Used 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT Sedan Review
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Very happy with my Cruze 2LT commuter
rplimpton, Fredericksburg, VA, 02/26/2011
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
So far, I really like this car. It's very solid with no squeaks/rattles. It corners well and has a nice on-center steering feel on the highway. Trunk space is impressive for a compact. The leather seats are very supportive and this is the first/only compact car that I can be comfortable driving (6'3", 230 lbs). The car is too new to judge mpg, but I'm getting 29 mpg combined city/hwy. … (Don't expect to get 36+ mpg driving 70+ mph or if you have a heavy foot.) I find that increasing tire pressure from the recommended 35 psi (cold) to 37 psi smooths the ride. If you look closely at interior fit and finish, it's clear that GM was paying attention to them.
A Real Winner!
jtisch, Saint Petersburg, FL, 12/16/2010
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I owned a 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid, the best car I ever owned.
Someone once asked me why I bought Japanese car. I said that when an American automaker can build a car as good as my Civic I will buy it.
Chevy did it with my 2011 2LT turbocharged Cruze. As a matter of fact, it exceeds the Civic in every way.
I am amazed at the automatic and standard transmission of this car. Every once in a … while I shift over to the manual tranny and feel like a 20-something again.
I only miss the 47 mpg I got with my hybrid, but paying $6,000 less for the Cruze more than makes up for it.
Very, very poor gas mileage.
disatisifiedd, Great Neck, NY, 04/26/2011
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I bought this car because of the gas mileage.and that it was the best value around. I have never got over 21 miles per gallon, and have also only gone
only 255 miles on a full tank of gas.
Very disappointing with the price of gas today.
I also know that driving differs with each person, but at least 1/2 of my driving is on the highway (60 mph), and that I recently gave my old Elantra to … my son (at 100,000 miles still gets about 30+ miles per gallon.
The car is also sluggish, does not drive like a new car.
Dangerous Turbo Lag
Nolij, Salt Lake City, UT, 07/30/2016
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Not recommended. Purchased in 2012 with 20,000 miles. Currently at 49,500 miles in 2016. Needed a $1000 AC repair in 2015 but that could have been a fluke. Its good on gas and fairly comfortable for a small car. Cargo room is also decent for the size. I'm 6'1" and the side pillar makes looking over my shoulder difficult (the pillar is right next to my head when the seat is back in a … comfortable position). Those flaws are forgivable if the price is right. However, the inconsistent turbo response has almost gotten me in several accidents. Sometimes you have power off the line, sometimes you have absolutely zero power for 5 seconds. I've had left turns become very scary as I essentially idle through the intersection while oncoming traffic approaches (pedal to the metal with no wheel spin and hardly any RPMs). Stop and go traffic at 30 mph is also super annoying as you go from zero power one second to full power the next when the turbo kicks in. If you value being able to predict how much acceleration you have, then don't get a Cruze with the turbo.
Edit 2/1/2018: currently at 68k miles. Hasn't had any issues since my last update. I still don't like the turbo lag but am used to it so it's not really dangerous to me anymore.
Edit 8/16/2019: currently at 76k miles. Had to replace the thermostat, water pump, and some coolant lines. Driver's side window fell off the tracks inside the door so the window regulator needed to be replaced ($150 part, $200 labor if you have a shop do it). The chrome trim on the inside driver's door handle is also starting to fall off. I've found there's less turbo lag if I use premium gas but it's still sometimes super slow off the line. It's only got 76k miles on it but feels like an old worn-out car (especially with the interior trim and window parts starting to break). I don't drive it very much so or I would've gotten rid of it already. Hoping it lasts me til winer when I can unload it (it feels faster when you don't have the AC on). Still not recommended. It's not very old for a car, only has 76k miles, has had all scheduled maintenance, and feels like it's tired and falling apart.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Upscale interior design
- Pro:peppy yet efficient turbocharged engine
- Pro:Eco model's top fuel economy
- Pro:secure handling
- Pro:top safety scores
- Pro:big trunk.
- Con:Low rear seat cushion.
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