History and description of the Chevrolet Cruze car

Chevrolet Cruze — a compact car developed by GM and classified in the C-segment according to the European classification. It has been produced since 2008 to the present. Cruze was produced before 2008 in the South Korean market under the name Daewoo Lacetti Premiere, until the Daewoo brand ceased production in 2011. In Australia, the model is called Holden Cruze. In Japan, the Cruze name was used from 2001 to 2008, which came from the subcompact Suzuki Ignis.

The engine in the car is located transversely in the front with front-wheel drive. The main competitors of the car are the Citroen C4, Ford Focus, Fiat Bravo, Lada Vesta, Kia ceed, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Lancer, Opel Astra, Nissan Almera, Peugeot 308, Renault Fluence, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Skoda Oktavia and Volkswagen Golf.

First generation (J300; 2008–2016)

On August 21, 2008, GM released official images of the Cruze, internally designated J300. GM's Daewoo division in South Korea played a leading role in the design and development of the Cruze, along with Opel's German division. Body styles included a 4-door sedan, a 5-door hatchback, and a 5-door sedan (since 2011) and a 5-door station wagon (since 2012).

The car is based on the Delta II platform, the engine is located in the front with a drive to the front wheels. The body structure is 65 percent high-strength steel. The front suspension is MacPherson type with hydraulic supports instead of silent blocks and A-shaped levers. The rear H-shaped beam with springs. The car turned out to be very quiet due to good sound insulation and a special four-point engine mount.


The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) awarded the Cruze a full five stars in its crash safety test, with 35.04 out of a possible 37 points. The China New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP) awarded the Cruze the maximum five stars in its crash safety test. The Cruze SE 1.6 tested returned a maximum of 16 points in the side impact, 14.44 in the frontal impact and 15.73 in the 40 per cent frontal offset crash. Euro NCAP also gave the full five stars. The car scored 96 per cent for adult protection, 84 per cent for child protection and a substandard 34 per cent for pedestrian protection.

Petrol engines are all 4-cylinder in-line engines with a volume of 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 liters and a power of 111 to 181 hp, including turbocharged. Diesel engines with a volume of 1.7 and 2.0 liters are also 4-cylinder in-line engines with a power of 129 to 161 hp, all with turbocharging. The following transmissions were installed - 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual (M32, F40) and 6-speed automatic (GM 6T30, GM 6T40, Aisin-Warner AF40-6).

The 2013 Cruze received a minor facelift and was unveiled at the 2012 Busan Motor Show in South Korea. The car received a new front end, air vents around the completely redesigned fog lights, and the grille and headlights also received minor updates. Cosmetic modifications were also made in 2014.

Second generation (J400; 2016-present)

In 2013, Chevrolet announced the launch of the second generation Cruze in late 2015, and the release was originally planned for late 2014. The delay was caused by engineering changes. For the Chinese market, the car was presented at the Beijing Auto Show in 2014 and official sales began in August of the same year. The car is built on the GM D2XX platform. The body is available in two versions - a 4-door sedan and a 5-door hatchback. The body of the Chinese version is shorter by 10 cm, the wheelbase is shorter by 5 cm.

Trim levels are designated L, LS, LT, and Premier. All trim levels include the MyLink seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with A/M/F radio, USB integration, and a 3.5-millimeter audio input. Options include SiriusXM satellite radio, voice control, CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities, keyless entry, OnStar with 4G/LTE/Wi-Fi connectivity, remote smartphone connectivity, and other advanced features.


Higher trim levels (LT and Premier) offer options such as "RS Sport Package", alloy wheels, remote start, keyless entry with push-button start, premium Bose sound system with external amplifier and subwoofer, MyLink system with GPS navigation, power tilt and slide moonroof, and power seats. Only the Premier trim level offers heated leather seats, premium alloy wheels, and more.


Cruze is equipped with a 1.4-liter turbocharged in-line four-cylinder gasoline engine with a power of 153 hp (114 kW) and a torque of 240 N·m. The diesel engine is a 1.6-liter turbocharged in-line four-cylinder engine with a power of 134 hp (100 kW) at 3500-4000 rpm and a torque of 320 N·m. There are two gearbox options - a 6-speed manual (M32) and a 6-speed automatic (GM 6T35).

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