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- St. Cloud, FL
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- 1,816 below average sedan 132,557 gasoline silver automatic
2011 chevrolet cruze review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New compact sedan is gm's best ever. introductionthe new chevrolet cruze delivers almost everything we'd expect in a good compact sedan. It's the best small car gm has offered in north america in decades, by a substantial margin. launched as a 2011 model, the cruze replaces the sturdy but boring cobalt, and it's a great leap forward in technology, features and appeal. The cruze was developed jointly by gm tech centers in asia, europe and the united states to battle in the most crowded part of the passenger-car market, with excellent new competitors like the hyundai elantra and kia forte, the best volkswagen jetta in years, and perennial leaders like the honda civic, mazda 3, and toyota corolla. By the quality of materials, fit or function, it surpasses nearly all its competitors. Both the manual and automatic transmissions have six speeds, which is rare in this class. Across the line, the cruze averages some of the best epa mileage ratings among compacts. Its steering is powered by electricity to save fuel, and its sharp, with decent feel. Ride quality is outstanding, yet the car is nimble, balanced and handles exceptionally well. The chevrolet cruze might be the smoothest, quietest compact offered in the united states. For about $17,000 with destination charge, the base cruze ls comes nicely equipped, with as much horsepower as the higher-trim models, air conditioning, six-speaker audio with standard xm satellite radio and power windows and locks. There are knee-protection airbags for front passengers, side-impact airbags for rear passengers, and head-protection curtains with rollover deployment. Every cruze comes with gm's onstar telematics system, including a six-month subscription for automatic accident response and other services. the cruze eco delivers the best fuel economy. Its active aerodynamic features make it slipperier through the air, and it weighs more than 200 pounds less than other models. The ls comes with plenty of features, including air conditioning, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, and six-speaker audio with single cd, an auxiliary jack and xm satellite radio. The standard wheels are 16-inch steel. The 6-speed automatic is optional 925). the cruze eco (18,175) is optimized for fuel economy. It's powered by a smaller, 1. 4-liter turbocharged engine that delivers the same 138 hp as the base engine, with an increase in torque to 148 lb-ft. It's lighter than other cruze models, with aerodynamic aids that make in slipperier through the air, and low-rolling-resistance tires on 17-inch alloy wheels. The eco is rated at 42 mpg highway with the manual transmission, and 37 mpg with the automatic. the cruise lt 18,175) is powered by the same frugal turbocharged engine, with the automatic transmission standard. It also adds painted power side mirrors, and it can be equipped with a lot more options than the base ls. Foremost is the 2lt package 2,500), which adds a six-way power driver seat, leather seating surfaces, heated seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, bluetooth phone connectivity, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, remote vehicle start and 16-inch alloy wheels. the cruze ltz 21,975) is the high-zoot model, with the turbo engine and automatic transmission. The lt and ltz can also be equipped with a navigation system 1,995) that includes a 40-gigabyte hard drive, a 250-watt pioneer audio system with cd changer and nine speakers 445), and a power sunroof 850). Other options include a driver convenience package 475) with remote start, bluetooth and rear park assist, cruise control 250) and tire-wheel packages that add rear disc brakes. (all new car test drive prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices, which do not include destination charge and may change at any time without notice.) the cruze comes standard with more safety features than any car in its class, starting with 10 airbags: front, side-impact and knee-protection airbags for front passengers, rear side-impact airbags and full cabin head-protection curtains with rollover deployment. Gm's onstar telematics are standard, with automatic crash response and other services free for six months. Other standard safety features include stabiltrack electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes (abs), front seatbelt pretensioners, daytime running lights (drls) and the federally mandated tire-pressure monitor. walkaroundthe chevrolet cruze compact sedan isn't likely to wow anyone with neck-craning looks. Nor will it inspire anything close to revulsion, or even distaste, in its beholders. Cruze styling is conservative, but it's also quite handsome and nicely proportioned. and large, as compact cars go. Measuring 181. 0 inches bumper-to-bumper, on a wheelbase of 105. 7 inches, the cruze is at least slightly larger car than nearly all of its competitors, including the honda civic, toyota corolla and the all-new 2012 ford focus. By wheelbase and width, the cruze is less than two inches smaller than some midsize sedans, including the ford fusion. many of the cruze's hidden design features have been adapted from larger, typically more expensive cars, intended to reduce the noise and vibration reaching those riding inside. There are nylon baffles in hollow portions of the steel body/frame structure, and sound-absorbing foam that expands in various cavities when the paint is baked on. The doors have triple sealing gaskets, with fiberglass liners that provide another barrier against water, airflow and noise, and they slam shut with a precise, satisfying thunk. in general, the cruze is more angular than other recent chevrolet sedans, including the popular malibu. Its front end mimics the volt plug-in sedan, no doubt deliberately, with a prominent chevrolet bowtie logo. The headlight housings are large, sweeping upward and around the front edges of the car. the roofline arcs subtly from its steeply raked windshield through fast-sloping rear pillars, creating a generally sporty profile. Its wheels are pushed out to the corners of the car, with minimal overhang. No, this compact sedan doesn't break new ground or wow with its curves. But it's tidy and quite confidant looking, and the package generates a feeling of quality and solidity. Wheels range from 16-inch steel with plastic covers on the base ls to spoked 18-inch alloys with low-profile tires on the loaded ltz. the cruze eco is a slightly different beast, because it's designed to be chevrolet's conventional-engine fuel economy leader. The differences start with 42 steps intended to trim weight, right down the size and location of welds in the body. As a result, the eco tips the scales at 3,009 pounds, or 214 pounds less than the mid-level cruze lt. the eco also adds a host of aerodynamic tweaks, including some adapted from the volt plug-in. These start with active gril.
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