Since the Cruze Eco requires the Connectivity Plus Cruise package, we added that to all three models. The Cruze Eco includes low-rolling resistance tires, a rear spoiler, front grille shutters that close on the highway for better aerodynamics, and a slightly lower ride height. It gets an EPA-rated 28 mpg city, 42 mpg highway with the manual transmission, compared to 24 mpg city, 36 mpg highway for the Cruze 1LT. The Cruze Eco has a 33 mpg overall rating, while the 1LT is rated at 28 mpg.
Both cars use the same engine. The only sacrifice is automatic gear shifting. GM says that the Eco accounts for about 5 percent of all Cruzes sold. GM says the Cruze turbo with the automatic will see a 2-mpg increase for highway mileage, rising to 38 mpg, while the Eco model with the automatic bumps up to 39 mpg. Pricing has not been announced. This scenario just reinforces the need for consumers to look beyond ad hyperbole and do their research before buying a car.
Make sure you compare apples to apples, and decide if maximum mpg is more important than some conveniences like an automatic transmission. Is 40 mpg the new 30? On the other side, it's the lower and stiffer suspension, as well as the first four gears, that gives the car an entirely different character, if you request it. I admit that I destroyed my fuel-efficiency average when I checked the performance capability of the Eco mph: It turns out that there's another soul in this car that almost approaches a sporty level, as long as you're the only person in the car and the Cruze doesn't have to carry too much weight.
The engine wakes up nicely above rpm the maximum torque of lb. I even felt tempted to take the car through fast corners in the lower gears, ignoring the advice to shift into the higher gears. Of course, the secret to reaching the high fuel-efficiency levels is to take the car as quickly as possible into fifth and sixth gears. If you don't, you won't see the promised EPA rating. The interesting aspect here is that the Eco is a car with two different characters: You can drive it at an extremely efficient pace and at high MPG rates.
However, if you want to, it is also a lively commuter car to drive around town in a more engaged way. Point taken, since it's unlikely that you a buy a Prius just to save a few bucks, as those cars are still very expensive. So if you don't want to shell out the big money and you don't need the prestige of owning a hybrid, and if you're simply looking at a more affordable car with a hybrid-like MPG rating, then the Cruze Eco is a nice option.
You'll see more cars with MPGs in the high 30s and even 40s such as Hyundai's Elantra coming to market, but the Cruze is unique because of its list of improvements. The clear upside of the Cruze Eco is the availability of high MPGs, while the car does not force its driver into a leisurely driving pattern at all times.
If you feel like it, you can choose to drive the car a bit faster around corners and simply ditch the high MPGs. Try having fun in a Prius.
The Cruze may have arrived a bit too late in the U. Within the Cruze models, the Eco is the most interesting model, and it's also an interesting alternative to more expensive hybrids.
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Retired: What Now? Whichever Chevy Cruze you choose, you can be sure it will bring you dividends at the gas pump. This includes duplicate controls on the steering wheel, carpeted floor mats, and additional audio speakers. Also, the LT lets you step up to more. The sedan and hatchback interiors are similar in size with generous wiggle room on the second row. It measures The Chevy Cruze has ten airbags and a five-star federal safety rating. If you want crash avoidance features, the LT offers a Driver Confidence package.
Higher editions add a forward collision alert with a following distance indicator. A lane departure alert is paired with a lane keep assist. View Chevrolet.
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