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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Value for the Money

reviewer22, 01/07/2013
2012 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We actually are leasing a 2012 Cruze 1LT. The ride and quietness of the car are comparable to something much more expensive. The interior is equally impressive for a car that come to @ 20K with tax. You are not getting a Lexus ES350 for 20K, so let's be realistic too. This is a commuter car for us, but the back seat is just fine two kids fit just fine in their car seats. I don't know that I would want to be an adult in the back of any car in this size for any period of time. The disk/drum combo is more than adequate for everyday driving. The steering is crisp and the handling is quite good. If there is a weak spot, I would say it's the OEM Firestone tires.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

chevy knocked the cover off the ball

bayoubilly74, 11/26/2011
2012 Chevrolet Cruze LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Had an aging HHR that needed to be replaced. I wanted a car that got good gas mileage (drive 35 miles one way to work) but wouldn't be an embarrasment. Went into chevy to get a sonic but the cruze turned out to be a better deal. I got the base model with 6 speed manual. For the base model it has lots of equipment: power everything, keyless, on-star, satellite radio, etc. The only thing missing that I notice is cruise control. The interior is eye-catching and comfortable. Very smooth and fun to drive. 6 speed manual will get you up the road no problem. Satellite radio is the best--can't let that go. Huge trunk. Car wants to go and still has high fuel economy numbers.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Near Omaha, NE? Go see Daniel K at Gregg Young Chevy

brianerick, 12/20/2011
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I just leased my first brand new 2012 Chevy Cruze LT. I have to say it was the best car buying experience I have ever had. Daniel K was polite, helpful and understood that buying a car can be a win win situation. Before I bought he even let me take it during the lunch hour to pick up my wife so she could take a look at it. His boss Paul helped get the deal done and Brandon in financing got the paperwork done fast and correct. The best part of the transaction was that everyone was geniune and honest. Not something you initially think of when you talk about car salesmen and dealerships. I got a great deal on a fantastic car. The reason I know this... My wife wants to trade me cars. :-)

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car!

Max, 09/26/2018
updated 09/28/2020
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I loved my Cruze! I owned my Cruze for roughly 3.5 years until I totaled it when I hit a deer. I travel a lot for work (+/-30,000mi/yr) so I always look for a car that gets great gas mileage, and the Cruze was the one. Frequently I’d be getting upper 30s and low 40s for my mpgs and could go well over 500 miles per tank. Really no complaints, handled great in all types of weather. I would definitely reccommend it!

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3 out of 5 stars

Trouble tranny

Michael botelho, 09/16/2018
2012 Chevrolet Cruze LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Transmission is bad and dealer won't help was always slow shifting and now at 71000 miles tranny blew it's only $3,700 But my dealer thinks it's ok for transmissions to go before 100,000 miles

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