Chevrolet Cruze

The Cruze is the first in the 300 series, as it is internally referred to as J300. The Chevy cars that followed the 300 series are the Chevrolet Beat (M300) and next-generation Aveo (T300). The Chevrolet Cruze has all the best qualities of a Chevy. It is designed and developed better than its predecessor Chevrolet Optra.

This is one handsome sedan that the GM has not sacrificed any features on. Both the exteriors and interiors of the Chevrolet Cruze was designed and styled in Korea after a development programme that extended up to more than two years.

The Chevrolet Cruze is not just any other model from GM India. It will be the model through which the company will have to prove its might in the Indian market. And so the Cruze will be a true Chevy to the core with its aggressive and ultra modern features and functions.

The Chevy is sure to make a style statement. The sedan will compete against the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Skoda Laura

The Chevrolet Cruze will have both diesel and petrol variants. The two trims the Cruze will be available in are LT and LTZ. The petrol version is available in 1.8-litre in-line 4 engine and the diesel version runs on a 2.0-litre VCDi in-line 4 engines.

Both the petrol and diesel variants have a 5-speed manual transmission. And summing up the performance part of the car, the LT gives up 326 nm at 2600 rpm and the LTZ 326 nm at 2600 rpm.

The car is impressively fast that gears up from 80 kilometres per hour to 120 kilometres per hour in just 7 seconds. The car makes the driving more comfortable with the independent suspension at the front and compound axle at the rear. The Delta 2 platform of the Cruze makes the car more rigid and superior neutrality in chassis tuning.

The Chevrolet Cruze has an aggressive, sharp taut, something very rare in sedans. The angular head lamps, gaping split grille and sharp chin call for attention. The striking coupe roofline with that steeply raked rear windscreen gives the Cruze an incredible presence. The twin LED-filled tail lamps and the thick chrome bar between them accentuate the style of the sedan. The sedan stands on 16-inch alloy wheels wrapped in tubeless 205/60 JK Vectra rubber. To sum the body styling, the Cruze can be called a wonderful combination of American Muscle Car and European Sedan with a dash of Korean essence thrown in!

You can proudly walk to inside the car as you don't need the keys to open the door! The Chevrolet Cruze comes with sensors on the door, so just as long as you have the keys in your pocket the door will pop right open when you pull on the handle. Coming to the interesting interior, there is a lingering sporty-muscle tone. The large steering wheel with cruise control and stereo controls has a nice feel to it, the dials boast of a three-pod look. The center console looks pretty though a bit tacky. The manual adjust driver's seat is comfy and superbly bolstered. There is enough of legroom and decent storage space in the cabin. The Cruze scores well with all its gizmos. It has a 6-changer CD changer, aux-in port, a large screen that displays multiple functions and an on-board computer which calculates a range of parameters from average speed to real-time fuel consumption. There is a cruise control as well.

The Chevrolet Cruze comes loaded with safety features such as Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Engine Immobilizer, Central Locking, Remote Keyless Entry, Child Safety Door Locks, Front/Rear Seatbelts, Collapsible Steering, Crumple Zones and Anti-theft Alarm. The Cruze also features a collapsible pedal box, two air bags and front and rear seat belts for safety of the driver and passengers.