Used 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Consumer Reviews
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52 MPG HA!! (try closer to 60 on the highway)
Rexford L, 08/24/2017
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
31 of 34 people found this review helpful
Well, the EPA says it's rated at 52 mpg highway and 30 city. I don't do that much city driving, but in the month that I've had it, I've put over 5000 miles on it (Sacramento CA to Williston ND and back, with another trip back to Williston. (I'll be doing that once a month) If you keep the speed under 70, on flat ground it easily averages 65 mpg, and at 85 mph it's averaging about 50. The only thing holding you back from hour after hour of driving is having to use the restroom, the car is more than willing to keep on going. It's been 100% reliable in the time that I've had it and a while it doesn't have a built in navigation system, the Android Auto is as good or better than any OEM navigation system I've used (it uses Google Maps, displayed on the 7" center screen)
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Perfect car for the Hwy
Bryce, 01/11/2018
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbodiesel 9A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Very quick acceleration at low speeds due to higher torque from the diesel engine. If your not careful you will peel out. This car goes right up steep hills without slowing down. I average 44-50 mpg. If you do alot of city driving wou will get 40-44mpg if you are mostly driving on the hwy you will get 48-52 depending on traffic. Requires Diesel exaust fluid— 2.5 gallons at walm____ runs 7$ and will get you around 2,500 miles.
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Great mpg, great interior, fun to drive. (Manual)
cruzedriver, 07/07/2019
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
52 mpg highway is a little low. Just did a 700 mile trip going 70mph for most of the trip and the car's computer told me I got 58 for the trip and my fuel app told me i got 62 mpg. 52 mpg is if your going around 80 mph. Maybe closer to 48-50 mpg if you typically drive in the mid to upper 80s. I have the cloth interior and I think it's great. Had a couple of spills and it cleaned up easily. As far as get up and go,, it's fairly quick for such great mpg's. I find myself peeling out if i really need to get on it and i've never felt it lag. Most disappointing thing for me is that it's not rated to tow. Would probably never use it but it's nice to think i could pull a small trailer for a long trip if i needed.
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All good
Tim Foster, 06/29/2019
updated 01/06/2020
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this 2017 Chevy Cruz diesel and June 2017. Right now I have approximately 45,000 miles on it and it is now been in the shop once for anything other than service. While driving the fuel mileage is 44 to 48 mpg and highway 62 to 65 mpg and I had a high of 71.2 mpg when I really drove easy. All hand figured not computer. The car is very quick for size and will squeal the tires from a dead stop. It is also so quiet that if I don’t tell anyone nobody knows it’s a diesel. I have never purchased a car or pick up from any company where the fuel mileage far exceeds what the window sticker says.
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Love the Turbo Diesel 6 Speed Manual
Ken D, 07/09/2018
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you are looking to replace that Diesel Jetta. Take a look at this. Its a lot of fun to drive, and the standard package gives you everything you would want, except an automatic rear view mirror. The gas mileage has been incredible. You can average 50 MPG on the highway on long trips, and get 30+ on mixed driving. The engine has a lot of torque, and the shift on the manual 6 speed is crisp and a lot of fun to drive. Build quality up to this point has been great. No rattles like I have seen in the Toyota Corolla (Rented one, and I couldn't wait to bring it back.) The steering is responsive and pulling out of curves while entering and exiting the the highway is a lot of fun. I would buy another one of these in a heart beat.
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Hit and miss
Fritz, 01/08/2018
updated 11/12/2020
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbodiesel 9A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
36k update: dealer did a recall update. Said it would not change driving dynamics in any way but car no longer has any turbo lag. Power delivery is smooth and gear changes precise. Drives completely different in a great way. Brother-in law with new 2021 Audi S3 said my car felt powerful after driving it. 26000 mile update: no problems. Over 43mpg average since day 1. Transmission often puts you in wrong gear so when speed or inertia is needed car shifts to such a high gear almost feels like it has stalled. Uses a lot of BluDef. Car cruises solid 80mph relaxing but solid turns to harsh on all but smooth roads. Fix trans and suspension and Chevy would have a truly great car. ----Upon first driving car was impressed by acceleration for a diesel and smooth shifting and ride. Brakes are excellent. However after some time have found the ride smooth and solid on smooth and solid roads. Anything but and the ride is as choppy and bouncy as my 2016 Jeep Cherokee(which is an appropriate ride for an SUV). Road impacts e.g potholes, manholes are loud and harsh for such a solid feeling chassis. Shifts are great unless you try evasive driving, three point turns or lift off and quickly accelerate again leaves car dead. Transmission moves to such a high gear, car barely moves or bogs down to no go which has become a huge safety concern for me. Full throttle, part throttle, nothing fixes it. God help you if a train is coming.
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All good
Tim, 06/29/2019
updated 07/08/2024
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this 2017 Chevy Cruz diesel and June 2017. Right now I have approximately 45,000 miles on it and it is now been in the shop once for anything other than service. While driving the fuel mileage is 44 to 48 mpg and highway 62 to 65 mpg and I had a high of 71.2 mpg when I really drove easy. All hand figured not computer. The car is very quick for size and will squeal the tires from a dead stop. It is also so quiet that if I don’t tell anyone nobody knows it’s a diesel. I have never purchased a car or pick up from any company where the fuel mileage far exceeds what the window sticker says.
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CRUZALERT
Mark Votava, 07/16/2018
updated 12/07/2023
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbodiesel 9A)
16 of 29 people found this review helpful
disappointed
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Big on mpg
Gunny D, 01/16/2021
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbodiesel 9A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had this cruze for two years, have taken on 950 mile road trip got up to 68.5 mpg it cost me $40.00 for fuel total .
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Poor
poor, 10/31/2017
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbodiesel 9A)
6 of 86 people found this review helpful
very poor
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