THE NEW CHEVROLET CRUZE DIESEL

Chevrolet, the American company starts launching cars in India because they can’t afford it in there home country. Chevrolet introduced many new cars in India. In which CRUZE is on the top of the list. Cruze got everything that makes it in top competition with the same category

It does look a muscular body in all sense. The head lights have been blended to side ways in beautiful way. The front grille is pretty large that’s what giving it a bigger and meaner look. The bottom front grille is much bigger than the top giving it a muscular look. They provide two big fog lamps which gives enough support with lights in night drives. The back side defiantly looks like sedan with beautifully arranged tail lamps. Top models are equipped with reverse guide system and an automatic tilt and slide sunroof.

The Cruze rides on 16 inch alloys which looks solid with the car.

Interior

Unlike other cars u need not put key into the keyhole to open the door. The car automatically senses the key with you when you pull the door. So smart technology na.?? The first of its kind in this segment, the motion sensor on the dash detects the key and opens the door. And u need not use the key to start the car is well. The lower left side of the steering houses the “start” button. Push start…. Pushing it u can hear engine firing. And to stop the engine is as simple as another press on the same button. Then u will realize that the key is such a waste of money that u paid in total. But u can not start the car placing the key outside the car.


The multi display screen is pretty nicely pasted on the top of central console which reads temperature inside the cabin, outside temperature, blower speed, audio details, and time etc

The steering is made for speedy and sporty drive. It is provided with the extra grip for easy turning. The audio system of the car does look like a fancy item. And it is pretty nice to see the audio controls almost every audio player option has been mounted on the steering wheel which means u need not take hands of steering to control it.

Technical Evaluation

The engine is 2 litre VCDi engine. Which will roars to life like a roaring wild animal. The car is also provided with a cruise control system whose activation key is also right on the steering wheel. And some interesting thinghs has also been introduced in this car. They have interchanged the wiper and headlight switches, may be just because they thinks different.

Braking is exceptional with all 4 disc brakes and ABS. The only thing which lets the braking down a bit are the 205/60/16 JK Vectras.

Experts opinion

As we slot the car into first gear, we notice that the clutch is amazingly responsive. On accelerating out there is an evident turbo lag in each gear till about 2000 rpm. Driving the car below the 2000 rpm can be really frustrating as the in gear acceleration is anything but great….but only till the turbo kicks in and once it does the Cruze is flying at low altitude. That clearly emphasizes the fact that the Cruze is meant to be driven hard…. And the harder you drive it the meaner it gets. The gearshift is not at all smooth and clearly fits in the notchy criteria but the engine performance kind of makes up for it. GM needs some lessons on how to make a good gearbox.
The Chevrolet Cruze boasts of excellent riding comfort. The car sails comfortably over the worst of the bumps on the road. The suspension soaks in most of the jerks and hardly anything is transferred to the cabin. However the Cruze is not the sharpest handling car but nevertheless does decently well.

OVERALL OUTLOOK

The Cruze is a complete package. Its delivers exceptional performance, gives good mileage and is a large family car with a big boot and to top it all is priced much lower than the competition. GM surely has a winner on its hands but with the global image of GM in shadow, more and more people are wary of buying GM products. Will the Cruze be a turnaround for GM? Only time will tell but surely the Cruze is in demand at the moment with many Indians choosing to Cruze. The price of the car is obviously as we expexting around 15 lacs. Which is not a big money for the below noted specification.

Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Specifications:

• Engine: 1991cc, VDCi
• Power: 150PS @ 4000rpm
• Torque: 327Nm @ 2600rpm
• Transmission: 5 speed manual
• Top Speed: 210kmph
• 0-100kmph: 10.30 seconds
• Fuel Consumption: 10-11 kmpl (City), 12-13 kmpl (highway)
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Suspension: Mcpherson Strut with linear cylindrical coil spring and tubular stabilizer bar system (Front), Compound crank type with non-linear mini-block coil spring (Rear)
• Tires: 205/60/16 Tubeless Radials
• Brakes: Ventilated Disc (Front), Discs ( Rear), ABS, EBD
• Safety: ABS, EBD, Dual SRS Front Airbags, Advanced Security System, Emergency Exit System

Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Dimensions : –
• Overall length x width x height: 4597mm X 1788mm X 1477mm
• Wheelbase: 2685mm
• Ground clearance: 165mm
• Boot Volume: 260 liters, 1030 liters (with rear seats folded)
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 60 litres
• Kerb Weight: 1520kgs

Price OTR Mumbai: Rs.14,69,889/-