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2012 Chevrolet Cruze consumer reviews

$16,800 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Cruze Chevrolet
(268 reviews)
75% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.1
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 3.8
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.0
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Very reliable

The car is great on gas, handles excellent. It?s comfy not cramped, for the price it?s all worth every penny, I?m a truck person but I like driving this back and forth to work and out of town. Overall very reliable vehicle

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good value to get you where going!

The car is nice looking, inside and out, gets excellent gas mileage, though initial pick up a little sluggish due to small engine, once going fine. Back seats would be cramped if larger person sat there. Good small car value if using for own needs and no frills!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car, great price. For what you?re getting it

This car was very reliable. I loved it. It had just enough power behind it, and I loved the inside look of it all.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Was a fun car to own.

This car still is in good shape and is now owned by my son. It was a smooth ride and got me from point A to B.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Decent Car

The Chevrolet Cruse is a decent car. The let down is GM. They sent me several letters of possible defects with the car. They gave extended warranty for these but not a call back to fix the problem. Driving a car that may have anyone of these defects happen just spoiled my experience owning an otherwise decent car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great car except...!

Love the car except for one reason, the electrical issues. Seems to be an ongoing issue, and no one including GM is able to diagnose and fix it. Can't afford to take it in for repairs and throw money at guesses. Very disappointing that their hasn't been a recall, so it sits in the garage just looking good.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Reliable

The biggest thing I like about this car is that is is reliable. For a whole year I didn't have to take the car to the shop. It runs good. You get a decent car for the price your paying. It is good with gas. Just get your oil change every 3 months and top off all fluids including the transmission fluid. This is a good car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love this car!!

I test drove this and the malibu, I chose the cruze because it has eco but I just love the feel and look!! It has get up and go but not to much that is over powering. It's smaller than the malibu but very roomy inside and it drives very smoothly. I absolutely love this car and am so glad I got it over the malibu.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Happy Cruze Guy

I think the Chevy Cruze is a excellent car for the money. Gets excellent gas mileage, drives super nice, has plenty of power for a smaller car, and seems to be very reliable as well. Highly recommend this car to anyone looking for a safe,reliable, smooth vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Looks great but the engine is horrible/ LT model

I love everything about the exterior and interior but it is costing me alot of money for frequent visits to get it worked on. I've had the car for 8 months now and ive already had to get the water outlet changed, 2 new hub assemblies, h20 sensor, had to get a transmission leak fixed and am currently experiencing antifreeze leak from somewhere. Maybe i just got a bad car but i definitely wont be getting another one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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