Be Fuel Efficient with the Cruze!

Looking for style, functionality, reliability and just a plain darn fun car to drive?   Look no further! 

I thought I'd start adding a review to our blog--via a 3rd party--by selecting a "model-a-month" and adding some insight.  I hope it helps and is informative!  Enjoy!


2013 Chevy Cruze Eco Review

"More than just a trim package, Chevrolet got clever with the Cruze Eco to offer its customers a more sophisticated, fuel-efficient machine" Autoguide.com



HANDSOME AND FUNCTIONAL STYLING

FAST FACTS

1. A 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder makes 138-hp and 148 lb-ft of torque.2. Fuel economy with a 6-speed manual is rated at 28-mpg city and 42-mpg highway. 3. To help improve fuel economy the Eco model gains custom aerodynamics, sheds 100 lbs of weight and uses active grille shutters. 4. Pricing for the Eco model starts at $20,475 including delivery compared to $17,925 for a base Cruze.

The Cruze Eco gets a few fuel-minded nip/tucks that also help it hop up the handsome.

First, Chevrolet cut almost 100 lbs. from the base Cruze’s curb weight by tossing out the spare tire in favor of a patch kit, shrinking the gas tank to 10.5 gallons, and simplifying the rear suspension.
Next, Chevy lowered the car and made the forged alloy wheels standard equipment.
But that’s not all. Chevrolet also added an “active front fascia” with slats that close
during highway speeds to reduce drag and improve mileage.

AN INTERIOR WITH SHARED PRIORITIES

From a daily driver’s perspective, the Cruze is a solid choice.
Between its gauges, an information screen controlled by a knob mounted on the turn signal stick offers typical trip stats, but it also provides an “average mpg gauge.” It offers current as well as average fuel consumption figures that show exactly where the car sits compared to the trip’s recorded gas usage.

Around town the Cruze Eco’s turbo 1.4-liter 4-cylinder feels surprisingly peppy. Shifting into second gear, the car tugs with enough power to find the speed limit without feeling taxed.

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