The Chevy Cruze is a compact car made by Chevrolet since 2008. The Cruze is available in both a compact sedan and hatchback models. The Cruze is spacious, tech-savvy, versatile, fuel friendly, and will outperform any car within its league, and it has the features to prove it. The 2018 Cruze a one of a kind gem that knows how to have a fun time with its turbo-diesel engine that will give you 52 mpg highway. When it comes to formulating the perfect balance of sporty and classy the 2018 Chevy Cruze won’t be beaten.
With so many features the only difficult thing to decide about the Chevy Cruze is where it shines the most. Its stylish exterior, refined seating, technological advancements, or its performance that leads to a fuel efficient and smooth journey.
You would believe the 2018 Chevy Cruze would be extremely overpriced with such a well-rounded list of positive features, but it is actually one of the greatest car values you can get at a reasonable $16,975 which is better than almost any of its class. Consumer Reports put the Chevy Cruze in the top ten of 2017 proving its reliability in its class.
Highlights of The 2018 Chevy Cruze
Exterior
The best aspect of the 2018 Chevy Cruze is it’s perfectly aerodynamic appearance that shows off not only it’s flair, but it’s abilities as well and in all the right ways. The Cruze is bold from its projector headlamps to its rear accentuated rear. In fact, the rear is bold in both the sedan and hatchback models. If the traditional isn’t enough for you and you need something sleeker or sportier, you can always upgrade to one of the many trims levels to get such exterior features as luscious black trimming on mirrors, windows, the grille, and even the wheels. Overall, the exterior design is clearly where the 2018 Cruze desires to make its most notable statements.
Interior
The 2018 Chevy Cruze is just as much of an eye-pleasing gem on the inside as it is on the outside. The primary atmosphere the interior gives driver and passengers is luxurious and modern.The interior is comfortable as well as roomy enough to offer seating for up to five people of adult size. The cargo space also leaves plenty of room with up to 47.2 cu ft for all your knick knacks and paddy whacks or whatever else you or your passengers decided to bring along for the journey. Also, when it comes to plush seating cloth is the standard, but if that isn’t your style, you may always upgrade to leather upholstery. If you must go even further into the finer things lifestyle then, by all means, upgrade to the power-adjustable and heated leather seats for the ultimate comfort experience.
Technology
The 2018 Chevy Cruze does not want to seem like its nothing but a Prima Donna, so it has been engineered with the best tech-savvy features in the automotive business. Never let your journey to wherever the road takes you become bland with the 2018 Cruze’s awesome infotainment system with a seven-inch touch display. The four speaker system will let your blast all the best music. You can also use this system to stay safe and connect by making hands free calls since the Cruze now offers Apple and Android compatibility through Bluetooth and USB.
You can always power up your system even further to go from basic tech nerd to a genuine tech savant. With a click of a simple upgrade button, you can get amazing navigation, wireless charging for those smartphones you love, automatic climate control to keep you cool, and a Bose nine-speaker system to really show the world what music you can’t live without.
New for The Chevy Cruze in 2018
New for 2018, the Chevy Cruze is now available in an additional color, Satin Steel Gray Metallic. Another change is that hatchback models are now available with a diesel engine. There are more updates for the 2018 Chevy Cruze model year that are trim specific.
These updates include:
Cruze L
The base L trim includes:
- 15-Inch Steel Wheels
- Bluetooth
- Chevrolet’s MyLink Infotainment System*
- Four-Speaker Audio System
- USB Port
- Cloth Upholstery
- Rear-View Camera
*Along with a 7.0-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Cruze LS
The LS trim adds:
- A Compass
- Center Console Armrest
- Floor Mats
Cruze LT
The LT trim includes:
- 16-Inch Alloy Wheels
- Six-Speaker Audio System
- Cruise Control
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seats
Cruze Diesel
- All Diesel powered models include the following features:
- Heated Front Seats
- Eight-Way Power-Operated Driver’s Seat,
- Keyless Entry/Start*
*Remote start is available on automatic models
The manual-equipped Cruze Diesel hatchback also adds the following under the RS Package:
- A Body Kit
- Fog Lights
- Roof Spoiler
- 18-Inch Alloy Wheels
- Watt’s Link Rear Suspension
Cruze Premier
Range-topping Premier trim includes:
- 17-Inch Alloy Wheels
- Ambient Lighting
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Upholstery
- Watt’s Link Rear Suspension
- Rear USB Charging Port
Additional options for the 2018 model include an upgraded 8-inch touchscreen, a sunroof, a nine-speaker Bose sound system, heated rear seats, automatic climate control, and wireless phone charging.
