Segment: Compact
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Developed by GM as a world car, the Cruze was tested on the market in Australia, where it was unveiled in 2008. Afterward, it was also launched in Europe and the U.S., wearing the Chevrolet badge.
After GM took over the remains of Daewoo Motor Corporation, it also inherited plans and sketches for future vehicles. One of them was for the platform that was later on named GM Delta II. That formed the base of the Cruze, which became a world car sold worldwide from South America to Northern Europe and Korea to the U.S. Moreover, since the development costs for this vehicle were small, the final price was attractive.
At the front, the Cruze's front fascia was adorned with a chromed grille that sported a V-shaped slat where the brand's badge took center stage. The design language was dominated by arched lines and clear-cut angles. An arched roofline extended from the racked windshield to the C-pillars, with an ascending beltline. Out back, the car ended into a relatively short rear deck.
Inside, GM's designers took the lead and created a modern expression of a traditional Chevy styling, with the "twin cockpit" layout theme carried over from the Corvette. At the front, the two bucket seats offered a mild side bolstering. They were designed mostly for long, comfortable journeys. The center stack featured the infotainment and air conditioning displays and controls. It was extended toward the center console in a curved panel, creating a unitary concept. At the back, there was room enough for three passengers, yet the legroom was not that great.
Under the hood, Holden installed a choice of two engines: a 1.8-liter gasoline and a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel. Power went to the front wheels via either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic with manual function (named Active Select).
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L Turbo 6AT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1364 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 4900 RPM 140 HP @ 4900 RPM 138 BHP @ 4900 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 1850 RPM 201 Nm @ 1850 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Disc |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181 in (4597 mm) |
Width: | 70.4 in (1788 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/61.3 in (1,542/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
Turning circle: | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2888 lbs (1310 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4074 lbs (1848 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 147 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L Turbo 6MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1364 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 4900 RPM 140 HP @ 4900 RPM 138 BHP @ 4900 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 1850 RPM 201 Nm @ 1850 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Disc |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181 in (4597 mm) |
Width: | 70.4 in (1788 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/61.3 in (1,542/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
Turning circle: | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2950 lbs (1338 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4092 lbs (1856 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 132 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 104 KW @ 6200 RPM 141 HP @ 6200 RPM 139 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 175 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Disc |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181 in (4597 mm) |
Width: | 70.4 in (1788 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/61.3 in (1,542/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
Turning circle: | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2789 lbs (1265 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3953 lbs (1793 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 6AT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 104 KW @ 6200 RPM 141 HP @ 6200 RPM 139 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 175 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Disc |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181 in (4597 mm) |
Width: | 70.4 in (1788 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/61.3 in (1,542/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
Turning circle: | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2844 lbs (1290 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4008 lbs (1818 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 177 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 4000 RPM 150 HP @ 4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 320 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Disc |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181 in (4597 mm) |
Width: | 70.4 in (1788 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/61.3 in (1,542/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
Turning circle: | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3311 lbs (1502 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4317 lbs (1958 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 149 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 6AT FWD (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 4000 RPM 150 HP @ 4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 320 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Disc |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181 in (4597 mm) |
Width: | 70.4 in (1788 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/61.3 in (1,542/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
Turning circle: | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3091 lbs (1402 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4317 lbs (1958 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 149 g/km |