Chevrolet Cruise: overview, specifications, prices

Chevrolet Cruise is a C-class passenger car, produced in series since 2008. The car came to replace the obsolete Lacetti. The design, technical characteristics and complete sets were updated. Chevrolet Cruise is a very popular car in Russia. Why did it become so widespread? Review "Chevrolet Cruz", complete sets and prices see in our today's article.

Design of Chevrolet Cruz

The exterior of the car was based on the design of the classic Chevrolet oilers. Therefore, "Cruise" turned out to be so muscular, massive and impetuous. Design deserves respect. The new "Chevrolet Cruise" got an improved front end. So, the car got modern optics, a wide radiator grille and a relief hood. The design, you can say, is purely American. The machine seems massive on all sides. Although, as mentioned above, the car "Chevrolet Cruz" belongs to the C-class. As for the dimensions, the length of the Cruise is 4.6 meters, the width is 1.79 meters, the height is 1.48 meters. Ground clearance - only 14 centimeters. This is a very small indicator for Russian roads. Nevertheless, due to 17-inch wheels (they are available in the maximum configuration), Chevrolet Cruz confidently copes with irregularities on the road. Although the profile of the rubber could be higher - say testimonials.

Salon of the car "Chevrolet Cruz"

The salon, almost 10 years after the release, looks very modern. Americans managed to conquer the market thanks to chopped forms, which no manufacturer used before. Now this is the architecture in fashion. Immediately the massive central console rushes into the eyes with numerous inserts "under aluminum". Quite large here and the gear selector. The air ducts are placed vertically. In the middle is a digital multimedia display. True, it is available only in luxury equipment. "Chevrolet Cruz" is distinguished by a stylish instrument panel. All scales are placed in separate "wells" with chrome edging. The front torpedo is not overloaded with buttons and other controls. Ergonomics here at a decent level. The three-spoke chopped steering wheel is another difference between the Chevrolet Cruz sedan. The basic equipment does not include remote control buttons, but even so it does not look dull and boring. In the top version there is a multi-wheel with all the necessary set of buttons.

As for free space, there is room for both the front and the back. However, on the second row only two passengers can fully sit. The legs do not feel lack of space, which is a plus for the C-class.

Specifications of Chevrolet Cruz

For the Russian market, three petrol engines are provided. In the basic configuration, the Chevrolet Cruise is equipped with a 1.6-liter 109-horsepower engine. Coupled with this motor can work a five- or six-speed gearbox (mechanic and automatic, respectively). Acceleration to a hundred on this motor takes 12.5 seconds. On the machine - a second longer. The maximum speed is 185 kilometers per hour. Fuel consumption - 8 liters in a mixed cycle. "Chevrolet Cruz" wagon kit LT is equipped with a 1.8-liter engine. Its maximum power is 140 horsepower. Up to a hundred this car accelerates in 10 seconds on a mechanical and 11.5 on an automatic transmission. At the same time, fuel consumption is slightly less than that of the previous unit, and is 7.8 liters in mixed mode.

The flagship version of Chevrolet Cruise is equipped with a turbocharged 1.6-liter EkoTek engine for 184 horsepower. The car has a good reserve of torque at 235 Nm and accelerates to hundreds in 9.8 seconds. The engine works in tandem with an automatic transmission on 5 steps. The fuel consumption is 5.7 liters in a mixed cycle.

In addition to Russia, Chevrolet Cruise is supplied to the market of China and the United States. These cars can be supplemented with diesel engines. In the line there are two 4-cylinder units. With the same volume of 2 liters, they produce 150 and 163 horsepower of power. The engines are designed by the South Korean company Daewoo and are equipped with a turbocharger, as well as a common rail injection system. As well as gasoline engines, these motors meet the Euro-4 environmental standards.

Chassis of the Chevrolet Cruz

The car is built on the famous platform "Delta-2" from "General Motors" and has a classic suspension scheme. So, in front here is the "MacPherson" with A-shaped aluminum levers and hydraulic supports. Rear - a semi-independent design, based on an H-shaped beam with two springs. Brakes on both axes - disc (front - ventilated). The car is equipped with all necessary safety systems. This anti-lock system, traction control and the system of exchange rate stability.

Chevrolet Cruise: equipment and prices of the car

The car "Chevrolet Cruz" is sold in three versions:

• LS.
• LT.
• LTZ.

So, let's start in order. The initial equipment LS is available at a price of 783 thousand rubles. Basic equipment includes front airbags, budget audio system, fabric interior, air conditioning, as well as electric windows. Disks - stamped, 16 inches. The average LT package is available at a price of 850 thousand rubles. This price includes:

• Adjustable steering column.
• Leather interior.
• 16-inch alloy wheels.
• Climate control.
• Heated front seats and mirrors.
• Electric window regulators.
• Sensors of rain and light.
• Interior mirror on the electric drive.

The flagship version of LTZ with a turbocharged engine is available at a price of 1 million 27 thousand rubles. In addition to the above equipment, this includes a central lock, a rear-view camera, a parking brake, a multi-wheel, 17-inch alloy wheels, a multimedia MyLink with a digital display on the center console. For a separate surcharge, the manufacturer offers leather trimmed steering and gearshift lever, as well as a metallized body paint.

Conclusion

So, we found out what the new "Chevrolet Cruz" has technical characteristics, equipment and price. "Cruise" is one of the most in demand cars in the C-class. The car is quite economical, not devoid of dynamics, it has a pleasant design and modern interior.