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CHEVROLET CRUZE
New for 2013
Standard (Eco, 2LT, LTZ) Chevrolet MyLink includes Bluetooth streaming audio
for music and select phones; voice recognition for phone, music and radio;
Pandora and Stitcher smartphone compatibility; Gracenote (playlist and album
art) capability
Available color-touch AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 capability, GPS
navigation, USB port, seven-inch-diagonal touch screen display and Radio Data
System (RDS)
Standard color-touch AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback capability,
seven-inch-diagonal color touch-screen display on 2LT, Eco, LTZ; available on
1LT
Available Technology Package includes color-touch AM/FM stereo with CD
player, Chevrolet MyLink and rear vision camera
Available 1LT Driver Convenience Package includes driver six-way power seat
adjuster with manual recliner, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity
mirrors, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror and outside heated, power-
adjustable mirrors; also includes remote vehicle start on 1LT and automatic 1SD
Available 2LT Driver Convenience Package includes driver and front passenger
illuminated vanity mirrors; auto-dimming inside rearview mirror; rear vision
camera and outside heated, power-adjustable mirrors
Available Enhanced Safety Package with rear park assist, Side Blind Zone Alert
and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Ecotec 1.8L DOHC engine with variable valve timing (AT-PZEV enhanced
emissions for California and Northeast states)
Six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with overdrive on LS
automatic (1SB)
Exterior colors: Cyber Gray Metallic, Champagne Silver Metallic and Atlantis Blue
Metallic
CHEVROLET CRUZE ADDS INFOTAINMENT AND SAFETY TECHNOLOGY
The Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet’s best-selling passenger car around the world, provides
the amenities, quietness, safety features, infotainment and roominess expected of a
larger sedan, but with the efficiency and value of a compact car.
For 2013, Chevrolet adds infotainment and safety technologies that bring even more
value to Cruze.
They include the Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system, standard on 2LT, Eco and LTZ
models and available on 1LT. Two audio systems – including an AM/FM audio system
with GPS-enabled navigation and a seven-inch-diagonal color touch-screen, are also
new for 2013.
Cruze also adds an Enhanced Safety Package – available on LT, Eco and LTZ models –
that offers crash-avoidance technologies such as Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross-
Traffic Alert and rear park assist.
Cruze is available in LS, 1LT, 2LT and LTZ models, as well as a gas-sipping Eco model
that, when equipped with a manual transmission, achieves an EPA-estimated 42 mpg
highway, making it the most fuel-efficient, gasoline-powered non-hybrid car in America.
Cruze design
Cruze features Chevrolet’s global signature face – a two-tier grille with the gold bowtie
logo. An arching roofline connects a steeply raked windshield and fast-sloping rear
pillars that provide a sporty, coupe-like proportion.
Prominent headlamp housings wrap around the corners and sweep upward into the
fenders and hood. The short rear deck is typically found on sport coupes. Wheels are
planted at the corners with minimal front and rear overhangs, which make the car appear
longer.
Inside, the twin-cockpit motif is matched with high-quality interior materials and
exceptional assembly tolerances. Grained, soft-touch components and low-gloss trim
panels exude a level of quality uncommon in the segment.
The instrument panel features richly detailed instruments backlit with light-emitting diode
(LED) technology. The integrated center stack houses the infotainment display, climate
controls and radio controls, and blends harmoniously with the instrument panel.
The interior pillar and other moldings are color and grain-matched to the headliner, while
the seat inserts are color-matched to the instrument panel accent trim, giving the cabin
the detailed appearance of a larger, more upscale sedan.
New exterior colors include Cyber Gray Metallic, Champagne Silver Metallic and Atlantis
Blue Metallic.
Cruze standard and available features
All Cruze interiors include premium materials and unexpected standard equipment,
including air conditioning, vehicle anti-theft system, USB port, adjustable steering wheel
with audio controls, AM/FM stereo system with CD player, MP3 playback capability, six
speakers, auxiliary jack for personal playback devices, two power outlets, remote
keyless entry and a trial subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
Cruze LS includes premium cloth bucket seats, 16-inch steel wheels, silver-
painted center stack and instrument panel cluster accent rings, power windows
with express down on all windows, power door locks, carpeted front and rear
floor mats and Bluetooth for select phones
Cruze 1LT adds cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob,
power driver express-up window and 16-inch alloy wheels. The available All-Star
Edition package includes a power sunroof and premium Pioneer nine-speaker
audio system. New for 2013, the 1LT Driver Convenience Package includes
driver six-way power seat adjuster with manual recliner, driver and front
passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror,
outside heated, power-adjustable mirrors and remote vehicle start on automatic-
transmission-equipped vehicles. A new, available Technology Package includes
Chevrolet MyLink and a rear vision camera.
Cruze Eco adds 17-inch lightweight aluminum wheels, color-touch AM/FM
stereo, MP3 playback capability and seven-inch-diagonal color touch-screen
display. New for 2013, the Chevrolet MyLink system features Bluetooth
streaming audio for music and select phones; voice recognition for phone, music
and radio; Pandora and Stitcher smartphone compatibility; Gracenote (playlist
and album art); software updatable for radio software and Gracenote database.
An available Eco Driver Convenience Package includes driver six-way power
seat adjuster with manual recliner, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity
mirrors, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, rear vision camera and outside
heated, power-adjustable mirrors.
Cruze 2LT adds Meridian leather-appointed front bucket seats, six-way power
driver seat and heated driver and front passenger seats. New for 2013, the
available Driver Convenience Package includes driver and front passenger
illuminated vanity mirrors; auto-dimming inside rearview mirror; rear vision
camera and outside heated, power-adjustable mirrors.
Cruze LTZ adds 18-inch wheels, automatic climate control, rear vision camera,
auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, uplevel instrument panel with chrome trim
rings, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, outside heated,
power-adjustable, body-color mirrors, front fog lamps, chrome door handles and
keyless entry/keyless start.
A sporty RS Appearance Package is available on LT and LTZ models. It includes
unique fascias, rocker moldings, rear spoiler and fog lamps. An uplevel instrument
cluster includes chrome accent rings in place of the standard silver finish, and opaque
cluster bezels that allow the cluster’s ice blue backlighting to shine through for a sporty
nighttime appearance. On the 1LT model, the Z-link rear suspension.
The Enhanced Safety Package is available on LT, Eco and LTZ models and includes
Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and rear park assist.
A power, sliding sunroof also is available on LT and LTZ Cruze models.
Chassis and suspension
The Cruze features a strong body structure and chassis system that enabled engineers
to more precisely tune the chassis for comfort and driving control. StabiliTrak electronic
stability control with traction control, rollover mitigation and anti-lock brakes are
standard.
Additional features include a MacPherson strut front suspension and, available on 1LT
and standard on 2LT and LTZ, a rear suspension with a technically advanced Z-link
design. It helps deliver a more balanced driving experience, as the rear suspension
better follows the lead of the front suspension.
Rack-mounted electric power steering is standard on all models. It helps with Cruze’s
excellent fuel economy because it removes the conventional power steering pump from
the engine’s driven accessories.
Cruze is equipped with a family of 16-, 17- and 18-inch wheels.
Efficient, proven powertrains
Cruze models sold in North America are equipped with one of two efficient four-cylinder
engines and a choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmissions. At 42 mpg
highway, the Cruze Eco with the manual transmission is the most fuel-efficient, gasoline-
powered/non-hybrid car in America.
Standard on LS models is the 138-horsepower (103 kW) Ecotec 1.8L four-cylinder with
continuously variable valve timing that optimizes performance and fuel economy across
the rpm band. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 25 mpg city and 36 mpg on the highway
with the manual transmission and 22 mpg city and 35 mpg highway with the automatic.
Standard on LT, LTZ and Eco models is an Ecotec 1.4L turbo. Its exhaust-driven
turbocharger helps the engine perform like a larger engine when needed, but retains the
efficiency of a small-displacement four-cylinder in most driving conditions.
Also rated at 138 horsepower (103kW) with 148 lb.-ft. of torque (200 Nm), the Ecotec
1.4L turbo enables a cruising range of more than 500 miles (800 km), meaning it can go
longer between fill-ups.
EPA fuel economy is 26 mpg city and 38 mpg highway on LT and LTZ, and 28 mpg city
and 42 mpg highway on Eco when equipped with the manual transmission. With the
automatic transmission, Cruze Eco highway fuel economy increases to 39 mpg.
Backing the Cruze’s four-cylinder engines are six-speed manual and automatic
transmissions. Each contributes to Cruze’s excellent fuel economy.
Cruze is backed by GM’s five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty – the best
coverage in America.
Safety and crash-avoidance features
Cruze offers more standard safety features than any vehicle in its class, each
contributing to Chevrolet’s goal of protecting passengers before, during and after a
crash.
Safety begins with a strong, unitized body structure that incorporates high-strength steel
(HSS) in key areas to enhance strength and crash protection by helping to prevent
intrusion into passenger compartment. Underbody main rails extend from the front of the
structure all the way to the rear, further enhancing the body’s strength and stiffness. A
cross-structure beam behind the instrument panel supports the body in the event of a
side-impact crash.
The new, available Enhanced Safety Package includes crash-avoidance technologies
such as a rear park assist, Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert.
Cruze was the first in its segment to provide 10 standard air bags, including frontal driver
and passenger air bags, roof rail-mounted head curtain side air bags that help protect
the front and outboard rear seating positions; seat-mounted side-impact air bags (front
and rear); and front knee air bags. Other safety features include:
Front passenger seat occupant sensing system and rollover sensing and
protection system
Collapsible pedal assembly to help protect against lower-extremity injuries
Three-point safety belts in all five seating positions, safety belt retractor
pretensioners and lap pretensioners in the driver and front-passenger positions,
and safety belt load limiters (with pretensioners) in the front safety belt retractors.
LATCH child seat latching system in the rear seat
Tire pressure monitoring system, daytime running lamps and automatic
headlamps.
OnStar details
Six months of OnStar Directions and Connections service is standard on Cruze. OnStar
is the global leading provider of connected safety, security and mobility solutions and
advanced information technology.
OnStar’s RemoteLink Mobile App allows smartphone users to control vehicle functions,
access vehicle information and send directions directly to the vehicle. A new, opt-in
service called FamilyLink allows subscribers to stay connected to loved ones by
checking the location of their vehicle online or by signing up for vehicle location alerts.
Cruze also features new OnStar button icons. Drivers will notice an updated look for the
Hands-Free Calling button, blue OnStar button and red Emergency button.
More information about OnStar can be found at www.onstar.com.
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2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Models:
2013 Chevrolet Cruze LS, LT, LTZ
Body style / driveline:
four-door, 5-passenger front-engine transaxle; front-wheel-drive compact
car
Construction:
steel body frame integral (unibody) with front and rear crumple zones;
galvanized steel front fenders, hood, roof, door panels, one-piece
bodyside outer panel, thermal plastic olefin (TPO) bumper fascias
Manufacturing location:
Lordstown, Ohio
Key competitors:
Toyota Corolla; Honda Civic; Ford Focus; Hyundai Elantra; Nissan
Sentra
Engines
1.8L DOHC I-4
1.4L turbocharged DOHC I-4
Displacement (cu. in. / cc):
110 / 1796
83.2 / 1364
Bore and stroke (in. / mm):
3.17 x 3.47 / 80.5 x 88.2
2.85 x 3.25 / 72.5 x 82.6
Block material:
cast iron
cast iron
Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
Valvetrain:
overhead camshafts, four-valves
per cylinder, continuously
variable valve timing
overhead camshafts, four-valves per
cylinder, continuously variable valve
timing
Ignition system:
individual coil on plug
individual coil on plug
Fuel delivery:
sequential multi-port fuel injectors
with electronic throttle control
sequential multi-port fuel injectors
with electronic throttle control
Compression ratio:
10.5:1
9.5:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @
rpm):
138 / 103 @ 6300*
138 / 103 @ 4900*
Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @
rpm):
125 / 170 @ 3800*
148 / 200 @ 1850* (automatic)
148 / 200 @ 2500* (manual)
Recommended fuel:
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
Max engine speed (rpm):
6500
6500
Emissions controls:
close-coupled catalytic and
underfloor converters; Quick-
Sync 58x ignition system;
returnless fuel rail; fast light-off
O2 sensor
close-coupled and underfloor catalytic
converters; Quick-Sync 58x ignition
system; returnless fuel rail; fast light-
off O2 sensor
EPA-est. fuel economy
(city / hwy):
25 / 36 (manual)
22 / 35 (automatic)
26 / 38 (LT, LTZ)
28 / 42 (Eco manual)
26 / 39 (Eco automatic)
Transmissions
M32 6-speed
manual (1.8L)
M32 6-speed
manual (1.4L
turbo Eco)
M32 6-speed
manual (1.4L
turbo)
Hydra-Matic
6T40 6-speed
automatic
Gear ratios (:1)
First:
3.82
4.27
4.27
4.58
Second:
2.16
2.16
2.53
2.96
Third:
1.47
1.30
1.47
1.91
Fourth:
1.07
0.96
1.07
1.44
Fifth:
0.87
0.74
0.87
1.00
Sixth:
0.74
0.61
0.74
0.74
Reverse:
3.54
3.82
3.82
2.94
Final drive:
3.94
3.83
3.83
3.53
Chassis/Suspension
Front:
independent, MacPherson strut-type with side-loaded strut modules,
specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar (hollow);
hydraulic ride bushings
Rear:
specifically adapted compound crank (torsion beam) with double-walled,
U-shaped profile at the rear, Z-link (LT, LTZ)
Traction control:
all-speed using engine torque reduction and brake intervention
Steering type:
rack-mounted electric power steering
Steering wheel turns,
lock-to-lock:
2.7
Turning circle, curb-to-
curb (feet / meters):
35.7 / 10.9: touring
36.4 / 11.1: sport
Steering ratio:
15.5:1
Brakes
Type:
power front disc, rear drum w/ESC (std)
power 4-wheel disc w/ESC (opt)
Brake rotor diameter –
front (in. / mm):
10.8 / 276 vented; single-piston w/steel caliper
Brake rotor diameter –
rear (in. / mm):
10.5 / 268 solid; single-piston w/steel caliper
Drum size (in. / mm):
10.5 x 0.5 / 268 x 12
Total swept area (cu cc;
pad area):
front: 39.8
rear: 34.3
Wheels / Tires
Wheel size and type:
16-inch steel (std. LS)
16-inch alloy (std. on 1LT)
17-inch alloy (std. on 2LT)
17-inch forged alloy (std. on Eco)
18-inch alloy (std. on LTZ)
Tires:
16-inch: 215/60R16 ALS
17-inch: 215/55R17 ALS (Eco)
17-inch: 225/50R17 ALS
18-inch: 225/45R18 ALS
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in. / mm):
105.7 / 2685
Overall length (in. / mm):
181.0 / 4597
Overall width (in. / mm):
70.7 / 1796
Overall height (in. / mm):
58.1/ 1476
Track width front (in. / mm):
60.7 / 1544
Track width rear (in. / mm):
61.3 / 1558
Curb weight (lb. / kg):
3093 / 1403 (1.8L with manual)
3082 / 1398 (1.8L with automatic)
3126 / 1418 (1.4L with automatic – LT)
3143 / 1426 (1.4L with automatic – 2LT)
3155 / 1431 (1.4L with automatic – LTZ)
3011 / 1366 (1.4L with manual – ECO)
3102 / 1407 (1.4L with automatic – ECO)
Interior
Seating capacity (front / rear):
2 / 3
Headroom (in. / mm):
39.3 / 998 (front)
37.9 / 963 (rear)
Legroom (in. / mm):
42.3 / 1074 (front)
35.4 / 899 (rear)
Shoulder room (in. / mm):
54.7 / 1391 (front)
53.9 / 1369 (rear)
Hip room (in. / mm):
53 / 1346 (front)
52.4 / 1331 (rear)
Passenger volume (cu. ft. / L) :
95 / 2679
Cargo volume (cu. ft. / L):
15 / 425
Capacities
Trailer towing maximum (lb. / kg):
1000 / 454 (towing not recommended on Eco)
Fuel tank (gal. / L):
15.6 / 59.0 (LS, LT, Eco with automatic trans., LTZ)
12.6 / 47.7 (Eco with manual trans.)
Cooling system (qt. / L):
1.8L: (4.75 / 4.5)
1.4L: (4.25 / 4.0)
*SAE certified
Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.
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