2017 Chevrolet Cruze Premier Car Review
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- Опубліковано 2 січ 2017
- The big fight in the compact car segment has been dominated by import brands for decades. The second-generation Chevy Cruze rises toward the top of the heap with style and refinement and unfortunately, sticker price. Tom Voelk reviews the top-tier Premier model.
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have to admit it looks pretty cool
I’m more impressed with that real estate. Nice home. Nice looking area. The car compliments the property.
I had a Cruze for a week as a rental car, and I loved it. I thought it had a V6 engine, till I popped the hood and saw the 4cyl and a turbo! If your like me you work on your own cars, and you could actually change most parts on this car your self, there is room to work on it. The interior was quiet, and the seats were very adjustable, I'm 6'4 and was able to make the seat and steering wheel fit me for a long road trip. The car is quick, it went to highway speeds instantly, and it averaged 35.6mpg, at highway speed it's instant mpg was around 45mpg! My only complaint would be the automatic stop feature, where it kills the engine at a stop, it's not seamless and not unnoticeable! You hear the A/C blower kick down, I'm ok with that, but when you try to take off from a stop it stumbles, while the engine starts back up, you can pump the brake and keep it from shutting off the engine. You should be able to shut off that auto stop feature, only complaint.
I have a 2016 Cruze LT with the RS package, and i absolutely love the car, had it for about 6 months, got about just under 6000 miles on it, made two longer trips, and the fuel economy on this car is great, i average roughly between 32-35 in the city, and on the highway driving from Pittsburgh to Hershey PA i averaged 53.6...way better than i expected! Plus the dealership gave me 2 years of onStar, built in 4G wifi, and Sirius XM. overall, great review, and great car! I would 100% go with another Chevy again after this one.
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Ahh.....The Pennsylvania Turnpike. I know it well.
Did you buy the Diesel? 53.6 on highway?? I get between 50 and 60, unless I go uphill of course, but that's at 80 MPH speeds. I guess I would get over 60 if I was at around 65 MPH.
The interior ergonomics are excellent on this car, as you mentioned. The nicest interior design of any compact car imo. My wife bought an 2016 LT in July 2016. Already has 20k miles, its a great little car. It gets 42 MPG regularly on the hwy. Smooth and very quiet. I am considering getting one for myself. Auto Stop/Start is very seamless but can be very irritating when you are getting used to it. I am sure lots of people go test drive this car and are put off by the stop/start.
Not a Chevy guy but really like this car. Wish all models had irs and hid lights. Elantra Sport looks like an on par offering given the tech and a better drivetrain. Good choices here
Wow! Didn't expect such a great interior from a cruze.
Just expect poor reliability.
I agree. Ive owned 2 chevys before. Terrible, very expensive to repair as well.
Did you even listen to the video? It's ranked as one of the most reliable cars sold today.
Protector of the Republic That's funny because actual Cruze owners on many auto forums complain about how badly reliable it is.
Here's just one site where owners are posting their experience owning a Cruze:
www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/chevy-cruze.html
I'll trust the opinion of many real Cruze owners over what 1 video says.
zarbon700 You are intentionally being an idiot. It's not what one video says. It's statistics. I don't know if you grasp this concept but the main idea is that you want to hear the opinion of a wide audience, or you risk just hearing a few angry voices. Of course the consumers that have problems will complain online. It's what they do. But Chevy has sold millions of Cruze units. Out of these millions, of course some of them will have troubles, but the vast majority are very reliable, as evidence by people actually making SCIENTIFIC STATISTICAL STUDIES on this matter, not just getting the opinion of some people.
I really like the looks of the Cruze. Tom is right that GM products are getting better. I would choose this over a Civic just on the looks alone. The new civics are just too "outwardly designed" for me. I would really be curious about the upcoming Cruze diesel though.
Civics are police magnets. Fuck that shit. You will be looked a lot more seriously in something like an Audi A6, Lincoln MK whatever. Civic?? You bet the cops won't think you're somebody important in there that they might not wanna mess up with.
It's funny how GM cars get talked about. It's really a good looking car. People say GM cars are not good, but I can't tell. I know someone with a cobalt that just keeps running and they don't even check the oil. That the end of the day the best breaks down. From GM to Ford, Toyota to Nissan it's all man made.
I have driven a Cruze for the past 5 years and had only minor problems. I work on my own cars and have grown to appreciate its reliability. Your right, at the end of the day they all eventually break.
JamelH I've had my 2015 Cruze for 3 years now with no issues. It's a great car.
With a $2500 rebate plus a $2500 dealer discount I scored a 2017 Kinetic blue Cruze LT Sedan auto with the convenience package and RS package for $19,645. It's a great little car.
Great color!
Drove my new 2017 Cruze sedan premier with a sticker price of 29,900 marked up to 31k with dealer options for 18,900.00 today. There are some amazing end of year rebates with GM employees cost incentive. I don’t love the car but for that price I can live with it.
Excellent review, as always! Thanks!!
Excellent review as usual. I hope you will be able to review the Mazda MX-5 RF some time soon. Much love for your work here in Astoria Oregon!
Another great review. It almost makes me forget that the older version of the Cruze that I own isn't a problem child.
Keep up with the reviews.
great video. picking mine up next week
Huge fan of both Driven and Autodinamico, excellent channels, superior production and great hosts.
I've been a subscriber since Gabriel said you gave him tips when you met at the MX-5 presentation.
here come are the triggered haters
Cruze is a great car. I've had my 2015 Cruze for 3 years and it's had 0 issues. 38-42 mpg, great features, etc. They have good deals too if you look for them. Hondas are just boring.
Great review Tom. I like your style. Thank you!
Mr. Voelk, I greatly enjoy your videos! - I even watch them; though I am not necessarily looking to buy the car you're reviewing. Very professionally done videos! Good job and keep them coming!
A very nice Chevy.I appreciate the appearance of this car and the interior layout and dashboard.From what I see and ergonomics is very good!Thanks for the beautiful presentation.
very nice vehicle, never drove one but always heard Chevys drive smoothly so I will take a look for sure
Saw this car at the Toronto Auto Show and wow I was impressed. Comfortable, roomy, very classy interior. It looks weird with the 16" tires. I would recommend the larger wheels. All in all, this car moved to the top of my shopping list. A pleasant surprise for a guy who's driven Toyotas all his life.
Great review for a beautiful and sporty car!
That is a nice car i want a chevy for my next car
Same here, especially when it still offers automatic gears instead of CVT which I dislike (sorry Corolla/Civic/Impreza/Sentra).
Underjazzsskin be prepared for poor reliability issues that comes along with owning a Chevy.
Unfortunately more and more automakers seem to be turning to Cvts
camaroman101 non of them are reliable. I like cvts on how the smooth they are. Old Nissan ones are reliable based on my Experience.
What's the difference??
Like your videos very much! Thanks.
Thank God this car does not have some of those safety features standard. The Corolla does come with it standard and that's why I will never buy a Corolla and will guide people away from it as much as possible. This car is so stylish and when I get ready to purchase my next new car I would consider this. Another thing is I could go all the way up to the LT without all this extra features I don't need. Awesome review.
Thanks Tom, another great review !
You are always so cheerful. Any life secrets for that?
I just saw this. Let's see, I love my job, married a beautiful and frugal woman, and live in one of the best cities in the US. Hard to complain.
Cruze is a good car.. Had one for 4 years and about to buy another one.
I actually like this. Good on Tom for mentioning the lack thereof this car has. Chevy, you're getting there....let's step it up!!!!
I own a 2014 Cruze LT, purchased it in late june of 2014, only 24000 miles so far, but its been a great car so far, I really like the looks of the next gen, might trade on a 17 in the spring, nothing but satisfaction so far :)
This model has the cracked piston issue. Read up on it, relatively common problem. Never get a used model out of warranty else you'll be stuck with a 6k repair bill.
This will very likely be my next car
Thanks, for this review sir
Has anyone else had Siri launch once he says " hey Siri" in the video?
IV never had this happen before, I think it's pretty funny.
I rewatched the part a few times just to watch Siri be launched from the video.
Hahahahaha
Gorgeous interior. Love it.
MotorCity J, Remind me of a more Germanic ride with a mixed bag of the interior treatment hurt by FAST loss of value that bears out my agreement to comment of, "Who in the real world will drop 30K versus Rising Sun crop, brand loyalty like my friend who took the loss in stride.
Shawn Jenkins it's called a lease. Please check into it.
me too
Why is the service time 9 months and not 12 months?
The Cruze was just named Top Compact Car of the Year by Consumer Reports. Guess it beat all the others you mentioned. You got things right, though.
great job mr tom
So how much was this Cruz RS as tested ? ... You didn't even mention it.
Really great car, surprised at the ride quality description. I just cant get around GM design. They hit it sometimes, but usually its more striking than good looking.
The good thing? It can be turned off?? It is my understanding that the Auto Stop-Start feature on this car cant be turned off...
apa182 yes you are correct to a point. If you come to a stop and put the shifter in manual mode, the engine stays on and all you have to do is slip it back in D again. Also in the colder months, when the heater is on, this disables the start stop function do to coolant flow for heating. It's not a big deal really, plus it's so smooth you don't even notice when it does engage. I do however think that GM should put in an off switch though. It should be a choice. And I believe they will do just that in future models. 👍🏻
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If you lived where the sun shines, the chrome on the dash would blind you
I've one question. Is the Wi-Fi hotspot in this car free?
No. I believe there's a short promo period but afterwards there's a monthly fee (not sure what it is). Personally, I just use my iPhone as a hot spot but I believe the unit in the car is more robust when using multiple devices. Is there anyone here that uses the service that can weigh in on this?
My Cruze is pretty nice. Part of me wishes I had kept my 2014 Impala, which was costing me less than my 2016 Cruze, but still... That Cruze is really pretty good.
Whats costing u more on the chevy cruze?
@@worldoflos660 It was the insurance, and the monthly payment. I now have had two more Impalas and a Focus since then, and currently a Traverse. The Cruze was a great gas saver, but that's about it.
@@radicalcrash thanks for the reply. Idk I'm honestly thinking about getting a 2016 mazda3
@@worldoflos660 If one's available to you, I'd say go for it. By all reports, they're fun cars. I live in the middle of nowhere, options for Mazda are quite a distance. But I did consider making the drive... Mazdas are sharp.
From someone who had test drove the first generation 4 cylinder (non turbo) cruze, this looks to be a pleasent improvement and worth a look. To be honest, after the first go around, i just stopped paying this model any mind. Completely overlooked it in favor of GM's other offerings. I wonder if the Sonic has better room now. My foot touched both pedals the last time I got in one :P
Good review, as always. If I'm not mistaken, the first gen Cruze did not fare well when it came to reliability (according to "a leading Consumer magazine"), so I'm a bit skeptical that suddenly Chevy has managed to put its troubled past behind it. Time will tell.
its all relative. All cars are more reliable than they used to be so the "worst in class" could be better than a reliable car of 10 years ago.
Beautiful car!
Make one for 2017 malibu please!
All the shut-lines are perfectly aligned, tells about good assembly and QC. But those speakers with exposed connectors... not that an owner would see them everyday.
A definitely great little car, and confirmed after driving one. The Civic is horrifically expensive for my age group & the Corolla is a snooze fest.
At nearly 30k, overpriced imo. 5k less it's very interesting.
While it's clearly one person's experience, someone I spoke to got an enormous discount on a Cruze without even haggling. It was somewhere around 5-6K if I remember right. So, it never hurts to ask. Discounts might be due in part to the fact sedans aren't as popular these days. Everyone wants crossovers.
So true. And American cars really never sell for retail anyway.
Driven Car Reviews I got $5,000 off a 2017. Killer deals are out there.
If you look at 2017 premier used you can get them under 50k miles for around 14-15k
Like your style ,good reviewer. Also like the car ,good to see american cars again not like the passed when they tried to copy everyone else. Remember the euro - everything junkers.
Even the BASE Cruze is great looking.
I have the 2017 Chevy cruze premier and I love it. Same color black and bought it with 51,000 miles. And I love my Cruze
How’s it’s been so far???
I just bought a 2017 white premier with 21,000 miles on it with trade I got it for 14995...so excited to get ot Tuesday through Carvana!!
@@joegibson8003 sorry for this l;ate reply, its been doing good. Still runs great.
I have a 2017 Chevy Cruze premier and there are some things this car has that mine doesn’t /:
I've sworn my next car will be a manual with adaptive cruise control. If you haven't experienced ADC, you are missing out. As of now, 2017 Corolla is the cheapest car with adaptive cruise control, and that even includes manual transmission cars. Too bad I'm not interested in that. If Corolla iM also came with TSS-P instead of the lesser TSS-C, it would be far more tempting. As is now, I'm getting by with an Impreza with EyeSight + BRZ manual.
Doesn't need more safety features! What happened when airbags and seat belts were enough?!
Preventing an accident from happening is better than mitigating injury and death after an accident.
Xray Mind I can react just as quick as a car could. Also, a computer can't see in the future. They can't possibly know when an accident will happen so I don't wanna hear that either.
Here is the thing, Dustin: Not all people have your reflexes. Not all people drive responsibly or keep a safe distance. Even though you don't need a computer in your car it still might for instance save you from being rammed from behind at a red light by a distracted person going 50mph if that person has something like automatic emergency braking installed. Safety features are not just there to prevent you and me from causing accidents. They are also there to protect us from other drivers. That's why air bags and seat belts never have and never will be enough.
Jonas Rosenven I now see what you're saying. Well if I buy a car with it I'll turn them off.
Your life isn't replaceable! The best safety features available should be standard as there are many more than just airbags and seatbelts these days if you werent aware.
It's a cobolt POS .. I love the soft and hard tap tap tap plastic. Most parts hidden by pannels are made of plastic and cheap springs. Save up for a Lexus or even a used one with 100k will out last a new cobolt.
Kenneth K damit Jim do a little research. It's a colbolt.
Kenneth K it's the successor. A rebranded colbolt.
interior name?
Are they trying to be Buick?
And now , they're no longer are in production.
I haven’t made my first months payment and it’s been in the shop 3 time for faulty app CarPlay. I do love the car but I have to have my navigation and CarPlay just won’t do it. Any having problems? Lemon law???
What's happening (or not happening) with the CarPlay. Which iPhone and iOS version are you using?
I drive off my maps I have to touch the map screen hit the arrow and it updates it. Only problem is I get to to it about 5 minutes. All other parts work just fine, just maps and pandora. So went out and bought 7plus from a 5s thinking maybe the phone was the issue,didn’t do a thing
Hmmm, I've not heard of that happening before. I'm sure you've tried a different Lightning cable, right?
Just a thought- When you select Maps in CarPlay, do you see an icon that is a small circle with four arrows within it on the right side of the car's screen? You should. If instead you see arrows on each edge of the screen (top, bottom and both sides) you are in a different mode that locks the screen in place. If this is the case, look for a "cancel" button (or a word something similar) in the upper right corner of the cars display. Select it and it should get you back to the normal mode.
I've not seen that but will look for it. Right now I have no XM and the home buttons on the radio don't work now. Drove to the dealership and showed them. there solution. Turn it off open the door and start the car. I think that was a slap across my face, ouch. A lot going on for a month old car with under a k mile on it.l
The Japanese cars you mentioned in the beginning are still around and kicking. The Cruze isn't. I love my Corolla XSE!
I was talking to my neighbor a couple weeks back. Her Cruze has 120K miles on it and even she's surprised it'd been so reliable. Too bad GM didn't give it much marketing love.
@@DrivenCarReviews I’m sure it’s a fine car. I should stop comparing it to my old Sonic. I felt like GM cut so many corners with that car.
Japanese brand myopia is silly. GM is on a roll. Malibu, Camaro to name two others that will delight along with this car. For me Camaro is GM's halo car. Gives Mustang a headache, and Challenger a wake up call to go on a diet. Driving the V6 6 speed manual nicely equipped, this car is more entertaining, and just as fast as my 2010 V8 powered Mustang GT was! Camaro out handles my old Mustang too. Cruze will surprise many. A good thing. But Hyundai Elantra, and Kia, and Mazda, and Honda still delight. Isn't nice to have options.
Only the Elantra GT offers the panoramic sunroof, not the sedan, although I own a sedan and I wish it were a panoramic sunroof.
That interior is really really nice I have. Cloth 😑
Why on EARTH did they design that little button on top of the gear shift like that????
Nice car! 🇺🇸❤️
This vs Malibu?
Well... the Malibu is larger and costs more.
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I'm looking for a new vehicle. with anti theft devices. i dont think i will find one.
I like it but that price tested is kinda high. almost 30k for a sub compact
It's a compact, not a subcompact. The subcompact from Chevy is the Sonic.
Protector of the Republic A friend bought a loaded 2014 LTZ Cruze RS as he liked my 2011 Sonata GLS GDI. His was built in September 2014 & he bought it on Halloween as apparently GM was holding the release date of the new models late that year for a 30K econobox and a year & a half later with 50K on the clock still owing 26K due 5K negative equity when the new models hit his valuation dropped to 15K, but no one would buy it lost half of what's owed. WTF? That's the kind of loss of value of the SmartCar with much crappier ride quality with great structural integrity, but that's FAST depreciation! Most top imports 10 years old are still worth 50% of initial cost, why the HEAVY cannibalization of value? I rode along for a self test drive of the diesel Cruze with HOT acceleration & MPG, but nobody said if RPO for RS was possible. I'd queried Len Stoler online but they must not be concerned about a JD Power rating NEVER got an answer, just hard sell with repeated requests for information. Attention to detail is the only hope to unseat your rivals! If I wanted a diesel Cruze I'd definitely go preowned! I get the parking lot depreciation, but that's an outrageous loss of value! Sonata class action suit just extended warranty on longblock. No worries here! Korea sure is good at copying the Mitsu for early gens & innovation of GDI and a very TALL 1st gear higher than Reverse provide great off the line power w/o detracting from ownership of my friend.
ray britton understood, if you can lease, then do it. A very nicely equipped LT with RS Packege will run around $150 to $170 a month. All new vehicles on the market now are expensive. It's crazy.
In reality, dealers discount Cruze a lot. You can easily find a nicely equipped one in the low 20s.
Elantra doesn't have a panoramic sunroof.... At least the sedan does not. The Elantra GT (Hatchback version) had one in some trim levels.
Ah, true, I should have been more specific. Thanks for setting me straight.
"At the risk of sounding like a broken recorrrrrrrrrrd." 0:28
i have a 2015 toyota coralla we love our car but i want a chevy so its okay
As that a tear on a brand new car
I have to say, I don't understand the absolute hatred for hard touch materials, especially on the dashboard where you won't be touching. Unless I'm the only person who doesn't get into a car and knock on all the surfaces. If you want all premium materials, buy a entry level luxury or luxury car.
it's crazy how much the American car manufacturers have improved. when I was 15 getting my license, 9 years ago, back in 2008 when the Mustang GT's V8 was only making 300hp and v6s were making 200hp and most cars were naturally aspirated. except for the srt4, cobalt ss and a few other pocket rockets. only nice exotic cars had the nice 6 speeds manual or auto. manuals could still beat the automatics epa mpgs.
now? u have v8s making 400hp+ and turbo 4s and v6s making 300hp+. now even regular cars have 8speed autos and 6 speed manuals. automatics destroy manuals in mpgs ratings. don't get me started on diesels in passenger cars, that was unheard of. now it's becoming more and more common
Now American cars don't suck. they're actually pretty damn good
how much the auto industry has changed
GM was making 300hp v8s back in 1992 with the Lt1 Corvette.
Nice looking car. It looks rugged.
at this price range, it's impossible to get a car with any soft touch material or led lights here in Indonesia....
I don't even know why I watch these because only 15% of these cars are being sold here. this car isn't sold here
and apparently a turbocharger, wow, at this price?
Rip Cruze
Enjoy the leather seats and RS trim- nobody in the real world will go for a loaded Cruze at $29 grand. This is a tough segment if you're trying to not choose the Honda Civic.
Fogging up of lights @ 5:45, not a good sign.
i call BS on the back seat having head room I'm 5'7" with a fused spine and I can't lay my head on the back seat head rest without touching the roof and having to slouch so far where my knees touch the back of the front seat that position puts very painful pressure on my neck shoulders hips and lower back this prove to be an extremely uncomfortable car to be a back seat passenger
I can only speak to my dimensions which are, coincidentally, about spot on for the average American male. 5'9" with a 32" inseam.
This review is very bias. So much so that I would guess he's paid by GM to lie.
Tom, there's another redesigned compact sedan that you didn't mention, but I have a feeling it is up for a future review. That would be the Subaru Impreza.
Kind of looks like a Avalon from the the front
Buy one that's a year old and bypass that $30,000 sticker price. Ridiculous.
im so sad this car has a turbo engine how sad i dont like the turbo....
I won't say it is bad performing, but if you put a red shining RS badge on the grill, you expect a hot load and this will take a beating of the regular 1.5 turbo civic, this is no SI competitor for sure...
Their annoying commercials make them not appealing to me.
Hyundai called, they want their 2011-2016 Elantra design back.
Then almost all other company called Hyundai and they want something back, too.
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Hi all! Here's a link to the Honda Civic review which is closest competitor to Chevy Cruze-
ua-cam.com/video/x37gF90BZfU/v-deo.html
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Driven Car Reviews I wonder if you know what your talking about more refined then the Toyota Corolla. Hardly I am currently driving a chevy cruze and own a Toyota corolla and trust me it is every bit as refined as the Cruze. And its funny you think the Cruze is peppier then most but other reviews say it is not.
I bought the 2017 Cruze Premier. I would not buy it again. I have less that 2000 miles on it. The stop/start engine is AWEFUL! It clunks engaging and disengaging and IS NOT SEEMLESS!! When it starts after a stop at a stop sign or after an extended stop at a light, you can feel & HEAR it starting! This is one of the few cars with the stop/start feature that cannot be shut off or bypassed! I have started to put it in neutral when coming to a stop so the engine doesn't shut off . The six speed transmission in stop/go city traffic, it is annoying with its CONSTANT shift changing. When I called GM, they suggested I take it in to be checked. I spoke with one tech who told me that this is how this car is. He said to use the L drive and manually shift if I wanted to better control the shifting. I took it in to another dealership. The tech drove with me and said, yea, that's how this car is. When I filled out a survey for GM, they called. When I explained my complaints, I was basically told, they were sorry I felt the way I did! They also said that the car is "learning" my driving habits and trying to adapt to it. They said it would take until 5000 miles for this to correct itself! The Anti-Collision feature almost caused me to be in accident! It caused engine & gas pedal to disengage when I deliberately crossed road markings! Scared me to death! The person following me had to go around me because the engine was pulling me to a stop! UGH!! Because my $28000 car is now listing for $19000 after 2 months on the market, I am STUCK! I DO NOT RECOMMEND this car unless you buy the standard transmission.
That stop/start is horrendous. I avoid any car that doesn't let you disable it regardless of the car manufacturer.
The Cruze is DEAD now. GM is cancelling production of all cruze. Toyota Corolla for the win!
Couple of things that they could improve on the initial impression:
1. Get rip of that cheap looking plastic front under spoiler. It looks awkward, and over time, it's gonna fade and reveal the ugliness. Plus, it's determined to get scratched or deformed to drive over any lower pavement.
2. No more teal interior color. Just make it all bright. How hard is that!?
That cheap looking plastic spoiler is an air dam. Its meant to get scratched and not be too noticeable hence the flat black color. Its there for aerodynamics. Shouldn't fade either considering its blocked from the sun.
Chevy should recall the car & fix the brake pedal which sits higher than accelerator ASAP. Buying this car is suicide.
fancy opel astra.... not even current generation :'D