Check out the fun, practical 2018 Chevy Cruze! If you are looking for the perfect commuter vehicle that doesn’t feel like a commuter, the Chevy Cruze is a perfect option -- and that's a big reason why we've ranked it as our top-rated affordable car of the 2018 model year. Offering great performance, a fantastic fuel economy and a ton of features, the new Chevy Cruze is the best Chevy Cruze yet. Drivers will love how much the new Cruze has to offer just as much as they will love driving it. New for this model year is a hatchback model with a new engine. If you are interested in learning more about the 2018 Chevy Cruze, check out these most frequently asked questions. You’ll be dying to cruise around in this one!
The 2018 Chevy Cruze is one of the safest vehicles on the market. Not only is it equipped with all the proper safety equipment, but it also features the necessary anchors for installing child car seats properly in the back. In crash tests monitored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the vehicle was awarded five stars overall.
On top of all the standard features included on the 2018 Chevy Cruz are an array of optional safety features. While the only standard feature included is the rearview camera, you can choose more features such as parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, forward collision warning and rear cross traffic alert, as well as lane departure warning and lane keeping assist features.
The 2018 Chevy Cruze features a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine that generates a satisfying 153-horsepower. While acceleration can be a bit slow, the Cruze offers a shockingly smooth ride whether driving around town or on the highway. The Cruze’s excellent handling, gives the Cruze a sporty feel, especially around corners.
The Chevy Cruze features some of the best fuel economy ratings compared to any other sedan on the market, getting 29 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway. The diesel engine ups that rating to 31 mpg in the city and up to 52 mpg on the highway, which means you’ll be making trips to the gas pump a lot less frequently, saving tons of money in the process.
The 2018 Chevy Cruze Hatchback features a 1.6-liter turbo-diesel that offers a superior fuel economy compared to the 1.4-liter regular gas engine. However, for the fuel economy upgrade, you’ll have to sacrifice some horsepower as the hatchback with a turbo diesel engine generates only 137 horsepower.
When you consider the vehicle’s $16,975 pricetag, the Cruze offers a great deal of features. Included with the Cruze is a 7.1-inch display infotainment system with Chevrolet MyLink and smartphone integration (Android Auto and Apple CarPlay). Other features include four-speaker audio, USB ports, Bluetooth, and a rearview camera.
Upgrades in features offered are a nine-speaker Bose audio system, navigation, satellite radio, an 8-inch touch screen, automatic climate control, cruise control, ambient lighting and even wireless charging. But these are just a few of the optional features being offered.
The cargo area in the sedan features a 14.8-cubic foot trunk. In the hatchback model, you’ll get 22.7 cubic feet behind the rear seats. With the seats folded down, the hatchback offers up to 47.2 cubic feet of space, allowing for a ton of room for groceries, shopping bags and even camping equipment.