroof in limited and select variants that adds to the style and excellence of the vehicle. The rear of the car is quite competitive to the front fascia with finely edged LED tail lights that seem pasted on to the body quite dynamically. The rear has been given a slight elevation that looks even more adorable. The window arches and rest all is just another gem to the crown. The New Chevrolet Cruze is simply outstanding in appearance.

Safety Features of Chevrolet Cruze

The New Chevrolet Cruze has been designed by keeping in mind anything that matches up to perfection. The same can be observed while looking at the safety of Chevrolet Cruze the car. The crystal clear headlamps of the car provide ultimate visibility. The headlamp adjustment, though usual for most of the cars of the segment is yet very superior in quality. There are not many loop holes in the designing from the safety point of view. The side skirts of the car protect from scratches and unwanted damages made to the body of the car. The fog lamps are very sharp and the rear demister comes very useful in the mist.

The modern engine immobilizer of New Chevrolet Cruze makes the security regime more suitable and strong. The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) proves to be a safeguard as it prevents the wheels from locking while braking and helps in maintaining complete steering control by the driver, especially on slump surfaces. Also the facility for the six airbags in the cabin of the sedan further adds to the safety measures .The child seat provision is an ultra-innovation as it is designed to protect children during collisions specifically and in turn, can be secured in any of the three rear seats. Moreover, the built of the New Chevrolet Cruze is solid and durable together with some strength that adds it to sense of safety and security.

Chevrolet Cruze Driving and Handling

Driving this stylish New Chevrolet Cruze sedan is an experience which is rejeneuvating and when you get acquainted with the car, it appears like a roller coaster ride. The spacious seating position and high support provides a good view as well as comfortable seating position. The front has been taken care of by the McPherson Strut type Suspension with coil springs and stabilizer and the rear is supportive of Torsion beam axle with stabilizer and coil spring.

The newly introduced 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions are smoother than old Chevrolet Cruze. The braking is very effective and there is no match for the super responsive power steering. Gear change is smooth and easy. Clutch is sensitive and the disc brakes are strong and firm. The car has rear disc brakes that add to its completeness, while here ABS comes handy for stress-free braking at speeds. The driving and handling in the New Chevrolet Cruze comes easy with fresh alloys of the sedan that make it heavy on the roads in order to maintain sharper grip along turns and curves. The New Chevrolet Cruze handling is all in all convenient compared to other segment sedans.

Chevrolet Cruze Accessories

The New Chevrolet Cruze can easily boast of its super stock stereo accessories. Every bit of the sedan has something refreshing and so is its great audio system with CD/ Mp3/ AUX/ USB support making it deliver soothing acoustics to every single portion of the car and along with Bluetooth connectivity providing entertainment at your fingertips; and with a wireless remote for the passengers in the rear. The speakers embedded within the muscles of the car sound loud and deliver superb acoustics. The outstanding in innovation, the Cruze consists of not just the entertainment comes with certain premium enhancement packages as well. The New Chevrolet Cruze accessories include a wide range of upholsteries to choose from. The select packages also come with standard central locking, spoiler, rims etc.

Chevrolet Cruze Conclusion

The revived American sedan Chevrolet Cruze with imposing sculpture is now more eager to take on higher segment sedan in the country. The menacingly handsome front and bulky overall stance can astound anyone with the price that it is offered at, as it looks much costlier than it is. Be it interiors or exteriors the General Motors (GM) are now taking the styling aspect quite seriously also is the fact that Chevrolet Cruze is a global model. The diesel engine growls well outpouring apt number of power and torque. The refinement of the motor actually provokes you to drive this gorgeous vehicle at higher speeds and while doing the same there is scope for some off-roading too. The absence of petrol variant is not felt, but still the same could add a variety to the New Chevrolet Cruze lineup in India, as the existing two diesel models seem too small to offer. But the introduction of 6-speed Automatic Transmission (AT) has done the trick and made it an overall complete package.