Used 2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT Sedan Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT Sedan.
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jeni740, Rochester, NY, 02/05/2014
2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
My car is a 2013 chevy cruze lt. I bought it 8/14/13 and it has been in the shop 7 times since I bought it. I had a water leak on the drivers side, the heater makes a weird grinding noise and the transmission surges, it also make a weird scraping noise when I put my foot on the gas. I finally had enough and called GM my car has 3,000 miles on it and has spent more time at the shop than … my driveway. It has now been 8 days since I have had my car they have me in a rental until the paperwork is finalized on my new 2014 replacement cruze. I am so glad that they pulled me from my car it has cost me time from work and so frustrating.....
Great value
kj83, Hudson, MA, 12/29/2013
2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
The Cruze is a nice, solid car for a great price. I like the exterior styling, and also the simplicity and layout of the interior.
The driver has excellent visibility.
The key selling feature for me was the top safety ratings, as my daughters would be spending a lot of time driving this car too.
The car (1LT, 1.4Turbo) handles competently, and the engine has surprising strength given … the fantastic gas mileage.
We've had it for 2 years & 20K miles, and so far no issues.
The transmission and controls all work perfectly.
I was initially looking for a good used car, and also looked at new Civics & Corollas, but I liked the Cruze the best and am happy to buy an American brand.
Update 2+ years later: My daughter was driving our Cruze with a passenger, and while crossing an intersection they were T-boned broadside by a speeding SUV (Honda Pilot) that hit squarely on the passenger side. Multiple airbags deployed, and the Cruze was spun around 180 degrees and ended up on the sidewalk with 2 stunned passengers. I'd like to say both girls made it out without a scratch, but truthfully the passenger did have a scratch on her arm, but that was it. Both were fine and walked away, and witnesses to the crash were very surprised no-one ended up in the hospital. What can I say, I bought the car for the 10 airbags and safety, and it came through for me. Up until that point our Cruze was trouble free for 2 years & 20,000 miles, but it was totaled in the accident. I'm very happy with the car and would buy another without hesitation.
Review at 90K Miles
Paul, Saginaw, MI, 07/18/2015
2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I've got just shy of 90,000 miles on this car at this time. It has been absolutely trouble free. Just replaced original Goodyear tires just last week. Two recalls, minor issues, both taken care of while the dealership replaced the tires. (BTW, dealership beat Discount Tire by $100 for equivalent tires.) I'm averaging 37 miles per gallon. Yes, I said averaging. Brakes still good, no … shudder or fade. Engine still runs great. I replace the oil regularly using only Mobile One. I especially recommend using high quality oil with any turbo-charged vehicle because turbos tend to keep spinning once you stop the car. Shut the car off too quickly and you shut the oil flow to the turbo off. I let it sit for a minute before shutting off. Good advice for any turbo engine if you want the turbo to last. MyLink infotainment system is great although a little slow on screen response. Overall, this is by far the best car I've ever owned, and being almost sixty years old I've owned quite a lot of cars. I highly recommend this car.
First time chevy owner
amw17, Los Angeles, CA, 03/27/2014
2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Overall, the Cruze is a awesome commuter vehicle. I wish it had a little more torque on the freeway but I guess I can't expect much with a 4 cylinder vehicle. Minor issues with rear brake noise. Sun-visor coming apart where mirror folds. Satisfied with performance and look of vehicle.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Handsome interior design
- Pro:Eco model's high fuel economy
- Pro:useful electronics interface
- Pro:secure handling
- Pro:top safety scores
- Pro:big trunk.
- Con:Mediocre seating comfort
- Con:six-speed automatic's sleepy responses.
Full Edmunds Review: 2013 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan
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