Redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Cruze promises more space, improved safety - ConsumerReports.org
Chevrolet hopes to Cruze to more sales with a roomier, more luxurious redesign of its popular compact sedan. In an early look, the new Cruze strikes us as a big step forward. In fact, the rear seats look like they have more legroom than Chevy’s next larger sedan, the Malibu. ) Some versions even pamper rear-seat occupants with their own seat heaters—a rare treat in a small car. Of course, Chevrolet didn’t skimp up front, either. The front seats felt plenty supportive and comfortable, and some Cruzes even offer a heated steering wheel, which drivers will doubtless appreciate in frigid winter months. Drivers can also reach a new infotainment system featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which mirror your cell-phone screen on the dashboard. The standard engine in the new Cruze is an updated 1. 4-liter, four-cylinder turbo that gets direct fuel injection and a start-stop feature to reduce fuel use during idling. Despite a three-inch stretch in overall length, some versions of the new Cruze are 250 pounds lighter than the old version, which should also help save fuel. In 2017 the Cruze will get a new 1. 6-liter turbodiesel engine. Source: www.consumerreports.org
