The New Chevrolet Cruze

The redesigned 2020 Chevrolet Cruze was first introduced in 2009.  It has become popular in the American car market by offering a sporty compact that is affordable.  The Cruze is well-liked for its comfortable interior, smart technological features, and amazing handling for a compact car.

The 2020 model made improvements by offering additional room for its driver and passengers.  Additionally, the all-new Chevy Cruze has superior exterior dimensions.  Chevrolet guarantees that the 2020 Cruze incorporates many of the key technological features that car buyers have come to expect from General Motors’ brands.

Price And Specifications

The 2020 Chevy Cruze is considered a large compact car.  It has a height of 57.4 inches and an overall width of 70.5 inches, as well as a 106.3-inch wheelbase.  This allows the 2020 Cruze to have a generously sized cabin. For Instance, the roomy interior of the 2020 Chevrolet Cruze front-head room is 38.9 inches.

The MSRP for a standard 2020 Chevrolet Cruze sedan is $16,620.  This gives the 2020 Cruze an edge over its competitors by being one of the most affordable cars in its class.  Even with add-on features added, the Cruze still retails at a price point that makes it an affordable car for American families.

The 2020 Chevrolet Cruze is a compact car, but that doesn’t mean it handles like a small car.  Actually, some of the Cruze’s performance specifications are quite strong:

• The vehicle offers driving at a General Motors-estimated 153 horsepower.
• The new Chevrolet Cruze has a turbocharged, direct-injected 1.4-liter gas engine.
• A six-speed manual transmission is customary on the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze.

However, some reviewers have complained that the Cruze only provides one engine option.  The Turbocharged gas engine. Another point of contention is that cruise control is an add-on feature.

Features

The new Cruze includes a Chevrolet MyLink radio among its technology features, with an Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, also with a 7-inch-diagonal screen, and all of which makes your drive more entertaining.  It also comes with OnStar 4G LTE with a Wi-Fi hotspot, although there are heavy fees attached to this service.

The Chevrolet Cruze doesn’t disappoint when it comes to safety.  They included most of the safety features that buyers expect. The 2020 Cruze includes lane keep assist, rear cross traffic alert and forward collision alert, all of which help in protecting against accidents.  The redesigned body also incorporates a high-strength steel safety cage to protect in the event of an accident.

Fuel Efficiency

Apart from being affordable, the Chevrolet Cruze is a front runner in its market segment when it comes to fuel proficiency.  According to Environment Protection Agency approximations, the new Chevy Cruze gets 29 miles per gallon while in the city and 41 miles per gallon on the highway.  The Cruze’s city and the highway fuel efficiency are better than some of its competition.

How It Fares With Competition

The 2020 Chevrolet Cruze has quite a lot of competitors in the congested compact car class, with the two most powerful competitors being the Toyota Corolla and the Honda Civic.  Both are Asian imports.  This is why Chevrolet likes to showcase its American origin.  Particularly with its catchphrase “Imported from Detroit.”

Apart from having a different country of origin, the new Chevrolet Cruze stands out from the Corolla and Civic as a less expensive alternative.  For example, the Chevy Cruze’s MSRP of $16,620 is less than the Corolla’s $17,300 and the Civics’ $18,490 retail prices.  The Cruze also has a better fuel economy than both the Civic and Corolla.  Also, the Cruze is bigger in size compared to its competition and has more horsepower.

Pros And Cons

The Cruze’s strongest selling point is, a low price and strong fuel economy.  Additional pros include the roomy interior and the Cruze’s place as a big car in the compact space.

A con is that the new Cruze does not offer much when it comes to performance upgrades from the previous model.  In addition, the lack of engine choices is a drawback for consumers.

Overall, the Chevrolet Cruze is a strong contender in the compact car segment.  It is definitely worth taking it for a test drive.  So head to your closest Chevrolet dealer to learn more about the Cruze and take it for a spin.