2017 Chevrolet Cruze

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Rating7.2

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Compact Sedan
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$16,975 - $25,395
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Gorgeous cabin design

The stop-start feature cannot be deactivated and is annoying as hell to deal with

A diesel engine is now available

Plenty of leg-room space

Discouraging performance and fuel economy

Teen driver mode is newly added

A great deal of technology features are offered

Specs & Features

$16,975

price

153 hp @ 5600 rpm

horsepower

177 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

1.4L 4cyl FWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze is a compact sedan offered in 4 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $16,973. For that price, it mainly competes with the Honda Civic, the Nissan Altima, and the Kia Forte. Between 4 trims, the Chevrolet Cruze offers 2 powertrains. It is a 1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas making 153 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 6-speed manual transmission. There is also a 1.6L turbocharged inline 4 diesel engine on offer. The Chevrolet Cruzereaches 60 mph from zero in 8.4 seconds on its base engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Chevrolet Cruze can manage a combined fuel economy of between 32 and 34 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 7 striking colors the Chevrolet Cruze comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The performance and fuel economy of the sedan are understandable since the price range offered is reasonable. What lacks in performance and fuel economy is compensated for an attractive interior styling and spacious legroom space. The cargo space isn’t too bad either compared to its rivals.

Trims

    L
    $16,975 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Manual front air conditioning
    • Remote anti-theft alarm system
    LS
    $18,525 onwards
    • Engine: 1.4L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 153 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 177 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 34 mpg
    LT
    $20,150 onwards
    • Engine: 1.4L 4cyl 6M
    • Horsepower: 153 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 177 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.6 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 31 mpg
    Premier
    $23,475 onwards
    • 17-inch silver painted aluminum wheels

Compare to similar cars

Price

$21,680- $30,975

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.8

Horsepower

160 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque

184 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

7.65

179 hp @ 6000 rpm

177 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

6.42

109 hp @ 6000 rpm

107 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.61

185 hp @ 6000 rpm

178 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

6.78

120 hp @ 6350 rpm

112 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

6.65

180 hp @ 6700 rpm

171 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

5

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Gasoline

6.1

138 hp @ 6300 rpm

123 lb.-ft. @ 4850 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.49

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

132 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.95

306 hp @ 6500 rpm

138 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

4

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Gasoline

7.17

153 hp @ 5600 rpm

240 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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2017 Chevrolet Cruze vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.7 sec15.9 sec-
    6.8 sec14.3 sec126 mph
    7.8 sec15.5 sec118 mph
    8 sec16.2 sec130 mph
    8.2 sec14.5 sec127 mph
    8.2 sec16.3 sec118 mph

    2017 Chevrolet Cruze vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      28 mpg39 mpg32 mpg13.7 gal.383.6/534.3 mi.
      28 mpg40 mpg33 mpg14.5 gal.406/580 mi.
      22 mpg40 mpg32 mpg12.4 gal.347.2/496 mi.
      28 mpg36 mpg32 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/475.2 mi.
      2017 Mazda 3

      Ranked #3

      27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg13.2 gal.356.4/488.4 mi.
      2017 Kia Rio

      Ranked #3

      27 mpg36 mpg31 mpg11.4 gal.307.8/410.4 mi.

      2017 Chevrolet Cruze vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        183.7 in.70.5 in.57.4 in.6 in.106.3 in.
        196.1 in.74.4 in.57.7 in.3.8 in.112.2 in.
        193.8 in.73 in.57.6 in.6 in.111.4 in.
        191.9 in.72 in.57.8 in.5.4 in.109.3 in.
        191.1 in.73.2 in.57.7 in.5.3 in.110.4 in.
        191.1 in.73.4 in.58.1 in.5.3 in.110.4 in.

        2017 Chevrolet Cruze vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          14.8 cu.ft.94 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.
          14.4 cu.ft.95.8 cu.ft.148.9 cu.ft.
          16.3 cu.ft.106.1 cu.ft.104.6 cu.ft.
          2017 Kia Rio

          Ranked #3

          13.7 cu.ft.88.4 cu.ft.87.6 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.90.7 cu.ft.3.7 cu.ft.
          12.8 cu.ft.85.1 cu.ft.224.5 cu.ft.

          2017 Chevrolet Cruze vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            13.8 cu.ft.14.8 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.244 ft.
            2017 Kia Rio

            Ranked #2

            87.6 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.87.6 cu.ft.-
            67.2 cu.ft.15.1 cu.ft.67.2 cu.ft.-
            104.6 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.104.6 cu.ft.-
            -13 cu.ft.--
            -15.7 cu.ft.--

            2017 Chevrolet Cruze vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --2835 lbs.
              1500 lbs.908 lbs.3093 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3300 lbs.
              --2571 lbs.
              -1029 lbs.3197 lbs.
              -1265 lbs.2955 lbs.

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