2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatch RS - Redline: Reviews

With sleek styling, a spacious rear seat and cargo area, and standard turbo power, the all-new Cruze Hatchback may just be the vehicle to put Chevy back at the top of your list when looking for a modern compact car. With a diesel coming for 2018, it looks as if Honda, Toyota, and Mazda should have something to worry about. Just be prepared to pay up for one at the dealer.

[@elb8b869]

As an owner of a 2018 Cruze hatch, full package, smart key, and turbo.. this car is one of the best cars I’ve ever owned and driven.

[@gideon1199]

Still like it?

[@trevmma]

How is it now? Buying a 2017 for my daughter with 150,000 on itnow? Buying a 2017 for my daughter with

[@nightcrawler2099]

she still going strong?

[@kingvamp.]

@@nightcrawler2099 ill be purchasing one soon!

[@snek5596]

RS is not a sport package. It is a sport APPEARANCE package, and it always has been.

[@kerbytheslayer6181]

Tommy Ecotec so rice package huh? 😂

[@conh3353]

@@kerbytheslayer6181 ita not rice....are you 12?

[@EnriqueGonzalez-qo5hn]

Yup, going all the way back to the original Camaro.

[@keithcook4537]

Rally sport

[@TRAVISM3]

Who cares? Its more sporty than an lt. Not everyone has to have 300hp. People buy this to save gas.

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

Just purchased a Cruze LT Sedan with the RS package, and Comfort packages and the Kinetic blue metallic paint option. After dealer discount of $2500 and manufactures rebate of $2500 I paid $19,625. Great score!

[@ebiedog]

ggg lol

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

justin park Hmmm.. I have another Chevy as well. I'll bet you won't be laughing at that one. Look at my channel's video to see it.

[@crenshaw22]

did u get the car with cruise control?

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

JULIO Yes

[@glendaly6367]

How does he lose? GM is making excellent autos these days.

[@derekperry1745]

It seems I'm the only car enthusiast who thinks all LED headlights should be banned! They are the safety hazards, not halogen bulbs-- most HID headlights are fine, but some are also a safety concern. LED headlights blind oncoming drivers and the danger is exasperated on rural roads. Even the low beams on LED headlights massively blind oncoming drivers at night. Am I the only person who feels this way? I'm always being blinded at night with LED headlights and some HID headlights. If I happen to be on a rural and/or back road I will simply stop the car and wait for the car to pass. LED headlights may help the person whom is driving the car see better, but the oncoming drivers and passengers are put at risk just so the idiot with LED's can see a little better. Halogens have worked for years and they are fine! Just don't buy the cheap ones with the longest life rating and you'll be perfectly fine. Some more expensive halogen bulbs are nearly as bright as LED's and HID's, but with the benefit of not blinding oncoming cars. Does anybody else feel this way or am I the only one? Just curious.

[@rickbelieves7652]

I am sick of getting blinded by the new head lights. IDK if which technology they are but man anyone who thinks they are safer has a pretty narrow focus.

[@sl-br4rm]

Halogens are gross

[@williammesloh]

I think you're getting LEDs confused with Xenons.

[@kesselrunner]

Yes! I'm right there with you. I despise new cars with ridiculously bright headlights. I live in a rural mountainous area and there are times I can't see past my own windshield. Even with my anti-glare glasses, they're just too darn bright.

[@clintsinger6893]

No, LED,s are very bad on the highway coming toward you. @@williammesloh

[@shefindsherway19]

Everything he doesn’t like is why I love it and can’t wait to have one! I’m Ms. Daisy so I want something chill like this, chill yet beautiful

[@Ryukachoo]

WHY DIDN'T THE BOLT LOOK LIKE THIS!? seriously this thing is good looking

[@firedude1Productions]

Or they could have made an electric version of the cruze. Not anymore tho because #RipCruze

[@naughtysauce4323]

It's 2021 and I'm wondering the same, I mean even the Volt would have looked better in this shell.

[@harlequin75]

As cheap and unimpressive the Cavalier was, it was one of the biggest sellers in the 80's and early 90's

[@ravenjames3873]

no it wasn't. in the 90's the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic outsold the Cavalier.

[@nerychristian]

@@ravenjames3873 He said "one of the biggest sellers". one of them. He didn't say the biggest seller.

[@Mathicuss]

I think GM is just testing the waters whit this car hence why so little option are available. If people eat them up you can bet an SS will arrive in the near future. I'll be in line at the dealer when they do.

[@glendaly6367]

I really like the premier rs mode. I like the way they did everything with the car aesthetically.

[@TheSuburban15]

When this model is a few years old, and getting long in the tooth, there will probably be a hotter version. Agree that it looks pretty good all around, maybe a little sportier than it deserves though with 153 horsepower and that rear suspension.

[@chev555]

Mat A they are making a "sport" model. Its the rs which has a diesel engine and the manual gearbox from the cheaper version of each trim level (I think). So say goodbye to the possibility of chevy ever using that annoying hump in the middle of the floor meant for a rear driveshaft.

[@betoortega408]

For chevrolet to call this car the cruze SS they would have to put in my opinion the 2.0L turbocharged thats in the 2017 camaro v4

[@ravenjames3873]

people buy these things like hot cakes, i see these chevy cruze's everywhere.

[@adamheeley285]

I hate those new LED lights, they are too fucking bright. They are not safe if they are blinding the other drivers. The old headlights were just fine.

[@DanPellegrino486]

The running lights are LED, the regular headlights are halogen projectors.

[@jjstuartonwriting8150]

I accidently discovered this car (the sedan version) at the Toronto Auto Show while waiting for my kids (they were drawing pictures at another booth). So, bored, I looked around and felt smug as I looked down my nose at the Cruze and the Malibu parked side by side. Deciding I'd sit in the Cruze and mock it, I was instead, surprised. Comfortable seats, great interior. Nice styling. This is the perfect little grocery getter. I like it much better than the Civic. Now, after years of driving Toyotas, I'm now shopping for either a Cruz or Malibu.

[@ravenjames3873]

you sound stupid

[@wkeith96]

Raven James 🐃

[@kerbytheslayer6181]

You sir must be high

[@ryankelly1846]

The Malibu is actually a nice car I had a few as rentals. Slow, but nice.

[@616civicmt8]

After experiencing gm, you’ll be back to Toyota

[@jakedobbins3484]

Sounds like those birds about to attack

[@Julie-cm5qh]

Jake Dobbins LOL IKR, I JUST NOTICED

[@buckeyetree4826]

I was wondering if I was hearing crows lmfao I couldn’t tell.

[@CalvinHikes]

Back when Chevy made cars and we were allowed to go outside.

[@coureurdebois]

man, chevy has done an amazing job with this, best in class size, while still being one of the lightest entries in this segment, while offering top in class standard power. well done. not to mention that interior blows away the focus and corolla interiors with more soft touch points, more leather used, and less plastic.

[@coureurdebois]

well, the "shit" comment really was simple opinion, as for infotainment issues this was ill-factual and made up seeing as this system is in millions of GM vehicles, electrical issues? what? over heating cylinders??? are you kidding me. such a factually illiterate comment.

[@coureurdebois]

also, if even half of what you said was true it would not have better reliability than the focus and the dart according to JD power, KBB, edmunds, and consumer reports.*i will edit this in here as well* usnews rankingsandreviews com/cars-trucks/rankings/Affordable-Compact-Cars/ KBB/consumer reports puts the cruze above the focus, dart, Golf, Subaru Impreza, Jetta and the lancer.

[@benfreda5725]

Liam Ross, the engine was completely redesigned for the new model Cruze. The old 1.4T LUV engine was a steaming pile of shit agreed, but this new engine actually has fixed pretty much all of the issues of the old one.

[@benfreda5725]

Liam Ross I have yet to see any issues like that with the new Malibu myself, though I have heard of it. I've just seen countless Sonic and Cruzes needing heads, pistons, turbos and whole engines because it's so common for then to score the cylinder walls and destroying rings lol. I see this everyday considering I work at a Chevy dealer haha, and I wouldn't touch one of those with a ten foot pole. I'm just curious to see how the new motors hold up long term because I'm already seeing every other one that comes in to my work with a leaking oil pan, but that's all I've seen personally.

[@coureurdebois]

Liam Ross its almost as bad as the eco boost... least reliable engines in the truck segment.

[@phuot1]

C'um on! It is a Cruze, not a sport car!I don't know how many time you told us it was not sporty. Yes they made it as a nice running car.

[@shaesham]

Why does every car reviewer have a stick up their ass about hard touch plastic? There's always gonna be plastic in cars. It's not really a negative. Also, how often do you touch the dashboard?

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

They could have dropped the 2.0T, a manual and a sport suspension but instead they are killing it.

[@TigixPK]

Why are you obsessed with felt lined gloveboxes? I hate them. When dust gets in there its a pain to clean out. With plastic all you need is a wet cloth.

[@MaNameizJeff]

Just wanted to chime in, I have yet to see an LED headlight that is actually more functional than Incandescent. Unless someone is using a whole new reflector design, LED headlights simply do not work in a standard reflector (afaik, HID use the same reflector as projectors with the one change being materials designed to withstand more heat) due to the placement of the LED on the bulb. While appearing brighter, LED bulbs lose the hot spot creating a more blanketed glow making them less useful for focusing on what is in front of you. Even some of the best kits out there suffer the same issue because of the gumstick placement of the LEDs on the light bulb. Normal lights are still just as good as we have been using for the past century, but if you want better then step up to HID. And don't use an upgrade kit, proper HID's should have a HID housing for the much higher temps. The most cost effective way is just buying it with your next new car purchase. The cost of 2 HID housings is probably going to be 1 or 2 package grades higher.

[@wiibaron]

Seems amazing that anyone over 40 is still alive after all those years of driving with $10 headlights you could replace yourself.

[@ANGELX55studios]

an ss version would be an amazing

[@Rivkress]

2:20 ish mark, what green is he talking about??

[@habitualvideo3659]

River Kressler in my ‘16 Cruze it’s more of a teal color.

[@Shyzah]

literally i was going to buy the 2019 but it doesnt have a manual transmission... WTFFF

[@thevduber]

just buy a new 2018 everythings the same except for some little things like taillights anf bumpers

[@yippie6862]

Can't turn off the auto start/stop? Deal breaker for me.

[@ByakuyaReborn]

you can

[@buntafujiwara118]

Buy the manual version, it doesn't have it

[@BoogieBoogieAvenue]

I totally agree if this is true. I can't imagine not being able to turn this most retarded useless feature OFF!

[@VictorMartinez-dv9cf]

1122 Boogie Boogie Ave i test drove one and that auto start stop feature was so stupid. Right as im about to stop at a light, it turns greens and the car turns off -.-

[@BoogieBoogieAvenue]

Sucks!

[@masterwhopper414]

I know you don't dabble in aftermarket tuning talk in your reviews Sofyan, but if you look up Trifecta, boy do they bring alive the powertrain combo.

[@gamerman644]

i feel like you talk about any car regardless of the accual price to performance and features. why would i care about the plasic when the list is avg 10k less avgly specd compaired to the other cars you mention

[@lucky1206]

I think people REALLY need to look into these Chevy sedans/hatchbacks because it offers a lot more than those very basic corollas which to me, is beyond my thought of why people buy the corollas because its soo basic. this cruze like other GM models offers wifi!! what person doesnt want that? lol....watch a movie on a road trip, get service when your stuck some place, upload pics, videos of anything when on the road...the use of wifi is endless than using up your data from your cell phone company. I think Chevy really moved up in this sedan and gives people here in the USA a lot because like everything we buy, we must go big and have a lot of useful stuff than just buying a car with A/C lol...we are in the 21st Century and we have to see these cars now as our home away from home to make sure it has most of everything we need anywhere we go, than just to buy a car with big headlights, curves in the body look, and still very basic..(camry).... these are built in the USA too...come on, you cant tell me there is a sense of pride owning something that someone in the USA built with their two hands..

[@grin64]

Ray A a used Toyota or Lexus with 100k will out last a new cobolt.

[@rjayzonfeet]

grin and bear it - sure

[@bishop918]

Actually these are built in Mexico, but that's alright, we're totally happy with our Cruze

[@kerbytheslayer6181]

Ray A have you ever of mods sir. If it’s boring, upgrade it.

[@MrAquinas1]

GM does not lack for very good engineers. They just have product planners that are not fully in tune with the market. There are glaring omissions that are so easily correctable.

[@armandomolina2034]

I loved my 17 Cruze hatchback so much, i'm trading my BMW 3 Hatch for a 2019 Cruze Premier. My first one was used for Uber and Lyft (Never again!) and lasted 220,000 miles before i traded it in.

[@MrNeuroticRA]

Glaring omissions is his word for this episode.

[@SimsMovieCreater]

You can thank Australia for the hatch. We designed the hatch for the first gen small Cruze and sold in in Australia and New Zealand only.

[@DriveAndBeDriven]

Nice review, Sofyan! I recently reviewed both the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback EX and the 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE. When comparing this vehicle to those entries it is fairly competitive. Fuel economy, though seems to be more in-line with the Elantra. As far as exterior styling goes. I agree with you 100% the sedan varient of the Cruze just has awkward proportions once you move to the rear! The front end design, on the other hand, is pretty head turning! Especially, in the RS trim you showed. Also, the rear of the Cruze hatch has sort of an European look to it with its clean and somewhat undertoned flowing sculpture. The exterior styling of the Hatchback in my opionion is alot more competently styled. When looking at the interior, the Cruze looks fairly competitive, but definetly lacks in storage when compared to some other entries.... the Civic Hatch. Also, the Elantra I reviewed, while not being a very high trim, has more of a mature and if you will sophisticated dashboard design. Don't get me wrong, though, the Cruze's dashboard looks organized, but in a way overly styled to where it looks like things where just added on without reason. For example, the over use of that piano black plastic and the chrome accenting that seems to be just a little on the flashy side. All in all, though, the Chevy Cruze Hatchback seems like a pretty good offering in this segment. Especially when considering, passenger space, cargo volume and looks! I cannot wait until you can do some sort of comparison with this vehicle and another vehicle in its class! Keep up the great work, Sofyan! -DriveAndBeDriven "The Quest To Record The Best!"

[@betoortega408]

DriveAndBeDriven i strongly disagree i owened a 2015 honda civic neather me or my wife liked the interior and exterior and bought it brand new dec/2014 we only had it for 6 months before deciding we wanted a 2015 chevy cruze and still have the cruze till today way better materials and layout inside and better looking than a 2015 civic sorry!

[@JoshTehVideoMaker]

Just swapped from a 19 Spark LS to a used 18 Cruze LT RS Redline, favorite car I've owned since my 08 Cobalt. Love me some chevys, don't know why really lol but damn is it a comfy upgrade and significantly smoother ride, bit faster than the Spark was but to be fair, no one's getting a Cruze for speed lol it is a very comfy, good looking (lucked out with a gloss black) imo, smooth and responsive ride compared to other hatches near the price in my area, granted it is somewhat sluggish comparatively. I prefer comfort at this point

[@filthysock]

I feel like all the engine/transmission related "drawbacks" which are always mentioned in reviews about the Cruze, are why it's called "Cruze" to begin with... it's supposed to ride soft, elegant and comfortable, and not strive to appeal to sportier drivers. Simply put, the Cruze is for cruising.

[@iamhawkeye3162]

153 HP with a turbo? Definitely go with the Focus.

[@android175]

IAmHawkeye316 has more torque and more fuel efficiency than the focus. I own the focus

[@iamhawkeye3162]

Carlos Espindola Focus RS?

[@android175]

IAmHawkeye316 no lmao the regular Titanium sedan.

[@chev555]

Carlos Espindola it may have torque bit it has a stupid power curve which is very abrupt and the shifting is sluggish and just feels like shit. Like my old worn out 3 speed shifts faster than that car.

[@betoortega408]

The ford focus is a bigger car than this one dont get it wrong

[@normpaul565]

I own the redline rs ,like he said it not a rocket ship , but it just a nice smooth ride ,point A to point B , it got a lot nice stuff ,

[@dieteridrogo5751]

Love the Focus SEL but its transmission have too many problems. This would be my choice instead.

[@5.7_TY]

Manual version is problem free.

[@q3b26]

It's an Astra! I was wondering what happened to the Opel Astra, the US used to have it as the Saturn Astra then the Buick Verano and now it's a Chevy Cruze. It's got the exact same face as the Holden Astra saloon in Australia slightly different rear from the Euro/Aus ones though.

[@ryanhahne2129]

6:57 I read the radio as Han Solo

[@glendaly6367]

I love everything about this car aesthetically. It's very nice looking on the outside, at least in hatchback model. I love those rims. I realize this one is the premier version. What I also really like is everything about the dashboard. I love the gauges, the chrome around the gauges, the chrome around the steering wheel, the leather seats are nice and comfortable looking. The only thing is the performance, but I know I would be fine with the performance. I think the only time I might feel I need more performance is when I have three passengers with the a/c on, other than that I don't see a problem.

[@jenningsmills5398]

wait until 56k miles & your diff & timing sensors blow.

[@emilymckeon5983]

I rented a 2019 Cruze in Vegas and got insane gas mileage all the way to Death Valley and back. You CAN turn the auto start-stop off. There's a button near the shifter.

[@GeneralJameson]

In the 2019 you can turn off auto start/stop but not older models.

[@NOFATCHICK1]

when are you uploading the Mazda 3 review?

[@3698s]

Nice vehicle but I do not care for the stop/start feature. Also way too many electronic "goodies" to break down after a few years.

[@Trades46]

I think the Civic sedan looks better than the Cruze sedan, but my opinion is reversed when it comes to their hatch style. Chevy really nailed the styling on the Cruze hatch. The fact the Premier doesn't have HID is kind of a bummer, but LEDs seems to be the way to go for most compacts these days. The 1.4T is fine, but lags behind the Civic 1.5T and Sentra SR Turbo; the engine is too tuned for low-mid end (the automatic ALWAYS short shifts). I'm waiting to see the 1.6 diesel which is a brave move on GM's part thank in no part to VW ruining it for everyone.

[@mentallyhurting]

I have a lt sedan and find it to be pretty good being I traded in my leased mazda3. I feel the lt sedan transmission changes with how I drive. It holds the revs longer and using the so called L shift button is a joke I feel like I'm going to put my thumb threw it when I use it and that is mostly in the city and that is just to defeat the auto off. Other than that I'm happy with most of everything except the very small cup holders, I mean small. Oh all most forgot my stereo is not like the one in the tested car but the hazard button is and my volume button is right on top of the hazard button that hit every time I use the volume nob.

[@fakedazzleful]

Goddamn this car interior seem to have way to much going on. I feel like there's too much button in there

[@RedzRojas]

Great review as usual. I hope you could review the chevy sonic hatch.. Thanks.

[@sirot5561]

I feel like dual zone climate is a waste anyway. Nobody ever really uses it

[@fakedazzleful]

Tommy Siro nah trust me bro. when you in a car with a women you will use it. They be hot as hell and I be freezing. so the dual zone climate control will be helpful. Too bad I have a basic Hyundai sonata gls with heated seat, so I get no dual zone climate control

[@sirot5561]

Fequi Simon haha good point!

[@boggy7665]

Anybody who's a 'warm' and has a traveling partner who's a 'cold', or vice-versa, appreciates it very very much.

[@fakedazzleful]

lllBoggylll Yep, person like me

[@saifkhan-kp6jk]

Bare nugas use it brhh

[@ascd9260]

Not for nothing but 3-9 is how you old a wheel especially when racing on the street as you did.Great content but a coached trackday might be a good investment for you.Greetings from Canada and keep up the great work

[@katmanjenks1961]

Im a fan of your reviews; however a more detailed breakdown of the pros and cons of the vehicles would help.

[@toyoscio]

interesting to see how long the turbo 4 will last.

[@DHS84HTR]

Are you sure it's RS? Usually Chevy labels it somewhere in the stitching or on the steering wheel. Or maybe I'm wrong haha

[@tjhouston1280]

My problem with GM is that they always do the bare minimum. They are all about chasing what they THINK are profits. They are no longer the trendsetters they used to be back in the 20th century and it showed with this car. I loved the Cruze. Its looks were always appealing to me. The problem however is that they thought that’s all people wanted. They improved the interior but things like adaptive cruise control are left out. They always managed to be behind the competition when it comes to their smaller cheaper cars and wondered why their sedans weren’t one of the first on people shopping list. You make it sporty looking, give it an RS trim that fools people into thinking it’s supposed to have more power, but don’t give it any. Even WHEN sedans started falling out of favor. Because obviously Toyota and the Japanese are doing something right if their sedans continue to sell despite the SUV apocalypse. I’m kinda disappointed in them because now the Malibu is gone and I’m ready to just see about another brand unless I want an suv or truck (which I can’t afford right now. Neither do I need or want it).

[@elmimohamuf8471]

Don't listen to this guy, he always prefers cars with turbo and torch. And whatever vehicle doesn't have that is not his "fav and wouldn't recommend it " understand not everyone wants a fast car to race. Maybe ppl just want to go to work and take their kids to school with normal cars that are not "sporty" and good on gas or performance. So if a car does not satisfy u because it's not "fast" then understand other people have their own style of vehicles.

[@MrMrabaunza]

Elmi Mohamuf Turbos allow for the engine to be much smaller with HP/TQ numbers of a higher displacement engine. this helps with the cars efficiency. lots of these small turbo cars have good MPGs while also having enough power to get up and go. it's not all about going fast.

[@Eeaotc02]

karma's a bitch However you will pay maintenance cost and reliability issues.

[@mlosuno402]

You have seen the title of the channel right? Redline Reviews, not First Gear Reviews.

[@ravenjames3873]

you sound full of shit

[@OsojiNosferatu69]

I personally wouldn’t want a torch sitting in my backseat all the time, but that’s just me. Pretty sure Sofyan doesn’t want a torch in his seats either.

[@mfmf100]

This car ultimately comes off as ok, but a near miss vs. competitors.

[@arcad1an292]

mfmf100 A near miss...is a hit!

[@tommieboi707]

Cruze rs? And here i was hoping for a 350hp awd hot hatch. Guess i will look else where.

[@Onry1]

Lets get in a car and TOUCH everything! This dude is a detailer's nightmare. 11:28 Jeez, my Benz diesel is more quite than that. It's not in the same league as the Civic, Golf, Mazda3. Why is it that every reviewer states the same BS, it is what it is so review it for what it is and not what it isn't. At $30 grand it should be better but were talking GM for heaven sake they haven't done anything right in 30 yrs except beg for a bailout and give us cars we don't want...

[@bigb7577]

looked at one yesterday, unimpressive. The overall fit and finish is garbage. Cheap plastic, underpowered, horrible air-conditioning vents, typical American made garbage. I'm a guy who use to only own GMs until my last one grenaded a transmission right out of warranty.

[@SMITPGG1997]

Awesome Review Of 2017 Chevrolet Cruze. 😀

[@bobthebuilder372]

Is it just the perspective or do you cross the solid yellow lines somewhat frequently when hitting the corners? 17:20 Watch out for motorcycles!

[@TerminatorTX3]

I thought the Cruze has a manual, I drive a 2015 RS with a manual, lol...🤨

[@itsmarkwtf]

To me, pointing out if every dash is hard touch or not is pointless. I can understand the door and it's armrest, but the dash? Come on. It's not like you are going to lean your head and upper torso onto the dash. Let's chill out on that.

[@borgisgood1948]

I have the sedan and I hate it. So freaking boring to drive. Mine is 1 year old and less than 2k Miles because I simply hate driving it. Should have got something else.

[@roger3137]

i learn so much about cars from this guy it's not even funny, gotta love this channel 😃

[@raziel630]

when are you going to review the new sonic?

[@johnhorton9354]

HID headlights are dangerous for oncoming cars. They really should be illegal anyhow.

[@Lowkey.KensieandPeyPey]

As a parent, one touch up/down rear windows SUCK! If you just want to crack the window, so the kids are not tempted to throw things out the window, one touch up/down windows for the are maddening - your natural instinct is to hit the "up" position but then the window closes. I always forget to just hit the "down" position instead. You may consider these a "luxury" feature but I would gladly get rid of them in my wife's Cadillac if I could!

[@MA-it3ps]

Denny O'Brien In my Jetta, all 4 windows are one touch and if you make a mistake and fully click the window switch you can half click it to stop the window where you want or full click it to bring it all the way back up. Hope this helps

[@FuelEconomyTest]

Great review! We did a fuel economy test on the Cruze Hatch on our channel. Check it out!

[@ethan12313]

My sound was fucked in this video. Did anybody else have the same problem?

[@1232bluejays]

remember this is a gm

[@grin64]

Right it's the kind of car if you're wife is messy you will never drive it and trade it in when warranty is gone.

[@Toma-621]

This seems like a car you'd mod to be a more practical daily rather than doing anything over the top. I'd definitely get the power figures into the 200s just to make it a bit better when it comes to steeper hills and accelerating into traffic

[@AndyZULUL]

Ad for this car annoys the shit out of me

[@superwangwei3630]

Nice try on the diesel engine but civic would be my choice.

[@Dankcatvacs]

23 mpg is a joke my 91 pontac bonneville gets 20 and thats what 3,325 lb and only 4 gears most running right gets 23 -29 so chevy needs to fix that that car should be getting 30 easy

[@kerbytheslayer6181]

thatdankcat my 98 Bimmer gets 35 on highway and 18 in city lol.

[@Friendly0Dan]

I wouldn't say the Cavalier was unloved, maybe horribly unreliable at times but however it sold like hotcakes. You still see SO many Cavaliers putting around. (some without mufflers) LOL Everyone and there mother knows someone that has driven a Cavalier at one time.

[@thomashardy9727]

Don't ever buy GM. Various mechanical pieces are likely to break when you hit around 40000 miles. And that is the point beyond the bumper to bumper warranty. Terrible resale value. Research on the interenet. Also if you are in the market for a new car, don't watch reviews like these on youtube. They just review what can be seen with the eyes like the quality of the plastic in the interior. Most of the things in a car that matter in a car like mechanical reliability and trustworthiness of a brand cannot be seen with eyes and are not touched on by these poor youtube reviewers. Go to sites like consumeraffairs or car complaints to assess the long term reliability of a car. Watch youtube reviews only to pass the time. Don't make a decision based on these. You're going to regret it.

[@ezeess7239]

hid headlights - glaring safety omission? what ? hid headlights are annoying to face in traffic. Mazda 3 comes with way more stuff . touring comes standard with almost everything that you have to pay extra for in this cruze. Definitely not worth 30k when all these packages are added.

[@08fordfusi]

Yikes that cell phone charger is going to be a problem, hello spilled drinks and crumb collector. Wonder how much that is going to cost to replace. When is Chevy going to get rid of that annoyingly loud door/key bong.

[@JerrodVoong]

Never really liked the front end of this car or the back. The hatch makes the back look much better though. The interior looks super cheap, too. Not sure how you can like it, but to each their own. Looks are all subjective. However, I must say that for every other hard touch dash, you complain about it. You weren't so critical in this case.

[@12vLife]

does passenger seat fold flat? auto brake at traffic lights? when will the Cruze hatch be offered as full EV?

[@trapezethedoubledouble1242]

Sure, its boring. the next gen. will get solid rocket boosters. Oh ! daily driver car, again the next gen. will also get a sleeper quarters with a basement and a full kitchen.

[@chris809carhunters]

Looks like a vauxhall...I wonder why...

[@palebeachbum]

Seems like a nice car, but something about it I just don't quite like. The upcoming Elantra GT hatch is much more appealing to my eye inside and out, and I like that it doesn't rely on a turbo in the standard engine. That's extra repair costs later down the road I don't want.

[@fredkuhn165]

He says hatchback making a strong comeback in America, one year later GM plans to cut the Cruze model due to poor sales. Lol. Hatch is made in Mexico anyway. No thanks

[@keithcook4537]

Nice car but hate to hear that they have so many problems with the motor

[@JulezWinnfield]

This Cruze HB has a very non-American looking design. It reminds me of a rebadged European or Asian market vehicle.

[@eagletalon9735]

About the only thing I'd want in a Cruze is a more powerful powertrain option. At the very least I'd like to see a 2.0T hopefully with 210 HP at the minimum

[@ingenunis5003]

😃 WOW! WHAT A GREAT REVIEW YOU DID ON THIS......there were a couple of other vehicles to consider when my lease is up, but now I really like this Chevrolet Cruze hatchback. Thank You~ you always do a great job!

[@llmexicanlm7885]

I really appreciate how you use the word Unlove for both the cavalier and Cobalt because now that these new Chevys are out a lot of people are still driving those same cavalier and cobalts which are getting much more appreciated both in the casual community and the modified community. I guess the saying is true you don't know what you have till it's gone.

[@SupraBlack-dp4zz]

22k? You can get a few year old G37/Q60 for the same price with around 30k miles. No brainer.

[@justmy2cents_]

Give this thing a real compact sports car kick in a ss trim with more power & a sports suspension! Make it track/street capable with a smooth shifting 5spd & a throaty exhaust & you'll have a hit on your hands Chevy!!

[@SteeleWelcher]

Your reviews of vehicles with cargo capacity would be even better if you including fitting a bicycle in it. It is a major reason someone would buy a hatchback. thanks

[@A_guan]

Which looks more luxurious, handles the best and is more refined? Cruze hatch or mazda3 hatch?

[@Eeaotc02]

Do you guys have any plans of reviewing the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer since the nameplate will vanish this year? Would be nice to see a final review of the Lancer.

[@christianlara6097]

horrible model, looks like a copy of peugeot 306

[@mlosuno402]

The hatch is nice looking but the sedan just looks so awkward. The Impala styling did not scale down well there. I think the 1st gen Cruze sedan will age better than the 2nd gen sedan.

[@MatiasERuiz]

BTW the 2018 version comes with cruise control. There were several upgrades done from 2017 to 2018. Thank God!

[@damionrowe]

This is priced to fail. Not enough for the money. Just got a VW GTI Sport for about 25k otd. Just does not compare.

[@michaelduong3852]

i believe the chassis is borrowed from the new astra which kinda shows with the stiffer chassis. I believe it is designed to be able to handle big power for when the VXR or OPC comes out.

[@curtis1951]

Hatchbacks only have more cargo capacity than a sedan if you want to block your view out the back. If loaded to the to of the rear seat backs, the sedan actually has more cargo volume.

[@lawrencey0y]

The car has a Bose 9 speaker sound system which is nice for a compact car. My Verano has it and has 2 subs in the back. I was in a corolla the other day and it only has two sub par speakers from the back.