Chevrolet Cruze LTZ 2.0 Diesel : Test Drive & Review

vinaydas · 12th October 2009, 19:33

good pricing.
but only one Question.When they introduce the Petrol Version which they definitely will, will the petrol version be competition to C+ segment cars such as the City and Linea(since it might fall in C+ territory ,obviously petrol will be cheaper than the diesel)???

Although this car is one helluva Package with absolute killer pricing .There will be many people who will shy away from GM/Chevy Due to the crisis it has been through in the recent past.

iTNerd · 12th October 2009, 19:36

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Originally Posted by iTNerd

Terrific pricing!!!! I had already booked the new Civic, but after this pricing, I am very very tempted to cancel the Civic and get the LTZ variant!

I know, Cruze has just been launched and not much reviews available, but from the limited users who had driven it , please throw some insights and comparision between the Cruze LTZ and the Civic V MT (apart from the diesel and petrol difference), in terms of the followings:

1) Absolutely, Fun to drive with great handling
2) Ease in city driving condition
3) Looks and road presence
4) Interiors
5) After sales and services
6) Overall build quality (Wear and tear)

Gadgets of course, is loaded to the teeth in the Cruze (LTZ variant)! Civic now looks more bonny!huh!

The only fear I have is not for the product, but the company. I fear, when the sales turnout is low, GM will indulge in massive price cut and that will bring down the resale and make me regret buying a GM product..

Where are all the experts/gurus/enthusiasts gone? Would love to hear your comments.

Ground Clearance:
Cruze - 165mm (with 16")
Civic - 170mm (with 15")

We already have countless number of stories of Civic bottoming out on speed breakers.. Where does it leaves for Cruze with 165mm (5mm less than that of Civic)? I didn't hear any stiff suspension setup in the discussion so far, and if it does have a soft suspension, then I think it would be crucified..

itwasntme · 12th October 2009, 19:44

iTNerd: I think TSK's mentioned about the short overhangs somewhere. The Civic's problem is it's long wheelbase coupled with soft suspension. This means that the car settles down too much when fully loaded and the front wheels have gone over a Bangalore special bonebreaker!

I think the Cruze will have stiffer suspension than the Civic which a fully loaded test can prove quite easily on a specially chosen bonebreaker ;-)

krish3 · 12th October 2009, 19:45

Great pricing is what I can say about this. Now considering they bring the Petrol model soon, its pricing will be even better. I heard its gonna be a 1.8L petrol engine and it can be priced brilliantly at 9.0 lakhs for LT and 11 for LTZ, which means competition for City.

I dont think GM will phase out the Optra, we can expect even better pricing with Optra. If it comes in Verna range, I'm sure many will be opt for Optra rather than Verna.

SkyWalker · 12th October 2009, 20:09

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Originally Posted by iTNerd

Ground Clearance:
Cruze - 165mm (with 16")
Civic - 170mm (with 15")

We already have countless number of stories of Civic bottoming out on speed breakers.. Where does it leaves for Cruze with 165mm (5mm less than that of Civic)? I didn't hear any stiff suspension setup in the discussion so far, and if it does have a soft suspension, then I think it would be crucified..

iTNerd, ANHC has 160mm and there has been no big complaints about bottoming out (at least i find it ok), so it wont be so bad with Cruze unless they have a very soft suspension. I wont worry too much about this - though 170mm would have been nice.

BTW, apparently new Civic has a stiffer suspension, so you should be better off in your new Civic.

madhokritesh · 12th October 2009, 22:50

Chevrolet launched their much anticipated Cruze in Mumbai heres the launch event Hi-res pics.
Chevrolet Cruze Presentation - a set on Flickr

Chevrolet Cruze Interior and Exterior - a set on Flickr

abhayshanu · 12th October 2009, 22:51

Oh My God, I WANT THIS CAR!!!!!
God if you are listening get me this, please.

On a serious note, when is the petrol expected to come? and what will be its price and specs?

aerohit · 12th October 2009, 23:32

haha they couldnt even find good looking Indian women for the presentation in a nation of billion.

Nice car pics. But i still prefer Japanese reliability.

bharti22shresth · 12th October 2009, 23:50

As we all know, she looks good. What are the pricing announcements? Google doesn't seem to be working at my home rigth know

Eddy · 13th October 2009, 00:19

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Originally Posted by bharti22shresth

As we all know, she looks good. What are the pricing announcements? Google doesn't seem to be working at my home rigth know

Here you go ! Prices as posted

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Originally Posted by tanwaramit

launched at

LT 10.99 Lakhs
LTZ 12.45 Lakhs

both Ex showroom Delhi

3 yr, 1 Lac kms warranty. Six colors.

Malikayil · 13th October 2009, 01:16

has very similar front . . . another chevy; but how long it will go ?

motor spirit · 13th October 2009, 09:02

Guys Cruze Prices are out !
IMO great Pricing . GM has a winner in their hands .

The Press Release :

car maker General Motors on Monday launched its luxury Chevrolet Cruze in India at an introductory price ranging from Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 12.45 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Cruze has been receiving rave reviews since its recent debut in some other markets. We expect it to perform well against the established D-segment players," General Motors India President and Managing Director Karl Slym told reporters here. The company has rolled out the car with a 2.0 litre diesel in two different variants. It claims that the car would give a mileage of 18.3 kilometre per litre, according to the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) standards.

The Cruze is currently being rolled out in many countries across the globe.The company had earlier said that the diesel version of Cruze would be followed with the roll out of a 1.8 litre petrol variant in the months to come

Caramelo · 13th October 2009, 09:43

best package in this segment IMO.

lolz corvette inspired instrument panel.

damn chevy. you just made me want this even more!

and i compared the dimensions with civic, corolla, laura, and it turns out that its the longest and the widest cars in its class, with the longest wheelbase amongst all the competitors.

but i can't understand how people who took TD complain about less legroom at the back. seems strange. anyone wanna explain?

another fact on the website. the boot has internal lock release. so suppose you get kidnapped and they put you in your own car trunk. lolz you can get out easily, hahah.

or somehow your kids play a prank on you while your sleeping and put you in the trunk of the car, then also it comes in handy. oh how horrible kids they must be

jvk84 · 13th October 2009, 09:53

i like the price. but a good multilink rear suspension would have been better. i hate cars with solid rear axle.

suman · 13th October 2009, 11:11

Excellent pricing no doubt - but what about someone who needs more rear legroom

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vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	good pricing. but only one Question.When they introduce the Petrol Version which they definitely will, will the petrol version be competition to C+ segment cars such as the City and Linea(since it might fall in C+ territory ,obviously petrol will be cheaper than the diesel)??? Although this car is one helluva Package with absolute killer pricing .There will be many people who will shy away from GM/Chevy Due to the crisis it has been through in the recent past. Last edited by vinaydas : 12th October 2009 at 19:40.
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itwasntme Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 6,983 Thanked: 12,537 Times View My Garage	iTNerd: I think TSK's mentioned about the short overhangs somewhere. The Civic's problem is it's long wheelbase coupled with soft suspension. This means that the car settles down too much when fully loaded and the front wheels have gone over a Bangalore special bonebreaker! I think the Cruze will have stiffer suspension than the Civic which a fully loaded test can prove quite easily on a specially chosen bonebreaker ;-)
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12th October 2009, 19:45	#229
krish3 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin/Bangalore Posts: 758 Thanked: 191 Times	Great pricing is what I can say about this. Now considering they bring the Petrol model soon, its pricing will be even better. I heard its gonna be a 1.8L petrol engine and it can be priced brilliantly at 9.0 lakhs for LT and 11 for LTZ, which means competition for City. I dont think GM will phase out the Optra, we can expect even better pricing with Optra. If it comes in Verna range, I'm sure many will be opt for Optra rather than Verna.
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12th October 2009, 22:50	#231
madhokritesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Thane Posts: 334 Thanked: 4 Times	Chevrolet Cruze Launched Chevrolet launched their much anticipated Cruze in Mumbai heres the launch event Hi-res pics. Chevrolet Cruze Presentation - a set on Flickr Chevrolet Cruze Interior and Exterior - a set on Flickr
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abhayshanu BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 708 Thanked: 324 Times View My Garage	Oh My God, I WANT THIS CAR!!!!! God if you are listening get me this, please. On a serious note, when is the petrol expected to come? and what will be its price and specs?
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aerohit BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: India Posts: 978 Thanked: 981 Times	haha they couldnt even find good looking Indian women for the presentation in a nation of billion. Nice car pics. But i still prefer Japanese reliability.
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bharti22shresth BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: panchkula Posts: 362 Thanked: Once Infractions: 0/1 (10)	As we all know, she looks good. What are the pricing announcements? Google doesn't seem to be working at my home rigth know
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Malikayil BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kochi Posts: 79 Thanked: 5 Times	looks like SX4 has very similar front . . . another chevy; but how long it will go ?
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13th October 2009, 09:02	#237
motor spirit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 236 Thanked: 112 Times	Guys Cruze Prices are out ! IMO great Pricing . GM has a winner in their hands . The Press Release : car maker General Motors on Monday launched its luxury Chevrolet Cruze in India at an introductory price ranging from Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 12.45 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Cruze has been receiving rave reviews since its recent debut in some other markets. We expect it to perform well against the established D-segment players," General Motors India President and Managing Director Karl Slym told reporters here. The company has rolled out the car with a 2.0 litre diesel in two different variants. It claims that the car would give a mileage of 18.3 kilometre per litre, according to the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) standards. The Cruze is currently being rolled out in many countries across the globe.The company had earlier said that the diesel version of Cruze would be followed with the roll out of a 1.8 litre petrol variant in the months to come Last edited by motor spirit : 13th October 2009 at 09:04.
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13th October 2009, 09:43	#238
Caramelo BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ahmedabad Posts: 769 Thanked: 16 Times	best package in this segment IMO. lolz corvette inspired instrument panel. damn chevy. you just made me want this even more! and i compared the dimensions with civic, corolla, laura, and it turns out that its the longest and the widest cars in its class, with the longest wheelbase amongst all the competitors. but i can't understand how people who took TD complain about less legroom at the back. seems strange. anyone wanna explain? another fact on the website. the boot has internal lock release. so suppose you get kidnapped and they put you in your own car trunk. lolz you can get out easily, hahah. or somehow your kids play a prank on you while your sleeping and put you in the trunk of the car, then also it comes in handy. oh how horrible kids they must be
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jvk84 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tiruvalla Posts: 73 Thanked: 57 Times	i like the price. but a good multilink rear suspension would have been better. i hate cars with solid rear axle.
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13th October 2009, 11:11	#240
suman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 4,589 Thanked: 279 Times View My Garage	Excellent pricing no doubt - but what about someone who needs more rear legroom??
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