Chev’s much anticipated Cruze is currently en route to a dealer near you and GM are hoping that their plucky new world car will find favour with South African buyers in the C segment, traditionally the realm of the ubiquitous Toyota Corolla.
Overall the look is not what one would call pretty but, particularly from the frontal aspect, it does manage some presence and carries with it a slightly aggressive demeanour. At the very least, it is distinctive.
Our time behind the wheel was spent in the
The Cruze makes no claims in the performance department, being far more content to tour or commute in comfort. With 83kW and 105kW for the 1.6 and 1.8 respectively, land speed records remain safe as both motors deliver adequate rather than effervescent urge, accompanied by a rather raucous engine note when pressing on. That said the spacious interior is a pleasant place to be with impressive fit and finish and some lovely textures, which help lift the ambience above the norm.
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GM has one big problem
And it also starts with a C. No not the Corolla. The Cerato is just so much better for the same money
Cerato
I've driven both and I can't agree more...
I'm so suprised one compares
I'm so suprised one compares the interior of the Cruze with the Audi A4? What is he/she smoking. A4 is executive compact, compare it with C Class or 3 series/ Lexus IS/ Jaguar. Cruze should be compared with its rivals like Corolla, Golf, Mazda3 or Honda Civiv. Otherwise I think it is a fantastic car and I would buy one if I had the money
I'm so suprised one compares
I'm so suprised one compares the interior of the Cruze with the Audi A4? What is he/she smoking. A4 is executive compact, compare it with C Class or 3 series/ Lexus IS/ Jaguar. Cruze should be compared with its rivals like Corolla, Golf, Mazda3 or Honda Civiv. Otherwise I think it is a fantastic car and I would buy one if I had the money
Chev cruz
the car its beautiful, very comfortable & soft at high speeds. cannot feel that u a on 200 km/h until u check u speedometer. as for focus 1.6 its heavy, unstable at 200 km/h compared to cruze & consume exceptionally much more than cruize. cruize take the lead ! !
200km/h
The fact that you can get a Cruze or a Focus to 200km/h is commendable or unbelievable. I'm tending towards unbelievable...
Chev cruz
couldnt agree more!
Focus is crap! period!
Interior?
I was a bit dissapointed with the interior, very cheap, especially on the dashboard - why a cloth covering on the dashboard?
Also the dealer told me that it would only come in one, dull, grey colour, which is obviously incorrect.
I was lookingf orward to a nice, good leather interior, since i was sold on this car by going to the local website, and seeing the interior shots.
the steering wheel is plastic/rubber - seriously?
I really hope things look a bit better in the 1.8, ebcause the 1.6 did nothing for me - i drive a mazda 3 dynamic - 1.6, which has ALOT more speed and power than the Cruze 1.6
the steering was a bit wobbly and a tad disconnected i must say, it didnt stay down enough when punching it(i use the word punching very ambitiously here).
but it really is a good looking car, and for the price and features, worth it.
i just don't see ex- mazda 3 drivers moving 'sideways' into a cruze 1.6, since it offers no features or improvements my 2005 mazda 3 doesn't have.
Audi A4? :0)
Chev Cruze
Ford Focus for me.
1.6 - poor form
I drove the 1.6, poor decision from GM on this one. The body is to heavy for such an engine as the engine does not deliver any punch. Many new owners will be very unhappy with their purchase. My advice would be to purchase the 1.8 and for GM to make a plan and fast. There are many other 1.6's on the road that will race ahead like the new kia cerato......a tad smaller but what a car!! The new Cruze is amazing in looks, i have always been a chev fan. GM, please bring the new Cruz out only in a 1.8 and 2L. Such a good looking car needs the power to back up its looks.
Chev Cruze
I'm no a GM fan, but they are proving a point now with tis cruze. its really beautiful for amaTaima.
Pumezo
Stunner?
I am not a Chev fan by a long shot, being linked with Daewoo put those thoughts to rest before they even began.
But, Gees, this car is beautiful.
Iv seen it in the flesh and seen it real up-close. For the money being asked, for all thats being offered, this is way more car than any TOYOTA COROLLA could ever be!!
Toyota, step aside, all your ripping-off of your clients is to be short-lived now that Chevy is back, i mean the real Chevy's, starting with the CRUZE...
Stunner?
It's a Chev Cruze dude. With a 1.8 engine. Not exactly a passion igniter. I don't wan't it
Stunner!
This car is everything, that everybody wants! Stunning
STUNNER
i was doing 210 km/h this morning, the car its very soft, stable & handling perfectly at high speeds. but from robot to robot its bad. very economic believe me as compared to ford 1.6 a fuel gazzler especilly at high speeds
I think you're lying that you
I think you're lying that you did 210.
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