2012 Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet Cruze highlights
Customer reviews
4.2 out of 5
RepairPal reliability rating
4 out of 5
Mileage (EPA estimate)
28 city, 42 highway, 33 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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New for 2012
- Smart Key features are now available as options on select trims.
- The ECO trim now comes with Cruise Control as standard equipment.
- The LS trim now comes with Power Mirrors as standard equipment.
- The LT trim now comes with Manual Transmission as standard equipment.
Explore Chevrolet Cruze details
ECO 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Manual Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
Optional Features
- Automatic Transmission
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Manual Transmission
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Power Seat(s)
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
Drive type
2WD
Engine size
1.4L
Horsepower
138
Torque (ft-lbs)
148
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
12.6
Wheelbase
105.7"
Overall length
181"
Width
70.7"
Height
58.1"
Leg room
F 42.3"/R 35.4"
Head room
F 39.3"/R 37.9"
Front tires
P215/55R17
Rear tires
P215/55R17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Manual 6
5 reasons to buy the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
1. Sturdy and practical
The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze can take you to your destination with ease. This compact car is low to the ground, without the glitz of newer models. Instead, it sticks to the essentials, getting an EPA-estimated 25 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway with the standard 1.8L engine and manual transmission.
2. Manual transmission
Before you throw up your hands, consider the perks of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze's stick shift. The standard manual transmission gives you a connection to the car you just don't get with an automatic gearbox. This makes it particularly suited to winding roads and fun drives where you really want to feel how your car is performing.
3. Five trims to accommodate your needs
With five trims—LS, 1LT, Eco, 2LT, and LTZ—it's easy to find the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze that meets your needs. If you're looking for improved mpg figures, the 2012 Cruze Eco with the 1.4L turbocharged engine and manual transmission gets an EPA-estimated 28 mpg city and 40 mph highway.
4. Small frame and engine to fit tight spots
Even at the base level, the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze's standard 138-hp 1.8L four-cylinder engine provides the power you need to get from point A to point B. With standard front-wheel drive and room for five, the Cruze is a great daily driver. Available traction control and heated front seats are new for the 2012 model year, making chilly winter mornings easier than ever.
5. Upgraded tech inside and out
2012 marked the end of an era of car technology, with buttons few and far between in modern vehicles. If you're looking for a sophisticated, button-optimized dashboard, the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has what you want and need. Enjoy a tactile cabin alongside parking sensors and power locks, a Pioneer Bluetooth® speaker system, and more.
Ratings & reliability
RepairPal reliability rating
RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Cruze an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Chevrolet Cruze 32nd out of 44 among Compact Cars.
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