Having suffered through every Chevy compact from the miserable Monza to the comatose Cobalt, I was less than optimistic while picking up the keys, especially since "weight savings" sounded suspiciously like "cost cutting.
Even with a heavier foot than most, I managed You can expect even better mileage from the manual, which is rated at 28 city and 42 highway. On the road, despite the weight savings, the Cruze feels like it's held together by electromagnetic force. Handling is firm and steering is precise, if a bit numb for spirited driving.
On paper, horses might sound tame, but the Cruze doles them out with gusto in a way that no hybrid I've driven can match.
In curves, there's little lean or body roll, and the Cruze makes quick and entertaining work of onramps and highway sweepers alike. On straightaways, the Cruze effortlessly motors along at 80, even in strong crosswinds.
Everything about this car inspires confidence, and nothing about it feels like a soulless appliance. The interior surfaces are pleasant to the eyes and fingertips.
A padded, two-tone dash ensconces rows of well-placed controls and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with buttons for cruise control, stereo and phone. All buttons and switches move with a satisfying amount of feedback that belie the car's cost, and even the cloth seats were comfortable after hours of driving. Trunk space is class-leading and the rear seats fold down. Six months of OnStar 9.
The Chevy Cruze Eco boasts 10 standard air bags, including frontal driver and passenger air bags; roof rail-mounted head curtain side air bags that help protect the front and outboard rear seating positions; seat-mounted side-impact air bags front and rear ; and front driver and passenger knee air bags.
Additional safety features include tire pressure monitoring system, front passenger seat occupant sensing system, rollover sensing and protection system, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, traction control, and four-wheel anti-lock brakes.
At TrueCar. Type: Chevrolet. Published: December 21, Cruze Cruze Eco. Related Articles See all. As for the engine, it delivers the best of both worlds. When pushed, the turbo delivers horsepower and, more importantly, pound-feet of torque at a low 1, rpm. These numbers deliver on the promise of performance. Conversely, drive it with a light foot — which keeps the turbo out of the equation — and the diminutive four-cylinder delivers a fuel economy rating of 9.
Now, these are the numbers for the regular Cruze LT Turbo automatic. It boasts a city rating of 7. The differences between the regular Cruze and its Eco sibling are small in nature but meaningful nonetheless.
The automatic models retrain the regular Cruze grille. Finally, the ride height has also been lowered by The other touches include inch Goodyear low-rolling-resistance tires mounted on lightweight rims.
So, do the fuel-saving measures actually work? The answer is yes — and remarkably well. The drive up to Port Perry — a trip of kilometres across undulating side roads — required 6. In this case, the car sipped 4. That, by any standard, is exceptionally good. The fact the outstanding fuel economy was generated by a compact sedan with enough space to accommodate four adults in comfort makes it truly remarkable.
As for the rest of it, the Eco model mirrors the regular Cruzes.
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