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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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The car is roomy and meets my needs.

I love the car. It?s very smooth and perfect fit for me. The inside is cute. Love the dash with the screen, so I can see what song is playing.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I absolutely love this car.

Best car for value, reliability and enjoyment. It has multiple safety features and the design holds the value. People comment on how nice the design and neatness of the model.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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95000miles and no issues

Have had no issues. Reliable and fuel efficient. Nice exterior and interior appearance. Has been my primary car for commuting, road trips and the occasional trip to the hardware store. With the back seats down I have been able to transport 8ft long lumber with room to spare

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable car with many extras.

This car had all the comfort features you would like in a car including leather heated seats, the rearview mirror was equipped where it blocked headlights that blind you at night. Many more features that I enjoyed. The only drawback was the seats in the front were a little small and I'm not a big person.

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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This is the most reliable car I?ve ever owned.

This car has met all of my needs and then some. It gets me where I need to be and back. All my friends love riding in this car.

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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Great First Car!

First car as a teen and got me through college. Commuted long distances for work/school, extremely reliable ride. Met all my needs, and then some.

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

I owned this car for two years. I only had to replace a few parts, such as the thermostat and the battery, but nothing major, and it always passed the NYS inspection easily. No cruise control on my model, but it was not a huge deal for me, as I do not do a lot of highway driving. The backseat is a little small, but has a nice cupholder pullout. It was also terrible in the snow. But this car saved my life. I was recently in an accident and the knee air bag saved my knee, even though my ankle was shattered. All the airbags deployed (this car has a lot of airbags, more than I even knew). I did not get a concussion, and I did not have any injuries other than bruising from the seat belt and the ankle. Great little car, I miss it.

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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Decent car

Had the car for almost 18000 miles and is ok. The thermostat went out after buying the car, 3 days after and dealer replaced. The thermostat on these is a whole housing, 75usd. Dang that?s a lot because the last time it went out I paid for it and did it myself. Very quiet compliant ride, corners great. 1.4 turbo is sluggish imo and the 6 speed manual is very clunky, but it works. Back seat is small, front seat good. Can?t tilt seat back is only comfort thing I don?t like. So far a good purchase, surprised at the ride quality and sound deadening work, good job Chevy. Tk

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very pleased!

I recently purchase a 2012 Chevy Cruze and have been very pleased with the performance and comfort of my vehicle! It gets great gas mileage and drive very well!

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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Going on 196,000 miles!

I have the ECO version in manual that I bought 5 years ago used (500 miles on it then). I travel all over my state for work, and this car has never let me down. It still has its original head and tail lights - my husband has a 2014 Subaru Outback, and he's changed all its lights at least three times! The only time it's been in the shop was to get the tires changed or for oil changes. I find I get about 7,000 miles between changes, and the car still runs like a dream. The Check Engine light came on for the first time at 195,000 miles, but my mechanic was able to clear it. I did put in a different stereo because the original was terrible, but otherwise everything has worked wonderfully. I'm 5'9" and I find this car to be adequately comfortable. I plan to drive it another 100,000 miles as long as it continues running.

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