The Chevrolet Cruze is a small car launched by General Motors in 2008 and GM's first "global car", with the aim of launching various models of cars around the world. The name Cruze comes from the English word for "cruise", which means "cruise". The Cruze market is spread across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East, but the North American market is branded under the Chevrolet brand. The Cruze has gone through five generations, with the most recent model arriving in China in 2019 and is now only available in China.
Design: The Cruze retains the Chevrolet dual grille front end, two-tone bodywork, LED headlights, dual waistline, rear fastback and so on. The interior of the Cruze is also very exquisite, with exquisite materials and workmanship, including a multi-function steering wheel, LCD instrument cluster, large central control screen, wireless charging, panoramic sunroof, etc., providing drivers with a high-tech and luxurious driving experience.
Performance: The Cruze is equally strong in terms of power, with a range of different engines and gearboxes, including turbocharged petrol, diesel, and hybrids. The Cruz's engine is efficient and low-polluting, allowing it to be more explosive during acceleration. The Cruze transmission is also very advanced, including dual-clutch, manual, electronic shift and other technologies, which can change gears quickly and smoothly. The Cruze's suspension is also quite good, with MacPherson independent suspension at the front and torsion beam at the rear, which can absorb vibration and noise from the ground very well, thus improving the ride of the car. At the same time, the Cruze also has a variety of driving modes such as Comfort, Sport and Economy, which can adjust the engine, transmission, steering, suspension and other aspects according to the road conditions and the driver's personal preferences to achieve the best driving experience.
Safety: Cruze also has a high level of safety, including ABS, EBD, ESP, TCS, HDC, HSA, TPMS and other active and passive safety configurations, which can effectively prevent the car from sliding, losing control, rolling and other dangerous conditions, and enhance the safety of driving. At the same time, the Cruze is also equipped with multiple airbags, adjustable seat belts, and a body structure with variable stiffness, which can play a good role in ensuring the safety of the driver in the event of a collision. At the same time, Cruze is also equipped with ACC, LDW, LKA, FCW, AEB, BSM, RCTA, 360-degree panoramic cameras, etc., which can monitor the situation around the car in real time while driving, and give early warning of possible safety hazards, and automatically take measures such as braking and steering when necessary to prevent or reduce traffic accidents.
The Cruze still has a lot of room for improvement, whether it is the exterior, or the interior, power, handling, and even the audio, there is still a lot of room for improvement. For example, by replacing the wheels, tires, brakes, shock absorption, exhaust and other components, the handling and power output of the Cruze are improved; By changing the body stickers, lights, paint, roof, windows and other components, the shape and character of the Cruze are more perfect; By replacing the seats, steering wheel, instrument cluster, ** console, audio and other components, the texture and comfort of the interior of the Cruze have been improved. Of course, when renovating, we must follow laws and regulations, and on the premise of ensuring safety and environmental protection, we must respect other people's hobbies and aesthetics, and we must not over-transform the car to make it lose its original personality and charm.
All in all, the Chevrolet Cruze is a small car around the world that is a great choice for its sleek design, excellent performance, high safety, and great potential for retrofits.