2016 Chevrolet Cruze RS - Redline: Review 

This car is SOOOOO popular for teens and and college students. It's actually a pretty decent car, and comes at reasonable price, so I can see why parents would get it for their children.

I love the design of this car. It was very beautifully and cleanly designed. Very nice lines and great proportions.

Been a while since I've watched a Redline Review, and I've been reminded why I love the videos so much. You always touch on things like the plastics, touch and finish, soft touch, etc. Stuff that i often don't see in other review videos.

I just bought a 2017 Cruze and I am in love with it. It's perfectly equipped and has great build quality considering it's only a $20k car. It's surprisingly decent. I really like it.

The RS is nothing more than an appearance package.

I bought LED headlamps.... It makes a big difference at night and just generally makes the car look more luxurious. Just a little extra something I love my 2017 Chevrolet Cruze premiere. The black and sienna leather interior really makes people turn their heads when they get in. I love my car and I've had no trouble with it. I also love this review. Did I say I love my car. 😆

they should just put the Malibu's 1.5t in this. it's only 9 HP more like really gm?

Legend has it if you arrive early, Sofyan will reply to your comment :O

Drove this engine in a new Malibu recently. Very refined, linear, and torquey. I agree with everything said. Transmission is definitely programmed to maximize fuel economy though. I got mid 30s in that Malibu at 75 mph.

The corolla, fusion and volkswagen had a baby.

I’m not one to judge car brands , if I like it I’ll buy the car😀

The Chevrolet here in Brazil removed the side signal repeaters in the 2nd Cruze... Now it's very expensive and also.... without multi-link suspension! Greetings from Brazil!

This and the new Civic have been selling like hot cakes.

Re: LED/HID headlights, just install Diode Dynamics SL1 LED headlights and the performance is phenomenal! Just added them.

Chevy: GIVE US A DAMN CRUZE SS!! Just fit it with the 2.0 liter turbo in the Camaro, Malibu, etc. It doesn't matter if it is FWD or not

I can't emphasize enough how great this is as a first car out of college. Really great as a first car to commute in

@Sofyan Thanks for finally delivering this review!! On your observations of the Cruze's steering, that is exactly why Chevy needs to bring back the SS, or make the RS a real sporting option. They have the excellent 2.0T that is ready in FWD form in the Malibu and Regal. I think they will do something to compete with the Civic Si/R, Focus ST/RS, and V-Dub GTI/R.

I notice a lot of reviewers go crazy about plastic or hard touch plastic in cars these days, but I often wonder if leather will still look as good after a couple of years on places where you rest your hand often vs plastic?

12:34 The EPA toughened its fuel-economy rating system between the 2016 and 2017 model years. Most car models saw their EPA ratings drop by about 1 mpg combined. That was also the case for the Cruze Premier (the trim level you reviewed): 2016 Cruze Premier: *34* mpg combined; *30* city, *40* hwy 2017 Cruze Premier: *33* mpg combined; *29* city, *39* hwy 12:41 The LT trim level dropped by 2 mpg hwy between 2016 and 2017 (same car, just different standards): 2016 Cruze LT: *35* mpg combined; *30* city, *42* hwy 2017 Cruze LT: *34* mpg combined; *30* city, *40* hwy Source: fueleconomy. gov

You said the car is a pretty good blend of what the competitors have to offer, which would indicate it is a good package, yet for the purpose the car is intended to serve you wouldn't recommend it? I don't understand.

Great review Sofyan.

Most compact cars look really good now then before.

I'm confused by your comments about the Cruze being slow....7.7 seconds is not slow. It matches your beloved Civic and 3. The Hyundai Elantra, at around 9.5 seconds is slow. The Cruze?... not so much.

You said it doesn't have parking sensors, what does that mean? (That the backup camera only acts as a better view, but doesn't warn you with sensors if you get too close to something?)

The previous model had a tight rear seat, but it had a better stance and an original design. Now it looks too much like an elantra, from the side. Both cars look like they were first designed and then stretched...

great review Sofyan! are you going to review the Jetta 1.4T anytime soon? I just but that car and I think that engine is just amazing, specially with the manual transmission.

I don't know, the front looks really good, but it seems when they were designing the back they ran out of time and money and just stuck on whatever tail lights they had lying around. It's really letting the whole thing down

The problem with these reviews, like most other reviews, is that they cover cosmetic crap and don't get into the important things that will determine quality. 1. How is the intermediate shaft on the steering? GM has problems with these. 2. What is the suspension construction? This will determine handling and reliablity. 3. Road noise? 4. Vibrations? JD power gives it a 3/5 in terms of reliability/quality. Note good.

But is the car quiet inside? The previous Civic model was exhausting to drive on long trips due to road noise and I take many long trips. Same for the Mazda, fun to drive but they sound cheap due to road noise. I will be turning in my Passat TDI, and am interested in buying the Cruze hatchback diesel. So is it relatively quiet inside?

Auto on/off can be turned off by placing shifter in the L, and shifting it to 6. The car will automatically shift through the gears normally but will not auto stop

They need a Cruze SS to compete with the amazing focus ST and RS

Are you kidding toyota corolla? Corolla is not even close to cruze in every segment

I enjoyed your Review of my " 2018 Malibu " I Have a LT.

What are the buttons or paddles behind the steering wheel for?

Can't wait to see the new Cruze hatch!

Is it me or compact cars like this and the Civic are way too big these days?

To turn off the auto stop mode, put it in L gear and put it to gear 6. It will perform like an automatic without the auto stop kicking in. Its so much better. That auto stop is annoying

You should review the 2016 Chevy SS sedan

I just bought the brand new 2016 Civic Touring fully loaded and optioned out. But for fucks sake lets do Civic vs. Cruze GO!

Hey Redline, I have a weird question about door thunks because I'm obsessed with it. Since you said there are better sounding door thunks in this class, can you please tell me what cars these are? Thanks. Also, if you can remember, what are some of the best door thunks you have had?

How is the road noise compared to the competition?

Great review! Which one is a better choice for a student? This new Cruze, the new Sentra, or the new 17 Elantra?

I'm a taller guy and I have a 2014 Cruze. One thing I hate is the positioning of the center console. My right knee/leg is constantly hitting the temperature adjuster, which has knocked it a little loose over the months, not to mention it's a little uncomfortable to rest my leg against that little knob. My friend feels the same way when he rides shotgun, plus it's awkward to have to push his leg out of the way every time I want to adjust the force of the AC/heat. Plus, acceleration is shit. Other than that, I like the Cruze. It's just that damn center console is so awkwardly placed unless you're a midget.

Hey Sofyan! Would you be willing to review my 2001 Honda Prelude 5 speed? I live in the NoVA area! Let me know!

I hate the rear end. it looks like a fucking bubbly fiesta.

I feel that though's control pads on the steering wheel won't last long especially if you're the kind of person that is rough on things. Think of the mid 90s Ford Explorer the cruise control buttons over time, you could literally poke your finger through the pad.

Can you please do a review on the 2016 jetta sport 1.8t?

Waiting g for the cruze hatch

The Cobalt wasn’t that bad. It had better build quality. This Cruze has huge panel gaps inside.

c'mon Chevy, make a hi-powered Cruze already!

Finally!!

Y'all really need to wash the car before beauty shots, it makes it look more professional. Not trying to hate, just a suggestion. Love the video!

GM is whack for continuing to not offer cruise control on the base. Like on my 2014 base model, how the hell do i get bluetooth and fog lights but no damn cruise control :(

I wish chevy would start competing with Ford like making to Cruze into an actual performance vehicle like st focus st and make some of their SUV into performance as well I feel like their playing it safe but I know they can do better and they should replace the ss to compete with the charger

That's a actually a nice car haha the first ones were okay

the back kinda looks like the forte and focus lol

Why do car reviewers never drive the most common trim that people buy?

Is it just me or does the first generation look better? 😦

what do you personally drive?

please. review chevy equinox 2017

I want the turbo diesel!

Looks like a civic and a jetta had the world's blandest baby

I want this car because the stupid daytime running lights actually stay on when the blinker is turned on... it is rare to come by.

What does the sound of the closing door indicate?

Nice Chevy ♡

This car seems WAY overpriced when compared to a Mazda 3. You can get the top of the line Mazda3 Grand Touring Hatchback with 6 speed Manual and skip the appearance package and load it up with options and basically be $2000 cheaper than the top of the line Cruze. Chevy has lost their minds charging 2k more when I have driven both and the Mazda is a WAY better driving car and is IMO as nice on the inside as the Cruze.

Looking for Mazda CX9 2016 Review please.Soon Very Soon

what a city on 3m.05 sec?

Not impressed with the review. Its not an RS model, the RS is an add-on appearance package.

kinda looks like the Chrysler 200 wanna be sister? you think

what are those dam buttons on the back the steering wheel

review the hatchback.

which models of the cruze have projection

what are those buttons behind the stearing wheel?

I own a 2017 hatchback, and I'm not sure you know what you're talking about as far as performance. It is a quick car, it does have a bit of turbo lag however, it makes up for it when you know the powerband. Obviously you don't.

Why do you bother with all the dance club music in the beginning.

That Random Charger @19:00 though!!! 😂😂😂😂😂 Lmfao. Thing is, the Cruze is a Looker. I definitely Love the Looks, the fact that it has no dual exhaust, or even single Exhaust shows how Ass Backwards GM is. This is your "RS Model" This is your Sports Model, Give it the Look and the Feel! They still use that Old Slow Shifting ass 6speed, like GM COME TO THE YEAR 2016/17! Its the Land of The 8speed! Or 7SpeedDCT Get with it! Bump the Power Up! The Car is SLOW! It has Hard Plastics in places that No good car has them anymore! Ugh, GM is Lacking in Quality, and Speed, and Efficiency, in which they always have. The Civic is a MARK... The M3 is Cool, The Dart will be better and maybe faster than the Cruze once Chrysler Update it. But the Cruze is a Good Sale but not a good Purchase in my opinion.

I think of buy a used 16' Chevy Cruze sedan.

the 2009+ gen cars are not reliable at all, maybe in the US it is a cheap car to hold but in Israel, this car was a quite garbage of a car, 8 of 10 ppl will complain how not comfortable the driving, that the car have many issues with the engine, oil, electricity and more... the interior feels very cheap, all covered with hard plastic, the emblem on the steering wheel and the door handles are peeling with time. is the new gen is any better ?

By the latter part of this video, I was thinking that even though I don't like the new look, this might be worthy of a test drive ... until ... he got to the end and let the cat out of the bag that you can't even get a cruise control without spending $29K?!?!?!?!? WHAT??!!?? There are so many mid-size cars if you're hitting that price point that are MUCH nicer choices! AND ... they tanked the gas mileage over the previous version -- which was one of its most treasured assets!! Chevy, you have made a HUGE mistake with this new and [not] improved version! Sadly, I could never buy this car based on the competition out there! So sad, but luckily, there are plenty of used ones from the previous version of the car!

I think you need full leather 500bhp 50mpg and full sporty rwd turbocharged car in 25k$ are you kidding? What do you need in just 25k?

Who rests their elbows on the window sill? That’s what the driver side armrest is for!

Transmission seems really laggy in this car. The shifts seem really slow and lazy.

As somebody who owned it since 2017. 1st owner. Put 98,000 on it. Such a bad car lol. It only got towed 9 times.

Turbos = bad gas millage my 13 Malibu gets about 20 mpg with 2.0 turbo. Around town.

Test the new f150

hd where u at

I don't think the cruze will solve chevrolet's problem in the compact market. To make an all new car without an independent suspension is a failure

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the best car reviewer in the world...

What a nice rental car.

The Malibu is better because the impala is as fast as the 2.0T Malibu both with 6.2 and 6.1

Great ... a $300 car key ... there's an option I'm looking for in a bargain automobile :-(

0-60 : 7.7 seconds

in my Elantra SE I got the popular and tech package. it gave me dual zone automatic CC, sliding arm rest, and sport mode. lmao I bet mine was 8 or 9k less than the cruze.

160 mph speedo lululu

Ugly rear end with blanked bulbless lenses and combination turn signal / brake lamp / tail light is a total deal breaker

Previous gen looked better, imo.

hater gonna hate, I like how the car looks. But looks like Elentra is better

lol the Elentra what a pos.