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2018 Chevy Cruze

2018 Chevy Cruze: A Little Sporty and A Whole Lot of Featured Fun

What do artists, campers, and beach enthusiasts all have in common? The answer is that they will all adore the customizable and sleek appearance of the 2018 Chevy Cruze. Available in both a glossy sedan and a powerful hatchback, this ride pretty much gratifies all lifestyles.

This ride keeps all the best features of the 2017 models, such as its hatchback addition, but Chevy adds one more attractive flair. Chevy introduced an attractive new exterior color named Satin Steel Metallic to show off this model. As for under the hood, drivers finally got the popular turbo-diesel engine in the sporty hatchback model.

These attractive additions are only the top of the metaphorical iceberg. With the sheer mass of classy, yet fun features that this automobile delivers, the Titanic would have sunk in half the time. So, here are some of the top features of the all-pleasing 2018 Chevy Cruze.

 

Cargo

Whether it’s a surfboard or a full-size tent, the 2018 Cruze by Chevy will accommodate whatever you hope to bring to your next adventure. The 2018 Cruze Hatchback offers 47.2 cu. Ft. of customizable cargo space and offers additional storage when the fold in seating option is utilized. There are many pictures that can be painted to describe how perfect this cargo space is, but here are just a few:

A young art major dreaming big packs up all her supplies: an easel, paints, brushes, and completed future masterpieces into her Cruz, who she creatively named Arnold, and drives down a mountain road to her very first studio apartment.

An older gentleman who just retired takes up golfing again after ten years. He polishes up his old treasured golf clubs and places them with ease into his new Chevy Cruze, and drives to a splendid green. Equipped with all his swimming, fishing, and bowling gear for the rest of the week, he feels ready to take on anything.

Finally, an affectionate single mother of three young children desires nothing more than to take them to the beach for a few days in the summer. The large number of necessities required for such an outing: strollers, food, clothes, and toys would generally give her pause, but the Cruze has more than enough space for all.

The point is, the cargo space available for this stylish car will enable every driver to live a fuller, unrestricted life.

 

Safety

“You are driving a weapon!” How many times have young drivers heard this line? Well, whether you believe it or not, it never hurts to invest in a car with more safety features. Drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike all benefit from a safer ride.

The options available for the safety features in the Chevy Cruze are top of the line. The rear vision cameras that are available in all models have got your back, while forward collision alerts will protect your front. Other alerts available are for safeguard lane changes, rear cross traffic, and blind zones.That’s not all; this ride will also keep you safe by assisting in the more difficult tasks parking, lane keep, and departure.

Even if the unthinkable happens and you are in an unfortunate accident, the Cruze has you covered. This sweet ride provides 360 airbags, and the same high-strength steel and other alloys cages that all Chevy automobiles use for shielding without lowering quality.

Chevy did not forget about the new drivers on the road. Teen driver technology to keep an eye on your loved one is also a safety feature. While it gives teens freedom, it gives guardians a vehicle report card and peace of mind.

 

Efficient Power

This little wonder may seem like just a cute, safe option, but it’s got some fire in her. The 2018 Chevy Cruze has a 1.4L turbo engine that offers up to 40 MPG highway and 153 horsepower. If you invest in the 1.6L turbo diesel engine, you can have 48 MPG highway for the hatchback, and a whopping 52MPG, about 702 miles on a single tank of gas, for the sedan model. This gives you 240 lb.-ft. of torque. Nothing at all to laugh at for this stylish ride.

 

Entertainment and Technology

Listening to some of our favorite songs or radio stations on the road has become a habit for most drivers. Whether it’s to stay awake, free your soul, or just to have some fun on the journey, a proper entertainment system and some up to date technology is key.

A new-age car such as the 2018 Chevy Cruze would offer at least a 7-inch display that also allows you to access music, apps, and even social media while you are on the road. This is possible with Chevrolet masterful connectivity options, namely its built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi. If you don’t think this is impressive just open up that imagination because the possibilities are kind of limitless.

Oh of the coolest possibilities is being able to do your work from anywhere. You need to send that email, video chat for a meeting, or research statistic data? Not a problem, just do it from your car. Oh and I suppose you could look up a few cat meme’s while you at it. In short, the 2018 Chevy Cruze is infotainment at its prime.

 

Comfort

Long commutes are a killer for everyone. If you claim they never bother you, give it time, or you are a liar. All joking aside, automotive comfort may seem like a luxury, but it’s still a feature you really shouldn’t miss out on.

Heated seats. Allow just these two simple words to sink in for a second before we even continue. Yes, this feature is definitely available and worth every penny. Also, these seats are sleek, plush, and chilling black.

The 2018 Chevy Cruze is not just fun, sporty, or comfortable; it’s all three. It is everything that allows you to feel ready for any figurative, or literal bump in the road. It’s got enough features to make your head spin by just reading the manual. So, the rating on this car is a little sporty, a lot of fun, and an endless amount of possibility.