2016 Chevy Cruze Review: Can the new Cruze Compete with the Civic & Corolla? 

I just bought the Cruz Lt1 with RS package and convenience package! I love it, it's everything I wanted and priced just right! Drives quiet and smooth!

I have a 2016 LT Cruze, with the 6 speed manual, and I absolutely love this car, Chevy gave all kinds of discounts and perks when I bought it, the fuel economy was even better then they suggest on the highway, I was almost getting 50 mpg consistently, so far no complaints about this car, love it, great review

Roman! I live in Nashville and this video was totally shot in my neighborhood! Hope you had a great time in Nashville!

looks 100 times better than the model before

yeah not many people get loaded compact cars. that brown leather looks funny

has anyone noticed how big the civic is now and fugly

Cruze always has competed better against the others. The new interior 2 tone is great. I have a 2014 LT/RS with Z link rear suspension, it gets 37 mpg,now does 40, smooth, quick acceleration with the turbo, 6 sp, paddle/ or auto., quite refined . Compared with prior offerings it is in every small detail upgraded significantly.

*roman performs 0-60 in a neighborhood*

Been waiting for this review

Hello sir, your videos are very informative, I like all of them.

looks crazy aggressive for a small car, looking good.

Having test driven the Cruze, the 2016 Toyota Corolla, the 2016 Honda Civic, the 2016 Nissan Sentra and the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, I have to say that the Cruze competes with the class leaders in the competition pool, in terms of style, performance and features. I would say that for all the bells and Whistles GM put into the Cruze, if you have the cash go for the Premier. But if you are a little tight for dough, the LT offers just about everything you would need to be happy.

I think it is a nice car. The reliability is the question, but I think it is a more attractive package than the Corolla or Sentra. The Mazda 3 is a great drive but interior feels like crap, but the Civic turbo is the car to beat. Whichever you get, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Compact cars have come a long from from punishing econo-boxes into genuinely nice cars.

I seriously can't believe a Cruze would cost $28,000 I would never buy a Cruze for $28,000 there is no wayyyyyyy!

I have a Cruze and I absolutely love it. Maybe it’s cause it’s my first modern car but man! There’s so much to love. The ride is so smooth and quiet and relaxing! The acceleration is so good compared to my old car. I love the tech and for my car, the interior is amazing and looks better than the “upgrade” that I believe will one day look extremely aged. Overall, hands down love my Cruze. Will keep that car till I die if I can.

By far the best review of the cruze.

I honestly like the interior. Its out of the norm which is just my taste. Why I don't really do many American Cars because they tend to loose value too quickly, I really think with a little more cost prioritization the car would have been good. The rear suspension should be independent. A complex turbocharged engine is not needed. It actually does the car bad. The tail lights look somewhat outdated. It reminds me of the 06 VW Jetta. The front is up to date. I honestly can say GM has done okay here. I would advise to buy it used and not new but its a buy in my opinion.

I hate listening to company spokesmen. Such manipulating liars. Trying to spin how awesome a solid rear axel is on $28,000 Economy front drive car. Really?

Saying it right now, it won't be it's competition that will kill the Corolla and the Civic, it will be that damn CVT.

I'm surprised that your channel has apparently not covered the 2017 or 2018 Cruze diesels yet. I have the 17 and, from what I've seen of the 14 model, mine is a massive improvement in every respect over that one, and perhaps better even than the gas models of the same years.

GM did a nice job with the update. The Cruze is certainly worth a look if you are in the market for a compact car.

Currently have one as a rental (LT non-base, no sticker so I can't tell anything more than it's over $25k when I price on the site) and it's really nice!

I've driven the New Cruze , Civic and Corolla and hands down the Cruze is the best out of the 3, handles nice, quite and nice ride.. plenty of power for a 1.4 Turbo...

I don't think you mentioned the stop/start feature. What do you think of it on the Cruze? Is it annoying? How does it perform in stop and go traffic?

I have a 2014 Cruze 2 LT, Loaded with leather. Only missing as it is a step under the RS package, IS the fog lights and rear spoiler and sun roof. 78 thousand miles. It is a very nice car and I am happy with it for the most part. Not a fan of the Turbo lag and I really wish Chevy would have given the car more power than what it has. I like my style compared to the new ones. But all and all I am hapy with it.

BTW: that freestyle @ 7:40

Hey TFL, I was wondering if you guys could maybe elaborate more on the steering feel that keeps being brought up. I currently drive an older car with Hydraulic Power Assist steering, and I occasionally drive my gf's car which is newer with electric steering. The only real difference I can tell *granted im no professional driver* is that my car feels like I need to put more of a dedicated effort in making my car go the direction I want it to, but with the electric I just turn and it goes. I never really feel like I can tell more or less which car is going to go where I want it to, each feels pretty responsive and precise for the most part. Is the steering feel more of a sensation of literally feeling the "road"? Like the bumps or the friction of the tires? Or is it more just resistance when you turn the wheel? This may sound like a dumb question, but I've found myself usually pondering if what I'm feeling when I drive is what you guys are talking about. Thanks for taking the time to read this!

I buy one today 2016 for my wife and she love it 👍

Wow, no way I would pay that much for a Cruze.

Thought I heard of a new1.6 diesel any word on it or is the diesel dead? I've got a jeep and a f150 4x4s and am looking for a fuel mizer for three season use.

I drove this car in this trim--liked it over the new Civic--quieter and smoother. I'd take this.

@00:59 That Acura almost gave you the business Roman lol.

Now, which is better, a loaded chevy Cruze or a middle of the run Buick Verano? Both are close in equipment and price if I'm not mistaken, although the buick as a 4 year base warranty instead of 3.

Oh wow I was initially shocked when I first saw it

the interior with all the upgrades looks sweet a hatchback with a stick will be awesomesauce

Looks great both outside and inside (the new Malibu should have this front end). But that solid rear axle? Jeez, that is some ancient technology right there.

It's nice! I still liked the old Cruze funnily enough, but this is a nice replacement. I'm not crazy about the back (on the sedan, it looks better on the hatch).. something just seems off about it, but the (premium) interior looks great and the front fascia are well executed. This is the top of the line model though, so lower trims won't necessarily look quite as nice. That's why I like Mazda, whether you get a base model or top model, the cars all look really nice while most other companies, lower trims sometimes look a little dorky when you take away some of the design elements.

l think Chevrolet has done a great job competition has made them better

Beautiful car. And no bare metal visible inside the car, unlike in a Mercedes Benz where you see the metal door frame on the inside. Great car.

I thought the sedan looked better when I saw the hatchback in Red but I liked the orange one in this video

I have a Cruze and it’s my first car I love the power though to bad I didn’t get the most recent model because Chevy confirmed they are no longer making the Cruze anymore meaning the last model year might hold their value more

With that cabin room, not sure if it can catch up Civic or Corolla. (Especially rear legroom). Cruze's design is not bad but Civic still seems much better (More outstanding from others) and less messy feeling with good balance.

Will blow away the current Corolla with it's anemic 132 hp 128 torque old style 1.8 engine

Looks awesome, but the one weird feature I saw there is one main windshield wiper instead of the two standard ones.

Diesel with the Austrian 5 speed is in the works. Have to see how many reruns this creates.

If you're doing an acceleration run, turn off the stability control. It lets you rev to 2500 with the brake applied, where the power is, instead of 1500, where the power isnt.

The new Cruze models are at the dealers now; fire sale on the remaining older models (both are "2016" models). Finding a manny in either variant is not easy. I will wait to see the hatch version.

Nailed it out of the ballpark...

Why do y’all forget about the Elantra?

like that new cruze both in sedan and in hatch. that is an upgrade if you ask me.

where is the manual eco version it would get 45mpg easy and is more fun? nice looking the compact cars like civic, mazda3, koreans and others have all uped their game

It looks good, but the only thing I'd worry about is the reliability. For about the same price after incentives, I would rather have a Chevy Volt. At least the gasoline engine on the Chevy Volt would be reasonably trouble free, since most of the miles would be on the electric motors, and electric motors have less to go wrong with them.

Hahahaha why do people get so heated over what car someone else decides they would prefer to buy? Some of the angry comments on here 😂

How many seconds 0-62 M/h please,and sealevel ? Thanks folks!!

please do a review on SsangYong Tivoli.

How is Corolla class leading? it's on par with the dead-last compact cars like the jetta and lancer.

I live in Nashville, where did you guys test and record this?

Good looking car. Do they still have the diesel engine? also does the 1.4 have a chain or belt?

There is no competition here, Corolla and civic are the better compact cars in every way. 28k? For what?What are they thinking?

And brand spaking Cruze abuse. You nailed it Roman! :-)

How long will you be in Nashville guys!?

This was released on my birthday

I wonder if the Camaro's 2.0 turbo 4 will fit in there? That would produce some torque steer.

I wish chevy came out with a nice sport compact... like the first gen z24 cavi

Roman, what about the. Diesel engine? What Opel is it in Europe?

Looks very good in my opinion. I'd probably give up my 15 Nissan altima for one of these.

1:43 FUCK!!! that's some crazy 0-60mph time. look at that speedometer!

It looks like the old Elantra. Which isnt a bad thing!

Come on Roman, the back seat is hell as tight compare to the Civic> Your knee and body languages said it all. I had driven a 2014 Cruze with the same 1.4 L Turbo and was not very impress when you need power to merge or pass. My regular civic 1.8 L Auto does the same job without turbo. LOL

Does it have a CD player ?

The Civic and Corolla are pretty low targets. When did small cars become so boring? The Mazda 3 is the only exciting small car without moving up to the big turbos of the GTI and Focus ST. At least it looks far better than the old one and the price leaves plenty of room for the usual dealer discounts.

I don't see how they managed the passenger front airbag with that leather covering, they really hid it well, I like it, how many interior color options are there?

managed to get 55mpg with my Cruze on the highway

way better looking than the toyota. still think the honda wins in looks though

This review appeals only to the smallest percentage of people in the market. no one buys a compact sedan for $28k. review an $18-22k model.

It certainly looks better than the Civic or Corolla, I think it would have to be between the Cruze, Elantra and Forte for me.

Looks nice. Would not go with this trim. Wait for hatchback as it's better for my lifestyle.

Damn 28k ? Yes I know about no one paying MSRP, but still I'd rather get a bigger car with that price like a camry base or an accord base.

If this could achieve the Corolla's reliability record, I'd buy one.

Good looking car but 28K fully loaded in this segment is about 4K more than I would expect to pay.

For all you Civic fanboys, please stop comparing this Cruze to the Civic. The Civic and the Cruze are sort of in a different level. Yes they are compact sedans but the Civic has more sportiness than the Cruze. The Cruze doesn't and will have include any sportiness. It was made for an economy car, nothing more. Got it, good! I've made my point.

Wow. That's a major update for the rental car companies!

my dream car

Looks like a great car to grab on the used rental fleet market in a year or two.

If Chevrolet's reliability wasn't absolute garbage compared to the Civic or even the Elantra, I'd love this car.

If the tank is nearly full and gets up to 40mpgs, surely you should have way more than a 262 mile range before your next fill up. Is it true that new cars need to be broken in and calibrated so that the computer can accurately reflect your fuel range?!

I think this is a very nice looking car but can it last as long as a Honda or Toyota. ...

How can Chevy make a $28,000 compact without independent rear end

I've been subscribed for a long time and enjoy your content thoroughly. However, you need to edit videos to be cohesive and fluid. Why does this video jump between so many topics? Why do you have so many separate cuts for speaking with the engineer? These uncoordinated cuts make me lost throughout the video as a viewer, and I become uninterested. I'm frustrated with how many times the video begins describing a topic, cuts out, and returns to it later. Pick one thing at a time and transition to the next afterwards. I'm only writing this in hopes that you will find it as valuable input from your viewers. Please continue to create great content, but please assemble it and publish it coherently. Thank you.

Roman start to disappoint us whit his comments, about civics, but look at him the way he looks on the back seat . we all know this car will loose its value on the first years of its life and reliability. ... notorious.

Chevrolet retired from Europe. And thats a shame. New Cruze looks great.

where's the ss model

Is there a Diesel version....?

28,000 it better come equipped with a happy ending.

They always talk about how "class leading" the Corolla is. I honestly never see them up here in Canada. The Civic dominates.

A friend of mine just bought this car and it looks great, except the wheels are too small and make the car look neutered.

Looks nice than first Cruze. but Malibu and Fusion are more better.because large trunk space and more room.

interior middle dash looks a lot like the Cadillac ats

Looks good to me.

Not a fan of rear axle vs independent suspension