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Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 (141 Hp) Automatic
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Chevrolet Cruze:
The Chevrolet Cruze is a compact car produced by General Motors from 2008 through 2023. It was designated as a globally developed, designed, and manufactured four-door compact sedan, complemented by a five-door hatchback body variant from 2011, and a station wagon in 2012. The Cruze replaced several compact models, including the Chevrolet Optra which was sold internationally under various names, the Chevrolet Cobalt sold exclusively in North America, and the Australasian-market Holden Astra.
The Cruze was released in 2008 for the South Korean market as the Daewoo Lacetti Premiere prior to the adoption of its international name in 2011, when the Daewoo brand was discontinued. In Australasia, the model was sold between 2009 and 2016 as the Holden Cruze. In 2016, the Cruze sedan was restyled and renamed for the Australasian market as the Holden Astra Sedan, as a sedan complement to the Holden Astra family....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Sedan Overview:
Chevrolet Cruze (Sedan). With 176 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.1 l/100km). With a weight of 1315 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.1 s). The top speed reaches 195 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Chevrolet Cruze achieved an excellent 5-star Euro NCAP rating in 2009, demonstrating strong adult occupant protection and overall robust safety features for its class.
1.8 (141 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Performance is acceptable for city driving but can feel sluggish during highway overtakes due to the automatic transmission.
Fuel Economy
Slightly higher fuel consumption compared to the manual version, typical for an automatic.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stylish and modern exterior design for its era
- • Excellent Euro NCAP safety rating (5 stars)
- • Comfortable ride quality, especially on longer journeys
- • Good value for money on the used market
- • Spacious interior and decent boot capacity
Cons:
- • Interior plastics can feel a bit cheap in some areas
- • Petrol engines can be less refined and thirstier than rivals
- • Automatic transmissions can be sluggish
- • Resale value might not be as strong as some Japanese or German competitors
- • Some reports of electrical issues or minor mechanical faults
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Cruze |
| Generation: | Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 (141 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2009 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 141 Hp @ 6200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 78.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 176 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | LWE |
| Engine displacement: | 1796 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80.5 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 88.2 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 195 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.3 kg/Hp, 107.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.5 kg/Nm, 133.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1315 |
| Max. weight: | 1849 |
| Max load: | 534 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 445 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4597 mm |
| Width: | 1788 mm |
| Height: | 1477 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2685 mm |
| Front track: | 1544 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1558 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Wheel rims size | 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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