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Chevrolet Cruze owner reviews

Name: Chevrolet Cruze hatchback
Brand: Chevrolet

"The Chevrolet Cruze hatchback represents fantastic value for money and the diesels are cheap to run."

by Carbuyer team

10 Jan 2014

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Carbuyer Rating

2.5 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.0 out of 5

100%of people would recommend this car to a friend.

Owner Rating

4reviews

Common Problems

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.6 Petrol LS

Year of registration

2012

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Review

It does exactly what it says on the tin. It cruzes well on open roads. You get a lot of spec for your money. Very spacious. A great hatchback for its price. Downside - very heavy eater where petrol is concerned and can be sluggish when taking off. However, my first chevy and I cannot fault it.

Reliability

5 out of 5

Very reliable. Well built. No problems as of yet and sitting at 25,000 miles on the clock.

Performance

4 out of 5

Performs well. Slightly sluggish at times when taking off but performs well once driving and under pressure.

Running Cost

Poor in relation to petrol. Costs me £65 to fill the tank and the does me about 300 miles.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.7vcdi

Year of registration

2013

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Got this car for a great price as a pre-reg car with less than 50 miles on the clock. Very impressed with the fuel econ, road tax, spec and the engine. Great cruiser on long motorway journeys. Also, great room in boot, this car will take my golf clubs and cart with no need to fold down any of the rear seats. (My mate has a new ford focus and he has to fold down one of the rear seats.) Also I like the fact that the rear seats fold forward without the need for the seat bottoms to be tipped forward.very handy and makes it quick and easy to use. Some not so good points, are, it does under steer if pushed hard into corners, but I'm at the age... well you get my drift! Exhaust particulate self clean can be a bit of a bind if it comes on during a quick nip down to the shops etc, requiring a drive around, till it is complete. All in all best car i have owned up till now, can not say about reliability, as of yet, as I have not owned it long enough.

Reliability

4 out of 5

Good, so far.

Performance

3 out of 5

Understeer if pushed on twisty roads but great engine for a diesel.

Running Cost

5 out of 5

Very good, good MPG and £30 road tax.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.7 diesel LVT

Year of registration

2014

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

2 - 3 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

Good value for money - great 1.7 diesel engine, but not big enough inside for me [18 stone]. Stiff suspension, motorway noise at speed, but it's full of extras. I have top spec model and build quality is good for the money. I paid £13,950 new, list price £19,400. After 2 years it has £8,300 value. Good cheap small family American car for Europe.

Reliability

4 out of 5

GOOD

Performance

Turbo kicks in when you press the pedal and it's on its way fast, has a stop start facility when stopped, this could account for stalling in 2nd and 3rd if you don't give it enough gas.

Running Cost

5 out of 5

£30 road tax, over 60 miles to the gallon, cheap to buy second hand, annual service charge for first 3 years total £300. Then less than £140 per year.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2012

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Running Cost

1 out of 5

Very Expensive

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.8 ltz petrol

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Not very long since I bought it. Very precise in handling, comfortable and quiet even at cruising speed. Seats are very confortable and not too much roll in bends. Very good value for money. Consumption in line with the type of engine.