2019 Chevrolet Cruze Updates, Changes, New Features

The 2019 Cruze receives a mid-cycle enhancement (MCE), otherwise known as a facelift or refresh, consisting of the following changes, updates and new features:

• Exterior:
  • Revised front facia design
  • Deletion of two exterior colors:
    • Crush
    • Arctic Blue Metallic
  • Addition of two exterior colors:
    • Pacific Blue Metallic
    • Oakwood Metallic
  • Deletion of power-adjustable, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals
    • The mirrors were standard and available only on the Premier trim levels of the 2018 Cruze
    • The 2019 Cruze is available with the following two mirror types, depending on trim level:
      • Power-adjustable and manual-folding
      • Heated, power-adjustable and manual-folding
  • Deletion of chrome strip in door handles
    • The 2019 Cruze is available exclusively with body-color door handles
  • Deletion of bright side window surround moldings
    • The 2019 Cruze is available only with the bright beltline (rather than the entire window surround)
  • Deletion of Ground Effects Package (LPO/dealer-installed)
  • Addition of LED tail lamps on Premier model
  • Replacement of 16″ aluminum wheels (RS1) with 16″ aluminum wheels (SK8)
  • Replacement of 17″ aluminum wheels (RSC) with 17″ aluminum wheels (RSE)
  • Addition of new 17″ aluminum wheels (QOJ) on the RS Package (ZLH) with LT trim level
  • Addition of 18″ aluminum wheels (RQJ) for Diesel Hatch and Premier models
• Interior:
  • Deletion of ambient interior lighting, which was available as part of the Sunroof Package
  • Deletion of dual rear reading lights
  • Deletion of front passenger seat-back map pocket, which was previously standard and only available on the Premier trim level
  • Addition of Jet Black / Galvanized Cloth seating for LS, LT and Diesel models
  • Addition of Jet Black / Galvanized Leatherette seating for Diesel with PCM, and Premier models
  • Addition of Jet Black / Umber Leatherette seating for Diesel with PCM, and Premier
  • Addition of powered Universal Tablet Holder (LPO) (late availability)
  • Replacement of Jet Black leather-appointed seating with Jet Black leatherette seating
    • This results in all Cruze models previously equipped with leather now being equipped with leatherette seating
  • Replacement of Chevrolet MyLink radios with Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system, 7″ diagonal color touchscreen
  • Replacement of USB port with 2 USB ports and auxiliary input jack
  • Addition of single-zone automatic climate control as standard on LT and Premier models
  • Addition of floor console with armrest as standard on all models
  • Change of rear carpeted floor mats as standard only on LT, Diesel and Premier models
  • Addition of remote vehicle starter system as standard on LT models
• Powertrain:
  • Deletion of 6-speed manual transmission
  • Addition of system override to engine start/stop system
• Packages:
  • Deletion of Technology Package (ZLA), which included:
    • Bose premium 9-speaker system
    • Color Driver Information Center
    • Miles/kilometers speedometer instrumentation
  • Deletion of Enhanced Convenience Package (ZL4), which included:
    • Single-zone automatic climate control
    • Heated rear seats outboard seating positions
    • Wireless Charging for devices
    • 110-volt power outlet
    • Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror
    • Driver Express-Up/Down power window
  • Deletion of Sun and Sound with Navigation Package (PCK), which included:
    • Power sunroof
    • Chevrolet MyLink Radio with Navigation
    • Technology Package:
      • Bose premium 9-speaker system
      • Color Driver Information Center
      • Miles/kilometers speedometer instrumentation
  • Deletion of Sunroof Package (ZLN), which included:
    • Power sunroof
    • Driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors visors
    • Interior ambient lighting
  • Deletion of Redline Edition (WBL), which included:
    • Black emblems with Red outline
    • Black beltline moldings
    • Black front grille surround
    • Black fog lamp surround
    • 18″ aluminum wheels
    • P225/40R18 all-season blackwall tires
    • Rear compound crank suspension with Z-link for enhanced rear stability
  • Addition of new LS Hatch model (1BR68) with (1SB) equipment group
  • Addition of LS Convenience Package (ZFT), which includes:
    • Cruise control
    • Remote vehicle starter system
    • Steering wheel-mounted controls
    • 16″ aluminum wheels and 16″ tires
  • Change of Leather Package (PCM) to Preferred Package, which includes:
    • Front passenger 4-way manual seat adjuster
    • 5-spoke Leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • Heated steering wheel
• Safety:
  • Addition of Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking as part of the Driver Confidence II Package
  • Addition of Front Pedestrian Braking as part of the Driver Confidence II Package
• Other:
  • Replacement of Keyless Open on all 4 doors with Keyless Open on front doors; the passive entry system can still be programmed to unlock all doors at once with one press or with two presses of the front door buttons

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