At the 2012 Geneva Motor Show , Chevrolet demonstrated a flexible marketing strategy. A well-proven sedan and hatchback made up the company "third element" - the Chevrolet Cruze wagon. The reviews are unambiguous: the novelty - a five-door, five-seater “rookie” caused a stir in the car market.
The single style of the new car attracts: from the U-shaped aerodynamic embossing of the hood, a two-level pseudo-radiator grille and an updated “photogenic” bumper with elegant fog lamps to a harmonious “stern” with stylish, memorable light optics. By the way, the previous model has established itself as a successful proprietary development from Chevrolet, having won the trust of more than 1.3 million owners. The improved Chevrolet Cruze station wagon of 2013 has good chances for further advancement.
So, buyers were interested in innovative economical and powerful engines (which will be discussed below). They appreciate the roomy wagon interior with a boot of 500 liters. The resulting cargo volume with the rear seats folded down is 1478 liters. - able to naturally help with one-time overall transportation. The impressive dimensions of the car speak for themselves: 4655 mm, 1797 mm, 1521 mm (length, width, height). However, a fairly large passenger car turned out to be harmonious, sporty. Its clearance is 155 mm. The new model wins in the exterior, using "cool" sixteen- and seventeen-inch tires.
The range of gasoline engines with a displacement of 1.4 (140 hp) and 1.7 (130 hp) in excess corresponds to the speed character of the Chevrolet Cruze station wagon. Reviews note a slight decrease in the power of the second engine with an increase in the volume of the cylinders, which is explained by the installed start-stop fuel economy system, which turns off the engine at idle.
At the same time, a record low fuel consumption was achieved on the highway - 4.5 liters per 100 km! The dynamic characteristics of the 1.4 liter engine allow you to pick up speed of 100 km / h in 9.5 s and achieve a maximum speed of 200 km / h. For an economical 1.7 liter engine, the speed of 100 km / h is typed in 10.4 s., While the
maximum speed is 191 km / h. The Chevrolet Cruze range of engines also features 1.7 and 2.0 diesel engines. They are distinguished by a successful design, because they do not lose gasoline: the speed of the diesel version of the station wagon is the same 200 km / h! For diesel engines, a start-stop system is also provided. When using it, a complete set with automatic transmission-6 (cruze 1.8) is desirable. The complete set with MKPP-5 and MKPP-6 is also characteristic of a Chevrolet Cruz station wagon. Reviews note the high quality of the
suspension. Front - McPherson and rear - spring, semi-independent, provides excellent smoothness and handling.
On specialized sites, drivers indicate a comfortable ride, “soft” acceleration, “pleasant” gear shifting, mentioning the disadvantages: automatic transmission delay when the gas is pressed hard and high gas consumption in the city (13 liters per 100 km).
Additional amenities for the driver are a multi-function steering wheel, heated seats for him and passengers, comfortable “pockets” on the door panels of a Chevrolet Cruze station wagon. Reviews give a high assessment of the information content of the dashboard with an on-board computer. The dashboard may also include the MyLink “cool” entertainment audio-video phone system. Additional functionality is provided by USB-connectors.
Chevrolet designers thoroughly designed security issues, as evidenced by the reviews. The Chevrolet Cruze station wagon “obeys the helm”, thanks to the system of directional stability, minimizing possible side skids. There are six airbags. Anti-lock braking system provides quick braking performance.
The car, as already mentioned, is designed for successful promotion in the European market.