Is the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze a good car?
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How do people like the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2012 Cruze 4.1 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2012 Cruze.
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My previous car is a Volvo C70. The Eco had a lot to live up to. I have 16,000 miles with a lifetime average of 44 mpg. I commute 250 miles (RT) over mostly two lane highways in the frozen North. The acceleration makes passing easy, the car is beautiful and comfortable. I went to the test drive expecting to be under awed, but I had to get better gas mileage. A hybrid was not going to do it with my driving conditions. The car impressed me at every turn. It still does.
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What options are available on the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze?
Available Chevrolet Cruze 2012 Submodel Types: Sedan, Hatchback, Diesel
Available Trims: LT, 1LT, LS, 2LT, LTZ, Premier, Eco, LT Fleet, Diesel, L
Exterior Colors: Silver Ice Metallic, Summit White, Black Granite Metallic, Red Hot, Tungsten Metallic, Mosaic Black Metallic, Blue Ray Metallic, Kinetic Blue Metallic, Cajun Red Tintcoat, Champagne Silver Metallic, Arctic Blue Metallic, Atlantis Blue Metallic, Graphite Metallic, Crystal Red Tintcoat, Pepperdust Metallic, Black, Rainforest Green Metallic, Blue Topaz Metallic, Nightfall Gray Metallic, Siren Red Tintcoat, Orange Burst Metallic, Autumn Metallic, Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat, Ice Blue Metallic, Satin Steel Metallic, Cyber Gray Metallic, Blue Granite Metallic, Imperial Blue Metallic, Autumn Bronze Metallic, Gold Mist Metallic, Taupe Gray Metallic, Victory Red
Interior Colors: Jet Black cloth, Jet Black premium cloth, Jet Black leather, Jet Black/Medium Titanium premium cloth, Dark Atmosphere/Medium Atmosphere cloth, Medium Titanium premium cloth, Cocoa/Light Neutral leather, Jet Black/Sport Red premium cloth, Brownstone leather, Dark Atmosphere/Medium Atmosphere leather, Brownstone premium cloth, Jet Black/Kalahari leather, Jet Black/Brick leather
Popular Features: Alarm, Aux Audio Inputs, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, Post-collision safety system, Bluetooth, USB Inputs, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Mobile Internet, Back-up camera, Power Driver Seat, Remote Start, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Heated seats, Keyless Entry/Start, Leather Seats, Sunroof/Moonroof, Upgraded Stereo, Parking sensors, Auto Climate Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, Upgraded Engine, Navigation, Lane Departure Warning
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, diesel
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
