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Chevrolet Cruze 2022.

Chevrolet Cruze 2022. Since the middle of the noughties of the 21st century Russian motorists’ demand for budget models, which are notable for their pleasant appearance, as well as reliability, has increased.

This tendency is still developing, but not everyone can afford a new car.

That is why more and more car owners are turning their attention to the aftermarket and here, indeed, there is something to look at.

For example, the Chevrolet Cruze in the first generation is a stylish, unpretentious in maintenance model with a spectacular appearance.

The story of owning such a beautiful car shared by our regular reader Igor.

A young man bought the car in 2018 for 400 thousand rubles and did not regret his decision at all.

Bought was a 2010 model in the sedan body with a 1.6-liter engine with 109 horsepower on a classic 5-speed mechanics.

The car at that time had a run of 110k km, and after passed another 30 thousand and as our hero says, has not given him any problems with the exception of the planned big service.

In addition to the classic 1.6-liter engine with a mechanical, these models were available with a more powerful 1.8-liter diesel at 141 force and an automatic.

The car was sold in sedan and hatchback bodies. The search for viable options on the secondary market will have to sweat, as the model is beloved by cab drivers, as a consequence, now on sale are a lot of dead options under the guise of live cars.

The model has a live technical part and a strong paint coating, but mediocre in terms of reliability of the suspension.

Appearance .

This is the very point for which many people choose the Chevrolet Cruze over some other classmate.

The car is stylish, has rounded outlines and sharp lines of the front optics, which as if complements the overall picture, making the car more presentable.

The Cruze looks spectacular all around the body and looks a bit more expensive than it actually costs.

Much of this was achieved due to the unconventional vision of the car by Chevrolet’s designers.

Interior

The interior of the car manufacturer tried to perform as stylish as possible with a practical placement of the main controls and eye-catching design.

It should be noted that nothing good came out of this. Despite the impressive dimensions of the model, there is little free space inside.

This is felt both in front and on the back sofa, where large-sized passengers are simply uncomfortable to move, especially if we are talking about long trips.

Body

Chevrolet Cruze car in the first generation received a fairly strong body with a good paint coating.

These models are not noticed in the rapid rotting, however, on them are not solved common body soreness.

After 10 to 15 years, rust appears on the arches, trunk lid and other body attachments. Particular attention should be paid to the inside bottom of the doors.

As a rule, this is where the car starts to rust. All these problems can be easily eliminated if the motorist treats his car carefully and takes care not only of its technical condition, but also of its appearance.

Engine and transmission

The hero of our story is lucky to choose the car with really reliable power part. All that is required is timely oil and consumables change, as well as seals condition control.

The problem with many first generation Chevrolet Cruze is weak seals, and that is why oil and antifreeze starts leaking by 200k mileage.

The 1.8 liter engine is more capricious and demanding in service.

In combination with an automatic such a motor can cause its owner a lot of troubles, if it is run and not serviced properly. It’s a similar story with an automatic transmission.

Suspension

As mentioned earlier, the undercarriage is quite a weak point of the first-generation Chevrolet Cruze.

If the driver is not careful behind the wheel, collects all the potholes and at speed skips «speed bumps», the suspension quickly enough reminds about itself.

The fastest failures are the steering tips, as well as the CV joints. Taking into consideration the condition of Russian roads, owners of this car need to pay more attention to the situation on their way, in order to avoid unnecessary investments in running gear.

It is worth recalling that there is an independent spring suspension in the front as standard, and the rear uses a classic torsion beam.