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For The Chevrolet Cruze looks good and has plenty of space. The low price and good warranty package are tempting, too.
Against The petrol engines are gutless and the car isn't particularly exciting or comfortable to drive.
What Car? says
You get quite a lot of car for not a lot of cash with the Chevrolet Cruze and it’s more practical than the saloon version, but it’s not exciting to drive.
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No reader reviews foundThere are 9 Chevrolet Cruze versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The Cruze is cheap, and the best way to maximise the value for money you get is to buy as cheap a model as possible. That's why we'd recommend the 1.6-litre petrol engine. Sure, it's noisy and it feels flat unless you're revving it to the redline, but it’s not much slower than the 1.8.
There's the economical and smooth 1.7 diesel, and the punchier 2.0-litre diesel too, but they’re too pricey, especially in the higher trim levels.
The basic LS is the best one to go for, as the hatch isn't available with the hatch's cheaper S (AC) trim. Yes, LT and LTZ versions give you more toys, but you should only spend the extra if you can't live without them.
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Our pick of the range
Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback 2.0 VCDi 163 LTZ 5dr
This is without doubt the best version of the Cruze, but it's also pricey. You're better off spending less and putting up with the shortcomings of a 1.6-litre version.
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