2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE LS
1G1PA5SG4E7427627
SEDAN 4 DR 1.8L L4 MPI DOHC 16V
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Vehicle Overview
The Cruze is Chevrolet's compact sedan. It has room for up to five people, and competitors include the Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Hyundai Elantra. A new diesel engine joins the lineup for 2014.
(Skip to details on the: Cruze Eco, Cruze Diesel)
New for 2014
The addition of a diesel-powered version is the only significant change.
Exterior Highlights
- 16-inch steel wheels; 16-, 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels available
- Available fog lamps
- Available power sunroof
- Available RS Appearance Package with unique body pieces and a rear spoiler
Interior Highlights
- Air conditioning, power windows and locks
- Cloth upholstery; leather available
- Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- CD stereo with MP3 jack and Bluetooth connectivity
- Available touch-screen navigation system
- Available MyLink entertainment system
- 15-cubic-foot trunk (13.3 cubic feet for the diesel model)
Under the Hood
- 138-horsepower, 1.8-liter gas four-cylinder makes 125 pounds-feet of torque
- Available 138-hp, turbocharged 1.4-liter gas four-cylinder makes 148 pounds-feet of torque
- Both engines use regular gas
- Six-speed manual or automatic transmission
Safety Features
- 10 standard airbags
- Antilock brakes
- Electronic stability system
- Available rear park assist
- Available blind spot warning system
- Available rear cross-traffic alert
- Available backup camera
Cruze Eco
The Eco is a higher-mileage version of the Cruze that uses the turbo 1.4-liter gas engine. When equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission, the Cruze Eco gets an EPA-estimated 26/39 mpg city/highway.
- Different gearing for better efficiency
- Lightweight 17-inch alloy wheels with low-rolling-resistance tires
- Special aerodynamic treatments, including a lower grille with shutters that close at higher speeds
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Cruze Diesel
The Cruze Diesel is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter diesel four-cylinder that produces 151 hp and 264 pounds-feet of torque. That power is channeled through a standard six-speed automatic transmission.
- EPA-estimated 27/46 mpg
- Zero to 60 mph in 8.6 seconds, according to Chevrolet
- Selective catalytic reduction, which uses a tank of urea-based fluid for emissions reduction
- Fluid should last 10,000 miles and can be refilled when the car gets oil changes, according to Chevrolet
- Urea tank reduces trunk space to 13.3 cubic feet
- Engine features an "overboost" mode for stronger acceleration that produces 280 pounds-feet of torque
- Engine can run on B20 biodiesel
- Grille shutters that close at higher speeds, a rear spoiler and underbody panels for better aerodynamics
