2014 Chevrolet Cruze review

1. A trio of peppy engines 

Set the tone for your driving experience with one of the three engines in a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. To start, the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LS is powered by a 138-hp 1.8L four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Or, turbocharge your experience with the 138-hp turbocharged 1.4L four-cylinder (LT, LTZ, and Eco). Finally, the torquey and refined 2.0L turbocharged diesel is available in the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel. 

2. Cut down on trips to the pump 

Excelling at long-distance cruising, the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel gets the best EPA-estimated highway fuel mileage of 44 mpg.

And it’s good around town, too, getting an EPA-estimated 27 mpg city fuel economy, meaning the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel averages 32 mpg combined. But, the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze with the 1.4L turbocharged four-cylinder and six-speed automatic transmission isn’t far behind, getting an EPA-estimated 40 mpg highway and 28 mpg city. 

3. Fun to drive 

While all three engine options in the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze are competent performers, the 2.0L diesel delivers peppy acceleration without any of the typical clatter of a diesel. However, the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze enjoys sharp steering and composed handling regardless of engine choice. So, by blending responsive handling and peppy engines, the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze delivers an engaging driving experience. 

4. Plenty of storage space 

A compact sedan doesn’t have to mean compact storage, as the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze demonstrates. That’s because there’s 15 cu-ft of trunk space, plenty to take on luggage, groceries, or small boxes. Plus, the 60/40 split folding rear seats let you fit longer items by expanding the cargo space. Finally, the passenger cabin's door pockets and storage cubbies are ideal for small items. 

5. Useful available tech equipment 

Enjoy the modern tech features you find in a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT with the Technology package (standard on 2LT and higher), which includes a rearview camera, Bluetooth® connectivity, a seven-inch touchscreen, and Chevrolet MyLink® app connectivity that lets you control vehicle functions from your smartphone (subscription required). You can also find LT1 and higher trims with a package of driver-assist features, including rear park assist, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.