I love this car. I have had it for around 7-8 months and have over 20K miles on it with zero warranty issues. Cold starts have not been an issue. Left at the airport in an open parking lot for close to a week in single digit temps and started it with my smartphone from the terminal without issue. I would not recommend the diesel unless you are do mostly long trips and can take advantage of the highest MPG. My total lifetime average from the day it rolled off the car hauler is 43mpg with a high of 52. Most will compare it to the Eco in price and cost per mile but this car has some serious torque and you cannot get upgraded interior with the Eco. I have heated leather and think the seats are great. I am about 6ft tall and about 175 lbs and have no issues on 8 hr trips only stopping once because my bladder doesn't last as long as the tank of diesel. Interior is also very quiet at highway speeds. The car handles well in the snow and ice due to the extra weight of the diesel engine. I have owned Dodge, Jeep, Chevy, Toyota and once considered the Jetta until Volkswagen made them plain jane at the last restyle. And also for Motor Trend the dealers had no problem selling all that were allocated in 2014 and in most cases were not willing to dealer trade if the other dealer did not have one to give them back.
Ive had mine for about a week. Video is spot on. It was actually kind of funny because I fit the description of the kind of person who would buy the cruze to the T. So far I REALLY love the car. Very fun drive and great styling and I do a lot of highway driving in northern california where so far I am averaging well over the reported highway MPG. Ive had stretches where I average over 50mpg. Great car so far!
Gotta agree with you on this. I was driving a 2005 Saab 9-5 as a daily driver and it was a great little car. I traded it in towards one of these fully loaded and LOVE it! I have my other vehciles for fun but driving 130 miles a day for work I needed something good on fuel as good or better than my Saab. I have been averaging about 53 MPG (almost all of my commute is highway with a speed limit of 70 mph) and getting well over 700 miles to a tank. So far I have been using around a tank of fuel per week so about $55 or so. I love mine, makes my long commute much easier and more enjoyable.
I picked up a 2014 VW Jetta TDI Value edition brand new in 6/2015 for 19k marked down from 23k since it was a left over 2014. That is called a steal. Has everything I need. One touch Windows, heated seats, aux/mdi, monster mats, xm radio, and I have been averaging 42mpg combined as the Tdi exceeds the epa estimates. 550+ miles of combined driving, I'll take that any day. Diesel here in FL is 10 cents cheaper than regular. 2.79 vs 2.69
MotoMedicine how's that 2014 TDi still working out for you 5 years later ? Sell it back to VW? VW screwed the diesel pooch for everyone with their stupidity.
Hopefully GM will offer the diesel engine as an engine option on a greater selection of trim levels in the 2017 Cruze and not as one almost fully loaded trim level with the diesel engine like in this video.
most of what is said is spot on. When it comes to longer brake distance, you have to realize that the diesel has Low Rolling Resistance tires that have abysmal grip even compared to a standard all season tire. at 70 mph I get EPA rating constantly. At 60mph I'm at 50 and at 50mph I'm at 65. City I get 33.4 mpg over 11,000 miles . The car doesn't really sound loud and diesel like unless you are listening for it. it does have nose dive but the emergency brake assist is a great addition.
the tdi has lower/wider tires for two of the three tire sizes available 205/55-16 225/45-17 225/40-18 and 215/55-17 for the cruze ...which would explain the handling difference
I have one and have been driving it for 2 months now. It handles great!! Lots of features and it's a smooth ride. Don't expect it to accelerate like a sports car though. It is sluggish but if your main concern is fuel economy. This vehicle gets excellent gas mileage. Got mine up to 36.5 mpg the other week on my road trip. I'm happy with it.
FWD cars can get oversteer too. I think if the front end is quite heavy (like he said it was), it makes the rear swing out a little since there isn't as much weight out back. you can get oversteer in some hot hatches as well.
So to recap: The Jetta is less expensive, built better, offers a manual, much sportier, brakes better, better 0-60 times at 8.5 seconds, and has much more interior volume. Why would you choose the Cruze?
The Cruze is a good looking car on the outside, but that rear seat leg room is atrocious. I've seen pictures where there is literally no leg room in the back seat. I mean of course that's because the front seat is all the way back, but still they could have made it a little more roomy.
My questions on this car are: 1. Winter below freezing starting and running reliability considering that Diesel fuel can gel at low temperatures, even while running? 2. Traction in the snow regions of the US? 3. How is the heater and A/C in this car?
i live halfway between seattle and alaska bought the car in september-51f starts easy, runs normal, plenty of heat. the car is great in the snow and ice, no worries
farmerallis yes a duramax chevy/gmc trucks are great this is a car made buy opel/deawoo want chevy to do good , but they make bad small cars i'd take a malibu , regal , impala , etc. cruze , sonic , there are just too many better cars
Keith Ciaccio The Cruze comes with leather interior with heated and cooled seats. I don't know about you but I think its a great car. I have a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT. Its not as classy but it is still a great car.
gas engines are getting so efficient that its hard to justify the higher price of the diesel option. other than the 700 mile range , the price of diesel, the added cost of adblue, the added expense of diesel oil changes, and the price of the car make it a tough sell
+Armyofscrap (Rainbow dash) YOU ARE WATCHING AN AMERICAN CHANNEL DUMB ARSE. We have very few diesel cars: Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes, and that's about it .
@@NosyNick_ Not necessarily. The 2010 Cruze Diesel in the UK had 163 hp and could do 0-60 in 8.2 seconds. It was 4.6m long and that's longer than a 3 series from 2010. The base 3 series diesel had 120 hp which could hit 60 in 10.3 seconds.
Ehh give it a better design in and out so dated looking IMO oh and no manual with the diesel WTF?.. Seats are not snug they are flat and very uncomfortable on long rides. But when they revamp this model I'll take another look at it or if they give a sport model version of this car. But I'll go and look at its cousin the Verano instead way better looking and comes in manual trans..
The Chevy Cruze Diesel is also significantly more expensive for what you get than a Jetta! The Jetta is a better bargain and offered with a 6 spd manual or DSG. The jetta will be a better car for the money long term!
I want to get this car but can anyone tell me how long do these cars last? i'm looking forward that they can last 5 years without an issue. anyone who can help me please? :'(
+Not Sure No you don't. The car's only been out since the 2014 model year. That would be about 370 miles a day, every single day, assuming they bought one the first day they were for sale in late May 2013.
EXACT - FUCKING - LY, you nailed it well. I bought a 2017 Cruze TDI as I drive A LOT and 95% is highway, so it makes sense. And just like you said, NOBODY that buys those cars gives a fuck about this EPA bull shit. We care about MPG and the durability of those engines. PERIOD.
Dude, then I can say.... An S Class and a Mirage get you from place A-B, not worth the premium of the S Class... I'd rather have a Cruze over a Mirage...
@@akj2387 A moot point now seeing as the Cruze is DEAD. Plus, with the premium you pay for diesel fuel, it really kills any kind of savings one would be trying to achieve. In the long run, you'd be better off with a Accent, Rio, Versa or Yaris - all of which get great MPG and can be bought for around $15k.
@@craig2web I was just saying that the Cruze isn't even in the same class as you listened here, the MPG figures aren't the only reason people would buy a Cruze over a Rio or whatever.. The Cruze diesel could be optioned with heated seats, cooled seats, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and even 4G connectivity all from 2014 ... I doubt the Rio or Mirage or whatever has any of that...I'm not "just" talking about the Cruze. They can't be compared as they're not in the same class... If MPG figures are what everyone cars about, then we'd all be driving round in cheap cars
2014 Cruze eco is rated at 26/39mpg. with a max distance of 39*15.6=608 miles. 2014 Cruze Diesel is rated at 27/46mpg.with a max distance of 46*15.6=717Miles. Regular in your area cost $3.09. 3.09/39 for the eco = 0.079 cents. so 8 cents a mile. Diesel in your area cost $3.67. 3.67/46 for the diesel = 0.079 cents. so 8 cents a mile. EXACTLY THE SAME!! Plus all the extra expense to maintain a diesel engine... GM is trying to trick its customers.
I upgraded to drive a car that gets 50 MPG highway from a S10 pickup that gets 17 MPG highway... I'll have to crunch the numbers, but unless diesel is roughly 2x gas - it'll save me money. That, and I like engines without spark plugs.
So, what's your point? I know someone that has this model year and it's not that bad. I bought the 2017 one and it's even better. I only wish that GM could put stiffer suspension, then that car would feel exactly like a VW. Suspension is a bit soft.
about comparable to premium unleaded... big deal. If you're driving a performance car, or a car with higher compression - you better be putting 91 in it.
wasn't comparing them just think a diesel should get more maybe it was new and just not worn in yet . I'm actually glad someone is still continuing diesel cars here.
+Tom B ARE you racing to work? No me neither. 8.8 is MORE acceleration than we really need for driving in bumper-to-bumper traffic. My other car is 11 second and that's plenty fast to merge onto the interstate .
+electrictroy2010 Wow, you like to assume. And we know what that means. Face it, Chevy Cruze is a non-player. And oh by the way, the Volt is a fraud. Not an electric car.
Tom B its respectable by compact car standards, not sport car or muscle car standards. this car was also marketed more towards people who like diesel fuel efficiency. thats the main focus anyway, the fact that it burns such a low amount of fuel, Not how quick it can get to 60.
You're referring to the gasoline engine. This is a Turbo Diesel engine. I bought the 2017 Cruze TD and it can pull when you push the gas pedal. It has plenty of power I need. Those cars are not designed to be race cars in the first place.
I love this car. I have had it for around 7-8 months and have over 20K miles on it with zero warranty issues. Cold starts have not been an issue. Left at the airport in an open parking lot for close to a week in single digit temps and started it with my smartphone from the terminal without issue. I would not recommend the diesel unless you are do mostly long trips and can take advantage of the highest MPG. My total lifetime average from the day it rolled off the car hauler is 43mpg with a high of 52. Most will compare it to the Eco in price and cost per mile but this car has some serious torque and you cannot get upgraded interior with the Eco. I have heated leather and think the seats are great. I am about 6ft tall and about 175 lbs and have no issues on 8 hr trips only stopping once because my bladder doesn't last as long as the tank of diesel. Interior is also very quiet at highway speeds. The car handles well in the snow and ice due to the extra weight of the diesel engine.
I have owned Dodge, Jeep, Chevy, Toyota and once considered the Jetta until Volkswagen made them plain jane at the last restyle. And also for Motor Trend the dealers had no problem selling all that were allocated in 2014 and in most cases were not willing to dealer trade if the other dealer did not have one to give them back.
John Davis is a boss. He looks about the same after 20 years
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Ive had mine for about a week. Video is spot on. It was actually kind of funny because I fit the description of the kind of person who would buy the cruze to the T. So far I REALLY love the car. Very fun drive and great styling and I do a lot of highway driving in northern california where so far I am averaging well over the reported highway MPG. Ive had stretches where I average over 50mpg. Great car so far!
Gotta agree with you on this. I was driving a 2005 Saab 9-5 as a daily driver and it was a great little car. I traded it in towards one of these fully loaded and LOVE it! I have my other vehciles for fun but driving 130 miles a day for work I needed something good on fuel as good or better than my Saab. I have been averaging about 53 MPG (almost all of my commute is highway with a speed limit of 70 mph) and getting well over 700 miles to a tank. So far I have been using around a tank of fuel per week so about $55 or so. I love mine, makes my long commute much easier and more enjoyable.
I just bought one of these and I love it. I wish the back seats had a little more room.
I picked up a 2014 VW Jetta TDI Value edition brand new in 6/2015 for 19k marked down from 23k since it was a left over 2014. That is called a steal. Has everything I need. One touch Windows, heated seats, aux/mdi, monster mats, xm radio, and I have been averaging 42mpg combined as the Tdi exceeds the epa estimates. 550+ miles of combined driving, I'll take that any day. Diesel here in FL is 10 cents cheaper than regular. 2.79 vs 2.69
+Michael Bruns AND FAILS EMISSIONS. Congrats. I bought a 2006 TDI with only 40,000 miles and 4000 dollars. THAT is a steal
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Thanks for the 40 weeks late comment and the fact this was posted before the scandal.
MotoMedicine how's that 2014 TDi still working out for you 5 years later ? Sell it back to VW? VW screwed the diesel pooch for everyone with their stupidity.
The car is nice, I just wished that RS trim was closer to 200hp.
2 weeks ago just bought a 2014 Chevy Cruze 2lt So far I am very happy with it. Only has 73 thousand miles.
Hopefully GM will offer the diesel engine as an engine option on a greater selection of trim levels in the 2017 Cruze and not as one almost fully loaded trim level with the diesel engine like in this video.
Oversteer? Doesn't he mean understeer? Especially with a FWD, high torque car?
most of what is said is spot on. When it comes to longer brake distance, you have to realize that the diesel has Low Rolling Resistance tires that have abysmal grip even compared to a standard all season tire. at 70 mph I get EPA rating constantly. At 60mph I'm at 50 and at 50mph I'm at 65. City I get 33.4 mpg over 11,000 miles . The car doesn't really sound loud and diesel like unless you are listening for it.
it does have nose dive but the emergency brake assist is a great addition.
Hope it lasts when the 2016 major redesign comes
+David Aubin It doesnt, but in 2017 a 1.6 turbo diesel will be available.
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Why does this look like it was shot in 1980?
the tdi has lower/wider tires for two of the three tire sizes available 205/55-16 225/45-17 225/40-18 and 215/55-17 for the cruze ...which would explain the handling difference
Waiting to see one in person.Chevy dealers don't stock them,why?
I have one and have been driving it for 2 months now. It handles great!! Lots of features and it's a smooth ride. Don't expect it to accelerate like a sports car though. It is sluggish but if your main concern is fuel economy. This vehicle gets excellent gas mileage. Got mine up to 36.5 mpg the other week on my road trip. I'm happy with it.
Yeah the engine is from Opel (GM Europe) and their diesels were good.
FWD cars can get oversteer too. I think if the front end is quite heavy (like he said it was), it makes the rear swing out a little since there isn't as much weight out back. you can get oversteer in some hot hatches as well.
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So to recap:
The Jetta is less expensive, built better, offers a manual, much sportier, brakes better, better 0-60 times at 8.5 seconds, and has much more interior volume. Why would you choose the Cruze?
Delete the dpf, tune it through trifecta. And you got yourself a reliable diesel car.
The Cruze is a good looking car on the outside, but that rear seat leg room is atrocious. I've seen pictures where there is literally no leg room in the back seat. I mean of course that's because the front seat is all the way back, but still they could have made it a little more roomy.
Put a diesel in the Impala and then you're talking a vehicle I would consider.
My questions on this car are: 1. Winter below freezing starting and running reliability considering that Diesel fuel can gel at low temperatures, even while running? 2. Traction in the snow regions of the US? 3. How is the heater and A/C in this car?
There really isn't much concern with modern day diesels with cold starting them.
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unless they are made by general motors.
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I've started many a 6.6 Duramax in single digit temperatures; even a heavily modded 600hp+ truck that started just fine.
i live halfway between seattle and alaska bought the car in september-51f starts easy, runs normal, plenty of heat. the car is great in the snow and ice, no worries
farmerallis yes a duramax
chevy/gmc trucks are great
this is a car made buy opel/deawoo
want chevy to do good , but they make bad small cars
i'd take a malibu , regal , impala , etc. cruze , sonic , there are just too many better cars
I am puzzled by the coment it does feel as upscale as the Jetta? Jetta's interior is shit and their entertainment system head unit is very dated .
Keith Ciaccio The Cruze comes with leather interior with heated and cooled seats. I don't know about you but I think its a great car. I have a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT. Its not as classy but it is still a great car.
Do you actually save money with the diesel miles per gallon?
Because gas is at $3.09. And diesel is at $3.67. In my area.
I can't trust your reviews because you always like everything.
very nice great
At 1:34, he says " ... you're clearly reminded when you step on the GAS, however ...". Huh? GAS ??????? Hey, wake up, this is a DIESEL car !!!
gas petal otherwise known as the accelerator.
drive one for a while and then decide if you like it.
Agreed. I would stick with the cruze eco. Yes it doesn't have as much power and torque but its a better value as of right now.
Does that 6.2 suburban get 50mpg.lol
gas engines are getting so efficient that its hard to justify the higher price of the diesel option. other than the 700 mile range , the price of diesel, the added cost of adblue, the added expense of diesel oil changes, and the price of the car make it a tough sell
If it shifts like the 1.8 i just traded in no mpg is worth it.
I have one and the transmission is excellent.
isnt the horsepower 163?
Europe and Asia have 163bhp.
Well you get a lot more torque with the diesel powered car, unlike your corolla, or any corolla for that matter.
joining just volvo? you mean bmw mercedes and volkswagen and and all the cars in the uk that have diesel engine options
+Armyofscrap (Rainbow dash) YOU ARE WATCHING AN AMERICAN CHANNEL DUMB ARSE. We have very few diesel cars: Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes, and that's about it
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@@NosyNick_ Not necessarily. The 2010 Cruze Diesel in the UK had 163 hp and could do 0-60 in 8.2 seconds. It was 4.6m long and that's longer than a 3 series from 2010. The base 3 series diesel had 120 hp which could hit 60 in 10.3 seconds.
i wonder if it willl outsell the corolla or civic?
Not with those sheeps that bought into the idea that only Toyota and Honda can make decent cars.
Ehh give it a better design in and out so dated looking IMO oh and no manual with the diesel WTF?.. Seats are not snug they are flat and very uncomfortable on long rides. But when they revamp this model I'll take another look at it or if they give a sport model version of this car. But I'll go and look at its cousin the Verano instead way better looking and comes in manual trans..
My 98 Corolla gets almost 40 mpg, and i dont have to buy expensive deisel.
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The Chevy Cruze Diesel is also significantly more expensive for what you get than a Jetta! The Jetta is a better bargain and offered with a 6 spd manual or DSG. The jetta will be a better car for the money long term!
The Mazda 3 in that year had 30/40 mpg city/highway and it’s a gas engine that’s an embarrassing diesel from Chevy
I want to get this car but can anyone tell me how long do these cars last? i'm looking forward that they can last 5 years without an issue. anyone who can help me please? :'(
Victor Valenzuela I have 130K miles on mine and it's been a great car.
+Victor Valenzuela 200k and its an awesome car I have my cruze since 2012 and also it runs really good
I know someone that has 358,000 miles on it
+abdou kheiri They didn't make the Cruze diesel in 2012
+Not Sure No you don't. The car's only been out since the 2014 model year. That would be about 370 miles a day, every single day, assuming they bought one the first day they were for sale in late May 2013.
NO ONE gives a crap about the energy impact score.
City, highway and combined is what everyone cares about.
EXACT - FUCKING - LY, you nailed it well. I bought a 2017 Cruze TDI as I drive A LOT and 95% is highway, so it makes sense. And just like you said, NOBODY that buys those cars gives a fuck about this EPA bull shit. We care about MPG and the durability of those engines. PERIOD.
Not worth the premium over the Eco, and both the Nissan Versa and new 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage get similar MPGs for a LOT less money.
Dude, then I can say.... An S Class and a Mirage get you from place A-B, not worth the premium of the S Class... I'd rather have a Cruze over a Mirage...
@@akj2387 A moot point now seeing as the Cruze is DEAD. Plus, with the premium you pay for diesel fuel, it really kills any kind of savings one would be trying to achieve. In the long run, you'd be better off with a Accent, Rio, Versa or Yaris - all of which get great MPG and can be bought for around $15k.
@@craig2web I was just saying that the Cruze isn't even in the same class as you listened here, the MPG figures aren't the only reason people would buy a Cruze over a Rio or whatever.. The Cruze diesel could be optioned with heated seats, cooled seats, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and even 4G connectivity all from 2014 ... I doubt the Rio or Mirage or whatever has any of that...I'm not "just" talking about the Cruze. They can't be compared as they're not in the same class... If MPG figures are what everyone cars about, then we'd all be driving round in cheap cars
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I have 2012 chevy cruze 1.8 Gaz ..i have a lot of problèmes . i am tired!!!
2014 Cruze eco is rated at 26/39mpg. with a max distance of 39*15.6=608 miles.
2014 Cruze Diesel is rated at 27/46mpg.with a max distance of 46*15.6=717Miles.
Regular in your area cost $3.09. 3.09/39 for the eco = 0.079 cents. so 8 cents a mile.
Diesel in your area cost $3.67. 3.67/46 for the diesel = 0.079 cents. so 8 cents a mile.
EXACTLY THE SAME!! Plus all the extra expense to maintain a diesel engine... GM is trying to trick its customers.
I upgraded to drive a car that gets 50 MPG highway from a S10 pickup that gets 17 MPG highway... I'll have to crunch the numbers, but unless diesel is roughly 2x gas - it'll save me money. That, and I like engines without spark plugs.
Ok 3 words . Chevy . Cruze . diesel. there is your review.
So, what's your point? I know someone that has this model year and it's not that bad. I bought the 2017 one and it's even better. I only wish that GM could put stiffer suspension, then that car would feel exactly like a VW. Suspension is a bit soft.
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A fully loaded version of this car can cost over 30k... You can buy a CLA for that price...
Why? Deisel is expensive.!
about comparable to premium unleaded... big deal. If you're driving a performance car, or a car with higher compression - you better be putting 91 in it.
36 mpg that's it i get that in my 1.0 fiesta and its quicker .
I've driven the fiesta. Decent little car but doesn't compare to the Cruze.
wasn't comparing them just think a diesel should get more maybe it was new and just not worn in yet . I'm actually glad someone is still continuing diesel cars here.
@@Eternalsfan Why doesn't it? They're both in the same class
Diesel is good, but the exterior design already looks dated.
My veloster 6spd. gets 43mpg hwy with a CAI. GDI is the way to go.. Guys.
8.8 Seconds 0-60? That's respectable? LOL
+Tom B ARE you racing to work? No me neither. 8.8 is MORE acceleration than we really need for driving in bumper-to-bumper traffic. My other car is 11 second and that's plenty fast to merge onto the interstate
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+electrictroy2010 Wow, you like to assume. And we know what that means. Face it, Chevy Cruze is a non-player. And oh by the way, the Volt is a fraud. Not an electric car.
Tom B its respectable by compact car standards, not sport car or muscle car standards. this car was also marketed more towards people who like diesel fuel efficiency. thats the main focus anyway, the fact that it burns such a low amount of fuel, Not how quick it can get to 60.
Still much quicker than a Prius….
Oh look, still harsh riding and gutless. My boss has one of these with the 1.4 turbo and it is a turd. You could crawl through broken glass faster.
Mr Anderson Its not that bad. Yes it is a bit of a bummer but its a great car still.
I have an '18 Cruze Diesel, 1.6L. Has plenty of power for my needs.
You're referring to the gasoline engine. This is a Turbo Diesel engine. I bought the 2017 Cruze TD and it can pull when you push the gas pedal. It has plenty of power I need. Those cars are not designed to be race cars in the first place.
this shows that chevy sucks since 2015
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Too bad it's a GM
dave houston too bad VW got caught?