So many people talk bad about this car, and I think it largely depends on which year/model you buy. The 2017 model has a high reliability score, and I was fortunate to get one that was made in Ohio. I bought a 2017 Cruze LT from Carmax for $14,900 a year ago. It had one owner and had 24,000 miles. It has far better power and torque than any other compact car I’ve had. The technology including Wifi hotspot was ahead of its time for the price point. I still own the car today and it now has 34,000 miles, and thanks to inflation is worth more now than when I bought it. Carvana offered me $17,500 for it recently.

Bought a left over 2017 premier rs, fully loaded, brand new last year. I love it. Plenty of power, and features. Things like heated rear seats, Bose stereo, blind spot monitoring, push button start, etc. Things you normally find on vehicles way more expensive. Not to mention, I took a 290 mile road trip last weekend, and averaged 39mpg. Love my Cruze.

This is a real quick 20 MINUTE video.

@skyhawk2311

4 жыл бұрын

LMAO!!!

@Shanamsbd

3 жыл бұрын

Thomas Allen @you.missed.the.joke

@JoseMora-wc5zz

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shanamsbd no he didn’t.

@mikesrandomvideos

2 жыл бұрын

@Mark Antonioni never noticed that on the car I rented.

thanks for this video Mike, I have my second chevy cruze, first one was a 2014, great car no trouble, traded it on a 2018 cruze sedan, LT, has turned a little over a year old, again no trouble great comfortable car, just like you said , lots of power and fantastic fuel economy, sad they are not making them anymore, this one is leased , so mabye I will purchase it when my lease is over, thats how much I like it, again thanks

A year and a half ago my husband and I bought a 2018 cruze to share. We liked it so much that he now drives that car and I got a 2019 cruze. Love them!

@mikesrandomvideos

5 жыл бұрын

I was pretty impressed with the cruze, And this was after driving almost every other car in the same price point including toyota and honda. Just rented a 2017 honda civic and Toyota camry. Cruze was just better in about every way.

I bought a 2017 Chevy Cruze from carmax last june, and I love it, I've actually got 52 mpg a couple times on the highway, very responsive on the throttle, I switched to 91 for the power. Very comfortable and I came from having a jeep wrangler that got totalled, but I love it, mine is an LT has the remote start and automatic climate control for me, I've been staying ontop of the maintenance and it runs on synthetic oil which is cool. Very smooth, also have the disc brakes, I dont like it when you come to a stop, the car down shifts slow and sometimes it doesn't stop quickly. But very responsive handling and brakes for emergency stops, it will move out the way. The stock tire that cone with it, I've enjoyed them, lots of grip, specially in rain. Never lost grip. I like that when the gas light comes on the computer shuts down the turbo to conserve fuel, soon as you fill it and the light turns off, it's back to normal. Also easy to swap performance parts, I've not had any issues changing parts. Love the auto headlights, I dont have to worry, like he said some cars lights come on but not the brake lights, and that's dangerous. I'm happy with chevy , they haven't disappointed me. Service price aren't expensive. Auto stop feature is nice but sometimes mine kicks back on if I dont hold the brake hard.

@yayger825

3 жыл бұрын

How much was the car?

Just bought this yesterday, haven't floored it yet. It is a cool little car

Just got a 2017 Cruze with the LT trim, doesnt have all the bells and whistles, but works great for what I need and im happy with the fuel eco i got on the drive home.

Great video lots of information 👍 I just bought my wife a 2017 Cruze LT also she loves showing it of. Meaning she loves to go fast.

I bought a 2019 base ls 1.4L turbo in Feb 2019. That Summer, drove it from Seattle to Yellowstone and back got 45mpg. 5 of us in the car, it had to work a bit going thru the mountains. Last year drove it to the Bay Area from Seattle and back, also got 45 mpg down I-5. The transmission is a little sticky before it warms up, otherwise no complaints. It has 33k miles on it as of this comment April 2024.

I love my 2018 cruze 45,000 miles mo problems just did a trans fluid and filter and cabin filter recent oil air filter change. If you take care of them and don't run the hell out of them they are decent cars. I had previously a 2012 and a 2015 had no problems out of those.

Bought a 2014 Cruze not too long ago with 76000 km. I get 900 km to the tank with it. I have a 6 speed manual which makes this car fun to drive

@devanplayspiano

3 жыл бұрын

I want a 2017 Cruze with the manual

@GoldRaven-oe4by

4 ай бұрын

I heard the manual is really bad

Auto stop definitely saves gas, you can turn it off by putting the car in L and hit the plus butting to 6th gear and leave it, you dont have to mess with it, the automatic transmission still shifts automatically, but make sure that if you down shift in L, the rpms have to be in the 1000 rpms.

I just bought one of them and I think it's a really nice car

The Jeep Latitude has autostop. I've gotten so used to it I don't even notice it anymore. My wife hates it. Anytime she drives she uses the override on it. From what I've read, autostop gives an extra squirt of gas into the cylinders. To restart it just fires the sparkplug. It doesn't use the starter to restart from autostop.

The 2019 Cruze LS has the automatic headlights too. I got my 2019, rebuilt title, for $8,000.00, with only 4,200 miles on it. So far, it's a jewel. I really like it. It replaces my 2006 Prius. About the only thing that it does less than the Prius is the sound system. My JBL stereo system on my 2006 Prius sounds better than my 2019 Cruze, and the gas mileage, too. (I get 44 MPG on my Prius in the city) Nice cheap 2019 Cruze. I'm content with it.

@528Chris

4 жыл бұрын

So 2019 doesn’t have good bass system?

Excellent review sounds like my type of car!

I've had my 2018 LT Cruze for 9 months now. Best vehicle I have owned. Engine is super quiet, auto headlights are awesome, 6 speakers awesome radio system, excellent gas mileage, sexy looking. I just finally put 7,550 miles on it. No problems yet. Only need 2 oil changes a year (or every 7,500 miles). Very confortable seats and lots of leg room.

@camilorosales30

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, you got a lot of driving to do buddy. I've had mine almost 12 months and I just hit 21,000 miles on it. Enjoy your car brother, you need to drive it around. I'm glad you like it.

@mikesrandomvideos

5 жыл бұрын

totally agree felt all the same things when I drove it. Could not believe the gas mileage and power either. That thing was a rocket ship. I just remember some guy trying to beat me off the line I held by him for a second looked over then floored it shot away from him like he was sitting still. The look on his face was priceless.

@paulstevens2839

5 жыл бұрын

@@camilorosales30 I hear ya I been working alot the past year but the good news is my car will be paid off around August this year. Not bad after owning it since August 2018 :)

@kerbytheslayer6181

5 жыл бұрын

Wait until it reaches high mileage. You’ll be punching yourself in the face....

@markremy4946

5 жыл бұрын

@@kerbytheslayer6181 I hope you don't own one of those overpriced German cars. Big big money when those turds break down, which I hear they do often.Good luck!

Great review. Nice to have someone go into detail. I want to get one when I can afford it.

@mikesrandomvideos

5 жыл бұрын

I was actually really impressed with that car also the camry but it was definitely more fun to drive.

@darkketchup8883

5 жыл бұрын

i dont know.. but it is also the cheapest out there.. you can lease it first.. then continue to pay later once the contract is off

Just bought the 2019 hatchback cruze the other day and love it great gas mileage an very nice handling

@chadjohnsondash

5 жыл бұрын

513underground Same here I have Cajun red with the RS package I love it ..plan on keeping forever

@513underground

5 жыл бұрын

@@chadjohnsondash I got an all white ls it's really nice

@johnspencer4597

5 ай бұрын

I have a 19 hatchback in Cajun red and so far I LOVE my little hotrod

@johnspencer4597

5 ай бұрын

It has the RS package too

Our sticker says 32 mpg city, we get almost 33 in the city...gotta love that and we got 42 highway on our trip to Myrtle this year!

@mikesrandomvideos

4 жыл бұрын

the mileage rating is honest not like most toyota cars they never get close.

@TillNextTimes

4 жыл бұрын

Mike W How u achieve dat Im only getting 26 in the city u must baby the car for 33 🤔🤔

@mikenine110

4 жыл бұрын

LikeOldTimes I do, I plan on having his car a long time

But the 2019 Chevy Cruze’s have the option to turn off the auto start stop if you get annoyed by it. Chevy heard the consumers so they changed it.

@plauguedoctor2930

4 жыл бұрын

Can you get that option added on to a 2016?

@devanplayspiano

3 жыл бұрын

@@plauguedoctor2930 No, it's just for the 2019. There is a workaround though to stop the start/stop. You put it in to L mode and shift all the way up to 6, then the car will shift normally without start/stop, though you have to do that every time you start the car.

@davidhibbs6989

4 ай бұрын

Where is it? My wife' and I each have a 19' Lt and they both have left us stop at busy intersections.

Awesome video. I've had my 2018 Chevy Cruze LS 1.4 turbo for a year next month, and so far I have nothing really negative to say. Everything you reviewed on it is literally to the T. It's fabulous on gas, plenty of power. I drove it from Dallas Texas to Nashville Tennessee last year and I was getting 46 miles per gallon, which is crazy! The only thing that I have discovered so far is that the air filter is a little bit of a pain in the butt to replace, along with the cabin filter. I don't know what kind of weed the engineers at GM or smoking when they design the car. so you have to be very careful when you're replacing both of those filters. the Auto Stop like you mentioned is Kind of dumb. that's literally another thing that bothers me, but it's not a complete deal-breaker for me. I realize GM hasn't been setting the bar very high for quite some time on quality, but I really think that these cars are underestimated. once again thank you very much for your honest review.

@csn6234

4 жыл бұрын

You have only had it for a month. You will regret buying this car.

@junkiexl86

3 жыл бұрын

The engine air filter isnt that hard to replace, just unclip and slide up that aux intake hose that connects from air box to the front grille. After that its cake and takes all of 2 mins. Now the cabin air filter, forget it. I ended up just not even wasting the time since you have to remove quite a bit of trim pieces AND the glovebox and Ive learned from experience that those cheap plastic clips, once popped out, even if done correctly, never seat back right and the panels start to creak and squeak much sooner than if you just left them alone. I just traded my '17 Cruze LT in with 33k miles, so its someone elses problem now lol

@BarcelonaBlitzer

2 жыл бұрын

If you don’t want to deal with the stop start you can’t shift it to “L” then press the plus button to 6 for using all 6 gears. This bi-passes stop start. I’ve done this for 2 years and that way it helps lower wear and tear imo.

@dameonfochtman881

2 жыл бұрын

I put a cold air intake on my 2017 my gas mileage is insane on the highway, get anywhere from 50-70

@AnthonyClauser

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure why people hate auto stop so much (the biggest issue seems to be paranoia, which may or may not be justified). What I can tell you is when my fuel sensor went bad, it disabled the auto stop, so I imagine if the auto stop broke independently, it wouldn't brick the rest of the car.

Auto stop by-pass = put the stick shift in the L position, this will by-pass the auto stop. The + & - is the manual shift. The transmission will shift automatically as well in L position.

Too bad the Cruze just gets such a bad reputation due to the gen 1 cruzes as they had coolant leaks and all sorts of problems. The gen 2 is a way better car than the previous generation and is over looked by so many people. Its a shame GM stopped the production of the car just as it was getting good.

@dereksans9562

2 жыл бұрын

Lol I guess because people like their gas guzzling suvs

It intrigued me to hear your comment about how the Cruze lets off the power, shifts, then powers back on. My 2018 Hyundai Elantra 6-spd auto does the exact same thing. It's the first car I've ever owned that does that and I found it very unnerving for the first few months of ownership. I've sorta gotten used to it, but I can't say I'm a fan of how it feels while accelerating. The 2.0L 4cyl in my Elantra gets phenomenal gas mileage as well. In stop and go city traffic with AC on, it' gets 30mpg. Doing a long highway trip with AC on, it gets over 45mpg. All of these compact cars these days seem capable of exceeding 40mpg, which is fantastic.

@mikesrandomvideos

4 жыл бұрын

yea I havent driven one but I looked into those and they are super good gas mileage. I have driven hyundai but not the newer stuff. the old stuff was not so good.Early 2000s was certainly a learning curve for them.

@palebeachbum

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikesrandomvideos I had a 2006.5 Kia Optima that I bought used with 32000 miles. I sold it at 68000 miles because I was tired of driving a manual transmission. It was very solidly built and exceptionally refined, but had multiple reliability issues in that time. My 2018 Elantra so far is a similar story. Very well-built and refined for the class, but some issues already.

@sparky81181

3 жыл бұрын

Hyundai/Kia (pretty much the same) have been slowly getting better and really became great in the 2014 model year once they resolved some issues. The 6 speed automatic is know for being a little sluggish, but is mass produced on a large scale and is generally considered indestructible. And hey, even if it isn't, it's a really common transmission so repair cost will be less, even if only a little less.

@8corymix8

8 ай бұрын

@@palebeachbum Kia & Hyundai is garbage

HEY, Well Said, Great Review, I Drive The Chevrolet CRUZE Premier With RS Package, Great Car.

Yes but the Auto start stop is one of the best than any other auto start stops. Because so many other reviewers love how quick it is. And non laggy it is. Like as soon as you let off not even a split second. It turns back on faster than any other car company. I’d give GM an A+ for the auto start stop but the one thing I don’t like is that it has plastic on the top of the door panel. Everywhere else I don’t care about. I just wish it was a really soft plastic touch instead of it being a hard smooth plastic touch.

My wife and I just bought a used 2017, fully loaded Cruze up here in Alberta. Hopefully we will have it by the week end, we teas drove it and I loved the way it handled and the interior is just beautiful. I am not a car guy so I appreciated this review, having been around the block more than a couple of times, I understand it is impossible to please everyone all the time so just keep doing what you're doing, never mind the a holes who disrespect you, I think some folks just go online to spout off at anything. It's fine to disagree with someone but recently the world seems to be very...uptight, relax, those who don't agree with the review can say so without being belligerent, some have differing opinions. or experiences, thats cool but there is no need to disrespect, as someone who is not mechanically inclined, I found this review helpful and I think I have watched just about every video posted on this car, so far there is not a whole lot of very negative stuff written about it. My wife will be driving the car as a commuter and I believe the car will suit that purpose well, time will tell. Ours came with about 67,000 kms....yeah, we use metric in Canada eh... so we still have some warranty left on drive train. hopefully we will like the car.

@toyoscio

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck, you're going to need it.

Love this. Best in depth vid I’ve seen about this car. 👌

I pick mine up tomorrow first time car buyer this really helped thank you

@darkketchup8883

5 жыл бұрын

i have 28K km.. its the best car.. i just drove 300km one way.. no problem in the highway.. overtaking at 130kph.. at cruising speed at 110-115kph.. do not be a cheap person, change oil when its 10-15-20% to keep it fresh.. its really fun to drive..

@O.X.N.

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations..I'm considering this as a first car too!

@FinnaBusanut

3 жыл бұрын

How are you liking it, so far? I'm considering buying one myself.

I have a 2012 Sonic LS 1.8 5M, it gets 40mpg. No failures, including AC, TSBs or recalls. Plenty of power with no turbo to break. Regular maintenance is inexpensive and I've only changed filters, tires, wipers and one headlight.

@mikesrandomvideos

Жыл бұрын

Yea and scotty kilmer hates GM....some of the cars in the last 2 decades are GREAT....He is older than me and remembers what i remember but holds on to the past BIG TIME.

I have a 2018 cruze, I wanted to tune it to make another 40hp and put in a new intake maybe aluminum pipes because plastic are weak. But I read on some forums that pistons are weak on a cruze so I decided to not do anything major.

I just bought a 19 cruze a month ago. Its an ls with convenience package and love it so far.

@interestingfacts7944

5 жыл бұрын

Just got the 19 cruse yesterday

@ahmedcooke6037

4 жыл бұрын

Me too, 19 Cruze Ls with convenience package. Just get it today. Can't wait to hit the highway in it...

May buy a 19 ls hatch tomorrow. MPG on the rental in the city was bad. On a highway trip I hit 44 mpg

I had this engine in a 2013 Chevy sonic rs then mid 2014 i had my daughter so had to get a bigger car I got an Altima and I wish I never did . In that year and a half though I got a trifecta tune , turbo back ddmworks/zzp exhaust, blow off valve , I modified the 6 speed with amsoil syncromesh, change the throw and used those stiff mounts . Long story short that car was seriously fun and pretty much a sleeper. I was going to do injectors, clutch and intercooler upgrade but maybe with a Cruze since that's a bigger car lol

@mikesrandomvideos

4 жыл бұрын

must have been a rocket sonic. what a sleeper. OMG love to see that thing rip up vets.

@toyoscio

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

Really nice review very informative keep up the good work Boss

got a 2019 cruze rs hatch it’s a fun car did some modifications such as air intake wheels overfenders a tune it gets goin

I own a 2017 Cruze Premier and I love it. The only thing I hate about it is the auto-stop "feature" but, thankfully, that's easily bypassed. All you do is move the transmission shifter into the L position, then click the + button on top of the shifter 5 times. The car then drives and shifts normally through the gears without annoying auto-stop until you either shift it out of the L position or turn the car off. It's a little annoying at first to have to repeat this every time you drive the car, but it soon becomes muscle memory and you don't even think about it. This causes no harm to the transmission because the car shifts through the gears normally. The car is a blast to drive if you keep your foot in it, but, of course, your gas mileage goes way down if you do. I love the scream of that little 1.4-liter turbo engine.

I have the 2017 1.4 but no cruise controls which I hate. Other than that it’s an amazing car

There's a button to shut off the auto stop.

U can shut the auto stop off by putting it in low L and tap up to 6th gear it shuts it off and drives normally. I always shut mine off when I'm in a drive through at a restaurant or bank I shut the car off to avoid the long idle idc if it shits it off at a stoplight didnt seem to hurt my mileage by doing this either.

On the website it says CVVT. Idk if it means its a CVVT but the same body but the year before had the same thing too. But with 1 MPG higher for both Highway and City.

The Buick Verano is the same size car but doesn't share any body panel's and doesn't share engines either. The Verano 250 HP The Cruze 138 HP the Verano has a much more silent cabin too. So if your looking for a sweet ride like the Cruze but you want a silent ride and horse power that is kinda crazy and awesome. Look at Verano but don't wait because they are no longer made, so if you find one like I did with low miles and was owned by a older lady who took care of it , you better scoop it up.

I have a 2017 with 72k great car. Had to disable that auto stop bs by unplugging the hood latch.

The autostop doesn't bother me, I had a 2011 Cruze and I would turn the engine off when stuck in traffic anyway. I have the 2019 Cruze and if the engine autostops when I pull into the garage and stop, I just turn the key off, put it in park and leave it at that.

awesome review bro i’m thinking about buying a 2018 chevy cruze

@warrenparker8282

3 жыл бұрын

Just bought it.

I bought my Chevy Cruze LT, RS 2016 brand new,until now I put 250K miles on it still engine and transmission is in perfect condition very smooth and quiet, average of 35 miles per gallon. I have changed oil change every 5k miles and changed transmission fluid every 40k! I like my car it’s a great car!

@mikesrandomvideos

2 жыл бұрын

might as well keep going to see how far it goes. I bet with proper maintenance it will last 300. at least

@528Chris

2 жыл бұрын

God damn

@E13v3N1

10 ай бұрын

@@528Chris 😂🤣

8:00 Gas prices have definitely gone up since this video. You called it, Mike! 11:37 Love that GM bong 🤣

Glad they worked out the bugs because my 2013 1.4 was junk, which was too bad because it drove really nice

I have the '18 LT and yes the power and the gas mileage is great but I cant stop there. It has a LTE hotspot (not the fastest) , It has push to start which can be started from the fob or app . The doors can be locked and unlocked from the app . The app is as secure as my bank account login . The auto stop is aggravating and it concerns me on longevity . I have read there is a fix being worked on . There are ways around it , you can put the transmission in manual mode to gear 6 (you should go to six to open all gears) by pushing the up button on the shifter. You can also shift to neutral or turn your A/C on high cold . I consistently get around 40mpg on my trip to work . This car would be 100% perfect if it had line outputs in the trunk :) Great car so far hope it last me many years .

@528Chris

2 жыл бұрын

How many miles

I have a 2018 LS and it has the 1.4 Turbo 155 hp

The stability control goes off pretty quick I have the 2018 and I only have 54 00 MI and it gave me problems already I have to take it to the shop tomorrow just started the New Year 2022

I bought a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS in September of 2021, my first 24 hours the Auto-Stop scared me and the Collision Alert scared me, you can circumvent the Auto-Stop at a light by shifting into Manumatic mode at the light, car won't Auto-Stop in that mode, shift back into drive when the light changes. The collision alert is nice, sadly in the 2016 if the alert goes off when Cruise Control is on, it will shut it off, flash the light and make a sound. I believe newer models have adaptive cruise and collision alert will slow you down. Honestly after a year and a half, I love my car, there were some issues with it, but nothing GM did, more of a fluke sort of thing. Good video though.

@mikesrandomvideos

Жыл бұрын

I constantly use cruise control that way I dont speed.

My wife has the same car and it dies often while at stop lights .. yesterday we changed the spark plugs for the original ones and added a fluid to “clean” whatever and it improved but still sops .. it has 100k miles on it..

@AbrahamGuerra-pc3dw

7 ай бұрын

Had same issues with Gmc terrain but once we change the solenoids, issue was resolved

From someone who drinks and drives a lot. Automatic headlights are a must.

@mikesrandomvideos

5 жыл бұрын

yea for sure had a few too many and the lights turn on automatically ha ha good one saves you that reason to be pulled over. ha ha.

@mikesrandomvideos

4 жыл бұрын

@@troywagnon135 yea for sure not another car.

@tomdavis728

4 жыл бұрын

@@troywagnon135 Thanks buddy

@SovietBear4

4 жыл бұрын

why do you say that as if its acceptable, jesus christ ur putting yourself and others in danger you alcoholic selfish prick

I get 52 to 60 mpg at 55mph with a catback exhaust and a k&n cold air intake. That is on my 2017 chevy cruze rs

I like the key fob on my 2017...push button start/stop...no key in ignition...put fob in your pocket and it takes care of everything....with the lock buttons on all door handles you dont need to take fob out of your pocket to lock/ unlock the doors.

Is their a way you can turn the Auto stop off? I’m getting this car this Saturday. I’m downgrading from a Chevrolet traverse to this car. I don’t need the big vehicle anymore.

I floor this car way to much 😂😭 but I really love this car. The dealer told me this car is the same exact built of a level entry Cadillac engine not sure if it’s true. I driven from RI to NYC and it was still almost fill it’s crazy.

@mikesrandomvideos

4 жыл бұрын

I think it is one of the best engineered cars they ever made.

Great video.... can you do a video on your vw diesel?

Can you do a vid on the 2017 Ford fiesta standard 1,6 liter is it a reliable engine it's a pretty quick car only 120hp but had a 6sp dual clutch automatic transmission thanks Ryan

I have a 19 LS and I'm averaging 100 miles or less a week.

It’s slow to go but once go it’s good and hard to handle when it’s a windy day out um should put vents in the back for passengers other then that I like my Chevy

So much love! This is the kind of video I’ve been looking for. Wanted to get a mechanics take on the Cruze. This car gets a lot of hate I don’t understand and it’s so underrated I feel like. Savage Geese (a channel) mentioned a few times how they don’t like this car but I’ve owned a 2017 and now a 2019. Love it! Very fast, great mileage, and a very smooth ride. Indeed the torque is just amazing to me and I never have problems passing cars. Love the cool hood mechanism which is actually pretty smart! Love the interior design (very simple and nice). Overall just love how great this car is and hate that it doesn’t get much love.

@mikesrandomvideos

5 жыл бұрын

Was a rocket ship IMO compared to everything else in the same price point and the mileage outperformed all other cars in the same level. Only worry was the auto engine shut off IMO. trans shifting was better than any other car in that price range. even honda which I liked a lot.

@Pcgamingfixes

5 жыл бұрын

mikes random videos great points I’m almost done paying off my 2018 Rs Cruze. I’m thinking of upgrading the air intake, installing a larger turbo, and getting it tuned as a paid off celebration! Any warnings about these upgrades?

@thecapone45

5 жыл бұрын

James Goldberg No idea. I’ve never tuned any car and I plan on keeping my 2019 RS Premium stock. I bought it cash so like, idk, the car itself was the celebration for me I guess lol

@schlepd911

5 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 2018 LT Sedan. I get around the auto-stop by shifting to neutral or not coming to a complete stop.. Loving it so far. My brother has owned 3. Only issues he had were with dealerships....

@Pcgamingfixes

5 жыл бұрын

schlepd911 You can turn off auto shut down inside the dash computer go to vehicle and find the switch for it

I have a 2015 Cruze still going strong and the one thing I can say I don't like about the second gen is the lack of space in the engine bay compared to the first gen.

10:00 The Nissan Rogue is notorious for driving without their headlights on, I suspect it is because the Rogue has the brightest DRL I've ever seen, the only way I know their headlights are off is if I see their taillights are all off.

@mikesrandomvideos

4 жыл бұрын

yea did that a few times when I rented that car. that is why I mentioned the auto headlights really nice feature.

Nice video, would you find this model similar to the 2017 Cruze my gf has one and near the wnd of warranty. Thanks

Bought my sexy tungsten 17 Cruze Lt about 2years ago! With like 41000 miles on it! I’m at 49400 now! Lol I barley drive and will have it FOREVER! My lil g ride, have a nice car system in that BIH bih!

@horrible_gamer9001

4 жыл бұрын

Never had issues with it?

I'm tempted to get a 2017 cruze lt hatch with 94k miles but want to be sure they're reliable. Any suggestions?

@mikesrandomvideos

7 ай бұрын

not a bad car Really best if it was not a rental. because it is turbo and needs to have good oil. And they might not have taken care of it as well. My brother has one and it is pretty good. 2011. like most new cars the AC compressor design has some flaws. but it is easy to change and not an expensive part. For the most part it is about as good as any better car. and the MPG is good if it is the 1.4 needs to be a 1.4. I would not trust the other engine.

@brucevanguard6313

7 ай бұрын

@@mikesrandomvideos the engine is a 1.4L with the turbo. I test drive one and like that it's compact and fuel efficient. Just wondering on the reliability.

@mikesrandomvideos

7 ай бұрын

@@brucevanguard6313 yeah they're about as good as any car. Definitely better than a Hyundai or Kia. The engineering is pretty spot on.

I own the Australian version of this, it's a great car. Called a Holden Astra in Australia.

@dalesmith4985

2 жыл бұрын

Wrong, it's called the Holden Cruze, the astra is a different car. The Cruze in Australia is rubbish which is why used car dealers have allot of them and they are cheap for a reason, nobody wants them

@quentinhuxley5010

2 жыл бұрын

@@dalesmith4985 It's the Holden astra in Australia, do some research.

@quentinhuxley5010

2 жыл бұрын

Feel free to admit your wrong, I won't hold my breath waiting.

That's an impressive review, you solved me many countless hours of browsing the web. Thanks!

The LS also has the 1.4 turbo...

@mikesrandomvideos

5 жыл бұрын

great to know that engine is super fast for the size. I was completly shocked when I finally got the hood open. Felt like V6 but sounded like 4. No sound or indication of the turbo when driving. Love that car.

@brianadelstein7680

5 жыл бұрын

Just got a used LS with 200 miles it really pops especially going on the highway. Definitely more liftoff than even my 2010 V6 mustang convertible had

What is the best year to buy?

I'm kinda glad I stumbled onto this video. Not for the opinion regarding the Cruise, but the fact that you're a TDI owner. I've been considering buying a used TDI and I've been wondering which is the better Volkswagen TDI to buy? Better in the sense of less issues and great fuel economy. I really don't like euro cars but I'm willing to give the TDI a shot. Auto or manual doesn't matter to me but my experience with VW tells me a manual is the way to go in terms of long term durability.

@mikesrandomvideos

4 жыл бұрын

well the TDI is great but IMO it is more for a person who can do some of their own work. THey require a bit more maintenance and specifics than american cars. Like oil even needs to meet german specs or the turbo may fail earlier. The DSG is great automatic but requires the oil to be changed every 40k miles and it is not easy to do. Not like an american car. The cruze however IMO is better for the non DIY guy because the mileage is almost the same little less in the city but more simply designed for maintenance. MOre places know how to fix them. Vw requires special care. Unlike any other car lots of reading but once you get it they are really good. Lots of people hate them but expect them to be like a chevy but they are not.

So I currently own a 2017 premier model, it was used so got it for a great price. But when we come to the Autostop, since July 2019 it has failed me 3 times in the manner you have talked about where I came up to a light or stop sign, the Autostop engaged and then failed to disengage. According to the Technicians we have here, no code comes up and they can't find what is wrong with it. I wrote to Chev Canada to see what they can do, but the problem is annoying and a safety concern. If you have any recommendations on what could be wrong I am open to comments so that I can pressure them to fix it. Also a great overview of the car, I was a student love it. especially the low fuel consumption it has and how cheap it is to fill

@BarcelonaBlitzer

2 жыл бұрын

If you want to bi-pass the auto start stop, shift it to “L” then press the plus button to “6”. This tells the transmission to use all 6 gears. I’ve always been afraid of the excess wear and tear on the motor personally and am okay with a very minuscule reduction in mpg. Best of luck!

I have a 2013 Cruze LT Turbo with 98,786 miles. It has options on it that the LTZ has. Sunroof, heated seats, power drivers seat, 4wheel disc brakes, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, alloy wheels and cruise and more. But it’s setting in the driveway now because of overheating problems and I have changed everything that I have read about but to no avail, and the dealership wants $10,000 to replace the engine. Just a heads up about these problems, I don’t know what they did after the 2013 model but I hope they fixed all of the overheating problems. Other than that it has been a great dependable car.

Im looking to get a small economy car and Im between this or a 2020 corolla LE. So far im leaning more towards the cruze

I own this exact same kind of car , there’s a button on the left bottom of the stick shifter to turn off auto stop

@q50_rogan41

3 жыл бұрын

Where ?

@joshuarecarte6567

2 ай бұрын

Where that

Great Video Sir! Appreciate You!!!

Great info.

Amazing video, thanks man!

i like the auto stop. used to it because of a 2001 prius hybrid i had.

@Ronick-Q-46

9 ай бұрын

Hate the auto stop if I had it on my car I would turn it off, which I do when driving cars with it, and that's not just because of the extra wear on the starting motor and flywheel. 👎

Plus I try hit 160 on it I got close to 120 it’s fast at that rate haven’t did 160 yet

Great review. My daughter is looking to get a 2017 LT. I had to laugh at the end of your video though because of the abrupt ending...Did you have to pee or something 🤣🤣🤣

I’m looking to get a Cruze diesel. The gas mileage in those is absolutely ridiculous but I’ve heard complaints about the emissions system in the diesels. Any feedback on that?

@toyoscio

4 жыл бұрын

Pass

I love my 2018 Chevy Cruze turbo hatchback. No issues with it except for some reason I only get 31 mpg. I have had it for 2 years and no change. Any ideas?

@mikesrandomvideos

4 жыл бұрын

maybe you have the lower output engine. from the other subscribers I have found they have 2 engine 1.4 options. I think the one I was driving was the high output and I also rented a buick with the lower one. the lower one got about 31mpg. might be something to look into. let us know what you find.

I have an 18 LT hatchback 1.4. I traded my 14 Spark in for the Cruze, I’m paying double of what the spark costs because I owed $7000 left on the spark. So I’m paying a hefty penny for my Cruze. I drove of the lot with 9 miles on June 2018 and I now have 30k miles. I do about 100 miles a day for work and it’s all freeway miles. I am very religious on my turbo, allowing it to warm up and cool down. Lot of people don’t realize the proper care for turbos. The only problem I’ve ever had with my Cruze was a faulty injector at 17k miles.

@mikesrandomvideos

5 жыл бұрын

seems soon for a injector problem. I think they are direct injection and most manufacturers are having some issues with them. Still under a learning curve. But way more efficient then the old port injectors. THe problem is the heat from the gasoline engine and lubrication of the moving parts in the injector. Most new cars having at least some injector problems something to be aware of.

@DakotaJSkidds

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikesrandomvideos sorry for the late response but upon the issue that caught my eye was when the remote start didn't work. Then the check engine light came on, took it to the dealer was told the fuel injector #3 lost pressure. Took the techs/mechs about 4 hours to replace under warranty. So far I now have 42k miles and no issue thus far.

@jamesmedina2062

4 жыл бұрын

SkudaLaRoo good luck. its a very comfortable, economical car.

is it possible to play music from a flash drive or mp3 player connected to one of the usb ports? thanks in advance.

@MustafaAliraqii

4 жыл бұрын

I've tried a flash drive and it works.

My Cruze got about 33 mpg on average between city and highway. lasted 220,000 miles.

@mikesrandomvideos

5 ай бұрын

pretty amazing. IMO decent car. the 1.4 is the only engine I would get though.

The 1.4 gas has a 6 speed auto and the 1.6 diesel has a 9 speed auto.

Should have reviewed the 2019 Cruze diesel 1.6 liter with 9 speed auto. Too late now since they’re no longer made.

I own a 2017 Chevy Cruze LT hatchback. Great gas mileage still. I believe it’s the same motor as the one you reviewed. I’m not a fan of auto stop as well. Still weirds me out 🤷🏻‍♂️🙃

Do you like the Hyundai elantra?

I own this car. I got it with 9 miles only 2,600 no credit I’m only 19 and price was 19,000 and some with a Interest rate of 9.999% I got the car the first week of January and she now has exactly 4,163 miles so far I am completely satisfied with the new design and the RS model made it more appealing lol cuz I got the blue metallic with black rims mid package, I plan on keeping this thing till it dies(I take care of my car I don’t drive it like a race car often at all but not babysitting the throttle either and at first I was skeptical cuz it’s a Cruze lmao but it has won me over and I drove the 2015 Cruze till I got this new one and let’s just say first week I got the new Cruze I had to let off the gas too not speed LMAO realizing how slow my 2015 model was but yeah hopefully she lasts if not ima Ditch her for a hellcat or mustang gt 350-500 depends I’m afraid of used new muscle cars of high HP

@mikesrandomvideos

5 жыл бұрын

cruze was fast for what it is IMO. super easy and great access to work on when you need to which might be in several years. Great dezign for price point. Absolutely cant beat the gas mileage of the 1.4 turbo.

Mike I have a question and I hope you can answer me. If I have a 2017 cruze with the normal no control steering wheel. can I buy a wheel with all its buttons and install it on my cruze and have it work properly?

@Itsme-ni9jk

Жыл бұрын

No no no

I love my 2018 premier. I hope I can at least get 200k miles out of it.

@528Chris

2 жыл бұрын

How many miles now

@lockedine

2 жыл бұрын

How many are you at now I'm considering buying a 2017 with 95k

@mikesrandomvideos

2 жыл бұрын

IMO the car is worthy of 200k miles they are pretty good engineering IMO. and not to hard to work on so if you have problems there should be a good mechanic to service it. Some cars are too hard to work on so mechanics take shortcuts.

I watched this video twice now since we have the exact 2018 LT leased and thinking if we are to buy it or return it after the lease. We just have a very low km on it around 28K and to think I already brought it from Toronto to NY. What I just noticed is its power seems to have lessened compared to before. I am no sure how to really describe it or if it is just me since I drive often our V6 which may have affected my perception. Overall, the car is good and still has 2 years with us before we finally decide if we are to buy it or return it.

@mikesrandomvideos

3 жыл бұрын

I think from the comments there are 2 power options for the 1.4 liter. I must have had the high output. Keep good quality synthetic oil in the engine. Like Castrol Syntec or Mobil 1 Name brand stuff and it should last a long time. Issues would be for people using cheap oil change place bulk oil. Would cause it not to last as long. With turbo you need to be sure the oil you use is the best.

@kiingkay

2 жыл бұрын

Return it

When I drove the 2017 Camry SE it felt pretty fast just for the 2.4 liter or was it a 2.5? I don’t remember. But I drove it. I was in LA trying to get out of the parking lots next the the beach houses on the Pacific Coast Highway, and I smashed it a bit. And it went pretty fast with 4 grown people in the car. With luggage in the back. Also. What I didn’t like is that it felt like a rubber band when I let my foot off the gas from stepping on it hard. I was like ew. But I do like it though. It was fun to drive. And it even had the paddle shifters. Which were kind of fast with switching gears. Faster than other cars with paddle shifters. But still had lag to it. The Cruze is something I want to get my hands on. And drive it. I have a 2011 impala with the 3.5 V6 and it gets a 0-60 under 6.97 seconds. Which the new cruzes get a 0-60 under 7.31 seconds.

@vegasbab.y3740

5 жыл бұрын

But yah I had to change the computer in the impala because of it giving off wrong codes on top of the cat being in the list.

Thank you for the video. Just a thought: 150 hp car is not fast, you made me laugh out loud. Great MPG and seems reliable, but would not rave on power.

@mikesrandomvideos

4 жыл бұрын

Great point!