Sports and classic "Chevrolet Cruz" wagon. Reviews are positive!

At the Geneva Motor Show in 2012, Chevrolet demonstrated a flexible marketing strategy. Well-proven sedan and hatchback was the company "third element" - "Chevrolet Cruz" wagon. Reviews unambiguous: novelty - five-door, five-seater "rookie" caused a stir in the car market.

Attracts a single stylishness of the new car: from the U-shaped aerodynamic hood embossment, a two-level pseudo-radiator grille and an updated "photogenic" bumper with elegant fog-lamps to a harmonious "stern" with a stylish, memorable light-optics. By the way, the previous model has already proved itself a successful proprietary development from Chevrolet, having won the trust of more than 1.3 million owners. Improved "Chevrolet Cruz" station wagon in 2013 has a good chance of further promotion.
So, buyers were interested in innovative economical and powerful engines (as will be discussed below). They highly appreciate the roomy interior of the station wagon with a luggage compartment of 500 liters. The received cargo volume at the combined back seats - 1478 liter. - able to help in case of one-time oversized transportation. The impressive dimensions of the car speak for themselves: 4655 mm, 1797 mm, 1521 mm (length, width, height). However, a fairly large passenger car has turned out to be harmonious, sporty. Its ground clearance is 155 mm. The new model wins in the exterior, using "steep" sixteen- and seventeen-inch tires.

The range of gasoline engines with a displacement of 1.4 (140 hp) and 1.7 (130 hp) with an excess corresponds to the high-speed character of the car "Chevrolet Cruz" wagon. The reviews note a slight decrease in the power of the second engine with an increase in the volume of the cylinders, which is explained by the installed fuel economy system "start-stop", which cuts the engine at idle. At the same time, a record low fuel consumption was achieved on the track - 4.5 liters per 100 km! Dynamic characteristics of the engine 1.4 liters allow you to gain a speed of 100 km / h in 9.5 s and reach a maximum speed of 200 km / h. For an economical engine, 1.7 liters, the speed is 100 km / h in 10.4 seconds, while the maximum speed is 191 km / h. In the line of motors "Chevrolet Cruz" also presented diesel engines with a displacement of 1.7 and 2.0. They are distinguished by a successful design, because they do not lose gasoline: the speed of the diesel version of the station wagon is the same 200 km / h! For diesel engines, a "start-stop" system is also provided. When you use it is desirable to complete with AKPP-6 (cruze 1.8). The configuration with the MKPP-5 and MKPP-6 is also typical for the Chevrolet Cruz wagon. The reviews mark the high quality of the suspension. Front - McPherson and rear - spring, semi-independent, provides excellent smoothness and control.

On specialized sites, drivers testify to a comfortable ride, soft acceleration, pleasant shifting, mentioning the shortcomings: the delay in automatic transmission with a sharp pressure on the gas and high consumption of gasoline in the city (13 liters per 100 km). Additional amenities for the driver is a multifunction steering wheel, installed for him and passengers heated seats, comfortable "pockets" on the door panels of the car "Chevrolet Cruz" wagon. The feedbacks give high praise for the informativeness of the instrument panel with the on-board computer. The panel can also include a "cool" entertainment audio-video-telephone system MyLink. Additional functionality is represented by USB connectors.

Designers Chevrolet thoroughly worked out security issues, as evidenced by the feedback. "Chevrolet Cruz" station wagon "obeys the helm", thanks to the system of exchange rate stability minimizing possible lateral drifts. There are six airbags. Anti-lock braking system ensures the efficiency of rapid braking.

The car, as already mentioned, is designed for successful promotion in the European market.