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2012 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ
For 2012, Chevrolet Cruze models with the 1.4L turbo and six-speed automatic transmission will get 2 mpg better fuel economy. The Cruze Eco with an automatic transmission will deliver as much as 39 mpg on the highway compared with 37 mpg for the current model, Chevrolet annunced. (continued below)
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Chevrolet Cruze Improves Fuel Economy for 2012
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Source: Chevrolet | Published: Fri Jun 17, 2011 |
(continued from above)
The most popular 1.4L turbo/six-speed automatic will get 38 mpg compared with
36 mpg for the current model. A lower axle ratio for the 2012 models enables the
approximately 5 percent increase in highway fuel efficiency for Cruze.
Cruze Eco with the standard six-speed manual transmission remains the most
fuel-efficient gas-powered/non-hybrid vehicle in America, with an EPA-rated 42
mpg on the highway.
Also for 2012, a feature package containing Bluetooth
phone connectivity, USB port, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, cruise
control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and a leather-wrapped shift knob will be
standard on 1LT and Eco models. These features were part of the $525
Connectivity Plus Cruise option package on 2011 models. The option was ordered
by 90 percent of American customers.
"Chevrolet is committed to
responding to what customers want and making it easier for them," said Rick
Scheidt, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. "Adding these previously
optional features streamlines the ordering process and answers the call of what
our customers told us should be standard."
Cruze, which was the
best-selling small car in the United States in May, is Chevrolet's best-selling
nameplate around the world, with global sales of more than 250,000 in the first
four months of 2011.
"Fueled by a successful launch in the United States
and continued growth in China, Chevrolet Cruze is proving to be the right car at
the right time," Scheidt said "Fuel economy is the top reason customers buy a
compact and the Cruze's greater efficiency for 2012 makes it all the more
attractive."
Additional standard equipment on the 2012 Cruze includes:
* Remote keyless entry
* Air conditioning
* Audio system with AM/FM/CD
and MP3 playback
* SiriusXM Satellite Radio with three-month trial service
* Driver information center with average and instant fuel economy feedback, tire
pressure readout, oil life remaining and more
* Rear defogger
* Power
windows
* Fuel-saving rack mounted electric power steering.
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ: Review (2/2)
Specifications |
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive |
Powertrain |
Type |
I4, Turbocharged |
Displacement |
83 cu in (1364 cc) |
Power |
138 hp @ 4900 rpm |
Torque |
148 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm |
Redline |
6500 rpm |
Driveline |
Front Wheel Drive |
Transmission |
6 Speed Manual |
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6 Speed Automatic |
Brakes & Tires |
Brakes Front - Rear |
Ventilated Discs - Solid Discs |
Tire Size Front - Rear |
225/45 R18 |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight |
Length |
181 in |
Width |
70.7 in |
Height |
58.1 in |
Curb Weight |
n/a |
Performance |
0-60 mph |
n/a |
1/4 Mile |
n/a |
60-0 Braking |
n/a |
Top Speed |
n/a |
Fuel Economy |
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
26/38 mpg |
Origin & Price |
Origin |
United States of America |
Base Retail Price (MSRP) |
n/a |