2017 Chevy Cruze Review

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What's New for the 2017 Chevy Cruze?

The 2017 Chevy Cruze expands on the things that have made this popular sedan a good value. The Cruze sedan's updated exterior becomes even more sporty and streamlined with the new hatchback. On both styles, top editions add amenities such as front and rear heated seats, a heated steering wheel and leather upholstery. This year's model expands its user-friendly dash tech standards. U.S. News and World Report refers to these features as dollar-stretching value. Even on the base edition, owners enjoy the IntelliLink seven-inch touchscreen. It supports both Apple Carplay and Android Auto, ensuring more features for most cell phone users. A rearview camera watches for trouble, and parental monitors help keep teen drivers in check. An OnStar subscription provides a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. You can round out these offerings with the available Bose stereo, navigation system, and wireless charger. As the Car Connection reports, the Cruze is bigger than many rivals. For example, it offers some 36 inches of rear legroom. Beating the Toyota Corolla and Mazda3, the 2017 Chevy Cruze sedan has a 13.7-cu.ft. trunk. The hatchback has an 18.5-cu.ft. cargo hold that expands to more than 47 cubes with the seats down.

With 153 horses under the hood, the Cruze has a good power-to-weight ratio. The high level of torque (177 lb.-ft.) helps ensure ample acceleration. This powertrain provides strong fuel economy. Rated at 30 mpg city/40 mpg highway, it beats almost every rival. All automatic editions have a fuel-saving engine stop-start system. Pleasing passengers, the car's ride quality is a bit above class with its smooth, quiet efficiency. Safety is assured by ten airbags. Drivers can opt for crash avoidance features to keep the 2017 Chevy Cruze out of harm's way. A blind zone system helps with lane change safety. A following distance indicator and a stopping-traffic alert help prevent frontal collisions. A lane keep assist helps strengthen the effectiveness of the lane departure warning.

* The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment.

** Actual mileage may vary.