2014 Chevrolet Cruze: What's New

Vehicle Overview

The Cruze is Chevrolet’s compact sedan.  It has room for up to five people, and competitors include the Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Hyundai Elantra. A new diesel engine joins the lineup for 2014.

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New for 2014
The addition of a diesel-powered version is the only significant change.
Exterior Highlights

• 16-inch steel wheels; 16-, 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels available
• Available fog lamps 
• Available power sunroof
• Available RS Appearance Package with unique body pieces and a rear spoiler

Interior Highlights

• Air conditioning, power windows and locks
• Cloth upholstery; leather available
• Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
• CD stereo with MP3 jack and Bluetooth connectivity
• Available touch-screen navigation system 
• Available MyLink entertainment system 
• 15-cubic-foot trunk (13.3 cubic feet for the diesel model)

Under the Hood

• 138-horsepower, 1.8-liter gas four-cylinder makes 125 pounds-feet of torque
• Available 138-hp, turbocharged 1.4-liter gas four-cylinder makes 148 pounds-feet of torque
• Both engines use regular gas
• Six-speed manual or automatic transmission

Safety Features

• 10 standard airbags
• Antilock brakes
• Electronic stability system
• Available rear park assist
• Available blind spot warning system
• Available rear cross-traffic alert
• Available backup camera

Cruze Eco
The Eco is a higher-mileage version of the Cruze that uses the turbo 1.4-liter gas engine. When equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission, the Cruze Eco gets an EPA-estimated 26/39 mpg city/highway.

• Different gearing for better efficiency
• Lightweight 17-inch alloy wheels with low-rolling-resistance tires
• Special aerodynamic treatments, including a lower grille with shutters that close at higher speeds

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Cruze Diesel
The Cruze Diesel is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter diesel four-cylinder that produces 151 hp and 264 pounds-feet of torque. That power is channeled through a standard six-speed automatic transmission.

• EPA-estimated 27/46 mpg
• Zero to 60 mph in 8.6 seconds, according to Chevrolet
• Selective catalytic reduction, which uses a tank of urea-based fluid for emissions reduction
• Fluid should last 10,000 miles and can be refilled when the car gets oil changes, according to Chevrolet
• Urea tank reduces trunk space to 13.3 cubic feet
• Engine features an “overboost” mode for stronger acceleration that produces 280 pounds-feet of torque
• Engine can run on B20 biodiesel
• Grille shutters that close at higher speeds, a rear spoiler and underbody panels for better aerodynamics

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