Here Are The Preliminary Specifications Of The 2016 Chevy Cruze Sedan
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Just a few short hours ago, Chevrolet showed the world its all-new 2016 Cruze sedan for the North American market (not to be confused with the Chinese-spec model or the fleet-only Cruze Limited). In doing so, The Bowtie also released preliminary specifications of its new compact sedan, which we’ve provided below.
Though some of the key measurements (such as curb weight, passenger, and cargo volume) are currently not available, the specs that we do have here today present a good numbers-based look at the new D2XX-based Cruze, especially its profound length of 183.7 inches).
So without further ado, feast your eyes:
Overview
| Model: | 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan |
| Trim levels: | L, LS, LT, Premier |
| Body style / driveline: | four-door, 5-passenger front-engine transaxle; front-wheel-drive compact car |
| Construction: | steel body frame integral (unibody) with front and rear crumple zones; galvanized steel front fenders, hood, roof, door panels, one-piece bodyside outer panel, thermal plastic olefin (TPO) bumper fascias |
| EPA vehicle class: | compact car |
| Manufacturing location: | Lordstown, Ohio (U.S. market) |
| Key competitors: | Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Volkswagen Jetta, Dodge Dart, Subaru Impreza, Mazda3 |
Engine
| Type: | 1.4L turbo DOHC I-4 |
| Displacement (cu in / cc): | 85 / 1399 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 2.91 x 3.20 / 74 x 81.3 |
| Block material: | cast aluminum |
| Cylinder head material: | cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain: | overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing |
| Ignition system: | individual coil on plug |
| Fuel delivery: | direct injection with electronic throttle control |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): | 153 / 113 @ 5600 – SAE certified |
| Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm): | 177 / 240 @ 2000-4000 – SAE certified |
| Recommended fuel: | regular unleaded |
| Emissions controls: | close-coupled and underfloor catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 58x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; fast light-off O2 sensor |
| Fuel economy: | 40 mpg highway (GM-estimated) |
Transmission
| Gear ratios: (:1) | ||
| First: | 4.27 | 4.58 |
| Second: | 2.53 | 2.96 |
| Third: | 1.47 | 1.91 |
| Fourth | 1.07 | 1.44 |
| Fifth: | 0.87 | 1.00 |
| Sixth: | 0.74 | 0.74 |
| Reverse: | 3.82 | 2.94 |
| Final drive ratio: | 3.83 | 3.53 |
Suspension
| Front suspension: | independent, MacPherson strut-type with side-loaded strut modules, specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar (hollow); hydraulic ride bushings | |
| Rear suspension (L, LS, LT): | compound crank (torsion beam) with double-walled, U-shaped profile at the rear | |
| Rear suspension (Premier): | Z-link | |
| Steering type: | rack-mounted electric power steering | |
| Steering ratio (L, LS, LT): | 17.2:1 | |
| Steering ratio (Premier): | 16:1 | |
| Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: | TBD | |
| Turning circle (ft / m): | 34.4 / 10.5 |
Wheels & Tires
| Wheel size and type (standard on L and LS): | 15-inch steel |
| Wheel size and type (standard on LT): | 16-inch alloy |
| Wheel size and type (available on LT and standard on Premier):" | 17-inch alloy |
| Wheel size and type (available on Premier): | 18-inch alloy |
| 15-inch tires: | 195/65R15 ALS |
| 16-inch tires: | 16-inch: 215/60R16 ALS |
| 17-inch tires: | 17-inch: 225/45R17 ALS |
| 18-inch tires: | 18-inch: 225/40R18 ALS |
Brakes
| Type: | power 4-wheel anti-lock disc w/ESC and Duralife rotors |
| Front rotor diameter (in / mm) and caliper type: | 10.8 / 276 vented; single-piston w/cast iron caliper |
| Rear rotor diameter (in / mm) and caliper type: | 10.4 / 264 solid; single-piston w/aluminum caliper |
| Front total swept area (mm2): | 35,409 |
| Rear total swept area (mm2): | 27,646 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Wheelbase (in / mm): | 106.3 / 2700 |
| Overall length (in / mm): | 183.7 / 4666 |
| Overall width (in / mm): | 70.6 / 1795 |
| Overall height (in / mm): | 57.4 / 1458 |
| Front track (in / mm): | 60.8 / 1544 |
| Rear track (in / mm): | 61.3 / 1557 |
| Curb weight (lb / kg): | TBD |
Interior Dimensions
| Seating capacity: | 2 / 3 |
| Front headroom (in / mm): | 38.9 / 988 |
| Rear headroom (in / mm): | 37.3 / 948 |
| Front legroom (in / mm): | 42 / 1068 |
| Rear legroom (in / mm): | 36.1 / 917 |
| Front shoulder room (in / mm): | 54.8 / 1394 |
| Rear shoulder room (in / mm): | 53.7 / 1366 |
| Front hip room (in / mm): | 53.1 / 1351 |
| Rear hip room (in / mm): | 51.9 / 1319 |
| Knee room (in / mm): | TBD |
Capacities
| Passenger volume (cu ft / L): | TBD |
| Cargo volume (cu ft / L): | TBD |
| Fuel capacity, LS with automatic transmission (gal / L): | 12.75 / 48.2 |
| Fuel capacity, all other models (gal / L): | 13.74 / 52 |
| Engine oil (qt / L): | TBD |
| Cooling system (qt / L): | TBD |
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Hope that Chevrolet will provide more engines especially for global markets. Want to know about the performances of the 1.6 CDTI, and if GM will add the new 2.0 CDTI of 170 hp. Did someone heard about the 1.5 113 hp and 1.5 Turbo 166 hp under the Cruze hood???
moreover, I want to know if the RS will be powered by a powerful engine such as the 1.6 turbo of more than 200 hp and if there will be an SS version with the 2.0 T???
The new 1.4t Ecotec I4 sounds like an awesome little engine! I am so glad that they made it standard instead of a puny 1.5L Ecotec I4. I wouldn’t be surprised to see at least 30mpg City and 43mpg Highway! As for the 1.6t Whisper-Diesel I4, I honestly hope they can tune as much power out of it while still achieving upwards of 35mpg City and 50mpg Highway! 100HP and 221LB-FT simply just isn’t enough. The current 2.0t CleanDiesel I4 has 151HP and 280LB-FT, but still manages to feel slow. 120HP and 250LB-FT would be so much better! However, they did take 250lbs out of the car. I have to question why the 7-Speed DCT isn’t being used though?