For The Cruze has a much better cabin than existing Chevrolet buyers will be used to, and it looks pretty funky, too. The bargain-bucket price and warranty package will be tempting
Against The petrol engines are gutless, it's not particularly exciting or comfortable to drive and it's not as practical as a hatchback
What Car? says
Quite a lot of car for not a lot of cash, but remember – there's a reason why it's so cheap
Reader review rating
3.666667
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There are 5 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 keep it as cheap 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 a 2.0-litre diesel, too, but it makes the Cruze too pricey, at well over sixteen grand, especially as it only comes with higher trim levels.
The basic S (AC) is the best one to go for. Yes, LS and LT versions give you more toys, but you should only spend the extra if you can't live without them.
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