2013 Chevrolet Cruze LT Review, Walkaround, Exhaust, & Test Drive 

ok im sorry but you are not reviewing a bugatti veyron. you are reviewing a family sedan that has good gas mileage and a 5 star crash test rating. its a family vehicle not a touring car. a couple with a newborn isnt going to worry about speed and wont do 60mph around a corner. good review but like i said its not a super car. efficiency and practicality are what families are looking for.

i don't under stand this fascination with push button start, is it honestly that hard to put in a key and give it a twist?

Fuel economy is what matters in these vehicles!

Mark m just purchased a 2015 Cruz eco....excellent vehicle. The end of the video regarding old styling, lack of response, etc..etc. My wife and I love this vehicle and all if it's features....guess we're old. Great car for the price.

It might be "older", but the Cruze can be had for MUCH cheaper than the competition! (Especially lightly used).

I have a 2012 Cruze LT/RS with the 1.4L, 6 speed auto. This car is awesome! I have 94,000+ miles and everything works perfectly. I couldn't be happier.

For a car with only that much power he sure floors it enough and it's moving VERY well for an engine that small with a Turbo. Also anytime I'm out I see these (older models) and I LOVE the looks of them. Also people get well over 150k out of them. I had 2 Z24 Cavaliers and I loved both! One I took to Odessea TX 6 times, 3 time round trip, not a single issue, loved those cars.

I like the Cruze. I rented 2. I had a Red 2LT, & a LTZ. I LOVED THEM! I was actually sad when I had to take them back.

Great, reliable, solid cars. Never had a problem with these at all. Very solid offering from Chevy I urge you too take a look at it if shopping for a compact car, its a very love it or hate it vehicle.

I love my 2013 Chevy Cruze 10/10 😍

This dude said 0-60 😂 bruh nobody’s buying this car for that

this is gonna be my first car soon, thank you so much for showing me how it works, now im a lot less parinoid about my first drive

Thank you for this detailed review 🤝🏾🤝🏾🤝🏾

I have a 2016 LT2 and it looks EXACTLY the same INSIDE AND OUT!

Ah shit you have to use a key and turn it.....

Just had one of these as a rental. It was a fun little car to drive. (:

Just to note, I know it's been said to death, but I have a 2013 2LT with push button start AND a back up camera. It's 2 different option packages, but you can get it on that trim as well.

This car is so comfortable and it is indeed very quite inside my mom just got one because my grampa past away and it was his car it’s a 2013

Its called tweed. I like that material, it adds style to it

Cruze is kinda popular in Malaysia. Lots of aftermarket parts. So you can see lots of Cruzes with aftermarket E-class or even 7-series tail lamps. :D

Just sold mine, don't miss it, and I don't think I will

I don't get why people hate the cobalt and cavalier so much. Never owned one but the z24 and supercharged cavaliers were pretty badass as well as the ford escort and dodge neon. I've driven older honda's and toyotas competing with those cars and they all sucked because they weren't big, gas guzzling luxury vehicles. This "factual" assertion has always bothered me especially after owning an 88 escort GT, Driving around 2 differnet escorts from the 90's and driving a friends civic, another friends toyota camry, and cruising in a toyota corolla with my ex gf. The smaller cars are always worse off but there was no night and day difference between domestic and imports until acura really started making the integra something worth mentioning. :/

I just got a used 2013 Ltz rs and it’s a freaking beast!! Has everything you mentioned it not having like keyless entry 🤦🏽‍♂️🤣

I have driven the sonic and cruze both with the 1.4 turbo. My biggest complaint about the cruze was its very very sleepy automatic, that thing shifted so slow I couldnt believe it, not sporty enough for my taste. The sonic that I drove came with a manual trans. It was a surprisingly fun and easy stick to drive. The 1.4 with a stick was pleasantly quick When paired to a manual trans. When the cruze came out I did really like it, but now I can see how it really fell behind in the class

Thank you soooo much for this video. I've been going around and around reading reviews and none of them are objective like this one feels.

The Cruze 1.8L feels under powered. But the 1.4L Turbo is an amazing engine.

I recently bought a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT RS. If you get it with the Technology Package as well (which I did) you also get the backup camera. I'm sure that was not the case in the older models, but for 2014 models you can. The only thing is, the backup camera for these cars do not have the guidelines like most other vehicles do, they do however still have the sensors so you know how close you can get to objects (with the Enhanced Safety Package). I just figured I would post this here in case anyone was interested in getting a 2014 Cruze and wanted to know more about the backup camera. I personally wanted the LTZ version of this car. But I do not like and never will buy a car with leather seats, and unfortunately this car does not offer cloth seats for the 2LT and LTZ models. Also, that cloth-like material on the dash matches the cloth seats for the car. Seems kind of odd they would put that same cloth material on the dash for leather seated Cruzes.

stop being so negative on the cruze I own a 2013 LT1 and I am very pleased with the handling, ride and ergonomics of the car. The CIvic and Corolla are both bland looking cars and The Japanese automakers are not the leaders anymore on design or quality. This is a big improvement for Chevrolet so let's cut GM some slack it seems like you were finding more fault then good things about the car...

There are a couple advantage to the cast iron block... especially with a turbo engine. It's STRONG. and dimensionally its much smaller in the engine bay. It's really easy to get access all the way around this 1.4 And you would be surprised at how light it actually is...about 80lbs or so. I'm not sure it would be really worth it to go to aluminum. Once other thing. They use the same 1.4 in the Chevy Volt. And again it's small size helps out there. I bet with a tuner installed you could safely get 180-200 HP. And the torque numbers are already great. It starts pulling nicely at 2000RPM. It IS a little low for the Cruze. But the Sonic is a blast with this engine and a manual transmission

In australia, there is a hatchback version... And i believe we got the my link system since 2011 and it does have reverse camera along with push start as standard.

I love my baby she's great on gas and rides so smooth...

mine is a 2012 ls and has a few updates because the owner before me was a GM employee. so I have leather finish instead of that weird fabric on the passenger side dash and side panels, and I also get the 1lt audio pachage.

the guy reviewing this car must have a hard on for japanese cars i own a 2011 its great on gas with a tune and other supporting mods this car drives amazing im only 26 and i love the styling of it a nice set rims cai exhaust some tint the car has alot of potential

only watching because this was my real first car i got from car max at 19 years old not counting my moms corolla 2 years ago, i miss it but crashed it 2 months later 😭

My Uncle has the diesel version with the Holden badge, it's nice. There is a Hatchback and a wagon too! look up Holden Cruze Wagon and Holden Cruze Hatchback! Nice review :D

good review

Kind of a whiny review imo. I have a 2013 2LT RS stick and love it. The focus I looked at before buying the cruze looked far cheaper interior wise, also the Dart is notorious for its non-linear surgy powerband. My Cruze handles better than my old Camaro did and the steering feel and stopping power feel great. If I had to pick a few critisms, I would say I wish there were a higher power engine option(the 1.4t isnt bad at all just not exciting) and for more storage room up front. I absolutely love the styling and inside the functionality of evetything is very nice. The Mylink can be used touch screen AND via the buttons or voice(I HATE cars with touch screen only), bluetooth streaming from phone to radio is awesome, I use it every day. Overall after a year and a half of ownership it is still a treat to climb in the car and drive.

You can get push button start on the cruze. Standard on ltz and optioned on the lt2

I love it just the way it is.

a backup camera is an option on 1lt,2lt, and LTZ i have one on my 1LT

why don't you show the remote start that comes standard on all the cruze models

Hey Sofyan--any luck on getting any new Subarus to review? Interested in what you'd think of the '14 Forester XT.

How is the power in the Encore with the same engine ??

Does this have bluetooth? and is the mk6 2.5 a better buy? looking at a 2011 mk6 and a 2013 cruze 1lt for 5k each and the golf has about 20k less miles on it

We have an Lt and it has a backup camera!

can you send me the video on how to remove the headliner from the 2013 Chevrolet cruze lt car

you dont need a LTZ for backup camera. I have a 1LT that comes with it so at the very least it could be optioned.

I have a 2013 Cruze Lt and it has remote start and backup camera

Awesome

Cruze and Sonic, 2 large cars. Here in Brazil was more successful than the Cruze Hatch was named Sport6​​. Congratulations...

i dont think there is nothing wrong with the cavalier,well mine anyway. my cavalier has had a few minor things happen with the turn signal,but other than that,i love it!! i named him calvin.

Tom is right Cruz comes with push button

in south africa we are able to get the cruze hatchback , its styling is actually alot better than the sedan

I have a 2012 Cruze and it has a push-button start so IDK where the notion came from that you cant get a push-button start on the 2013 model.

Nice car, just felt under powered when we drove one last. I really like the design and the pricing though. I think the Cruze and the Focus are the best in the segment at this point for value.

Been looking into one and the sonic as a daily and alternate with my escape. With some goods from ZZP, itll be better than factory thats for sure. I dont expect it to be some supercar beater, but enough to be better than stock

In another video I thought you said you liked the "seat material" being used on the dash and inside of the doors. You said it adds a little more style vrsus just plain plastic.

Jezus christ, you should stop reviewing cars. IT's not as good as X brand, it does NOT feel as great as X brand, it does not compete well with X brand. Stop COMPARING CARS, be objective, holy shit!

Not an amazing car, But not horrible either. Just kinda bland compared to newer offerings. Although were I live everyone and there mother has a Cruze.

I heard u say the cruze isn't push start nor does it have a backup cam but only with the LTZ smh 🤦I currently own a 2015 LT turbo charge kind of a backup car and I have both so I'm not sure where the information you received is correct. I can start my vehicle with my mod and roll down the windows as well.

"...while its competitors are offering that. So you have to stick the key in the ignition..." holy crap what a burden! so much energy to do that! Because we haven't gotten accustomed to this difficult kind of start up

Yes, it looks "outdated," thats your opinion bud. To me its a nice looking car.

These cars actually look decent if u put a little money into its performance and looks. I own a 2013 LT1. I upgraded the exhaust and suspension put in some headers and now I can compete with a mustang gt at the drags.

review the 2016. they made some good changes

Lol i wish i had commented this 9 years ago but this car was far from conservative looking. Especially the second gen. It was one of the more youthful looking compacts to me. Youthful and bubbly and every time i got in one, the new car smell from them was unique… But hey I’m a Chevy guy so.

I have a 01 dodge ram single cab I think I can live with this

This is. The best car ever

Correct me if im wrong but i know GM introduce keyless access and push button start standard on the Cruze LTZ and optional on LT in 2012.

Can you do a video of a red 2016 Chevrolet Suburban

my car is the same model and it came with the back u camera standard

Now does the Diesel will they come with a backup cam. One of my buddys on youtube he is looking at the Chevrolet Cruze Diesel his 1999 Pontiac Grand AM GT died he got rid end it he toke it to the body shop. And they body shop had find more bad news when he got rear ended or maybe something else did it. They were looking at and they find that the back of the flame got twisted. So sadly he had to lay his 1999 Pontiac Grand AM GT to rest. So he wants to look for a Chevy Cruze and he wants to get a diesel one?

i got a 2013 ltz and it punks the mazda3 all leather, remote start, touchscreen radio on*

Do you all know how big of a deahtrap this car is? It did catastrophically bad in the small overlap, and the moderate overlap... Yes, for a 2011 car. This was the only car from Euroncap post 2010 to have the A Pillar pushed back 5 cm.

First of all the cavalier was not a bad car,I have. 2000 z24 rag top with 50K. The cobalt turbo is a great car

there is a Chevrolet Cruze does come in a estate aka wagon in the UK. its cool looking estate.

I glad i dont have a backup mirror i hate those i rather look behind me like we use to . Love the unlock lock on panel i know others dont to each is own

do a buick verano i heard its pretty much the same platfrom, but apparently the buick feels completely different.

Three years later, you were close, not 160hp but its 153hp and 177 ft. lbs tq.

Hey I just got a 2013 Chevy cruze lt and my key won't fit in the ignition. You have to like wiggle it in. Any one had this problem too?

Do some research when reviewing a car. My 2014 1LT has a back up camera and you can get push button start with the LTZ.

Love my 2013 1LT with 6-speed manual transmission. Underpowered? Haha no way! With 148 ft-lb torque at a low 1850 rpm its got great acceleration. The LT trims can get the rear-view camera with the appropriate package. The trunk is 15 cubic feet, not 14.

my 2lt has factory backup cam

I have a 2011 model but I do have a screen, doesn't say 'mylink' though, just plain chevy symbol.

I don't think changing the block from cast to aluminum would gain any power. I supposed MAYBE you could make the Aluminum flow a wee bit better, but that will gain you 5hp tops. All the Alu block will do is knock a few lbs off.

I had a 2013 Cruze 1LT that i bought new. I loved the car but I had to get rid of it due to the poor reliability. I've never owned a car with so many issues. After receiving the recall letters, the radio failing, the evaporator box failure, the coolant issues, the timing chain guide failure, the rear brake noise, i just didn't trust the car and i felt my money was being wasted if i kept it.

I think you need a E Class 2018 with cruze nametag

Can you do a review on the new honda accord v6 sedan? Thanks!

My cruze has vents in the rear on the floor under the front seats

My chevy cruze has cylinder deactivation once I hit cruising speed it drops down into 2 cyclinders.

ltz has optional push start

Pretty much what I expected from the Honda fan boy.

The Cruze LTZ has had a push button start from the start. You need to fact check before you open your mouth.

Well, you guessed wrong. I like this better than the Mazda3, and the Focus.

I think Chevy needs to redesign and re-think their line-up of Cruzes. Like maybe a coupe, hatchback and hot hatch version (just rebadge a VXR).

My brother had the 2012 Chevy Cruze and it had push to start

all the other cars your talking about "also" cost way more. So no wonder their better in plenty of ways

My mom has a '13 Cruze ls with the 1.8 liter, and I personally think she should get a new one when and if they update the bland old looks.

I got this car for my wife she loves it get her from point a to b and dam how people have gotten so lazy that they complain because you have to switch a key to turn on your car haha

I have this car. Overall this is a good car. It drives nice, it looks nice. I'm spending a whole lot less on gas than my 98 Nissan Altimia. My average mileage that I get is about 30mpg I do wish it had more power, but that's not what the car is about of course... My next car won't be a subcompact

2:23 Actually, the Cruze LTZ comes with Smart Entry I believe. Or, at least I've seen it on some at the dealerships.