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Ask Away: We’re Driving The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze

During the course of the next 48 hours, we will have plenty of seat time in the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze as we parade the compact car around Nashville, Tennessee. And you know what that means: it’s time for you, our dear readers, to let us know what you want to know about the vehicle.

We’ll have Chevrolet on hand to ask questions, and hands on time with the car itself to try and answer your questions to the best of our abilities.

Post below with your questions and thoughts, and we will return to this space following our drive time to square up with your thoughts. Additionally, look for our first drive review this week of the 2016 Cruze.

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  1. I test drove this new Chevy Cruze and really liked it. I own a 2014 Chevy Cruze LT and love it. This is a nice improvement over my Cruze. Evolutionary not revolutionary, but nice. I noticed a moderate increase in acceleration and it is a little quieter. It has a more sleek design than my Cruze, but I still appreciate my Cruzes design. The only things I don’t like is the lack of a leather wrapped steering wheel in the LT model and the rather old school parking brake and it’s location. Both of those things are puzzling changes, which I don’t care for. I mean, how much does a leather wrapped steering wheel cost GM ? The parking brake is an odd choice for an otherise very modern car. Over all, I do love the new Cruze, but I do wish GM would change those two things I don’t like.

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    1. Chad,

      According to Chevrolet, they wanted to move the parking brake to that location on purpose. Most customers driving the automatic didn’t use it, so it frees up space to place the cup holders in a better location, provide wireless charging capability and make the center stack more ergonomically friendly.

      So, those that use the parking brake can, but the vast majority of buyers now have an improved center stack area with features. The manual gearbox equipped Cruzes do not have the parking brake there, however.

      Cheers,

      -Sean

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  2. The parking brake, more infotainment options and better things for the convenience package like before. are my only gripes. Also how does it really compare to the buyer favorites Civic and Corolla etc. Can the mindset of the people ever change.

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  3. How about the diesel option? I own a 2014 diesel and love it.

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    1. Wade,

      The diesel is coming, but not for 2016. Early 2017 is the current timetable for the Cruze diesel.

      Cheers,

      -Sean

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  4. Can you elaborate on the handling difference between the Cruze LT and the Cruze Premier on 17″ wheels?

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    1. Dale,

      I will get you a good answer when we drive both of them tomorrow. We only had the chance to drive the Premier today. An LT will be there, though. Look for the difference in our review to come, too. I can tell you each trim was tuned for different things, so there is a difference.

      Cheers,

      -Sean

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  5. When will a 2.0T SS version be available in both sedan and hatchback body styles?

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    1. Charles,

      If only it were that easy, and if only Chevy was that loose-lipped. Haha!

      Cheers,

      -Sean

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  6. Tell me about the comfort of the driver’s seat. I think the Cruze Premier I sat in at the NY Auto Show had a broken seat.
    Is there ANY lumbar support?

    Also, let us know how the 6-speed manual performs and whether you can get Cruze LT Manual with any sort of option package. My 2013 Cruze Eco manual is loaded.

    Like Chad, I sure appreciate my car’s leather steering wheel and gearshift.

    The new design seems a little de-contented, if you ask me.

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    1. Scott,

      I think the driver’s seat was quite comfortable actually. It’s not going to hug you like a performance car, but I thought it was adequate after spending hours behind the wheel.

      We did not have the opportunity to drive the six-speed manual, unfortunately. And I think the content has simply been rearranged, but I can understand how some may see it as “de-contented.”

      Cheers,

      -Sean

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  7. Is back up assit in the premier model

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    1. Nash,

      Yes it is!

      Cheers,

      -Sean

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  8. The LT gets 42 MPG and the Premier gets 40. My question is this, why the difference? Is the Premier heavier than the LT or is the Premier set up for more performance?

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    1. Kevin,

      The Premier has a different tire and wheel combo, and it was tuned differently. Plus, the additional amenities increased the weight a tad. Therefore, a 2 mpg difference happens.

      Cheers,

      -Sean

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      1. The Z-Link is most of the weight.

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  9. Would a 8-speed automatic help fuel mileage any and while dropping the LTG 2.0L DOHC-4v 4-cyl turbo from the Malibu with 252 horsepower would be great, any chance Chevy will entertain the idea of putting the LWC 1.6L DOHC-4v 4-cyl turbo from Buick’s Cascada with 200 horsepower as an engine option for the Cruze as it would dramatically change the driving dynamics of the Cruze without sacrificing mileage since the engine wouldn’t need to work as hard.

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  10. How are the materials of the interior? Few articles I saw are giving gripes about it

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    1. vic1212,

      I go into detail on the materials in the review, which is up now, but I honestly think it depends on the combination of colors. Overall, they’re good, but there are a few sore spots. Just my personal opinion.

      Cheers,

      -Sean

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  11. Why is the fuel door on the right side of the car?

    Why is the fuel door so big?

    Where are the 9 speed transmission?

    Is there a Hybrid coming?

    When is the diesel coming?

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    1. Dmax Fan,

      Chevrolet will never spill total details on new features, product etc, but expect the nine-speed sooner rather than later. We’d venture to guess a hybrid is in the cards, too. The diesel will arrive in early 2017. I honestly have no answers on the fuel door for you, though.

      Cheers,

      -Sean

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  12. Seems like the Cruze is quite a solid offering thus far! Care to elaborate on some of the car’s weak points?

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    1. Jamel,

      I will save that for the review, which is up now!

      Cheers,

      -Sean

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  13. The new Cruze looks huge! Big like a Chrysler 200. I’ve yet to get into the car and wonder how much of this is illusion. What is the wheelbase compared to, say, a 2007 Malibu?

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    1. the wheelbase in the Cruze is 106.3 so it’s the same as the regular wheelbase 07 Malibu unless you’re talking about the Malibu Maxx, then that’s 112.3

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  14. Since the 2012 to 2015 Chev Cruze sold in Canada, as long as it had TPMS sensors, did not meet US FMVSS safety standards because of a different headliner part number, will the 2016 Canadian model meet US standards for all those Canadian people who send their kids to school in the US or go down for their first jobs, or is it a car to avoid again?

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  15. Does it feel solid? I drove my neighbors’ 2015 Cruze last year and noticed some high frequency vibration in the steering wheel, even on smooth road surfaces.

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    1. I have a 2016 cruze limited, 3000 kms on it, and am noticing the steering wheel vibration as well. It’s like you can feel the powertrain through the wheel….very very odd.

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  16. Do the safety options work satisfactorily, whether daytime, nighttime, or in the rain?

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