The Chevrolet Cruze exists in Russia in three versions: sedan, station wagon and hatchback. The three bodies are united only by the size of the wheelbase and ground clearance. They have different lengths and trunk volumes, and these characteristics vary depending on the generation and configuration.
Dimensions and trunk
The trunk volume of the first generation Chevrolet Cruze hatchback is 413 liters, and in the second generation it is already 700 liters. With the seats folded down, the maximum capacity is 1,336 litres. Compared to the first generation, such values cause a pleasant surprise among car enthusiasts. The spare wheel is located under the trunk floor.
The trunk of the Chevrolet Cruze hatchback allows you to put not only bags of groceries, but also large suitcases. This pleases those who like to travel by car. The car is also suitable for those who are doing repairs and want to save on delivery of materials - they can easily be put in the trunk.
Interesting fact! At the same time, the car itself has a length of 4.5 m and a width of 1.8 m. For modern cars, these are compact dimensions that provide greater maneuverability in city traffic.
Interior
The interior design of the second generation is made in a sporty style. The designers admit that they were inspired by the interiors of the Corvette and Camaro. The three-spoke steering wheel and four instruments on the panel are located in the same way as before, but they look new.
I am pleased that the designers care about the comfort of rear row passengers. It is positioned as the most spacious in this car segment. If no one is driving behind you, the seats can be folded down to provide increased trunk space. This is the advantage of a hatchback over sedans.
Appearance
Stylish exterior is one of the advantages of the model. An unusual radiator grille, a pointed hood, narrow headlights - all this catches the eye of experienced motorists and ordinary pedestrians. Without a doubt, such a car attracts attention in city traffic.
The coarse mesh on the radiator grille and its division into two parts are unchanged parts of the Chevrolet Cruze; their manufacturers did not change them. The headlights are equipped with LEDs, as required by modern automotive fashion.
Clearance
Russian drivers like the Chevrolet Cruze for its high ground clearance. It allows you to move freely around the city and countryside without worrying about the underbody of the car.
Officially, the ground clearance is 16 cm. But it is uneven along the length of the body; the rear clearance is much larger - 22 cm. This size is not enough for off-road use, but driving on potholes and dirt roads is smooth.
Of course, when the car is fully loaded and engine protection is installed, the ground clearance will be less. It can be increased using spacers on shock absorbers or wheels large diameter. The last option is the best way to make the car taller. Its disadvantage is that passengers will be more aware of road irregularities.
The dimensions of the Chevrolet Cruze, its trunk volume and ground clearance are of interest to all potential buyers of this wonderful car. In today's article we will analyze in detail the trunk dimensions, dimensions and ground clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze.
Let’s say right away that today Cruz is sold in Russia in three body styles. These are the Cruze sedan, hatchback and Cruze in a universal body. The length of all cars is different, but the wheelbase and ground clearance are the same.
The cabin is equally spacious in all three variants, but the size of the trunk varies significantly.
The ground clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze is one of the most important factors for operating a car on our bumpy roads. The manufacturer itself claims that the Cruze's ground clearance is 16 centimeters, but as measured under the protection of the engine compartment, this figure is about 140 mm. It is worth considering the size of the wheels and the profile height of the tires that are installed on the cars; this may change the Cruise's ground clearance. The manufacturer itself suggests installing 205/60 R16 or 215/50 R17 as standard wheels.
Let's start the review of sizes with the Cruise sedan. The length of the car is 4,597 mm. wheelbase 2,685 mm, trunk volume of the Chevrolet Cruze 450 liters. The luggage compartment volume is small, since the designers gave more space to passengers. Detailed dimensions of the sedan are below.
Dimensions, ground clearance, trunk Chevrolet Cruze sedan
- Length – 4597 mm
- Width – 1788 mm
- Height – 1477 mm
- Curb weight – from 1285 kg
- Gross weight – 1788 kg
- Trunk volume – 450 liters
- Ground clearance of Chevrolet Cruze sedan – 160 mm
The length of the hatchback is almost 9 centimeters less than that of the Cruz sedan, the trunk volume is 413 liters, which is noticeably less than that of the same sedan. However, the Cruze hatchback has a big advantage: it is a rear door, into which, with the seats folded, you can load almost everything that a sedan cannot boast of. Details of the machine's dimensions are below.
Dimensions, ground clearance, trunk Chevrolet Cruze hatchback
- Length – 4510 mm
- Width – 1788 mm
- Height – 1477 mm
- Curb weight – from 1305 kg
- Gross weight – 1818 kg
- Base, distance between front and rear axle – 2685 mm
- Front and rear wheel track – 1544/1558 mm, respectively
- Trunk volume – 413 liters
- Fuel tank volume – 60 liters
- Tire size – 205/60 R16, 215/50 R17
- Ground clearance of Chevrolet Cruze hatchback – 160 mm
Dimensions, ground clearance, trunk Chevrolet Cruze station wagon
- Length – 4675 mm
- Width – 1797 mm
- Height with roof rails – 1521 mm
- Curb weight – from 1360 kg
- Gross weight – 1899 kg
- Base, distance between front and rear axle – 2685 mm
- Front and rear wheel track – 1544/1558 mm, respectively
- Trunk volume of the Chevrolet Cruze station wagon – 500 liters
- Trunk volume with rear seats folded – 1478 liters
- Fuel tank volume – 60 liters
- Tire size – 205/60 R16, 215/50 R17
- Ground clearance of Chevrolet Cruze station wagon – 160 mm
The Chevrolet Cruze station wagon has the largest trunk, the most longer length from the entire Cruze family. This is the most practical car. The difference in length between the hatch and station wagon is more than 16 centimeters, in favor of the SW. The volume of the luggage compartment is exactly 500 liters, but it is worth considering that this figure is only up to the shelf; if you load it to the ceiling, the figure will increase significantly.
From the moment of its first appearance on our market to this day, the Chevrolet Cruze model has attracted the attention of the automotive community. The reason for this popularity is that this car combines a solid design and a reasonable price. But that is not all. The technical characteristics of the car, the most important of which is ground clearance, allow it to successfully conquer our specific roads. Thus, the designers were able to create an inexpensive, quite stylish and technologically advanced car in which you can comfortably drive around the city and beyond.
Today we'll take a closer look at the design, specifications, ground clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze and its other features.
Of course, the exterior design of the car is one of its strengths. Thanks to the curving relief roof and “inflated” wings, the car looks very sporty and dynamic. Many of the model’s “classmates” are far behind it in design. The front end matches the expensive profile of the body. The radiator grille is divided into two unequal parts by a horizontal strip, and slightly curved headlights rush upward. The exterior of the car is very similar to a four-door coupe - one of the most fashionable body types today.
Dimensions and trunk
The Chevrolet Cruze sedan has the following dimensions: length 4597, width 1788, height 1477 mm. The hatchback car is 87 mm shorter than the sedan. The station wagon is 78 mm longer than the sedan. And if roof rails are installed on its roof, then it is 44 mm higher. The wheelbase of the model is 2685 millimeters. The trunk volume of the sedan is 450 liters, the hatchback - 413, and the station wagon - 500 liters. There is a full-size spare wheel in the trunk underground. By folding the rear seats you can increase the volume of the luggage compartment.
The Chevrolet Cruze has earned fame in our latitudes not only thanks to its interesting design, but also thanks to its ground clearance, which is quite enough for you to drive into the private sector without worrying about the bottom of the car. The ground clearance of the model depends on the body type and some nuances.
The ground clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze sedan is officially 16 cm. In reality, this is not entirely true. Firstly, if we take into account the lower bumper trim, it will be 2 cm smaller. Secondly, in the rear of the car the ground clearance is greater due to the fact that the stern is raised. Here it reaches almost 22 centimeters.
The clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze hatchback, according to the passport data, is 155 millimeters. If you take into account the overlay, it turns out to be 135 mm. Of course, you can’t go off-road with such data, but for confident driving in our cities, it’s quite enough.
What has the Chevrolet Cruze station wagon prepared for us? The ground clearance of this modification is the same as that of the sedan. Only the feed is a little lower, due to the increased load on it.
Increased clearance
The Chevrolet Cruze can additionally lose precious millimeters if engine protection is installed. It’s better not to drive on domestic roads without it. This is still minus a couple of centimeters from the ground clearance. And if you load the trunk and put 5 passengers in the car, the ground clearance will become even less. Therefore, many resort to increasing it. This is done in three ways:
- The most common method is spacers. They are liners made of various materials (plastic, rubber, aluminum, etc.), which are placed between the coils of shock absorbers. This modification allows you to raise the car a few centimeters, but affects the comfort of passengers - the suspension becomes stiff. In addition, many experts do not recommend such interventions in the design of the car.
- Installation of larger diameter discs. This method is more suitable for a car. It allows you to increase ground clearance, but affects comfort - passengers will feel road irregularities more strongly.
- Well, the last, least common way is to increase the gap between the body and the strut supports.
Competitors
Many will say that the ground clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze model is not that great. It all depends on what car you compare it to. Compared to crossovers, of course, the Cruz is far behind in ground clearance, but if you compare it with its C-class competitors, the situation here is completely different. For example, the Citroen C4 has a ground clearance of only 120 mm, the Hyundai Elantra - 150 mm, the Skoda Octavia A5 - 160 mm, and the Ford Focus 2 - 150 mm. And these are manufacturer data, which are indicated without taking into account engine protection.
We've discussed the outside, now let's look inside. The salon also did not disappoint. It is interesting not only to look at it, but also to touch it. Attention to detail is evident in everything here. Interesting architecture and successful fabric-look inserts on the front panel immediately catch the eye. But there are also plenty of shortcomings, which is not surprising, given the price category in which this car is located. The entire interior is replete with backlashes. The buttons are unclear to press, and the glove compartment closes unevenly. In terms of interior design, the Cruze is certainly one of the more interesting Koreans. But if we talk about the build quality, its weaknesses will immediately become apparent.
But the interior is quite spacious. Three adults can easily fit in the back row. The driver's seat has quite tolerable lateral support and a wide range of adjustments. The steering wheel can also be conveniently adjusted to suit you.
In the basic configuration, the equipment of the car is very ascetic: air conditioning for an extra charge, electric drive and heated mirrors, front windows, a simple audio system, and blowers for rear row passengers.
In expensive modifications, everything is serious: heated front seats, climate control, a multimedia system (navigator, voice control, Internet access point, rear view camera) with a 7-inch touch screen, cruise control, leather interior, and many pleasant little things.
The design of the car indicates that it belongs to modest, but still dynamic cars. The Chevrolet Cruze's ground clearance slightly spoils this impression. Well, on the road the car completely dispels all illusions regarding sportiness. The car can be equipped with three engines, two of which are gasoline, with a volume of 1.6 and 1.8 liters; and one diesel - 2.0 l volume. There are two gearboxes: a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic.
Conclusion
Today we looked at the strengths and weaknesses of the Chevrolet Cruze: characteristics, ground clearance, design, spaciousness, etc. Impressions about this car are very contradictory. Everything falls into place if you look at the price tag. Latest version The car costs about 15 thousand dollars. With such a combination of price and quality, the car is very attractive. The modern design, any dynamic characteristics and ground clearance of the Chevrolet Cruze make it a good option for young families who like to show off in the city and go to nature.
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Chevrolet Cruze buyers, among other things, pay attention to its luggage compartment. Naturally, this point is not decisive for everyone, but it cannot be discounted. So, it is necessary to consider the main advantages and disadvantages of the luggage compartment.
Advantages of the trunk
The trunk of a Chevrolet Cruze sedan has a volume of 450 liters - a good figure, although not a record holder. It is quite comfortable, the floor is flat, and its rectangular shape, without obvious protrusions, makes it possible to optimally stow luggage, while the backrest of the rear sofa that folds in a 3:4 ratio allows you to transport large loads. There is also a full-size spare wheel.
The trunk volume of the Chevrolet Cruze hatchback is 413 liters, but with the seats folded it increases to 883 liters. Overall the trunk is comfortable. It is rectangular, which allows you to place maximum cargo. This can be seen in the photo of the interior and luggage compartment.
The trunk of the station wagon in the standard position can accommodate 500 liters of luggage, and with the rear sofa folded out - 1483 liters, which is enough to transport everything you need. Stowing belongings is also convenient - the floor is flat, there are no humps. Protruding elements too.
Flaws
There are also some downsides. The Chevrolet Cruze did not escape this either.
This list can include crescent-shaped trunk lid hinges (in the case of a sedan). They go down and eat up part of the volume. And this limits the possibilities of using the compartment. Reviews of the Chevrolet Cruze are full of complaints about the Chevrolet Cruze trunk release button, which often fails. In addition, the extended rear bumper on the station wagon makes it difficult to load luggage.
Summarize
In general, the advantages of a car trunk are much greater than the disadvantages.
For a certain group of motorists, when choosing a Chevrolet Cruze, one of the important criteria is its luggage compartment. Having a spacious compartment is extremely important for builders and taxi drivers, sales representatives and individual entrepreneurs, owners of personal plots and country houses.
Let us tell you why the trunk of this car attracts its owners.
Luggage compartment volume in Chevrolet Cruze
This popular model of the famous American brand General Motors has three modifications: sedan, hatchback and station wagon. Each of them is in certain demand among car enthusiasts. However, the dimensions of this cargo compartment vary slightly from each other.
I would like to note that these data correspond to all generations of the model with serial number J300, including the restyled version.
GM currently produces the Cruze with serial number J400. Since the Russian automobile market has ceased to be of interest to the manufacturers of this American brand, such a modification does not appear in our review.
Cruz has the most spacious compartment for carrying cargo in the Chevrolet family, and the station wagon model is the undisputed leader in this indicator among most C-class brands. Therefore, fans prefer this car.
For those for whom such space under the trunk lid is not enough, we offer best option with an increase in its size: transformation of the rear row seats.
The car enthusiast will receive a significant gain in additional liters of luggage space.
There is little information about the second generation Cruze, released for foreign markets, in our car reviews. We can only mention that the new hatchback has acquired a substantial trunk. In the standard and transformed versions, its parameters inspire respect: 643/1336 hp.
Advantages
You should remember this nuance. When measuring volume, say in a station wagon, the space up to the shelf is taken into account. Nobody forbids using the upper part of the compartment. It is often used for storing long building materials, the ends of which fit well in the cabin under the feet of the front seat passenger. The volume indicator in this case increases significantly.
The Chevrolet trunk compares favorably with similar compartments in other brands. In the photo we can see that its area correct form. Wheel arches do not take up space, which allows you to rationally place various luggage. Conveniently located lighting. It diffuses light well throughout the entire space, which makes it possible to see the contents of the compartment in the evening. The spare wheel is securely “hidden” under the lower floor trim.
The size of the standard luggage compartment in a station wagon is approximately one meter by one meter. If you place skis, bars, profiles and other things diagonally to the nose of the car, you get solid dimensions. Three-meter luggage can be freely transported to its destination.
We can also note minor shortcomings of manufacturers in this aspect. In the sedan, the trunk lid is closed using arched brackets. These products take up a certain amount of space.
In a station wagon, it is not entirely convenient to stow cargo in the spacious compartment: the protruding rear bumper gets in the way.
As a tuning element, a molding is installed on the trunk lid. For the same purpose, the Cruz sedan is equipped with a spoiler, which adds aesthetic perception to the already beautiful appearance of the car. 
Roof rack for Chevrolet Cruze
For those for whom such substantial volumes are still not enough, manufacturers give motorists the opportunity to thoroughly load their car. For this purpose, the Cruze is equipped with a roof rack.
It should be noted that when choosing one, the car enthusiast needs to remember this nuance: the roof rack, for example, for a hatchback and a sedan differ in size, based on the dimensions of the car itself. Manufacturers indicate the identity of the product in the instructions.
When purchasing, you will have to rack your brains about choosing a model. There are a large number of them. In addition to the original version, the price of which is approximately 6 thousand rubles, there are various models, differing in material of execution and type of construction.
Let's list the most attractive of them.
- “Lux” – about 3.7 thousand rubles.
- "Atlant" - 4.8 thousand rubles.
- Inter Favorit – 2.8 thousand rubles.
- Amos Alfa – 3.6 thousand rubles.
Products with the model emblem are especially popular among Cruze owners. There are also options with a luggage net for transporting bulky goods.
The devices are easily attached under the rubber lining behind the door opening or roof rails of any type of car. Their steel construction is particularly durable and allows you to load a significant load on the roof of the car. Removing and installing the trunk is very simple. Anyone, even a novice car enthusiast, can do this. The mounting points are finished with rubberized inserts, so you don’t have to worry about scratching the car.
They differ among themselves in the width of the grips, color and shape of the arches. There are chrome or black options, wing-shaped or rectangular. All of them are distinguished by their aerodynamic qualities and do not bother the driver with noise when driving at high speed.
In addition to the usual standard and oversized luggage, you can attach a cargo box to the roof rack, protecting its contents from water and dust with a tight lid.
What to do if the trunk does not open? Device repair
Cars, in addition to their attractive qualities, have problem areas that have to be repaired. The Chevrolet Cruze is no exception in this matter. The “weak link” for the model, judging by the reviews of the owners, is the luggage compartment opening button.
A “popular” fault is to repair this part. You also have to adjust the lock itself. The reasons for the malfunction can be different: the button itself does not work or functions poorly, the spring is defective, the limit switch that is in the lock design has failed, etc.
In addition, car enthusiasts ask for repairs to the luggage compartment lid shock absorbers. They are due to wear or mechanical impact may fail.
The following can be advised to car owners. You can repair the trunk lid yourself; fortunately, there are a large number of step-by-step tutorials on the Internet for resuscitating such faults. However, this requires certain skills, tools and self-confidence. If the listed conditions are not present, then it is better to contact car service professionals who will perform this service for a small amount. The intervention of an amateur in this seemingly simple mechanism can aggravate the breakdown and increase the financial costs of repairs.
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