When browsing Chevy’s various offerings, you might naturally ignore the 2018 Chevy Cruze. While this mindset is a bit shortsighted, we don’t necessarily blame you. After all, the nameplate is one of the brand’s smallest vehicles, and customers may be enticed by Chevy’s alternative hulking options.
However, there’s still lots to like when it comes to the 2018 Chevy Cruze. The vehicle seemingly nails the three major attributes customers are seeking from a new car: technology, power, and safety. Add in all of the unique accompanying features, and you’re looking at one of the most versatile vehicles in the entire class.
Below, we’ve explored why there are lots of reasons to appreciate the 2018 Chevy Cruze. Continue reading to see why this smaller car deserves a spot on your list of targets…
Lots of: Technology
Similar to many of Chevy’s current offerings, the 2018 Cruze is chock full of technological amenities. These inclusions won’t only entertain (although they’ll certainly make any commute more enjoyable); rather, they’ll play a significant role in making any journey a lot more convenient.
It predictably starts with the brand’s impressive Chevrolet MyLink system, which provides drivers with an assortment of notable applications via the accompanying seven-inch diagonal color touch-screen. Looking for your favorite radio stations? It’s only a click away. How about your preferred navigation system? That’s accessible with a simple click of a button. Consider the MyLink system your own personal concierge, as it can help guide you to any destination and provide you with all of the necessary amenities during any journey.
To put this technology over the top, Chevy also included the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility to the system, meaning occupants can seamlessly connect their smartphone to the Cruze. Whether you’re looking to jam out to your favorite playlists, utilize Apple Maps or Google Maps, or even make a phone call, it will all be possible thanks to this clever inclusion.
Finally, if you’re required to ever access the internet while you’re on the road, we’re convinced that you’ll want to opt for the available 4G LTE Wi-Fi. The available system, which can connect up to seven different devices, provides drivers with a reliable wireless internet connection at all times. Therefore, if you or any of your passengers even have to read emails or access a webpage, you won’t have to make an annoying pit stop to access the internet.
Lots of: Power
Sure, the 2018 Chevy Cruze is classified as a smaller vehicle, and there’s no way to argue that point. After all, the vehicle is considerably smaller than some of the brand’s other offerings. However, just because the vehicle is smaller, it doesn’t mean that it’s still not capable of packing quite the punch.
Particularly, the impressive 1.4-liter Turbo Engine cranks out power specs that are often reserved for significantly larger rides. Ultimately, drivers can anticipate an incredible 153 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque from the engine, meaning you’ll have more than enough muscle to keep up with your fellow drivers on the highway. Best of all, since the vehicle is smaller, you’ll be able to capitalize on the phenomenal fuel efficiency. The 1.4-liter engine ultimately promises up to 40 miles per gallon when you’re traveling on the highway, meaning you won’t have to take constant stops at the gas station to refill your tank.
Looking for even more power? Then you should consider the incredible 1.6-liter Turbo-Diesel Engine, which is one of the most unique offerings in the entire class. Drivers can ultimately anticipate a mighty 137 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque from this system, a pair of specs that generally lead the class. Predictably, this unit is even fuel efficient, promising a 52-mile-per-gallon highway fuel efficiency (48 mpg if you opt for the hatchback variation of the nameplate). This ultimately equates to an awe-inspiring 702-mile range on a single tank of gas, numbers that are rarely seen throughout the industry.
Lots of: Safety Features
You always want to remain safe and secure when you’re behind the wheel of a car, and that will be more than possible when you’re driving the 2018 Chevy Cruze. After all, engineers did an excellent job of including a number of safety functions that won’t only protect in the event of an accident but will prevent those collisions from occurring altogether.
For instance, inclusions like the Forward Collision Alert, Lane Change Alert (with Side Blind Zone Alert), and the Rear Cross Traffic Alert will provide the driver with an extra set of eyes, regardless of the driving situation. Meanwhile, the Rear Vision Camera, Rear Park Assist, Lane Keep Assist (with Lane Departure Warning), and the Rear Cross Traffic Alert will truly serve as your own personal co-pilots, alerting you of any potential dangers.
In the event that you do find yourself in an accident, you can trust that the 2018 Chevy Cruze will keep you safe and secure. The car is equipped with an extensive 10 airbag system, providing you and your occupants with the necessary amount of cushion during a collision. Meanwhile, the high-strength steel safety cage is intended to maintain its integrity during a collision, thus providing occupants with an extra bit of protection. If emergency help is required, drivers can turn to the OnStar Automatic Crash Response System. This unit will automatically connect you with an OnStar Advisor, who can then alert emergency personnel of the crash.
Perhaps the most notable safety feature is the Teen Driver Technology, which provides parents with some ease of mind when their child takes the wheel. The system will automatically activate the car’s premier safety features when the teen has taken the wheel, and the car will refuse to perform basic functions (like audio) until safe driving conditions have been met. Best of all, the in-vehicle report card allows parents to monitor their child’s driving habits when a journey has concluded. That way, if your child is speeding or constantly relying on the car’s safety features, you’ll be the first to know.
