The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze gets a new front bumper, grille and chrome surrounds for the fog lamps. The side profile and rear end remain exactly the same as the outgoing model allowing it to retain its muscle car identity. Inside, the Cruze retains its all-black interiors, feature list and design as before.
The Chevrolet is offered with one engine option and in three trim levels; LT LTZ and LTZ automatic. All three make use of a 2.0-litre diesel engine that produces 166PS and 320Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic gearbox .
The Cruze’s feature list is quite large as even the base variant gets two airbags, ABS, Climate control, electrically adjustable OVRMs and a 2 DIN music system with IPOD, USB and Bluetooth compatibility. It competes with the Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla and the Skoda Laura.
Chevrolet Cruze Models
Diesel Models
Chevrolet Cruze LT
Under the hood, this trim is equipped with a 2.0-litre VCDi engine that can a displace 1998cc and it is cleverly mated to a six speed manual gear box. It can churn out 163.7bhp at 3800rpm along with 380Nm at 2000rpm. This trim comes with auto door unlock in case of any crash, an engine immobilizer with anti theft alarm, dual horn, under-body coating, height adjustable front seat belts, fog lamps, ABS and dual front airbags. Other aspects include an automatic air conditioning system, programmable smart screen that has driver information system and AC controls, music system with CD/MP3 player, radio and Aux-in/ USB port, multi-functional steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment, electronic trip computer, follow-me-home headlamps, defogger, illuminated vanity mirrors, sunglass holder, a 12V power socket and all four power windows with auto down function. The interiors are fitted with an illuminated glove box with cooling effect, instrument cluster with illumination control, front and rear reading lamps, three spoke steering wheel, and front center armrest with storage and a sliding lid.
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ
Apart from all the features of LT trim, it gets leather upholstery for seats, steering wheel and gear shift knob, driver side window with express up and pinch guard safety, IRVM with auto dimming function, rain sensitive wipers, 6-way power adjustable driver seat and electrically foldable external mirrors with heating function. It also has side airbags, four channel rear parking assist, cruise control and Bluetooth connectivity.
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ AT
This variant has all the functions that are available in LTZ trim. However, its engine is mated with a six speed automatic transmission gearbox.
Mileage
As we already discussed, the new 2013 Cruze has received no mechanical changes and houses the same 2.0L, 1991cc, 4-Cylinder In-line VCDi diesel engine with six speed manual and automatic transmission gearbox. This Advanced VCDi (Variable Geometry Turbo Common Rail Direct Injection) diesel engine delivers excellent power and acceleration with excellent fuel efficiency. This engine offers mileage around 14kmpl in urban traffic while on highway it gives 17.3kmpl mileage.
Power of Chevrolet Cruze
Both variants of Chevrolet Cruze are powered by the 2.0L VCDi diesel engine that delivers excellent engine performance with excellent fuel efficiency. Both of these diesel variants of Chevrolet Cruze are equipped with a 2.0L, 1998cc, 4-Cylinder, In-line VCDi diesel engine with 6-Speed manual transmission gearbox that offers high engine performance and it can produce maximum power of 163.7bhp at 3800rpm with maximum torque of 380Nm at 2000rpm . That results excellent acceleration.
Chevrolet Cruze Exteriors
The new 2013 Chevrolet Cruze sports newly styled dual port front grille with stunning looking dual bezel headlamps, which has made this model more aggressive than before. It is a dynamic styling sedan model that comes with stylish front and a strong bonnet with chrome finish belt line that gives it muscular and aggressive front look. The side profile gets more enhanced with new chrome door handles and to add to the beauty, there are new alloy wheels fitted under nicely carved wheel arches. Other exterior feature that makes Chevrolet Cruze appearance more stylish includes Body Colored Bumpers, Front Fog Lamps, Body Colored Door Handles, Body Colored outside Rear View Mirror and Stylish Rear Combination Lamps.
Chevrolet Cruze Interior
The interiors of the Chevrolet Cruze appear very attractive with dual tone beige dashboard and leather covered upholstery. Its stylish dashboard that is packed with lots of advanced instruments and beige upholstery makes it interior more stylish. Others features that makes the interior of Chevrolet Cruze stylish are - Leather Steering Wheel, Leather Gear Knob, Leather Seats, Aluminium-effect trim inserts on doors & centre console, Aluminium.
Chevrolet Cruze Specifications
Engines
1998 cc, Diesel, 164 bhp @ 3800 RPM power
Gearboxes
6-speed, Automatic, FWD
6-speed, Manual, FWD
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Steering
Power steering
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