Overview
Cruze is an important model for Chevrolet. The bow-tie brand sold four million Cruze sedans since 2011 making it the best-selling Chevy model worldwide. And Chevrolet expanded the lineup, by introducing a hatchback model to a market of approximately 60K units in Canada.
I think that Canada has become more aware of the merits of compact hatchback recently. In my subjective opinion those cars and an introduction to a “SUVish” market. Cheaper than a comparable SUV model, hatchbacks offer much of the versatility and practicality of this class. And there are very strong competitors too: Models such as VW Golf, Mazda3 Sport, Ford Focus Hatch, and Honda Civic HB are globally successful.
The hatch shares the same global platform under the Cruze sedan, has the same wheelbase and almost the same length. While the sedan production is based in the U.S., the new hatch is built in Mexico. Don’t tell this to the President of the United States.
Interior cabin space is exactly the same and apart from the cooler and sportier design, the main difference originates from the rear cargo space. It is simply more versatile and more practical than the sedan. (It is bigger too: 523L compared to 419 in sedan)
Driving Impressions
Type of vehicle: Compact hatchback
Engine: 1.4L DOHC, I4 Turbo W/CWT
Transmission: 6-speed, automatic
Price (base/as tested): $24,645 / $31,085
Destination charge: CAD 1,600
Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L/100 km): 8.4 city; 6.4 highway
Optional features
Tru North Edition: $4,370 (adaptive cruise control, front collision alert, lane departure warning, automatic high-beam control, rear park assist, side blind zone alert, pwer sunroof, MyLink radio with navigation, Bose sepaker system, automatic climate control, heated rear seats, wireless charging, auto dimming inside mirror, clour driver information centre, driver express up&down power window)
True North Edition credit: -775
RS package: $995
Power Moonroof: $1,695
Engine block heater: $150
Total Price as Tested: $31,085
Article: Varol McKars
Pictures: Varol McKars, Basak McKars
Test vehicle was provided by Buick Canada (via BHG Media Fleet)
For the most up-to-date and more detailed information, visit:
www.buick.ca
Total Price as Tested: $36,530
Article: Varol McKars
Pictures: Varol McKars, Basak McKars
Test vehicle was provided by GMC Canada (via BHG Media Fleet)
For the most up-to-date and more detailed information, visit:
www.chevrolet.ca
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