Chevrolet Cruze 2016 Review | TestDriveNow

TestDriveNow.com Video Review of the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Premier by auto critic Steve Hammes. MSRP as-tested: $28,640. CLICK & WATCH 2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE VIDEO REVIEW by Auto Critic Steve Hammes and see why he says, "The Cruze is a big time winner". #Chevrolet #cruze #DTwithSteveHammes #TestDriveNow #TDN #autoCritic #carreviews #toppicks testdrivenow.co...
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[@bril2231]

I actually like the design of this car and I want one.

[@mentallyhurting]

My 2017 has been a infotainment nightmare. It ended up being replaced after the first month. Cup holders are way to small and my big iPhone just doesn’t have a place to go. But I really like this cars quiet ride and get up and go when you need it.

[@InvestBetter.]

I like the Civic's design, but its front and rear styling are a turn off. The General did a great job of not trying to hard to be different or youthful, and plays to the center of the market in style. It is conservative without being lame. Well played!

[@modmatt1]

Great job on the review! "Steering is a bit vague". I'm out right there. Haven't driven the new Civic, but the Focus has good steering feel and great utility with the hatch, but a bit small for me for how I use my car and needs the 6sp. in the manual. Want to try the new Honda Civic and latest Mazda 3 next. Previous gen Mazda 3 drove really well IMO.

[@Reli55]

It seems that Chevy gave you ample of time Steve to review their cars - Camaro, Malibu and Cruze - consecutively base on your KZbin Channel. For my taste I like this new Chevy Cruze than the 2016 Honda Civic. It has more to offer than just a sporty driving which the new Civic is the new benchmark. And the exterior shape of this new Cruze resembles a bit of the new Hyundai Elantra - designers limitation as usual. Can't wait for the Chevy Cruze and Honda Civic hatchbacks.

[@gmman010983]

This, the Impala blacked out edition and the new Malibu are very attractive cars worth owning... Good job Chevy and good video Steve... Could you imagine if they put a bigger engine in it and Called it the SS for the performance crowed.

[@gmman010983]

*crowd

[@coureurdebois]

so, its one of the biggest in class, one of the lightest, offers the highest power standard engine, offers top class fuel economy, and it has a better interior than found in the ford or honda. looks like a winner to me.

[@baldheadlogic]

Great Review Steve! I must say...this car seems nicer inside and out than the Malibu.

[@shethjones4494]

I don't see the big difference and the review didn't explain why this car is better executed than the Malibu. most outlets were impressed by both. this reviewer claims crude is near top of the class while Malibu is a letdown. No specifics were really offered. people buying cars in this class aren't looking for sports sedans and handling has never been the main selling point for the civic.

[@stevehammes]

+Sheth Jones Well, it is now. And that was my point; though the Cruze can't match the handling prowess of the Civic, it's still an excellent compact. But the Civic delivers BOTH exciting handling AND excellent ride quality. Watch my Malibu review and you'll get a better understanding what makes the Cruze the more impressive car.

[@shethjones4494]

+TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes I think you misunderstood my point. I'm not saying the civic doesn't offer above average handling (which may appeal to you), I'm saying that is NOT a primary driver for purchases of that car. It hasn't been in the past and it likely never will be. In fact, if you look at how manufacturers have all but abandoned souped up factory FWD hot rod compacts its pretty obvious there really isn't much interest in hi performance cars in this segment. Knocking the Cruze for lacking paddle shifters or sports sedan handling misses the mark in regards to how it's owners will use the car. Also, I saw the Malibu review and I'm not understanding what the Malibu did so wrong vs the Cruze. Neither are sports sedans and neither offers HID or LED headlights. Both offer style, increased legroom in the rear, great infotainment and safety equipment and both have lost weight and gained MPGs. They applied the same formula to both cars.

[@vwmatt33]

Honestly I think I would go for the Corolla S plus premium with a 6 speed manual with an MSRP of $22700. I know I'm prolly crazy but that car speaks to me in a funny way after test driving one.

[@stevehammes]

+vwmatt33 It's a very decent car. So many viable choices here.

[@76carmel]

It's a coin flip between the Civic and Cruze as compact sedan segment leader.

[@russhendrix9674]

Another great review! Thumbs up

[@stevehammes]

+Russ Hendrix Thanks, Russ.

[@deanreynolds7825]

Steve, nothing was mentioned about the ease or lack of, entering and exiting this new Cruze, which is very important to us 70 something crowd.

[@stevehammes]

Sorry, Dean! At 6'1" and feeling "older" myself - I don't recall having any struggles with the step-in or having to duck my head.

[@deanreynolds7825]

Our 04 Malibu v6 has been a very good car, and prob. has the best A C of any car/truck we have owned, the problem is getting in and out due to the rather high curb just inside the front door, that is why we just about always take my 07 Tacoma everywhere we go. I do enjoy your car review ...great job.

[@2Kriss2Kross]

Is the Civic really that good of a driver now? Better than the Mazda 3? I always knew the Civic wasn't no slouch but everyone always crowned the Mazda as the best. Gotta go check out the new Civic if that's true. Regarding the Cruze, Chevy did much better with it than they did with the Malibu. Would've never considered the Cruze until now. Looking forward to when the Cruze and Civic hatchbacks come around. So glad hatchbacks are making a comeback.

[@stevehammes]

+Mr. Hand Yeah, the Civic is the new benchmark.

[@TheDustyaman]

civic hatchback will have 180 hp way more then the 153 from cruze. I've never owned a Honda but after a couple years of being on the market I might by a civic X aka 10th gen civic.

[@2Kriss2Kross]

I actually did check out the Civic in June and now own an EX sedan! The amount of tech and features for the price couldn't be beat! Even with the base 2.0 engine it's loads of fun. Steve was right on the mark.

[@caesaraltamiranor.7789]

Does it have Syris like the Nissan Sentra?

[@patrickreynolds6861]

Is this the great grandson of the Cavalier? I still like the looks of GM models. I had several GM (Chevy) cars. But that was until I bought my first Honda. That was in 2001. Now I'm on my second Honda. That's 2 cars in 15 years. I put over 150k on both. I could never get more than 75k out of my Chevy's. Long story short. I'll never purchase an American badge car (GM, Ford, Chrysler) again.

[@henryford7182]

can you expand a bit on what was bad for you on your gm cars? i have an Aveo and for me it's the constant garage visits. i do have 290k km on it tho

[@saul12350]

The front and when you look at it from the side it kind of looks like the 2015 civic.

[@saul12350]

J High of the civic?

[@76carmel]

Steve, when will you test another redesigned compact sedan, most notably the Hyundai Elantra?

[@stevehammes]

+Billy Sou What's up, Billy? Yes. May 24.

[@jamc204]

At 2:58, it sounds like you say that the power seat is "an all-day kind of hell." I can't imagine that's what you said given that the seat is really nice (I have one). What is it that you said?

[@stevehammes]

jamc204 Ha!! I said helm. That's funny though.

[@jamc204]

Got it! Makes sense now. Thanks.

[@hemi65]

It did sound like he said HELL

[@DonaldSeymourjr]

Great review Steve, but your analogies, OUCH!

[@venom5809]

So you can get a power outlet in the back of a Chevy Cruze but not a Hyundai Genesis, that's just embarrassing Hyundai.

[@mituljariwala9821]

For $29K, you don't even get most features like the new civic. Double wishbone suspension and led headlights just naming a few

[@pedrofernandez3893]

+Mitul Jariwala People who buy this class of car could care less what kind of suspension it has, as long as it rides "nice" and it's quiet, they'll buy it.

[@mituljariwala9821]

I understand that but people look for value and reliability in this class and a price tag of about $29K is asking too much. You can get a nice acura ilx for $28K.

[@shethjones4494]

You obviously have strong preference for Honda products. as such you are likely to claim any Honda available for this price is a better buy

[@DustinB855]

+Mitul Jariwala lol the ilx sucks ass. I laugh when they come through the dealership

[@Dankcatvacs]

wow not to shabby at all for what used to be a cheapy car cobalt , cavalier...etc...

[@VPoje]

+Vulgora Yes, GM are on a roll right now, all the new 2016 models are great. They made huge improvement on the old Cruze and that car was a huge improvement on the Cobalt.

[@BeginnerBikeLife]

This looks good, the Malibu looks like a hi-tek caveman

[@VPoje]

I dont understand the negative vote on this review. It's not the car you're downgrading, it's Steve.

[@pedrofernandez3893]

+V Poje Must be a GM hater.

[@stevehammes]

+V Poje People "downgrade" me all the time ;-)

[@pedrofernandez3893]

They have no taste.TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes

[@itmustbelove08]

I don't think they realize that. I just recently found that out but anyone is a fool to down vote Steve. Steve rocks.

[@stevehammes]

+craig doss Ha! Thanks, Craig!

[@76carmel]

Question. The EPA has listed a couple compact sedans as midsized. Most notably the Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic, and forgettable Dodge Dart. Did the EPA gave the upgrade* to the Cruze? * Sorry, KZbinrs. My first and only Beyonce reference.

[@shethjones4494]

that rating is based on total interior volume. the crude didn't gain any interior volume, just rear seat room

[@76carmel]

+Sheth Jones Thanks.

[@AntLive29]

28k for a Cruze? GODDAMN!

[@billd5211]

You won't pay that unless you like to be ripped off.

[@ssr1680]

Stephen Curry is the man now in the NBA lol

[@pedrofernandez3893]

Steve, I wonder how many people will end up with this instead of the Malibu when they visit their Chevy dealer, unless they need more space. BTW Toyota needs to send their Corolla back to the drawing board.

[@stevehammes]

I thought the same. This may steal sales from Malibu.

[@pedrofernandez3893]

I am seeing a lot of new Civics around So Fl. I wonder how many people decided that the Civic is all the car they really need and are ignoring the Accord?TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes

[@stevehammes]

+pedro fernandez Civic was the best-selling car in America in April 2016. The word is out and people have taken notice.

[@BeginnerBikeLife]

Your lapel mic needs adjusting, you sound digitized

[@stevehammes]

It died. Audio is crap because it came from GoPro.

[@vwmatt33]

For that money doesn't it encroach on midsize cars with decent equipment? I.E. The Mazda6....

[@stevehammes]

+vwmatt33 Not with this level of equipment...those camera/radar features can add up to big $$$ on those cars.

[@Kinseydsp]

Steve Hammes New Car Reviews Do not like the Stop start Crap as you will put many starters in because of it which will cost Way More then the gas you save. If you Keep for a coupe years.

[@deletethemedia3445]

No mention of the insanely stupid auto stop feature?

[@stevehammes]

They're everywhere. If you don't like it, shut it off.

[@ssr1680]

Wow Steve it's Chevy month reviews lol

[@stevehammes]

+ssr1680 Yeah...it wasn't even planned that way. But it's over now.

[@madant7777]

Why do they even bother, just re-badge Opel Astra this is made of, and done.

[@sopwithsnoopy8779]

+madant1977 Because it's not an Opel Astra, that's why. Originally it was a Suzuki Swift (Japan)/Ignis (in Europe), a completely different car than an Astra.

[@poco3445]

very low

[@dingteleron4107]

Buying Brand New Chevy Cruze Makes me Sad Dear car customers around the world: I bought a brand new Chevy Cruze, manual transmission, on December 10, 2016. One day after (December 11, 2016), while the car was parked at the curb, it rolled down the road hitting another car on its way down. I am sure that I had engaged the parking brake, indicated by the “!” symbol displayed in red on the instrument panel. I’ve been raising to General Motors Corporation (GMC) this question - why is it that the said Cruze, in neutral transmission, rolled down the slope even though the parking brake symbol, “!” (in red color), is displayed on the car’s instrument panel? The GMC explained that: “by design intent, the parking brake warning lamp on the instrument panel (!) will illuminate with the brake lever is raised to the first detent position (first audible click). However, this warning is not an indicator that the parking brake has been fully engaged. Specifically, the Chevrolet Cruze Owner’s Manual Instructs the owner to pull firmly (on the lever) without pressing the release button, in order to engaged the parking brake correctly. The primary purpose of illuminating the park brake warning lamp, even when the parking brake is not fully engaged, is to prevent the operator from driving the vehicle with parking brakes partially engaged.” (letter sent to me by GMC dated April 11, 2017). I disagree with the above explanation by GMC. I maintain that a technical deficiency persists between the engagement of parking brakes with respect to the warning light (!). The Cruze Owner’s Manual does not state anything related to partially-engaged and fully-engaged parking brakes with same warning light (!) displayed on the instrument panel. I am submitting GMC’s explanation, as quoted above, for your views and comments. Thank you and drive safely.