chevrolet cruze— Korean concern sedan General Motors. This compact C-class city car replaced the Cobalt and Lacetti models. The model was developed by GM for 21 months, during which time over 4 billion dollars were spent on the construction of the car. IN South Korea the car was first introduced in October 2008 as Daewoo Lacetti Premiere, in Australia it is sold under the name Holden Cruze. in Russian Chevrolet market Cruze started on sale since autumn 2009. The model is produced in South Korea, for the Russian market - in Shushary (St. Petersburg), and for America - in the USA, Ohio. Chevrolet Cruze is built on the Delta II platform, which is also used for Opel Astra. The body of the Chevrolet Cruze is 65 percent high-strength steel. The wheelbase of the car is 2685 mm, length - 4597 mm., Width - 1788 mm. height - 1477 mm. Ground clearance is 140 millimeters.
The car was created under the direction of Tevan Kim (Taewan Kim), who was involved in the design of such popular models like Matiz, Aveo, Chevrolet Epica. A curved roofline starting from a high windshield, smoothly descending to rear pillars and a shortened rear that gives the proportions of a sedan a coupe look. At the front, large headlamp housings catch the eye, wrapping around the front corners and radiating towards the fenders and sculpted bonnet. Others hallmarks design features are a two-tier grille and a stance with protruding wheels.
The cozy cabin is designed for five passengers. The interior design is fully consistent fashion trends: fabric inserts, pleasant to the touch plastic, great ergonomic steering wheel design, stylish design dashboard. The steering wheel and driver's seat have one of the widest ranges of adjustments in their class, which will allow you to feel comfortable behind the wheel even high owners. Leather upholstery and heating devices are available as an option. Comfort for passengers and the driver is also provided by: power windows, air conditioning, CD player, side windows heated and much more.
The base model has on board ABS, ESP and TSC, front, side and overhead airbags. In addition, this package includes a servo, anti-theft alarm, radio and CD player, power windows height-adjustable driver and front passenger seats.
Despite a small overhang, the Chevrolet Cruze trunk has a volume of 450 liters, and increases due to folding backrests rear seats, and under the trunk mat is a full-size spare wheel.
At the time of the start of sales, the car was offered with a 16-valve 1.6 liter (109 hp) and 1.8-liter (141 hp) gasoline engines, which are distinguished by variable valve opening times, both during the intake and in the exhaust phase. This increases power, while also optimizing fuel consumption and reducing toxicity. It is noteworthy that for Korean market the car is equipped with a more powerful, but fuel-demanding 1.6 l / 124 hp engine. The diesel range is represented by a 2.0-liter turbodiesel with a capacity of 150 hp. and 320 Nm of torque. In 2009, a 1.4-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 138 hp added to the range of engines. Power plants aggregated with two gearboxes to choose from: 5-speed manual and 6-speed adaptive automatic. IN Russian Chevrolet The Cruze is only available with two 1.6/109 hp petrol engines. and 1.8 liters / 141 hp
The steel frame of the car, six airbags and a motion stabilization system make cruze sedan one of the most stable and safe cars. In crash tests EuroNCAP vehicle received the maximum 5 stars for safety. Electronic system Stabilization Chevrolet Cruze makes it possible to temporarily suspend any wheel, helping the driver to confidently keep the car on the road in any weather. Front suspension includes MacPherson with aluminum A-arms and hydromounts (instead of rubber silent blocks), rear suspension- twisting H-shaped beam with a pair of springs.
A few years later, a 5-door hatchback was added to the sedan. serial version hatchback Chevrolet Cruze 2012 was presented by GM at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 (Geneva Motor Show 2011). With its advent, GM expects to significantly increase the number of sales of its cars in class C. The hatchback turned out to be faster and sportier than the sedan, thanks to the shape of the roof and the absence of a prominent rear trunk. New form body demanded to reduce the amount of usable trunk space, leaving a total of 413 liters of volume, if you fold the rear seatbacks, the volume is 883 liters.
The hatchback has an interior that surrounds its passengers with both a warm and sporty atmosphere. It consists of smooth harmonious lines and with a grainy texture of materials that are pleasant to the touch. According to the European safety requirements EuroNCAP, the Chevrolet Cruze hatchback, like the sedan, received five stars.
Dimensions Chevrolet Cruze, the volume of its trunk and clearance ( ground clearance) are of interest to all potential buyers of this wonderful car. In today's article, we will analyze in detail the dimensions of the trunk, dimensions and ground clearance Chevrolet cruze.
Let's say right away that today Cruz is sold in Russia in three body styles. These are the Cruze sedan, hatchback and Cruze in a universal body. The length of all cars is different, however wheelbase and ground clearance is the same. The cabin is equally spacious in all three variants, but the size of the trunk varies significantly.
The ground clearance of a Chevrolet Cruze is one of critical factors to operate the car on our bumpy roads. The manufacturer claims that ground clearance is 16 centimeters, however, as the measurement shows under protection engine compartment, this figure is about 140 mm. It is worth considering the size of the wheels and the height of the tire profile that are installed on the cars, this may change the ground clearance of the Cruise. The manufacturer himself offers as regular wheels install 205/60 R16 or 215/50 R17.
Let's start our review of dimensions with the Cruz sedan. The length of the car is 4597 mm. wheelbase 2 685 mm, trunk volume Chevrolet Cruze 450 liters. Volume luggage compartment small, because the designers gave more space to passengers. Detailed dimensions sedan a little lower.
Dimensions, ground clearance, trunk Chevrolet Cruze sedan
- Length - 4597 mm
- Width - 1788 mm
- Height - 1477 mm
- Curb weight - from 1285 kg
- Gross weight - 1788 kg
- Trunk volume - 450 liters
- Ground clearance Chevrolet Cruze sedan - 160 mm
The length of the hatchback is almost 9 centimeters less than that of the Cruz sedan, the trunk volume is 413 liters, which is noticeably less than that of the same sedan. However, Cruze hatchback There is great advantage, This backdoor, in which, with the seats folded down, you can load almost everything that a sedan cannot boast of. Details of the dimensions of the machine below.
Dimensions, ground clearance, trunk Chevrolet Cruze hatchback
- Length - 4510 mm
- Width - 1788 mm
- Height - 1477 mm
- Curb weight - from 1305 kg
- Gross weight - 1818 kg
- Base, distance between front and rear axle– 2685 mm
- Track front and rear wheels- 1544/1558 mm respectively
- Trunk volume - 413 liters
- Volume fuel tank– 60 liters
- Tire size - 205/60 R16, 215/50 R17
- Ground clearance Chevrolet Cruze hatchback - 160 mm
Dimensions, ground clearance, trunk Chevrolet Cruze station wagon
- Length - 4675 mm
- Width - 1797 mm
- Height with roof rails - 1521 mm
- Curb weight - from 1360 kg
- Gross weight - 1899 kg
- Base, distance between the front and rear axle - 2685 mm
- Track front and rear wheels - 1544/1558 mm, respectively
- Trunk volume Chevrolet Cruze station wagon - 500 liters
- Trunk volume with rear seats folded down - 1478 liters
- Fuel tank volume - 60 liters
- Tire size - 205/60 R16, 215/50 R17
- Ground clearance Chevrolet Cruze station wagon - 160 mm
Chevrolet Cruze station wagon has the most big trunk, the longest length of the entire Cruze family. This is the most practical car. The difference in length between the hatch and the station wagon is more than 16 centimeters, in favor of the SW. The volume of the luggage compartment is exactly 500 liters, but it should be borne in mind that this is an indicator, only up to the shelf, if loaded up to the ceiling, then the indicator will increase significantly. But if you fold the rear seats, then we get almost one and a half thousand liters of volume for the transport of goods.
From the moment of the first appearance in our market and to this day, Chevrolet model Cruze enjoys the attention of the automotive community. The reason for such popularity is that this car combines a solid design and reasonable price. But that is not all. Specifications car, the most important of which is allowing it to successfully conquer our specific roads. Thus, the designers managed to create an inexpensive, rather stylish and technologically advanced car that can be comfortably driven around the city and beyond. Today we will take a closer look at the design, specifications, clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze and its other features.
Exterior
Of course, the exterior design of the car is one of its strengths. Thanks to the curved embossed roof and the "inflated" wings, the car looks very sporty and dynamic. Many "classmates" of the model are far behind her in design. The front part is quite consistent with the expensive body profile. The radiator grill is divided into two unequal parts by a horizontal strip, and slightly curved headlights rush upwards. On the exterior, the car is very similar to a four-door coupe - one of the most fashionable body types to date.
Dimensions and trunk
The Chevrolet Cruze sedan has the following dimensions: length 4597, width 1788, height 1477 mm. The hatchback is 87mm shorter than the sedan. The station wagon is 78 mm longer than the sedan. And if roof rails are installed on its roof, then it is 44 mm higher. The wheelbase of the model is 2685 mm. The volume of the trunk of the sedan is 450 liters, the hatchback - 413, and the station wagon - 500 liters. There is a full-size spare tire in the boot floor. By folding the rear seats, you can increase the volume of the luggage compartment.
Clearance
Chevrolet Cruze has earned fame in our latitudes not only thanks to interesting design, but also thanks to its ground clearance, which is quite enough to drive into the private sector without worrying about the bottom of the car. The ground clearance of the model depends on the type of body and some nuances.
The clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze sedan is officially 16 cm. In fact, this is not entirely true. Firstly, if you take into account the lower bumper cover, it will be 2 cm less. Secondly, there is more ground clearance in the rear of the car due to the fact that the feed is raised. Here it reaches almost 22 centimeters.
The clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze hatchback according to passport data is 155 millimeters. If you take into account the overlay, it turns out 135 mm. Of course, you can’t go off-road with such data, but for a confident ride in our cities, it’s quite enough.
And what did the Chevrolet Cruze station wagon prepare for us? The clearance of this modification is the same as that of the sedan. Only now the feed is a little lower, due to the increased load on it.
Ground clearance increase
Chevrolet Cruze can additionally lose precious millimeters if engine protection is installed. Without her domestic roads better not to drive. This is another minus a couple of centimeters from the ground clearance. And if you load the trunk and put 5 passengers in the car, then the clearance will become even less. Therefore, many resort to its increase. This is done in three ways:
- The most common way is spacers. They are liners made of all kinds of materials (plastic, rubber, aluminum, etc.), which are placed between the coils of shock absorbers. This modification allows you to raise the car a few centimeters, but affects the comfort of passengers - the suspension becomes stiff. In addition, many experts do not recommend such interventions in the design of the car.
- Installing larger discs. This method is more acceptable for a car. It allows you to increase the ground clearance, but affects the comfort - passengers will feel the bumps in the road more strongly.
- Well, the last, least common way is to increase the gap between the body and the pillar supports.
Competitors
Many will say that the ground clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze model is not so great. It all depends on which car you compare it to. Compared to crossovers, of course, the Cruz is far behind in terms of clearance, but if you compare it with competitors in the C-class, the situation here is completely different. For example, "Citroen C4" has a clearance of only 120 mm, "Hyundai Elantra" - 150 mm, "Skoda Octavia A5" - 160 mm, "Ford Focus 2" - 150 mm. And this is the manufacturer's data, which is indicated without taking into account the protection of the engine.
Interior
We discussed the outer part, now let's look inside. Salon also did not let us down. It is interesting not only to see, but also to touch. Everything here shows attention to detail. Interesting architecture and successful inserts "under the fabric" on the front panel immediately catch the eye. But there are also enough shortcomings, which is not surprising, given price category in which the vehicle is located. The entire interior is full of backlash. The buttons are pressed fuzzy, and the glove compartment closes unevenly. In terms of interior design, Cruz is definitely one of the more interesting Koreans. But if we talk about build quality, it will immediately open weak sides.
But the interior is quite spacious. Three adults can easily fit in the back row. The driver's seat has quite tolerable lateral support and a wide range of adjustments. The steering wheel can also be conveniently adjusted to suit you.
Equipment
IN basic configuration the equipment of the car is very ascetic: air conditioning for a surcharge, electric drive and front windows, a simple audio system, and air blowers for rear row passengers.
In expensive modifications, everything is serious: heated front seats, climate control, multimedia system(navigator, voice control, Internet access point, rear view camera) with a 7-inch touch screen, cruise control, leather interior, and many pleasant little things.
On the road
The design of the car indicates its belonging to a modest, but still dynamic machines. The clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze slightly spoils this impression. Well, on the road, the car completely dispels all illusions about sportiness. The car can be equipped with three engines, two of which are gasoline, with a volume of 1.6 and 1.8 liters; and one diesel - 2.0 liters of volume. There are two gearboxes: a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic.
Conclusion
Today we examined the strengths and weaknesses of the Chevrolet Cruze car: characteristics, clearance, design, spaciousness, and so on. Impressions about this car are very contradictory. Everything falls into place when you look at the price tag. latest version car costs about 15 thousand dollars. With such a combination of price and quality, the car is very attractive. Modern design, any dynamic characteristics and the clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze make it a good option for young families who like to show off in the city and go to nature.
In 2015, the American corporation General Motors announced the withdrawal from the Russian market of several of its brands, including the famous Chevrolet brand. In this regard, in Russia, relevant today Chevrolet station wagon Cruze is considered a first-generation model - we are talking about a model that was released only 4 years after the debut of the sedan of the same name, namely, in 2012. If the Russian Federation had not been touched by the economic crisis that hit many automakers hard, then the Russians would most likely now have the opportunity to purchase a more modern second-generation station wagon, first presented to the general public in the summer of 2016, but, alas , the history of the subjunctive mood does not know ... Therefore, in our review we will consider the first generation car, which has long been not the rarest guest on Russian roads. Read on for all the details!
Design
You can talk a lot about the design of the first Cruze, but one thing is for sure - for our days it is already rustic. But at a time when the station wagon had just appeared on the Russian market, such a design looked very interesting, especially considering the head optics of a very non-standard shape. Today, with such optics, you will not surprise anyone, except that you will cause a smile. If we compare it with the elegant lighting technology of the second generation model, which is now sold with might and main in Europe, then it inevitably loses. 
The radiator grille of the 2012 Cruze is simple, uncomplicated, with a branded “butterfly” in the middle. Sections round fog lights large, vertically oriented, and, as usual, with an elegant chrome trim. In the car of the next generation, which is inaccessible to Russians, they are horizontally oriented, which makes them less conspicuous and do not distract attention from the main details of the exterior. The back of the "first-born" is not the most attractive, but after all, no one bothers to give her a discount for the "age"? As for the side view… Not a contender for the best place in a beauty contest, but it's a station wagon after all! The body, referred to by many motorists as a "barn", should not be extremely beautiful - after all, practicality is much more important for it. But in general, the car looks good - no worse or slightly worse than the overwhelming number of state employees, often found in the vastness of our country.
Design
The 1st generation Cruze was built on the basis of the Delta II global platform. It has McPherson struts with A-shaped aluminum arms at the front, and a twisted H-beam at the back - the same as the Opel Astra J, but without the Watt mechanism (a kind of split stabilizer roll stability with a hinge in the center). Judging by the numerous reviews of car owners and test drives, this design demonstrates a good balance between softness and rigidity. Front wheel drive by default.
Adaptation to Russian conditions
As expected from a no longer young state employee, to Russian realities Cruze is clearly not prepared for five plus. Only the front seats are heated side mirrors, there is single-zone climate control with air filter(in the "base" - an ordinary air conditioner) and a modest full size spare on steel disc, and in the trunk fits from 500 to 1478 liters. luggage, and when folding the rear seats, an almost flat floor is formed. That's all good news the bad ones end and start: Cruze engines they prefer the extremely expensive 95th gasoline, and the ground clearance does not exceed 140 mm, which, however, is quite normal for a city car.
Comfort
The first thing that draws attention in the cabin is, of course, age. The rustic design speaks loudly for it, along with a hard plastic finish, combined with fabric inserts. The color of the fabric embroidered inserts echoes the color of the inserts on the seats. Against the background of light decor elements, dark ones look more advantageous and not so budgetary. Rest decorative elements interior, incl. and with chrome, they are simply lost here. Landing on driving position more or less comfortable, seat height adjustment is provided. The front part of the seat cushion is slightly raised, and therefore, with a low landing of the driver, his knees will be located higher than we would like. Steering wheel it is adjustable both in inclination and in reach, so it will not be difficult to adjust the place “for yourself”. The steering wheel in the initial configuration is “naked”, while the more expensive versions rely on a multifunctional “steering wheel” (“multi” is, however, loudly said here) with leather trim and audio system buttons. 
The dashboard is illuminated in signature Chevrolet teal. There are no complaints about the readability of devices either day or night, which cannot be said about the central display - its brightness goes off scale in the dark, and in broad daylight the indication on the display is almost invisible. In general, a more modern dashboard and a "saturated" board computer. Three of us will be cramped on the back sofa of the Cruze, and just right for the two of us! In the center, it is most reasonable to put a teenager or a child in child car seat (Isofix mounts attached by default), which is unlikely to be confused by the transmission tunnel protruding slightly from the floor. There is not so much free legroom on the 2nd row, but enough. The amenities for the rear riders include only air ducts for the legs and a folding armrest with a pair of cup holders.
To correctly assess the level of safety of the first generation Cruze wagon, you should focus on the results of crash tests of the sedan of the same name. In crash tests conducted in 2009 by a European independent organization Euro NCAP, the sedan earned 5 out of 5 stars. Detailed Euro NCAP test results are as follows: driver or adult passenger protection - 96%, child passenger protection - 84%, pedestrian protection - 34%, electronic assistants - 71%. Cruze's standard "safety" equipment includes front-mounted airbags, anti-lock brake system(ABS), rain sensor and cruise control. For a surcharge, side and ceiling airbags, a stabilization system (ESP), a parking sensor and a rear video review are offered.
In the basic configuration, the Cruze is equipped with a conventional CD player with a radio and 6 speakers, and the top version got a full-fledged MyLink multimedia complex. The media system, of course, is far from the most modern, without compatibility with iPhones, voice control and other fashionable things, but still not bad. At the service of the driver and passengers - color touch screen with steering wheel control buttons, rear view camera, AUX/USB inputs and Bluetooth for connection mobile devices. The sound of the media system does not inspire great love for music, but for long trips will do quite well.
Chevrolet Cruze Wagon Specifications
The current range of station wagon engines consists of two gasoline 16-valve "fours" that meet environmental regulations Euro-5. The base engine is a 1.6-liter 124-horsepower (154 Nm at 4200 rpm), compatible only with a five-speed manual transmission. Top-end 1.8-liter engine with a return of 141 hp. (176 Nm at 3800 rpm) is paired with both a 5-speed manual transmission, and with a six-speed automatic transmission. Dynamics with any of them is pretty mediocre - definitely not for fans of too active driving. The average "passport" fuel consumption for gasoline modifications is from 6.5 to 7.1 liters. per 100 km. Diesel engines that the European counterpart has, Russian version Cruze is deprived. The reason is simple: General Motors initially feared that diesel modifications would be much more expensive than gasoline ones, which is why they would not be in great demand.
| Characteristic | 1.6MT | 1.8MT | 1.8AT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine's type: | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine capacity: | 1598 | 1796 | 1796 |
| Power: | 124 hp | 141 hp | 141 hp |
| Acceleration to 100km/h: | 12.6 s | 11.0 s | 11.0 s |
| Max speed: | 191 km/h | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Consumption in the urban cycle: | 8.7/100km | 9.2/100km | 10.4/100km |
| Extra-urban consumption: | 5.2/100km | 5.3/100km | 5.6/100km |
| Consumption in combined cycle: | 6.4/100km | 6.7/100km | 7.2/100km |
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 60 l | 60 l |
| Length: | 4675 mm | 4675 mm | 4675 mm |
| Width: | 1797 mm | 1797 mm | 1797 mm |
| Height: | 1484 mm | 1484 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2685 mm | 2685 mm | 2685 mm |
| Clearance: | 150 mm | 155 mm | 155 mm |
| Weight: | 1435 kg | 1445 kg | 1475 kg |
| Trunk volume: | 500 l | 500 l | 500 l |
| Transmission: | Mechanical | Mechanical | Machine |
| Drive unit: | Front | Front | Front |
| Front suspension: | Independent - McPherson | Independent - McPherson | Independent - McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | semi dependent | semi dependent | semi dependent |
| Front brakes: | Disc ventilated | Disc ventilated | Disc ventilated |
| Rear brakes: | Disk | Disk | Disk |
Dimensions Chevrolet Cruze Wagon
- length - 4.675 m;
- width - 1.797 m;
- height - 1.484 m;
- wheelbase - 2.7 m;
- clearance - 150 mm;
- trunk volume - 500 l.
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon
| Equipment | Volume | Power | Consumption (city) | Consumption (route) | checkpoint | Drive unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS 2WD | 1.6 l | 124 hp | 8.7 | 5.2 | 5MT | 2WD |
| LS 2WD | 1.8 l | 141 hp | 9.2 | 5.3 | 5MT | 2WD |
| LT 2WD | 1.6 l | 124 hp | 8.7 | 5.2 | 5MT | 2WD |
| LT 2WD | 1.8 l | 141 hp | 9.2 | 5.3 | 5MT | 2WD |
| LT 2WD | 1.8 l | 141 hp | 10.4 | 5.6 | 6AT | 2WD |
| LTZ 2WD | 1.8 l | 141 hp | 9.2 | 5.3 | 5MT | 2WD |
| LTZ 2WD | 1.8 l | 141 hp | 10.4 | 5.6 | 6AT | 2WD |
| LTZ leather interior 2WD | 1.8 l | 141 hp | 10.4 | 5.6 | 6AT | 2WD |
Chevrolet Cruze Wagon photo
Test drive Chevrolet Cruze Wagon - video
Advantages and disadvantages of the Chevrolet Cruze Wagon
You'll love the Cruze station wagon if you value:
The pluses include:
- affordable price;
- external attractiveness;
- roomy trunk;
- moderate fuel consumption;
- good handling;
- safety.
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