2017 Chevrolet Cruze - Review and Road Test
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After several years of adeptly battling other best-selling compact cars, the second-generation Chevy Cruze builds on a strong foundation. But is it enough to overthrow the segment-leading Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic?
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My granddaughter was in a fatal car crash today in the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze, the air bags deployed saving her life as well as her 4 year old daughter. The car was demolished, yet they walked away. Sore and afraid, yet thankful.
@martinjr6371
10 ай бұрын
Thank God she was okay ❤
@seriouscatisserious
8 ай бұрын
I wouldn't give Chevrolet too much credit. The car this replaced, the cobalt, killed several of its drivers because of a design flaw that Chevrolet tried to cover up and failed. They lost a class action lawsuit as a result.
@dylanverkler4552
8 ай бұрын
@@seriouscatisseriousthat doesn’t have anything to do with the Cruze though 😭😂. Doesn’t matter if it’s the replacement car or not lol
@seriouscatisserious
8 ай бұрын
@@dylanverkler4552 Of course it does. Turn your brain on. Buy an economy car from Honda or Toyota as they're much more likely to not conceal flaws that kills its customers, never mind let such an issue get past quality control in the first place, as they're actual serious companies.
@AryanAdhikary-fv9ph
2 ай бұрын
My uncle had a collision in 2017, a truck collided with our Chevy, there was just a small dent and the airbags saved his life. That’s the good things about GM, their safety and body strength
I just got the 2018 a week ago, and its amazing! Update- 5-7-19 after owning this car for about 11 months. the only bad thing I can say is that I absolutely hate the auto stop. That's the only complaint that I have so far. MPG is also amazing to admire. Highway I average about 45 miles per gallon. The car is super comfortable. I would highly recommend this vehicle to anybody.
@kbb
6 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Glad you like it!
@camilorosales30
5 жыл бұрын
@Eugene Kendrick sorry for the late reply. It was 22,000, but since it was on sale ended up paying $17,600 after tax title ect... I didn't Finance it. I just paid it off. It's just an LS, I didn't need all the fancy gadgets. It all depends on what trim you want.
@E_Legal_Alien
3 жыл бұрын
Use the L gear, then click the plus sign up 6 times. No more stop start.
@camilorosales30
3 жыл бұрын
@@E_Legal_Alien bro... Dont play with me. I'm gonna try it.
@RogueHetero
2 жыл бұрын
@@camilorosales30 well did it work? Lol
It looks good but Chevy commercials are really annoying. You can tell the people reacting are actors.
@gedaman
7 жыл бұрын
sportsMike87 They are so stupid and annoying. The ad firm should be fired!
@matthews95_
7 жыл бұрын
I don't think they are actors but carefully chosen. And they probably felt compelled to give a good impression because the Chevy guy was right there and there were obviously cameras everywhere.
@CMRinehart
5 жыл бұрын
Mariola Ghobrial Very true Mariola.
I'm actually a Honda guy.i rented a Cruze to drive 2000 miles round trip around the US. It performed well. I liked it. I actually got 45 mpg on the highway and I'm the CC, the car actually sat at 46.7 mpg on the highway for a while. I didn't care for the climate control and it lacked power, but did have the torque n quick gear shift that it did fine. Like I said, I'm a Honda guy.
@cocotaveras8975
4 жыл бұрын
Turkee Sonvich Same. I'm also a Honda person :)
@thevinceberry
4 жыл бұрын
I rented one too, it feels like a civic which is a good thing
@fsualumni339
2 жыл бұрын
The cruze is a better looking car.
@alphatrion100
10 ай бұрын
Your Honda is gonna last way longer
My fav car so far. Went from a 2008 Chevy Cobalt (my baby) to this car and legit so happy with it. The Bluetooth, speakers, and heated seats (I need a hip replacement so I always hurt) sold me. This is my first non POS car and im really happy with it.
@DeadlyCyanide1
6 жыл бұрын
I have the LT RS.
The car is very affordable, gas efficient and stylish; specially those painted white... in my opinion. Maintenance is very easy for the most part.
I have the 2019 cruze sedan. I love my car. I got 53 mpg coming from Beaufort, S.C. to near Myrtle Beach S.C.. I get in the 30's in traffic. As far as the blind spot goes, just position the side mirrors and rearview mirror accordingly. No problem ! I love the way it drives and handles. It is a beautiful sporty car. Costs very little to fill it up, lol. I hate to see them discontinue this car. I love it and it was an excellent buy.
I own a 2017 Cruze LT and I’m 6’3” and I fit perfectly and comfortably
I have a 2017 I bought two years ago. So far so great! Knock on wood. Bought it at 38,000 and I just it over 100,000 this week. I keep up with the maintenance. If I have any advice, change your fuel filter it’s a part we all forget to change every once in a while.
@oregonvibez
11 ай бұрын
😳🫥 damn bro you drive a lot. I've had mime for almost 2 years now and less than 10k miles 😅
@JoseLopez-gg7yp
7 ай бұрын
Any other note worthy maintenance? I drive a lot as well lol
I rented this car and was very impressed overall with the one HUGE caveat mentioned in the video. This car has the worst rear visibility of any car I have driven. I don't know what the designers are thinking with these ever rising belt lines and ever narrowing rear windows. Even seeing blind spots was tough with the door pillars and headrests blocking the view. I have driven 35 years without an accident and almost had one in this car because I couldn't see cars in the blindspot. The drive feels was quite good, stop start was unobtrusive,, power adequate and gas mileage was crazy good. I drove 150 miles and the gas gauge had only dropped a little over the 1/8th of a tank mark. So little use, the guy at Enterprise said he wouldn't charge me for the gas. When does that happen. If the GM design folks can improve rear visibility, I would definitely consider this car.
@fsualumni339
2 жыл бұрын
The design is better than other cars in class.
Im getting mine next week i can't wait 😊
watching in 2022 where y’all at?? i just got a Chevy Cruze and it’s hot red and I love it it’s kinda sporty and fast and a great first car!!
@528Chris
2 жыл бұрын
Wat year
I bought mine new in 2018 and have put nearly 95,000 miles on it with no issues so far. It’s been very good to me.
I've driven Toyotas most of my life and have had a poor opinion of Chevy (ignition gate) so imagine my surprise at the Toronto Auto Show when I decided to take a peek at the Chevy Bolt and discovered the Cruze and Malibu. Both cars were stylish, comfortable, and had lots of leg and head room. I'll be honest, I never considered either of these cars, but as I was disappointed with the lackluster Corolla and oddly shaped Civic, I am now seriously considering the Cruze. Looking forward to a test drive once the weather gets better.
@Countcho
5 жыл бұрын
JJ Stuart on Writing i owned a 2013 Cruze years ago. It was nice!
@dylanmesser3957
5 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t agree more. The Civic is a bloated wedge these days.
@crand20033
5 жыл бұрын
Rent one first. Lack of lumber support is a big issue.
@ramanjitsingh4340
5 жыл бұрын
Still not as good as corolla though never will be
@AnthonyClauser
5 жыл бұрын
@@Countcho If you like the previous generation, you will be star struck by this one. I hated my 14, but love my 19.
The Chevrolet Cruze was my top choice for a first car, but the problem was I remembered being told by my doctor that I'm suppose to go past 6 feet tall, which could mean it would be a bit cramped for me. Sadly, I now have to look at mid-size cars, and I already picked the Volkswagen Passat, but if I could have a compact car, I would love to have a Cruze. I was in my neighbor's first generation Cruze. While I thought of it to be a bit ugly on the outside, it was very comfortable with plenty of space on the inside.
@tox-zombo6126
2 жыл бұрын
A bit late but if you ever re consider, i’m 6’2 and have no height issues with mine haha
The 2014 Chevy Cruz LT1 I think it was, is a nice car. We had it as a rental car. Handled amazing, heated leather seats, and I left wanting to keep it for myself. It accelerated very fast and got excellent mpg. Another car that a lot of people wouldn't expect to do good on gas mileage is the Kia Optima. I got to 41mpg this past summer in mostly highway driving in Central/Northern Cali. It handles excellent, and takes off fast. I have a 2014 Civic with a CVT. I hate CVT transmissions, they take the fun out of driving. How is it that auto manufacturers outside of Honda, Toyota, and Nissan are able to manufacture a car to get 40mpg on the highway with a 6 speed automatic transmission. If they can do it, so can Honda, Nissan, and Toyota.
Funny how manual transmissions get worse fuel economy for the most part now
@bmw803
6 жыл бұрын
No it doesn't. The stick can give 52 MPG ( or more depending on your driving habits )
@bibiet94
6 жыл бұрын
Joe mariconadas yea but they get annoying in the morning when you wanna drink your coffee to work
@gohan440
5 жыл бұрын
@coco nut I think he might be referring to the fact that you lose an arm drinking coffee, probably the stick arm. Stop n go traffic could annoy in that sense.
I've put 15k miles on my 2018 LT RS in the past 2 years and I've enjoyed it overall. My highest mpg on the highway was 46mpg from WI to PA and I usually get 28mpg in the city. It's plenty comfortable for me, quiet at high speed, brakes bite well, and it's surprisingly peppy with the turbo. Hopefully with my punctual maintenance I hope to get many more miles without major issues! 🤞 In terms of let downs, even with the Bose audio package the sound is not the best. Like Micah pointed out, I was also disappointed there is a short bit of play in the steering. Another inconvenience that I have gotten used to doing every time I drive is shift to L and up to 6. This way, I can bypass the auto stop/start. Plus, like others with GDI cars, I worry about carbon build up issues down the road too.
@BarcelonaBlitzer
8 ай бұрын
Update: 55k miles now. Very pleased with how it's held up for 4 years. Maintained fluids and normal maintenance only like brakes at 50k. If you take care of it, it should take care of you.
this Chanel is blowing up rn
The Cruze is much more attractive than every other car on the road. My 2019 LS even has the auto stop disable switch.
@christopherj.ohlsen5850
6 жыл бұрын
Charles M Rinehart 2017 Clinic coupe ex-t, dream car!
Chevrolet has come a long way from the Cavalier. Great Job!
@Shanamsbd
3 жыл бұрын
Are you still alive
I love Micah`s T-shirt
I have a 2001 Silverado and I love it but this will be my next car
beautiful! great car! and most important very reliable..!
The last generation Cruze both rs and regular options both resembled each other though. But they still look good.
I own cruze and its awesome
Cruise control isn't standard? Is this the 1970s?
@charlemagen5356
7 жыл бұрын
most cars in this class in the early 2000's did not offer cruise control either let alone the 1970's. good try though.
@AryzenI
7 жыл бұрын
lol, Mercedes in Europe don't even come with cruise control, for models below the E-Class...
@ThePixelize
7 жыл бұрын
+Aryzen Inniriea wrong.
@arifaiman95
6 жыл бұрын
IN A CRUZE?
@daniel7899999
6 жыл бұрын
No cruise for cruze.
I have this car but the LT model I love it but the only downside is takes more effort to build speed. You feel like you’re pushing all the way on the gas but going no where. Other than that it’s a great car the speed is just something to get used to.
I might consider getting cruise in a couple years!
@cocotaveras8975
4 жыл бұрын
Lam Yeah maybe me too.
Looks very nice when I drive by 'em
great overview, but no mention of the upcoming diesel?
The ride in this car is cushioned or firm? Can you compare to Buick century or Toyota Camry(2017 or older)? Thx
Love the hatchback Cruze but I wish there was an HID or LED headlight option.
@jb8wrath
7 жыл бұрын
ZL1Gimpelson install them yourself be cheaper anyways
@gedaman
7 жыл бұрын
The Enthusiast It could be another 10 years before most entry level cars have LED headlights. Only the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic Touring have it right now.
@uknowwho214
6 жыл бұрын
I got the Kinectic blue hatch its awesome
@ripplenipples
4 жыл бұрын
There are tons of aftermarket headlight systems that will meet your neess
What’s the biggest wheels you can put like besides 16 inch wheels? Any options?
It's very close to defeating the civic in Canada for this year
GM is starting to step up its game quite a bit.
I just got a 2017 Chevy Cruze silver ice. 6-speed manual. It is the lowest base model they make but I did get it for a little over $14,000 brand new which is an amazing deal.
@ITALYRS
6 жыл бұрын
i got a automatic black metalic ls for 14900 lol
Two thumbs up for the Chevy Cruze. My next car. Made and built in the United States.
@togwam
4 жыл бұрын
Steve B my first car
You guys filmed this in north Long Beach?
Is that Maserati following you guys?! That's the same one from the Honda accord review! 4:17
@PatoSharapova
7 жыл бұрын
Yes! It was a Quattroporte :)
Dude, thats a nice car.
If Chevy had offered me an affordable lease I Wild be driving one. Love my Civic Coupe EX-T.
The brake pedal is 2 to 3 inches higher than the accelerator. Its something GM must recall & fix on a high priority. Its surprising you guys failed to notice it.
@f-22raptor25
7 жыл бұрын
I hate that.
@Bigneekneek
Жыл бұрын
I drive one and it sure is it’s very irritating
Dangit why are you guys so dang charming. I hardly care about cars anymore. I just watch for yall
I wanna believe gm is improving
Sorry, what about Cc. , Hp on this 2017 Cruze, is it fully american ?
this car is god compared to other competitors
nice car,i love it
Chevrolet seriously needs to add adaptive cruze (ha) control and an option to turn off the stop/starr feature.
i like this new cruze
@guygood3760
6 жыл бұрын
no before better
@guygood3760
6 жыл бұрын
that design asia style ugly
this completely kills the Corolla, Focus, and sentra. with far better interior materials, more soft touch points, and upper class size. though the Mazda 3 would be my choice over this its right in line with its competitors and far better than the offerings from Toyota, ford, and nissan.
@fasttimes188
7 жыл бұрын
justin bouche good luck with reliability
@coureurdebois
7 жыл бұрын
well the cruze has better reliability ratings than the Dart and Focus.
@coureurdebois
7 жыл бұрын
so it should be just fine. plus the drive train is European from their Opel division...
@pancakedude5961
7 жыл бұрын
+justin bouche Chevy is way better than Chrysler. Chrysler and Dodge are terrible
@Landofmagic678
7 жыл бұрын
Waiting for the new focus, and the corolla but yes this is true. Also check out my new video, engine thing
That last sentence sums up most Chevy cars for me.
The hatchback only has more cargo space if you pack it to the roof and block your view out back.
review the 2017 Subaru impreza
So how much was this one as tested?
Something Chevy seems to do well is start-stop system. I driven a 2013 Malibu 2.4 and while I hated almost everything about it, the start-stop system on that car was a surprise; the sequence was smoother than my mother's Mercedes-Benz equipped with the same system. Kudos to GM for making that work out. The mk2 Cruze is nice, but the problem is I don't think it trumps the 2017 mk10 (!) Civic. It has a good deal more power, cost about the same but strikes back with better styling & Honda reliability. Other than that, I would pick this Cruze over anything else in the segment, especially even more so once that Diesel Cruze comes back with VW now out of the picture.
@sharonhall2062
7 жыл бұрын
It works out SO well in the South. It goes KA-THUNK, and there goes the air conditioning. With 100% humidity, that's SUCH a plus. Then, when traffic starts again and the tank behind you is gunning up your backend, you have to stomp that POS like you would a cockroach to get it to come back and get you out of the way. Oh, and when I am driving through less-than-great hoods, the AutoStop puts me in complete danger of being carjacked because I have to feed all the hamsters under the hood lots of RedBull to get me the hell out of there. Yeah, that's something I love.
is it an exchellant compact car?
The hatchback should take care of the headspace issue
Excuse me but i just got a car just like this one and what does Traction thats infront of what you put your right arm on
This is an amazing commuter car I can regularly get 40+ mpg highway.
@BarcelonaBlitzer
5 жыл бұрын
How do you do with city mpg?
What's the explanation for the lower trims having more trunk room than higher trims?
@ocnblu
7 жыл бұрын
Subwoofer for Bose system?
@sharonhall2062
7 жыл бұрын
So you can hide the body of the fool who sold it to you, I guess.
I disagree, I hate the start stop feature and it is super annoying. The throttle response is deadened as well as the start killing any response to start from a stop light. Give me an option to turn it off.
Is the Wi-Fi hotspot in this car free?
I'm sure its an all wheel , lots of snow where I'm from?
i would like to test the cruze' suspension on the cratered moonscape roads of shelton WA. if it doesn't rattle my eyeteeth i will adjudge it a success.
there's a hatchback version of that car right?
love my 2014 cruze that I purchased new, only 22,000 miles on it so far, but a great car, I want to drive a 17 cruze and see what they will give me on a trade, :) we will see :) thanks for this post :)
@gedaman
7 жыл бұрын
thomas ankner The resale value on the Chevrolet Cruze is pitiful. They might give you $7,000 for a 2014.
@dadsc10
7 жыл бұрын
well that's strange to me, I only have 24,000 miles on it and was just at the dealership where I bought it and they were going to give me $14000 on a trade lol
@jayz4evr
7 жыл бұрын
thomas ankner yeah they always say that then when you actually go there to seal the deal they'll give you half of that and no a 2014 cruze even with 2000 miles isn't worth 14000 even if you tried to sell it yourself good luck getting that from the dealer
@gedaman
7 жыл бұрын
alextb10 I traded in a top of the line 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ back in October 2015 with less than 20,000 miles. I paid around $17,000 for it and only got $12,000 for it on trade.
those rubber band tires/big wheels = harshness over the typical country road bumps/ruts/potholes/frostheaves.
Lack of lumber support is a big issue. I had back problems after a long trip.
Are we going to ignore the fact that your brand-new car is missing a bunch of interior trim in the trunk is that how they come from the factory
Thank you good day friend if you were so kind it is that I am in the process of buying but the only color I like is this and at the dealership ask me the name or color code you tell me please what color or what it is called or what code is This color a thousand thanks
3:32 I'M DEAD
What model of the Cruze is this? I can find any with the same touch screen
@ProphecyPlayz
4 жыл бұрын
rs
Bout mine used with 25,xxx miles absolute fave car I’vs ever hAd! Better than my bmw
It’s out of fashion? I like this ish
I purchased the 2017 Cruze and I almost love everything about it but the thing i hate is the auto stop and start feature. I wished I could just turn it off. I hear lots of reviews saying that it's not bad but in my honest opinion it sucks and I hate it. I might end up trading the car in do to that feature
@nodak81
5 жыл бұрын
They sell kits you can install that will permanently disable it for you. Cheaper than buying another car.
@E_Legal_Alien
3 жыл бұрын
Use the L gear, then click the plus sign up 6 times.no more stop start
No AWD is deffinetly a deal breaker for me. Great car though, maybe next model.
Looks good, but models of 2009 and 2012 was much more brutal)
I have a 2017 manual: i like it, it's good on gas and the engine is well behaved. But the steering is vague and has NO feel whatsoever, the dash is SLAPED together, my shift knob is already wearing down; i only have 18 000 miles on it. It's practical though, and comfortable. Buy this car if your top priorities are this: you want comfort while also having a very well tuned engine for cheap. Quality? No, at that price point asian manufacturers are largely superior.
this man is funny and handles thing very roughly
Nice car I would go with the Mazda 3 though if it wasn't overpriced in my area
Seems like a fine car but I hate their ads
Why doesn’t my slot for wireless charging work?
I dont know..... I may need to consult JD power and associates first....
It was a nice car until GM management decided to kill it and layoff all the workers in Lordstown.
Sorry, the start/stop was the most hated things about the car. (Rented one for two weeks). And Diesel option?
Now let's talk reliability
@anthonyorazio6043
4 жыл бұрын
Nonexistent lol
Is this recommended for a 1st car?
@kerbytheslayer6181
5 жыл бұрын
Noo 😂😂😂 just get an old civic. You’ll thank yourself later
any one know the paint code to that car
How much is this po? Ilike the car
Unfortunate this model is discontinued. This is top of the class compact car
@TracyGossett
Жыл бұрын
You can buy a 2023 Chevrolet Cruze in Mexico.
@ivanruiz5032
11 ай бұрын
@@TracyGossett Sorry to say no but in México they are not selling it anymore. They stoped in 2019.
Rented this car, hated it. Drove fine but so many blind spots. Notice how the space behind the rear seat slop upward. Also, all the damn chrome! driving in the middle of the day was a real pain with sun glares coming from all directions
My 2007 Malibu has rear seat releases in the trunk! Cmon GM!
@Spockkker
7 жыл бұрын
Or even the Chevy Cobalt for that matter.
Chevrolet and jaguar should do a joint enterprise car,
The new Cruze is very impressive and I hate GM
Nice car, underpowered,
Will it last long like the corolla though ?
@Carguy-ty6mi
6 жыл бұрын
gerardo aguirre my 2016 first model last verison is miles better then a shit corolla trust me iv driven both the corolla is just a 4 cylnder box on wheels
@spectator3349
5 жыл бұрын
@@Carguy-ty6mi never get a first model anything you genius
Does it have Cruze control 😎
@f-22raptor25
7 жыл бұрын
not one base model!
If you commute just get the LS it starts at 16k LOl
It looks really bad in lower trim levels.
@accountnumber90
7 жыл бұрын
Re San Some cars look passable in lower trims (such as the Civic), but this one just looks so bad.
@disneyfan9099
7 жыл бұрын
accountnumber90 I know