In 2015, an American corporation General motors announced the withdrawal from the Russian market of several of its brands, including the famous Chevrolet brand... In this regard, in Russia, the current universal Chevrolet cruze the model of the first generation is considered - we are talking about a model that was released only 4 years after the debut of the sedan of the same name, namely, in 2012. If the Russian Federation had not at one time been affected by the economic crisis, which hit many automakers hard, then the Russians would most likely have now the opportunity to purchase a more modern second-generation station wagon, first presented to the general public in the summer of 2016, but, alas , the history of the subjunctive mood does not know ... Therefore, in our review, we will consider a car of the first generation, which has long been not the rarest guest on Russian roads... Read all the details about him below!
Design
You can talk a lot and for a long time about the design of the first Cruze, but one thing is certain about it - for our days it is already simple. But at the time when the station wagon had just appeared on the Russian market, such a design looked very interesting, especially taking into account the head optics of a very non-standard shape. Today you will not surprise anyone with such optics, unless you cause a smile. If you compare it with the elegant lighting technology of the second generation model, which is now sold with might and main in Europe, then it inevitably loses. 
The radiator grille of the 2012 Cruze is simple, uncomplicated, with a branded "butterfly" in the middle. Round sections fog lights large, vertically oriented, and, as usual, with a graceful chrome edging. The next generation cars, inaccessible to Russians, are horizontally oriented, which makes them less striking and do not distract attention from the main details of the exterior. The back of the "first-born" is not the most attractive, but no one bothers to make her a discount for "age"? As for the side view ... Not a contender for the best place in a beauty contest, but it's a wagon after all! The body, which many motorists call a "shed", does not have to be extremely beautiful - after all, practicality is much more important for it. In general, the car looks good - no worse or slightly worse than the overwhelming number of state employees, who are often found in the vastness of our country.
Design
The 1st generation Cruze was built on the basis of the global Delta II platform. In front of it there are McPherson struts with aluminum levers made in the shape of the letter A, and in the back there is a twisted H-beam - the same as on Opel astra J, but without the Watt mechanism (a kind of split stabilizer lateral stability with a hinge in the center). Judging by the numerous reviews of car owners and test drives, this design demonstrates a good balance between softness and hardness. The drive is front-wheel drive by default.
Adaptation to Russian conditions
As you would expect from a no longer young state employee, the Cruze is clearly not prepared for the Russian realities for five plus points. Only the front seats are heated and side mirrors, there is a single-zone climate control with air filter(in the "base" - a conventional air conditioner) and a modest full-size spare wheel for steel disc, and the trunk holds from 500 to 1478 liters. luggage, and when the rear seats are folded, an almost flat floor is formed. That's all good news the bad ends and starts: Cruze engines they prefer extremely expensive 95th gasoline, and the ground clearance does not exceed 140 mm, which is, however, quite normal for a city car.
Comfort
The first thing that draws attention to in the salon is, of course, age. Its rustic design screams out loud, along with a tough plastic finish that is paired with fabric inserts. The fabric-embroidered inserts match the color of the seat inserts. Against the background of light decorative elements, dark ones look more advantageous and not so budgetary. Other decorative elements of the interior, incl. and with chrome, they are simply lost here. Landing in the driver's seat is more or less comfortable, seat height adjustment is provided. The front of the seat cushion is slightly raised so that when the driver is seated low, his knees will be higher than desired. Wheel adjustable in both slope and reach, so adjust the place "for you" special labor will not be. Steering wheel in initial configuration"Naked", while more expensive versions relies on a multifunctional "steering wheel" ("multi" is, however, loudly said here) with leather upholstery and audio buttons. 
The instrument panel is illuminated in Chevrolet's signature turquoise color. There are no complaints about the readability of the devices either day or night, which cannot be said about the central display - its brightness goes off scale in the dark, and in broad daylight the indication on the display is practically invisible. In general, a more modern one begs here. instrument cluster and a "saturated" onboard computer. On the back couch of the Cruze, the three of them will be cramped, but the two will be just right! In the center, it is most reasonable to put a teenager or child in child car seat (Isofix mounts attached by default), which is unlikely to be embarrassed by the transmission tunnel slightly protruding from the floor. Free space for legs on the 2nd row is not so much, but enough. Conveniences for rear riders include only air ducts for the legs and a folding armrest with a pair of cup holders.
To correctly assess the safety level of the first-generation Cruze station wagon, one should be guided by the results of crash tests of the sedan of the same name. In crash tests conducted in 2009 by the European independent organization Euro NCAP, the sedan earned 5 stars out of 5 possible. The detailed test results of Euro NCAP look like this: driver or adult protection - 96%, child-passenger protection - 84%, pedestrian protection - 34%, electronic assistants - 71%. Into the standard "safe" equipment Cruze includes frontal "airbags", anti-lock braking brake system(ABS), rain sensor and cruise control. For a surcharge, side and ceiling airbags, stability control system (ESP), parking sensor and rear video review are offered.
In the base configuration Cruze equipped with an ordinary CD-player with radio and 6 speakers, and the top version got a full-fledged multimedia complex MyLink. The media system, of course, is far from the most modern, without compatibility with "iPhones", voice control and other fashionable things, but still not bad. At the service of the driver and passengers - color touch screen with steering wheel control buttons, reversing camera, AUX / USB inputs and Bluetooth for connection mobile devices... The sound of the media system does not inspire great love for music, but for long journeys will do quite well.
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon Specifications
The current range of station wagon engines consists of two gasoline 16-valve "fours", corresponding environmental standards Euro-5. The base engine is a 1.6-liter 124-horsepower (154 Nm @ 4200 rpm), compatible only with a five-speed manual transmission. Top-end 1.8-liter engine with 141 hp output. (176 Nm @ 3800 rpm) works in tandem with 5-speed mechanical transmission, and with a six-speed automatic transmission. The dynamics with any of them are pretty mediocre - definitely not for those who like to drive too actively. Average "passport" fuel consumption petrol modifications- from 6.5 to 7.1 liters. for 100 km. Diesels, which have a European counterpart, Russian version Cruze is devoid. The reason is simple: General Motors initially feared that diesel modifications will be much more expensive than gasoline, which is why they will not be in great demand.
| Characteristic | 1.6 MT | 1.8 MT | 1.8 AT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine's type: | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine volume: | 1598 | 1796 | 1796 |
| Power: | 124 hp | 141 hp | 141 hp |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h: | 12.6 s | 11.0 s | 11.0 s |
| Maximum speed: | 191 km / h | 200 km / h | 200 km / h |
| Urban consumption: | 8.7 / 100km | 9.2 / 100km | 10.4 / 100km |
| Extra-urban consumption: | 5.2 / 100km | 5.3 / 100km | 5.6 / 100km |
| Consumption in mixed cycle: | 6.4 / 100km | 6.7 / 100km | 7.2 / 100km |
| Volume fuel tank: | 60 l | 60 l | 60 l |
| Length: | 4675 mm | 4675 mm | 4675 mm |
| Width: | 1797 mm | 1797 mm | 1797 mm |
| Height: | 1484 mm | 1484 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2685 mm | 2685 mm | 2685 mm |
| Clearance: | 150 mm | 155 mm | 155 mm |
| Weight: | 1435 kg | 1445 kg | 1475 kg |
| Trunk volume: | 500 l | 500 l | 500 l |
| Transmission: | Mechanical | Mechanical | Machine |
| Drive unit: | Front | Front | Front |
| Front suspension: | Independent - McPherson | Independent - McPherson | Independent - McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-dependent | Semi-dependent | Semi-dependent |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disk | Disk | Disk |
Dimensions Chevrolet Cruze Wagon
- length - 4.675 m;
- width - 1.797 m;
- height - 1.484 m;
- wheelbase- 2.7 m;
- clearance - 150 mm;
- trunk volume - 500 liters.
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon picking
| Equipment | Volume | Power | Consumption (city) | Consumption (track) | Checkpoint | Drive unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS 2WD | 1.6 l | 124 hp | 8.7 | 5.2 | 5 MT | 2WD |
| LS 2WD | 1.8 l | 141 hp | 9.2 | 5.3 | 5 MT | 2WD |
| LT 2WD | 1.6 l | 124 hp | 8.7 | 5.2 | 5 MT | 2WD |
| LT 2WD | 1.8 l | 141 hp | 9.2 | 5.3 | 5 MT | 2WD |
| LT 2WD | 1.8 l | 141 hp | 10.4 | 5.6 | 6 AT | 2WD |
| LTZ 2WD | 1.8 l | 141 hp | 9.2 | 5.3 | 5 MT | 2WD |
| LTZ 2WD | 1.8 l | 141 hp | 10.4 | 5.6 | 6 AT | 2WD |
| LTZ Leather interior 2WD | 1.8 l | 141 hp | 10.4 | 5.6 | 6 AT | 2WD |
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon photo
Test drive Chevrolet Cruze Station wagon - video
Advantages and disadvantages of the Chevrolet Cruze Station wagon
You'll like it station wagon Cruze if you value:
The pluses include:
- affordable cost;
- external attractiveness;
- roomy trunk;
- moderate fuel consumption;
- good handling;
- security.
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From the moment of its first appearance on our market to this day, Chevrolet model The Cruze enjoys the attention of the automotive community. The reason for this popularity is that this car is a good combination of solid design and reasonable price. But that is not all. Specifications car, the most important of which is to enable him to successfully conquer our specific roads. Thus, the designers managed to create an inexpensive, quite stylish and high-tech car that can comfortably drive around the city and beyond. Today we will take a closer look at the design, technical characteristics, ground clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze and its other features.
Exterior
Undoubtedly, exterior design car is one of its strengths... Thanks to the curving relief roof and "inflated" fenders, the car looks very sporty and dynamic. Many "classmates" of the model lag far behind her in design. The front end matches the expensive body profile. The radiator grille is divided into two unequal parts by a horizontal strip, and the slightly curved headlights rush upward. On the exterior, the car is very similar to a four-door coupe - one of the most fashionable body types today.
Dimensions and trunk
The Chevrolet Cruze sedan has the following dimensions: length 4597, width 1788, height 1477 mm. The hatchback is 87 mm shorter than the sedan. The station wagon is 78 mm longer than the sedan. And if roof rails are installed on its roof, then they are 44 mm higher. The wheelbase of the model is 2685 millimeters. The trunk volume of the sedan is 450 liters, the hatchback - 413, and the station wagon - 500 liters. Under the boot there is a full-size spare wheel... By adding rear seats you can increase the volume luggage compartment.
Clearance
"Chevrolet Cruze" has earned fame in our latitudes, not only because of its interesting design, but also because of its ground clearance, which is enough to drive into the private sector, not worry about the car bottom. The ground clearance of the model depends on the type of body and some nuances.
The clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze sedan is officially 16 cm. In fact, this is not entirely true. Firstly, if we take into account the lower bumper strip, it will be 2 cm less. Secondly, in the rear of the car ground clearance more due to the fact that the feed is raised. Here it reaches almost 22 centimeters.
Clearance "Chevrolet Cruze" hatchback according to passport data is 155 millimeters. If we take into account the overlay, it turns out to be 135 mm. Of course, it is impossible to drive off-road with such data, but for confident driving in our cities, it is quite enough.
And what has the Chevrolet Cruze station wagon prepared for us? The ground clearance of this modification is the same as that of the sedan. Only now the feed is slightly lower, due to the increased load on it.
Increase in clearance
Chevrolet Cruze can additionally lose precious millimeters if engine protection is installed. Without her by domestic roads better not to ride. This is still a minus a couple of centimeters from the ground clearance. And if you load the trunk and put 5 passengers in the car, then the clearance will become even less. Therefore, many resort to increasing it. This is done in three ways:
- The most common way is spacers. They are liners made of all kinds of materials (plastic, rubber, aluminum, etc.), which are placed between the coils of the shock absorbers. This modification allows you to raise the car a few centimeters, but affects the comfort of passengers - the suspension becomes stiff. In addition, many experts do not recommend such interventions in the design of the car.
- Installation of larger diameter discs. This method is more acceptable for a car. It allows you to increase the ground clearance, but it affects comfort - passengers will feel the unevenness of the road more strongly.
- Well, the last, least common way is to increase the clearance between the body and the struts.
Competitors
Many will say that the ground clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze model is not that great. It all depends on which car to compare it with. Compared to crossovers, of course, "Cruz" lags far behind in terms of clearance, but if you compare it with competitors in the C-class, the situation here is completely different. For example, Citroen C4 has a ground clearance of only 120 mm, Hyundai Elantra - 150 mm, Skoda Octavia A5 - 160 mm, Ford Focus 2 - 150 mm. And this is the manufacturer's data, which is indicated without regard to engine protection.
Interior
We discussed the outer part, now let's look inside. The salon also did not disappoint. It is interesting not only to see it, but also to touch it. Attentiveness to the little things can be traced in everything here. The interesting architecture and the striking fabric-look inserts on the front panel are immediately striking. But there are also enough shortcomings, which is not surprising, given price category in which this car is located. The entire interior is replete with backlashes. The buttons are not pressed clearly, and the glove compartment does not close smoothly. In terms of interior design, Cruz is by far one of the more interesting Koreans. But if we talk about the build quality, it will immediately open weak sides.
But the interior is quite spacious. The back row can easily accommodate three adults. The driver's seat has quite tolerable lateral support and wide range adjustments. The steering wheel can also be conveniently adjusted for yourself.
Equipment
V basic configuration the equipment of the car is very ascetic: air conditioning for a surcharge, electric drive and front windows, a simple audio system, and blowers for back row passengers.
V expensive modifications everything is serious: heated front seats, climate control, multimedia system(Navigator, Voice Control, Internet Point, Rear View Camera) with 7-inch touch screen, Cruise control, leather interior, and a lot of nice little things.
On the road
The design of the car indicates its belonging to the modest, but still dynamic cars... The clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze slightly spoils this impression. Well, on the road, the car completely dispels all illusions about sportiness. The car can be equipped with three engines, two of which are gasoline, with a volume of 1.6 and 1.8 liters; and one diesel - 2.0 liters of volume. There are two gearboxes: 5-speed mechanics and 6-speed automatic.
Conclusion
Today we examined the strengths and weaknesses of the Chevrolet Cruze car: characteristics, ground clearance, design, spaciousness, and more. Impressions about this car are very contradictory. Everything falls into place when you look at the price tag. Latest version the car costs about 15 thousand dollars. With such a combination of price and quality, the car is very attractive. Modern design, no dynamic characteristics and the clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze make it a good option for young families who like to show off in the city and go to nature.
Dimensions Chevrolet Cruze, the volume of its trunk and clearance (ground clearance) are of interest to all potential buyers of this wonderful car. In today's article, we will analyze in detail the dimensions of the trunk, dimensions and Chevrolet ground clearance Cruze.
Let's say right away that today Cruz is sold in Russia in three body styles. it Cruze sedan , hatchback and Cruz in a universal body... The length of all vehicles is different, but the wheelbase and ground clearance are the same. The cabin is equally spacious in all three variants, but the size of the boot varies significantly.
The ground clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze is one of critical factors for driving on our bumpy roads. The manufacturer himself claims that the Cruze's ground clearance is 16 centimeters, but as the measurement shows under protection engine compartment, this figure is about 140 mm. It is worth considering the size of the wheels and the height of the profile of the tires that are installed on the cars, from this Cruise's ground clearance can change. The manufacturer himself offers in quality standard wheels install 205/60 R16 or 215/50 R17.
Let's start an overview of the dimensions with the Cruise sedan. The length of the vehicle is 4,597 mm. wheelbase 2 685 mm, trunk volume Chevrolet Cruze 450 liters... The volume of the luggage compartment is small, since the designers have given more space to the passengers. Detailed dimensions sedan just below.
Dimensions, ground clearance, trunk of the Chevrolet Cruze sedan
- Length - 4597 mm
- Width - 1788 mm
- Height - 1477 mm
- Curb weight - from 1285 kg
- Gross weight - 1788 kg
- Trunk volume - 450 liters
- The ground clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze sedan is 160 mm
The length of the hatchback is almost 9 centimeters less than that of the Cruz sedan, the trunk volume is 413 liters, which is noticeably less than that of the same sedan. However, in Cruze hatchback there is great advantage, this is backdoor, into which, with the seats folded down, you can load almost everything that a sedan cannot boast of. Details of the dimensions of the machine are below.
Dimensions, ground clearance, trunk of Chevrolet Cruze hatchback
- Length - 4510 mm
- Width - 1788 mm
- Height - 1477 mm
- Curb weight - from 1305 kg
- Gross weight - 1818 kg
- Base, the distance between the front and rear axle- 2685 mm
- Front track and rear wheels- 1544/1558 mm respectively
- Trunk volume - 413 liters
- Fuel tank capacity - 60 liters
- Tire size - 205/60 R16, 215/50 R17
- Ground clearance Chevrolet Cruze hatchback - 160 mm
Dimensions, ground clearance, trunk of Chevrolet Cruze station wagon
- Length - 4675 mm
- Width - 1797 mm
- Height with roof rails - 1521 mm
- Curb weight - from 1360 kg
- Gross weight - 1899 kg
- Base, distance between front and rear axle - 2685 mm
- The track of the front and rear wheels is 1544/1558 mm, respectively
- Trunk volume of the Chevrolet Cruze station wagon - 500 liters
- Trunk volume with rear seats folded - 1478 liters
- Fuel tank capacity - 60 liters
- Tire size - 205/60 R16, 215/50 R17
- The ground clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze station wagon is 160 mm
Chevrolet Cruze station wagon has the most large trunk, the longest in the entire Cruze family. This is the most practical car... The difference in length between the hatch and the wagon is more than 16 centimeters, in favor of the SW. The volume of the luggage compartment is exactly 500 liters, but it should be borne in mind that this is an indicator, only up to the shelf, if loaded up to the ceiling, the indicator will increase significantly. But if you fold the rear seats, then we get almost one and a half thousand liters of volume for the carriage of goods.
