Chevrolet Cruze 2012–2016 car dimensions: 4681 mm long, 1797 mm wide and 1521 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,475 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
The cabin offers solid room for five with supportive seats and a dual-cockpit layout. Basic models have manual air conditioning and a CD radio with Bluetooth and USB. Higher trims add automatic climate control, cruise control, a 7-inch MyLink touchscreen for phone integration and media, rear parking sensors and a reversing camera. Side blind zone alert is an option on top LTZ grades. No advanced aids like emergency braking or lane keep are fitted.
The estate boot holds 500 litres with seats up, rising to 1478 litres when the 60/40 rear seats fold flat. A retractable cover, underfloor storage and side bins make it practical for daily loads.
Braked towing capacity is 1200 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload sits around 530 kg depending on exact kerb weight.
The estate layout suits light work or family trips with roof rails standard and optional load nets or organisers available.
The cabin offers a dual-cockpit layout with soft-touch surfaces on the upper dash and doors plus chrome accents for a solid feel. Front seats provide firm lumbar support and decent side bolstering for long trips, with height adjustment on the driver side. Higher trims add leather or mixed cloth-leather upholstery and heated front seats. Noise insulation includes a triple-layer acoustic headliner, door seals and bulkhead mats that keep the interior quiet at speed. Rear space suits four adults with good leg and headroom, while the 500-litre boot expands to 1478 litres with seats folded.
1.7 diesel returns 4.5 l/100 km combined with 119 g/km CO2 and standard start-stop
Euro NCAP five-star rating with 96% adult, 84% child, 34% pedestrian and 71% assist scores
Standard kit includes six airbags, ESC, traction control, ABS and brake assist
ISOFIX anchors on outer rear seats plus three-point belts all round
Warranty covers three years or 60 000 miles with optional fixed-price service plans
The 1.7-litre turbodiesel with six-speed manual delivers 130 hp and 300 Nm. It pairs with start-stop and electric power steering for combined consumption of 4.5 litres per 100 km and 119 g/km CO2. Real-world figures stay close on longer runs.
Service intervals sit at 10 000 miles. A three-year or 60 000-mile warranty is standard, with six-year anti-perforation cover. Fixed-price servicing packages are available through dealers.
Safety rests on a rigid body with over 60% high-strength steel. Six airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, four-channel ABS and brake assist come as standard. ISOFIX mounts and a collapsible pedal box add further protection. The generation earned a full five stars from Euro NCAP.
Day-to-day ownership benefits from a practical 500-litre boot that grows to nearly 1500 litres, under-floor storage and roof rails. Parts remain straightforward and the car is simple to maintain.
Length 4681 mm, Width 1797 mm, Height 1521 mm, Wheelbase 2685 mm (Cruze 2012–2016)
Sources: manufacturer data, Chevrolet Italia Dati tecnici Cruze Station Wagon, Chevrolet Cruze EU owner's manual station-wagon table, LUD engine.