2011 Chevrolet Cruze consumer reviews

I bought my Chevy Cruze LTZ Thanksgiving weekend in 2010 in Cary, NC. So I have had it for almost 14 months and almost 27,000 miles. Every week, I drive about 183 miles to Richmond, VA to work a 4-day week. My wife and I initially looked at Toyotas and Fords before going to the Chevrolet dealership. I have previously owned a Pontiac Firebird and a GTO, so I was initially not interested in a 4 cylinder, especially one as small as 1.4 liters. But I heard so many good things about the Cruze, I had to try it out. I loved it from the moment I drove it off the lot. And I am still very happy with it. 33 mpg combined at 79 mph (3000 rpm) on interstates and hard city driving. Great acceleration and not one problem with it. I highly recommend it!! Acceleration is great. It is hard to drive it conservatively--it is too much fun to drive. The body and interior styling is great, the trunk is enormous, the front bucket seats are comfortable, and the sun roof is fun to have. Love the turbocharger, although sometimes there is slight turbocharger lag. But when it kicks in, it feels like you are driving a V6. Of course, the 6 speed transmission helps keep up the rpms for acceleration. For new car tires, they seem to be great--almost 27,000 miles. and probably at least another 20,000 to go. Very quite car--makes our Highlander sound like a bus on the highway. Great sound system. Love the OnStar and XM radio. Exellent highspeed cornering--no lean or sway at all! Although it is a problem with all cars that have turbochargers, GM should try to find a way to prevent the initial slight turbocharger lag when flooring it from a standstill or sometimes when hitting passing gear. Front doors could be a little wider for easier access to the front seats. I am 6'2" tall and my head just clears the roof if I sit tall in the seat. GM should find a way to prevent rain water from driping into the trunk when raising the trunk lid after it has rained. The high performance tires are a bit stiff. Would recommend a slightly taller tire to give a slightly smoother ride without taking away from the sporty feel.

It has all the bells you want, the exhaust has a mellow muscle car like sound, operating the vehicle is a smooth, sport car feel experience. Chevy needs to upgrade the front passager seat which is a stift, uncomfortable chair that makes you feel like you are sitting on the flour no matter how you adjust it, chevy must have cut corners on the seats in this car.

If you are looking for a small car with decent gas mileage,(not 38 mph,more like 30) and not interested in quality of ride, this might be the car for you.

I love my new Cruze. It replaces a Honda Civic. It rides smoother, gets better gas mileage, its bigger inside, and has much more get up and go than the Civic. It beats the Civic in every way and I never thought I would say that. I used to like my Civic in a big way before the Cruze came along.

This is my first new car and after driving a fully loaded Grand Prix for years, I was sceptical about looking at a new car because it wouldn't have all the ammenities that I was use to. I bought the Chevy Cruze after going to the lot and finding the color I wanted. I love the exterior. It looks to me like a Malibu but just a little smaller. The trunk space is HUGE! It doesn't look like it is on the outside but when you pop the trunk, people are amazed! The only thing I would change would be the placement of the air vent on the drivers' side. The one on the right side is a little too close to the steering wheel andif you arent careful, the air hits you knuckles and makes your hands cold. Not a big deal but sometimes I forget! As to the complaints about recalls- recalls are normal. I had a '98 Grand Prix and I still was getting small recalls on the car and it was 2010!

Great car for price. Fuel economy is great. There have been 2 recalls on this car, so far. One for the transmission and the other for the steering column. I have had the car for 6 months and haven't had any issues, other than the recalls.

This is a great car for the money spent! The seats are firm and supportive. Lots of trunk space available.

My car was brand new with less than 100 miles on it when I bought it. At first, it was amazing. Then I found out about all the recalls. My shifter doesnt lock and the slightest bump will knock me into park or neutral. Now, my transmission is acting up. My paint is done peeling and chipping like there isnt anything to it. I certainly am disappointed.

I have the Eco MT and love the car! Fun and gets better mpg than it is rated for. Highway I get 50 mpg and over 38 average!

I've had many different cars since I've started driving. I've driven a Nissan, Dodge, Mercury, Honda, Scion and well they were all used this is my first brand spanking new car and I must say this is the best car I have ever owned. I love it with a passion. I have owned this car now for about 3 months, about to take it for its first oil change ever and it still runs and sounds and feels the same way it did when I test drove it. Hands down this car beats any other car! Would most Def. recommend this car to everyone!!!