A lower right height, rear spoiler, larger front air damn, and panels underneath the car improve aerodynamics and reduce drag. I purchased off the original owner who took very, very good care of the car. There are ten standard airbags, including frontal, head-curtain, thorax side bags front and back, and knee bags, and the rear thorax and knee bags are standard-feature firsts for a value-priced compact car. Car rides well and handles very well. The 6-speed manual tranny is a real conversation starter. Now it’ll do 0-60 in about 10 seconds, it’s not a racing car. The only thing I had to buy was something for the evap system and I think that ran me a whopping $10. I test drove the Civic, Corolla, and Cruze. Getting in is also more difficult than one would expect due to shorter than normal rear doors. Now who can possibly beat that? The Chevrolet Cruze Eco aims directly at buyers seeking fuel economy but neither have the funds nor the desire to own a hybrid. PM’ed the timing belt at 100K Thankfully, no part of the 2012 Cruze's interior finds its origin in the Cobalt, instead sporting a stylish, multitiered, wrap-around instrument panel that shows an attention to detail. It beat the horrible Chicago weather before I moved (consistent subzero temps and snow). It was the winner of our 2012 Best Compact Cars for the Money award. It’ll reach 62mph in 11.6 seconds, or 12.3 for the auto, and top speed for both is in excess of 110mph. I bought my 2012 Eco new exactly 3 years ago. So I will just simply keep mine until something comes out that is good. I haven't had a tire issue in the 40k miles I have driven it but I just don't wanna have a blowout and not be able to fix it myself. A Watt's-linkage (non-dependent) rear suspension keeps its rear tires in contact with the road—even on broken surfaces—providing responsive handling in normal driving conditions. But change is afoot at GM, and for once a Chevrolet compact car can claim leadership in many respects versus the Japanese pair—and with the likes of the Hyundai Elantra, Ford Focus, and Mazda3, it's one of the segment leaders. Even though the Cruze is a smaller car, it felt bigger. The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is a practical, comfortable, fuel-efficient, and a strong value, but it does lack the nimble, tossable feel that some small-car fans appreciate.

I have gotten as high as 44 mpg on trip. It is a good car for the price. Review Score.

EPA ratings for the Cruze models with the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine are higher than those with the 1.8-liter engine in general, with 1.4T versions rated at 26/38 mpg with either of the transmission choices. 11/24/19 update The only thing I don’t like is it does’nt have cruise Control. My wife drives this one and she got it because of qe prefer chevy over most models.

Bought eco used 2012 with 90k miles and still runs great. 1.8-liter versions range from 22 to 25 mpg in the city and 35 or 36 on the highway. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2017. See customer reviews across Britain from AA Cars.

No problems right now is great but I still fear the Chevy bug will hit it before I get to 100k. All the electrical works perfect the car shifts smooth. This car is the 1.8 liter mated to the 6-speed manual tranny.

Also in federal NCAP testing the Cruze earned five-star results overall and in every subcategory. Here's to hoping I can actually get 6 or more consecutive months out of her without requiring unexpected service. 12 hr. I hope the reliability stays with it.

It remote started perfectly fine outside no garage. However, I did have the intention of test driving and exploring a broad mix of vehicles across many makes and vehicle classes. 4.2 out of 5 stars. Never in my life have I had a car that has had so many leaks and engine problems. controls, with exception of the manual door locks are placed where they should be. The hatchback arrangement makes better use of space than the Cruze saloon and measuring 413 litres, it is around 20 per cent bigger than that offered by the Kia C’eed, Hyundai i30, Toyota Auris and Mazda3. Keeping the cabin quiet are some atypical measures, including triple door seals, nylon baffles under the body panels, special engine mounts, and even acoustic headliner materials.

If you are looking for a small car it might be hard to beat this one overall. A five year warranty which matches that from Toyota and Hyundai will help reduce running costs over the first few years of ownership. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books.