The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan and hatch did not see a high-performance SS variant. Instead, it offers a turbocharged gasoline engine as standard and a turbo-diesel engine as an option.
| Body Style | Engine | Cylinders | Displacement | Aspiration | Fuel Type | Features | Power @ RPM | Torque @ RPM | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruze Sedan | LE2 | 4 cylinder | 1.4L | Turbocharged | Gasoline | DOHC with Direct Injection and Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) | 153 hp (114.08 kW) @ 5600 rpm | 177 lb-ft (239 Nm) @ 2000-4000 | 6-speed automatic MNU or 6-speed manual MF4 |
| Cruze Hatchback | LE2 | 4 cylinder | 1.4L | Turbocharged | Gasoline | DOHC with Direct Injection and Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) | 153 hp (114.08 kW) @ 5600 rpm | 177 lb-ft (239 Nm) @ 2000-4000 | 6-speed automatic MNU or 6-speed manual MF3 |
| Cruze Sedan | LH7 | 4 cylinder | 1.6L | Turbocharged | Diesel | DOHC common rail diesel | 137 hp (102.2 kW) @ 3750 rpm | 240 lb-ft (324 Nm) @ 2000 | 9-speed automatic M3D or 6-speed manual MZ4 |
| Cruze Hatchbak | LH7 | 4 cylinder | 1.6L | Turbocharged | Diesel | DOHC common rail diesel | 137 hp (102.2 kW) @ 3750 rpm | 240 lb-ft (324 Nm) @ 2000 | 9-speed automatic M3D or 6-speed manual MZ4 (transmissions unconfirmed) |
Hence, a compact, high-performance sedan or hatchback is not part of the Chevy lineup for the 2018 model year. However, the brand continues to offer two high-performance two-door vehicles — the Camaro and Corvette.
