Chevrolet Cruze#Second generation (J400)

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Before the release of the global Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan in 2008, General Motors made use of the name "Cruze" between 2001 and 2008 in Japan, Australia (as Holden Cruze), and New Zealand.{{cite web|url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/carfamilytree?ReadForm&ID=022633FA023C2D3BCA25712B000B2873 |title=Holden Cruze (YG Cruze) |work=GoAuto |publisher=John Mellor |access-date=November 19, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091005105736/http://goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/carfamilytree?ReadForm&ID=022633FA023C2D3BCA25712B000B2873 |archive-date=October 5, 2009 }} Announced as the Chevrolet YGM1 concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1999, the original Cruze was derived from the subcompact Suzuki Ignis five-door hatchback (known as the Suzuki Swift in Japan).{{cite web|last=Newton |first=Bruce |date=December 19, 2001 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/ADAABD7079C4FE09CA2572100028B88A |title=Cruze price bruise |work=GoAuto |publisher=John Mellor |access-date=May 20, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091005105930/http://goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/ADAABD7079C4FE09CA2572100028B88A |archive-date=October 5, 2009 }}{{cite web|last=Newton |first=Bruce |date=September 6, 2000 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/1984B8B98F6B29CFCA256AF500063925 |title=Suzuki acts swiftly on Ignis debut |work=GoAuto |publisher=John Mellor |access-date=May 20, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091018091100/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/1984B8B98F6B29CFCA256AF500063925 |archive-date=October 18, 2009 }} Despite the Chevrolet branding, the YGM1, like the production car, was the work of GM's Australian arm, Holden.{{cite web |last=Newton |first=Bruce |date=October 11, 2002 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/CA0C7BD665388785CA256C40000BDEED |title=Car review – Holden Cruze 5-dr wagon |work=GoAuto |publisher=John Mellor |access-date=May 20, 2009 |archive-date=February 9, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110209091158/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/CA0C7BD665388785CA256C40000BDEED |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |date=October 19, 1999 |url=http://www.autoweb.com.au/cms/newsarticle.html?&A=51747 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807180242/http://www.autoweb.com.au/cms/newsarticle.html?&A=51747 |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 7, 2011 |title=Design By Holden, Engineering By Suzuki, Badge By Chevrolet |work=AutoWeb |publisher=Web Publications |access-date=May 20, 2009 }} Along with the styling, Holden executed most of the engineering work and were responsible for devising the "Cruze" nameplate. The Cruze came either with a 1.3- or 1.5-liter engine coupled to either five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmissions.

Manufactured by Suzuki in Japan,{{cite web |date=October 22, 2001 |url=https://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2001-10-22-cruze.htm |title=GM returns to Japan manufacturing |work=USA Today |access-date=May 22, 2009}} GM revealed the production Chevrolet Cruze in October 2001, with Japanese sales commencing the following month.{{cite web |date=October 22, 2001 |url=http://archives.media.gm.com/division/chevrolet/news/releases/011022_cruze.html |title=GM introduces the "Cruze" compact lifestyle vehicle, jointly developed by GM, Suzuki |publisher=General Motors |access-date=May 22, 2009}} From 2002 through to 2006 this generation of Cruze was sold in Australia (as Holden) and New Zealand (as Chevrolet).

The production Cruze had standard front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive optional.{{cite web|date=October 25, 2000 |url=http://www.autoweb.com.au/A_53111/cms/newsarticle.html |title=Suzuki Introduces Ignis |work=AutoWeb |publisher=Web Publications |access-date=November 19, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706101952/http://www.autoweb.com.au/A_53111/cms/newsarticle.html |archive-date=July 6, 2011 }} Chevrolet pursued a marketing strategy that positioned the high-riding Cruze as a light-duty sport utility vehicle (SUV).{{cite web |last1=Newton |first1=Bruce |last2=Pettendy |first2=Marton |date=June 5, 2002 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/E39730CB7AA1D178CA256BCE007F3398 |title=First drive: Holden's Cruze is hot to tot |work=GoAuto |publisher=John Mellor |access-date=June 23, 2012 |archive-date=March 5, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305004942/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/E39730CB7AA1D178CA256BCE007F3398 |url-status=dead }} This contrasted with Suzuki's approach with the Ignis marketed as a conventional passenger model. From 2003, Suzuki of Europe began manufacturing the Cruze as the Suzuki Ignis—representing a facelift of the original Ignis, but only for European markets.{{cite web |url=http://www.channel4.com/4car/rt/suzuki/ignis/378/2 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071028103428/http://www.channel4.com/4car/rt/suzuki/ignis/378/2 |archive-date=October 28, 2007 |title=Suzuki Ignis (2003–) Review |publisher=Channel 4 |access-date=May 22, 2009}}

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = First generation (J300)

| image = 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS, front left, 09-28-2024.jpg

| caption = Cruze LS sedan (pre-facelift)

| aka = {{unbulleted list

| Daewoo Lacetti Premiere (South Korea, 2008–2011)

| Holden Cruze (Australasia)

}}

| production = 2008–2016

| assembly = {{unbulleted list

| Australia: Adelaide, South Australia (Elizabeth; 2011–2016)

| Brazil: São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo (GM Brazil)

| China: Shenyang, Liaoning (Shanghai GM)

| Colombia: Bogota (GM Colmotores, 2011–2015)

| India: Halol, Gujarat (GM India; 2009–2017)

| Kazakhstan: Ust-Kamenogorsk

| Russia: Saint Petersburg

| South Korea: Gunsan, Jeonbuk (GM Korea; 2008–2016)

| Thailand: Rayong (GM Thailand; 2009–2017)

| United States: Lordstown, Ohio (Lordstown Assembly; 2011–2016)

| Vietnam: Hanoi (GM Vietnam; 2010–2016)

}}

| designer = {{unbulleted list

| David Lyon

| Tony Stolfo and Martin Love (hatchback){{Cite patent|number=D651943|title=Whole body of car|inventor1-last=Stolfo|inventor1-first=Tony|inventor2-last=Love|inventor2-first=Martin|country=US|pubdate=2012-01-10|assign1=GM Global Technology Operations LLC}}

}}

| body_style = {{unbulleted list

| 4-door sedan

| 5-door hatchback

| 5-door station wagon

}}

| platform = GM Delta II platform

| related = {{unbulleted list

| Opel Astra

| Buick Verano

| Chevrolet Cavalier

| Chevrolet Orlando (first generation)

}}

| engine = {{unbulleted list

| Gasoline:

| 1.4 L LUJ turbo I4

| 1.4 L LUV turbo I4

| 1.6 L LDE I4

| 1.6 L Ecotec turbo I4

| 1.8 L LUW I4

| 1.8 L LWE I4

| 1.8 L 2H0 I4

| Diesel:

| 1.7 L VCDi (GM) I4

| 1.6 L MDE turbo I4

| 2.0 L LUZ (GM/Fiat) turbo I4

| 2.0 L VCDi (VM Motori) turbo I4

| 2.0 L VCDi (GM) turbo I4

}}

| transmission = {{unbulleted list

| 5-speed manual

| 6-speed M32 manual|6-speed F40 manual

| 6-speed GM 6T30 automatic

| 6-speed GM 6T40 automatic

| 6-speed Aisin-Warner AF40-6 automatic

}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2685|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{unbulleted list

| Sedan: {{convert|4597|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| Hatchback: {{convert|4510|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| Wagon: {{convert|4681|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

}}

| width = {{convert|1788|-|1797|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1477|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|3011|-|3475|lb|kg|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| successor = Holden Astra (BK/BL) (Australasia)

| model_years = {{unbulleted list

| 2011–2015 (North America)

| 2016 (Cruze Limited)

}}

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In 2008, GM introduced the Cruze compact car, carrying the "J300" internal designation.{{cite web |last=Davis |first=Matt |date=April 1, 2009 |url=http://www.insideline.com/chevrolet/cruze/2011/2011-chevrolet-cruze-first-drive.html |title=2011 Chevrolet Cruze First Drive |work=Insideline |publisher=Edmunds |access-date=July 5, 2009}} Mainly developed by GM Korea, this J300 iteration serves as a replacement for the Chevrolet Cobalt, Daewoo Lacetti and Holden Astra compact cars. GM phased out production of the Cobalt and its badge engineered counterpart, the Pontiac G5 in 2010, just prior to the manufacturing of the Chevrolet Cruze was to commence. The first renderings of the Cruze were revealed by GM at a press conference on July 15, 2008,{{cite web |last=Arnold |first=Mark |date=July 15, 2008 |url=http://jalopnik.com/398599/rick-wagoner-unwraps-first-shots-of-chevy-cruze-cadillac-srx |title=2010 Chevy Cruze: Rick Wagoner Unwraps First Shots Of Chevy Cruze, Cadillac SRX |publisher=Jalopnik |access-date=August 23, 2008}} with the first official images released on August 21, 2008.{{cite web |last=Neff |first=John |date=August 21, 2008 |url=https://giaxechevrolet247.com/chevrolet-cruze/ |title=GM releases official pics of 2011 Chevy Cruze |publisher=Autoblog |access-date=December 13, 2013}}

At the ceremony of the start of production of Cruze at Ohio, Mark Reuss, the president of GM's North American operations said, "This is everything for us". It is described as GM's most significant new vehicle introduction into North America since the Chapter 11 reorganization in 2009, and is GM's latest attempt to build a small size car that North American consumers would "buy because they like it – not simply because it is cheap".

Underpinned by the front-wheel drive GM Delta II platform, GM has confirmed the Cruze development program occurred under a global design and engineering team.{{cite web |last=Lienert |first=Paul |date=July 8, 2008 |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car/08q3/2011_chevrolet_cruze-car_news |title=2011 Chevrolet Cruze – Car News |work=Car and Driver |access-date=July 8, 2010}} GM Daewoo in South Korea played a leading role in the design and engineering of the Cruze, along with GM's German-based Opel division.{{cite web |last=Courtenay |first=Vince |date=February 27, 2009 |url=http://wardsauto.com/ar/cruze_sails_europe_090227 |title=First Korean-Built Chevy Cruze Shipment Sails for Europe |publisher=Ward's |access-date=June 2, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130409134334/http://wardsauto.com/ar/cruze_sails_europe_090227 |archive-date=April 9, 2013 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |last=Muller |first=Joann |date=June 3, 2009 |url=https://www.forbes.com/forbes/2009/0622/autos-foreign-aide-gm-global-strategy-in-doubt.html |title=GM's Global Strategy in Doubt |work=Forbes |access-date=May 28, 2012}}{{cite web |date=January 19, 2011 |url=http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2011/Jan/0119_camaro_korea.html |title=Chevrolet Takes Center Stage in Korea |publisher=General Motors |access-date=May 28, 2012}} This development program spanned over 27 months at a cost of US$4 billion. A total of 221 prototypes were tested in Australia, Canada, China, South Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.{{cite web |last=Mathioudakis |first=Bryon |date=May 19, 2009 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/CA29C33951909857CA2575BB00214969 |title=Holden Cruze set at $20,990 |work=GoAuto |publisher=John Mellor |access-date=May 20, 2009 |archive-date=May 22, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090522191336/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/CA29C33951909857CA2575BB00214969 |url-status=dead }}

According to GM, the Cruze's body structure is 65 percent high-strength steel.{{cite web |last=Pettendy |first=Marton |date=February 27, 2009 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/25B78FC414CC4AD3CA25756800249C99 |title=Melbourne show: Holden comes clean on Cruze |work=GoAuto |publisher=John Mellor |access-date=February 27, 2009 |archive-date=February 28, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090228143647/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/25B78FC414CC4AD3CA25756800249C99 |url-status=dead }} MacPherson struts are utilized in the front suspension with a solid torsion beam axle for the rear, avoiding the cost and complexity needed for a modern multi-link independent rear suspension used by some more expensive rivals.{{cite web |last=O'Kane |first=Tony |date=July 23, 2010 |url=http://www.themotorreport.com.au/50616/2010-holden-cruze-cdx-diesel-road-test-review |title=Holden Cruze CDX Diesel Review |publisher=The Motor Report |access-date=January 16, 2010 |archive-date=July 25, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100725012725/http://www.themotorreport.com.au/50616/2010-holden-cruze-cdx-diesel-road-test-review |url-status=dead }}

According to GM's global product development chief Mark Reuss, the North America version Cruze is modified from the global platform as it requires reinforcements to the engine compartment because it offers a bigger engine than in other markets and uses torsion beam suspension.{{cite news |last=Colias |first=Mike |date=May 9, 2016 |url=http://www.autonews.com/article/20160509/OEM/305099975/gm-learns-to-exploit-its-scale |title=GM learns to exploit its scale |work=Automotive News |access-date=May 9, 2016}}

Hydraulically-assisted (electric for North American market) rack and pinion steering gives for a {{convert|10.9|m|ft|adj=on|sp=us}} turning circle. Braking-wise, ventilated front, and solid rear disc brakes are employed, both using piston steel calipers. To counteract noise, vibration, and harshness, engineers have designed the Cruze with an isolated four-point engine mount and implemented sound damping material in areas including the front-of-dashboard panel, luggage compartment, decklid internals, doors, carpet and headlining. Further noise suppression through the use of a triple-layer sealing system in the doors has also been employed.

A five-door Cruze hatchback was unveiled as a concept car at the 2010 Paris Motor Show on October 1, 2010. Cruze hatchback sales began in Europe in mid-2011.{{cite web |last=Papworth |first=Andrew |date=October 1, 2010 |url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/252542/ |title=Paris motor show: Chevrolet Cruze hatch |work=Autocar |access-date=October 6, 2010}}{{cite web |last=Wood |first=Colum |date=October 1, 2010 |url=http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/10/chevy-cruze-hatchback-unveiled-for-europe-paris-2010.html |title=Chevy Cruze Hatchback Unveiled for Europe [Paris 2010] |work=AutoGuide |publisher=VerticalScope |access-date=October 6, 2010}} Holden in Australia were responsible for the design and development of the hatchback body variant.{{cite web |last=Gover |first=Paul |date=September 10, 2010 |url=http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/news-and-reviews/car-news/holden_cruze_2011_our_global_star |title=Holden Cruze 2011 our global star |work=Herald Sun |access-date=October 6, 2010}}

GM unveiled the Chevrolet Cruze station wagon in February 2012 at the Geneva Motor Show. Load space ranges from about {{convert|500|L|cuft|-1}} up to the window line in the rear, to nearly {{convert|1500|L|cuft|-1}} up to the roof top with the rear seats folded down.{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/09/chevrolet-cruze-station-wagon-unveiled-ahead-of-geneva/|title=Chevrolet Cruze station wagon unveiled ahead of Geneva|first=Alex|last=Nunez|website=Autoblog|date=February 9, 2012 }}

Cruze production sites include Gunsan, Jeonbuk, South Korea;{{cite web|last=Mathioudakis|first=Bryon|date=February 28, 2011|title=Holden's Australian-built Cruze surfaces|url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/BA764AE773A7430ECA257844007D4BCC|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110303152339/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/BA764AE773A7430ECA257844007D4BCC|archive-date=March 3, 2011|access-date=March 4, 2011|work=GoAuto|publisher=John Mellor}} Saint Petersburg, Russia;{{cite web|last=Courtenay|first=Vince|date=February 27, 2009|title=First Korean-Built Chevy Cruze Shipment Sails for Europe|url=http://preview.subscribers.wardsauto.com/asia/cruze_sails_europe_090227/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330145943/http://preview.subscribers.wardsauto.com/asia/cruze_sails_europe_090227/|archive-date=March 30, 2012|work=Ward's Auto}} Shenyang, China;{{cite web|last=Lienart|first=Paul|date=December 12, 2008|title=Running Out of Cash at Home, GM Opens Another China Plant|work=Insideline |url=http://www.insideline.com/chevrolet/cruze/2011/running-out-of-cash-at-home-gm-opens-another-china-plant.html|access-date=December 19, 2008|publisher=Edmunds}} and Halol, India;{{cite web|last=Gurgaon|first=Haryana|date=July 13, 2009|title=GM India part of the New General Motors Company|url=http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/auto/2009071329252.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090717034341/http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/auto/2009071329252.htm|archive-date=July 17, 2009|access-date=August 7, 2009|publisher=India PRWire}} Hanoi, Vietnam since April 2010 in complete knock-down (CKD) form,{{cite web|date=April 19, 2009|title=The new Chevrolet Cruze – Change the rules|url=http://gamigroup.com/en/story/new-chevrolet-cruze-change-rules|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330223441/http://gamigroup.com/en/story/new-chevrolet-cruze-change-rules|archive-date=March 30, 2012|publisher=Gami Group}}{{cite web|last=Ellison|first=Edd|date=November 15, 2010|title=Vietnam Gearing Up for Rapid Auto Industry Growth|url=http://wardsauto.com/ar/vietnam_auto_industry_101115/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926235722/http://wardsauto.com/ar/vietnam_auto_industry_101115/|archive-date=September 26, 2011|work=Ward's Auto}} Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan from May 2010;{{cite web|title=Company/Plant History|url=http://www.aziaavto.kz/hist_eng.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110116210058/http://www.aziaavto.kz/hist_eng.htm|archive-date=January 16, 2011|access-date=October 21, 2010|publisher=Azia Avto|df=mdy-all}} Rayong, Thailand after December 2010,{{cite web|last=Santivimolnat|first=Santan|date=November 24, 2010|title=Chevrolet expects lift from Cruze|url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/marketing/207844/chevrolet-expects-lift-from-cruze|access-date=March 5, 2011|work=Bangkok Post}} and São Caetano do Sul, Brazil from 2011.{{cite web|date=March 5, 2011|title=Cruze vai substituir Astra e Vectra GT até ano que vem|trans-title=Cruze to replace Astra and Vectra GT next year|url=http://www.diariodemarilia.com.br/Noticias/96196/Cruze-vai-substituir-Astra-e-Vectra-GT-at-ano-que-vem|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110307004747/http://www.diariodemarilia.com.br/Noticias/96196/Cruze-vai-substituir-Astra-e-Vectra-GT-at-ano-que-vem|archive-date=March 7, 2011|access-date=April 1, 2010|work=Diário de Marília|language=pt}} Holden's localized hatchback version of the Cruze built at the Elizabeth, South Australia factory from late 2011 joined the Cruze sedan manufactured there since March 2011. GM in the United States has upgraded the existing plant in Lordstown, Ohio to manufacture the Cruze, investing more than {{USD|350 million}}.{{cite web|date=August 27, 2008|title=GM to Spend $500 Million to Launch the Chevy Cruze, a New Small Car|url=http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=11948|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080904033659/http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id%3D11948|archive-date=September 4, 2008|access-date=September 4, 2008|publisher=United States Department of Energy}}

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) in May 2009 awarded the Cruze five out of five stars in their crash safety test, with 35.04 out of a possible 37 points.{{cite web |last=Blackburn |first=Blackburn |date=May 11, 2009 |url=http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/holdens-new-cruze-scores-five-stars-for-safety-20090512-14965.html |title=Holden's new Cruze scores five stars for safety |work=Drive |access-date=May 11, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120311003757/http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/holdens-new-cruze-scores-five-stars-for-safety-20090512-14965.html |archive-date=March 11, 2012 |url-status=dead }} The following July, the China New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP) awarded the Cruze five out of five stars in their test. The Cruze SE 1.6-liter tested scored 16 points in side-impact collision, 14.44 in front-end collision, and 15.73 in the 40 percent frontal offset collision.{{cite web |date=July 2, 2009 |url=http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011147/Chevrolet-Cruze-gets-5-star-safety-rating-in-China.html |title=Chevrolet Cruze gets 5-star safety rating in China |publisher=Gasgoo |access-date=August 18, 2009}} Euro NCAP graded the Cruze at five out of five stars as well—96 percent for adult protection, and 84 percent for child occupant protection, though the rating for pedestrian protection was a much lower 34 percent.{{cite web|last=Hughes |first=Steve |date=November 26, 2009 |url=http://www.ayrshirepost.net/lifestyle/motoring-car-news/2009/11/26/safety-success-for-astra-and-cruze-102545-25265650/ |title=Safety success for Astra and Cruze |work=Ayrshire Post |publisher=Scottish & Universal Newspapers |access-date=November 28, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091130042015/http://www.ayrshirepost.net/lifestyle/motoring-car-news/2009/11/26/safety-success-for-astra-and-cruze-102545-25265650/ |archive-date=November 30, 2009 }} The South Korean-specification Cruze—the Daewoo Lacetti Premiere—received the top rating of five stars in the Korean New Car Assessment Program's (KNCAP) frontal, offset frontal, side, and whiplash tests.{{cite web |date=December 11, 2009 |url=http://anews.icross.co.kr/anews/read.php?idx=309996&cateid=0202 |title=Lacetti Premiere Receives Maximum Five-Star Rating from KNCAP |publisher=Korea Newswire |access-date=December 16, 2009 |archive-date=July 22, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722134146/http://anews.icross.co.kr/anews/read.php?idx=309996&cateid=0202 |url-status=dead }}

The Cruze in its most basic Latin American version received 4 stars for adult occupants and 3 stars for infants from Latin NCAP in 2011.{{Cite web|url=https://www.latinncap.com/en/result/15/chevrolet-cruze-lt-+-2-airbags|title=Official results of the Chevrolet Cruze LT + 2 Airbags 2011|website=LATIN NCAP - PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS}}

In the United States, the Cruze received the highest possible ratings of "good" in front moderate overlap, side, rear and rollover crash protection tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), who listed the Cruze as a 2011 Top Safety Pick.{{cite web |url=http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=710 |title=Chevrolet Cruze |publisher=Insurance Institute for Highway Safety |access-date=January 6, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101230225755/http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=710 |archive-date=December 30, 2010 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }} The Cruze received a "marginal" rating in the small overlap test. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the Cruze the agency's highest five-star safety rating, based on its score for frontal impact (driver and passenger), side impact (driver and passenger), and for the side pole test (driver). NHTSA graded the Cruze at four out of five stars for rollover safety performance.{{cite web |url=http://www.safercar.gov/staticfiles/ncap-2011/2011_Chevrolet_Cruze.htm |title=2011 Chevrolet Cruze |publisher=National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |access-date=January 6, 2011}}

According to Consumer Reports, during its first year, the Cruze scored the lowest in reliability among compact sedans.{{cite web |last=Jensen |first=Cheryl |date=October 26, 2011 |url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/26/some-losers-in-consumer-reports-reliability-survey-are-winners-in-showrooms/ |title=Some Losers in Consumer Reports Reliability Survey Are Winners in Showrooms |work=The New York Times |access-date=October 28, 2011}}

GM announced in April 2011 that 2,100 Cruzes in North America would be recalled following a report of the steering wheel breaking away from the steering column during motion.{{cite web |last=Welsh |first=Jonathan |date=April 10, 2011 |url=https://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2011/04/10/chevy-recalls-cruze-after-a-steering-wheel-falls-off/?mod=google_news_blog |title=Chevy Recalls Cruze After A Steering Wheel Falls Off |work=The Wall Street Journal |access-date=April 11, 2011}}

On June 22, 2012, GM issued a recall for 413,418 Cruzes manufactured at the Lordstown, Ohio plant, to address a risk of engine compartment fires. The recall covered 2011 and 2012 models built from September 2010 through May 2012 and affected vehicles sold in the United States, Canada, and Israel.{{cite news |title=GM recalls 475,418 Chevy Cruze for engine shield |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gm-cruze-idUSBRE85L11C20120622 |work=Reuters |date=June 22, 2012 |access-date=June 22, 2012 |archive-date=June 22, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120622181858/http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/22/us-gm-cruze-idUSBRE85L11C20120622 |url-status=live }} The fire hazard arose from the possibility of fluids becoming trapped near the engine and catching fire. 9,547 Australian-built Cruzes were also recalled for this reason, though no engine fires were reported in Australia.{{cite news |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-27/recall-holden-cruze-engine-fire/4095538 |title=Cruze recall due to engine fire danger |date=June 27, 2012 |work=ABC Online |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |access-date=June 27, 2012}}

GM issued another recall on August 16, 2013, for 2011 and 2012-model Cruzes—292,879 cars built at the Lordstown plant—to address a potential loss of power brake assist, due to a faulty microswitch in the power brake vacuum pipe assembly of Cruzes with the 1.4-liter engine and the 6T40 automatic transaxle. GM stated awareness of 27 low-speed crashes due to brake issues that might have involved this fault.{{cite web |last=Calia |first=Michael |date=August 16, 2013 |url=https://www.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130816-707236.html |title=GM to Recall Nearly 300,000 Chevy Cruze Models From 2011, 2012 |work=The Wall Street Journal |access-date=September 5, 2013 }}{{Dead link|date=June 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

On March 28, 2014, GM halted sales of 2013- and 2014-model Cruzes with 1.4-liter engines (about 60% of Cruzes), initially without stating a reason for the stop-sale order;{{Cite web|url=https://www.autonews.com/article/20140328/OEM11/140329875/gm-issues-stop-delivery-order-on-some-2013-14-chevrolet-cruze-compacts|title=GM issues stop-delivery order on some 2013-14 Chevrolet Cruze compacts|date=March 28, 2014|website=Automotive News|access-date=September 10, 2019}} subsequently GM disclosed that the issue was a faulty right-side axle shaft.{{Cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/03/28/gm-dealers-stop-selling-some-chevy-cruzes/7003579/|title=GM recalls Chevy Cruze for axle problem|website=USA TODAY|access-date=September 10, 2019}}

The Cruze was given a mild facelift for 2013, unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. There was a new front fascia with redesigned air vents around the fog lamps, and the grille and headlamps also received minor updates. New alloy wheels were offered, and GM's optional MyLink entertainment system became available. This model was first sold in South Korea, then Malaysia, then in other markets.{{cite web|last=Khan |first=Faisal |title=2013 Chevrolet Cruze Facelift Unveiled |url=http://www.motorbeam.com/cars/chevrolet-cruze-cars/2013-chevrolet-cruze-facelift-unveiled/ |publisher=MotorBeam |access-date=December 15, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121225060316/http://www.motorbeam.com/cars/chevrolet-cruze-cars/2013-chevrolet-cruze-facelift-unveiled/ |archive-date=December 25, 2012 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2013-chevrolet-cruze-facelift-launched-in-malaysia-52139.html |title=2013 Chevrolet Cruze Facelift Launched in Malaysia |date=November 22, 2012 |publisher=autoevolution, SoftNews NET |access-date=December 15, 2012}}

File:2013 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ Automatic 1.8 Front.jpg|2012 facelift (hatchback)

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File:Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon LTZ+ (Facelift) – Heckansicht, 28. Dezember 2013, Düsseldorf.jpg|2012 facelift (wagon)

File:Chevrolet Cruze - Mondial de l'Automobile de Paris 2012 - 005.jpg|2012 facelift (sedan)

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The 2014 Cruze was tested by the IIHS and received a Top Safety Pick award:{{Cite web|url=https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/chevrolet/cruze/2014|title=2014 Chevrolet Cruze 4-door sedan|website=IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety}}

On April 12, 2014, at the New York International Auto Show, Chevrolet announced a refreshed 2015-model Cruze with an updated grille and a more angular shape similar to that of the Malibu.[http://www.autoblog.com/2014/04/13/2015-chevrolet-cruze-images-official/ "2015 Chevrolet Cruze refresh adds Malibu's face and upgraded tech"] from Autoblog (April 12, 2014) For Asian markets, the car's rear end was restyled with new lamps, trunk lid, and bumper; the Chinese version also got a market-specific redesigned front end. The rear end in other markets remained unchanged.

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File:Chevrolet Cruze J300 sedan CN facelift China 2015-04-06.jpg|2014 facelift (sedan; China)

File:2015 SAIC-GM-Chevrolet Cruze (facelift), rear 8.4.18.jpg|2014 facelift rear (Asia spec)

Engines fitted to the Cruze are the 1.6-liter Family 1 inline-four, a 1.8-liter version of the same, and a 2.0-liter VM Motori RA 420 SOHC turbocharged common rail diesel, marketed as VCDi.{{cite web |last=Suttle |first=Alisdair |date=April 19, 2009 |url=http://www.express.co.uk/motoring/view/95855/Chevy-goes-Cruze-ing |title=Chevy goes Cruze-ing |work=Daily Express |publisher=Northern and Shell Media |access-date=May 21, 2009}} All three engines are coupled to a five-speed manual or optional six-speed automatic transmission featuring Active Select.{{cite web |date=September 1, 2008 |url=http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/chevrolet-holden-cruze.htm |title=Chevrolet Cruze: Viva La Holden |publisher=Web Wombat |access-date=May 21, 2009 |archive-date=August 22, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090822145532/http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/chevrolet-holden-cruze.htm |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |last=Stevens |first=Samantha |date=February 27, 2009 |url=http://www.wheelsmag.com.au/wheels/site/articleIDs/20AD3EB6A56D6BC4CA25756900770F99 |title=2009 Melbourne show – Holden Cruze |work=Wheels magazine |access-date=May 21, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090918075400/http://www.wheelsmag.com.au/wheels/site/articleIDs/20AD3EB6A56D6BC4CA25756900770F99 |archive-date=September 18, 2009 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }} When the Cruze launched in the United States in 2010, a new 1.4-liter Family 0 turbocharged gasoline engine was introduced.{{cite web |last=Gillies |first=Mark |date=April 2010 |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/10q2/2011_chevrolet_cruze_u.s._spec-first_drive_review |title=2011 Chevrolet Cruze U.S. Spec – First Drive Review |work=Car and Driver |access-date=January 10, 2011}}{{cite web |last=Pettendy |first=Marton |date=March 31, 2009 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/61AEEC44C7C64EF7CA25758A0010868F |title=Inside Holden's Delta force |work=GoAuto |publisher=John Mellor |access-date=May 21, 2009 |archive-date=April 3, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090403203127/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/61AEEC44C7C64EF7CA25758A0010868F |url-status=dead }} North American models fitted with the 1.8-liter gasoline engine have also been upgraded to a standard six-speed manual.

In 2011, a new 2.0-liter Family Z diesel engine marketed as VCDi replaced the previous VM Motori VCDi unit of equal displacement.{{cite news |last=Lord |first=Brad |url=http://www.insideline.com/chevrolet/cruze/2011/2011-chevrolet-cruze-cdx-first-drive.html |title=2011 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel First Drive |work=Inside Line |publisher=Edmunds |location=US |date=July 26, 2011 |access-date=January 7, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120106015143/http://www.insideline.com/chevrolet/cruze/2011/2011-chevrolet-cruze-cdx-first-drive.html |archive-date=2012-01-06 |url-status=dead}}

Since late 2011, Chinese market models have been available with a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine with a six-speed manual transmission.

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The Chevrolet Cruze was launched in the Egyptian market during mid-2009.{{cite web |date=June 5, 2009 |url=http://www.thedailynewsegypt.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=22212 |title=The Launch of the New Chevrolet Cruze in the Egyptian Market |work=Daily News Egypt |publisher=Egyptian Media Services |access-date=September 19, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}} South African sales of the Cruze commenced in September 2009.{{cite web |date=September 23, 2009 |url=http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=5174913&fSectionId=751&fSetId=381 |title=There's Tom and Penny – now meet Chevy Cruze |publisher=Motoring & Independent Online |access-date=October 4, 2009}}

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South Korean-market versions of the Cruze entered production there in 2008 as the "Daewoo Lacetti Premiere". The Lacetti debuted on October 30, 2008, featuring the 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine.{{cite web |last=Hyun-cheol |first=Kim |date=October 29, 2008 |url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2008/10/123_33479.html |title=Small Is Beautiful in Lean Times |work=The Korea Times |access-date=May 23, 2009}} On January 30, 2009, GM Daewoo introduced the turbodiesel engine variant.{{cite web |date=January 30, 2009 |url=http://media.gmdaewoo.co.kr/content/media/kr/en/news/news_detail.brand_gmdaewoo.html/content/Pages/news/kr/en/2009/20090130 |title=GM Daewoo Launches Lacetti Premiere Diesel Sedan |publisher=General Motors |access-date=February 28, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}} Inline with the February 2011 renaming of "GM Daewoo" to "GM Korea", the Lacetti Premiere adopted the international "Chevrolet Cruze" name from March 2, 2011.{{cite web|last=Courtenay |first=Vince |date=January 20, 2011 |url=http://wardsauto.com/ar/daewoo_brand_company_110120/ |title=Daewoo Bowing Out as Brand, Company Name in Korea |work=WardsAuto |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926235621/http://wardsauto.com/ar/daewoo_brand_company_110120/ |archive-date=September 26, 2011 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|last1=Seo |first1=Sookyung |last2=Trudell |first2=Craig |date=January 20, 2011 |url=http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-01-20/gm-drops-daewoo-brand-for-chevrolet-in-south-korea.html |title=GM Drops Daewoo Brand for Chevrolet in South Korea |work=Bloomberg Businessweek |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110123112805/http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-01-20/gm-drops-daewoo-brand-for-chevrolet-in-south-korea.html |archive-date=January 23, 2011 |url-status=dead }} For the owners of the previous model, Lacetti, GM Korea decided to replace the old emblem to that of Chevrolet for free.{{cite web |date=January 24, 2011 |url=http://star.mk.co.kr/new/view.php?mc=ST&no=52441&year=2011 |title=Chevrolet offers free replacement of the emblem for Lacetti owners |publisher=Maeil Kyungje |access-date=April 11, 2012 |archive-date=January 12, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140112144616/http://star.mk.co.kr/new/view.php?mc=ST&no=52441&year=2011 |url-status=dead }}

The Chevrolet Cruze was launched in the Chinese market on April 18, 2009, as a sedan{{cite web |last=Gao |first=George |url=http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009802/Chevrolet-Cruze-to-hit-China-market-on-Apr-18.html |title=Chevrolet Cruze to hit China market on Apr. 18 – China automotive news |publisher=Gasgoo |date=March 30, 2009 |access-date=June 6, 2009}} manufactured at GM India's Halol factory. Transmission choices were a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic along with 1.6- or 1.8-liter engines. The sedan range consisted of the 1.6 SL, 1.6 SE, 1.8 SE (automatic only) and 1.8 SX (automatic only). Hatchback models were introduced in 2013 available with the 1.6-liter or 1.6-liter turbo engines.

The Chevrolet Cruze was released in India on October 12, 2009.{{cite web |date=September 24, 2009 |url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/gm-india-expects-50-growth-in-2010/74285/on |title=GM India expects 50% growth in 2010 |work=Business Standard |access-date=October 7, 2009}} It was offered in only two versions: LT and LTZ in diesel form only (VCDi).{{cite web |date=October 12, 2009 |url=http://www.motorbeam.com/cars/chevrolet-cruze-cars/gm-india-launches-chevrolet-cruze/ |title=GM India Launches Chevrolet Cruze |publisher=MotorBeam |access-date=December 13, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213172300/http://www.motorbeam.com/cars/chevrolet-cruze-cars/gm-india-launches-chevrolet-cruze/ |archive-date=December 13, 2013 |url-status=dead }}

During 2009, there were reports that the Cruze was to become available in Malaysia with the 1.6 and a 1.8-liter engines.{{cite web |last=Chong |first=Elizabeth |date=May 11, 2009 |url=http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/5/11/business/3818839&sec=business |title=Cruze-ing along Targeted sales of 600 units of Chevrolet's new model |work=The Star |publisher=Star Publications |access-date=May 20, 2009}} The Naza automotive group in Malaysia has announced that it's expecting to launch the Cruze in the Malaysian market for the first time in the second quarter of 2010 and they are expecting to sell 1,200 to 1,500 units in 2010.{{cite web |last=Kouider |first=Hossine |date=April 6, 2010 |url=http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/3/5/business/5796678&sec=business |title=Naza to sell Chevrolets |work=The Star |publisher=Star Publications |access-date=April 6, 2010}}

In Thailand, the car launch in December 2010, built at GM's Rayong facility. Specification levels comprised: Base (1.6-liter), LS (1.6- and 1.8-liter), LT and LTZ (1.8-liter), 6-speed automatic are standard in all models except 1.6 Base used 5-speed manual, with an optional 2.0-liter VCDi available on LTZ variant with 6-speed automatic.

In the Philippines, the Cruze replaced the aging Optra in 2010. The Cruze came in 3 different variants; the entry-level "1.8L" the mid-range "1.8LS" & the top-spec "1.8LT". All variants are powered by Chevrolet's 1.8L inline-four ECOTEC engine coupled to a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission (LS & LT variants only) with manual mode (LT variant). The "LS" featured three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel, fabric seats, 6-disc 6-speakers audio system with MP3 playback & USB connectivity, keyless entry, immobilizer, automatic climate controls, ABS, dual front & side airbags among other features. The "LT" variant featured upgraded leather seats & 17-inch alloy wheels.{{Cite web |last=Pornelos |first=Vince |date=March 16, 2010 |title=2010 Chevrolet Cruze 1.8LT review |url=https://www.autoindustriya.com/car-reviews/2010-chevrolet-cruze-lt.html |website=Autoindustriya}}{{Cite web |date=December 12, 2011 |title=Review: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1.8LT |url=https://www.carguide.ph/2011/12/review-2011-chevrolet-cruze-lt.html?m=1 |website=Carguide.ph}}

By 2011, Chevrolet introduced the "2.0LT VCDi" variant powered by a 2.0L CRDi diesel engine paired to a standard 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode. It featured a proximity key with start/stop button.{{Cite web |last=Sarne |first=Vernon |date=March 3, 2011 |title=2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0LT VCDi review |url=https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/and-now-the-diesel-cruze-is-finally-officially-in-the-philippines |website=TopGear Philippines}} In 2014, Chevrolet launched a redesigned Cruze which featured a different frontend.

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Holden announced at the Melbourne International Motor Show on February 27, 2009, that sales of the South Korean-produced Cruze would begin under the Holden brand.{{cite web |first=Toby |last=Hagon |date=February 27, 2009 |url=http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/holden-cruze-missiles-to-australia-20090227-146q7.html |title=Holden Cruze missiles to Australia |work=Drive |access-date=January 12, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722054721/http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/holden-cruze-missiles-to-australia-20090227-146q7.html |archive-date=July 22, 2011 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }} Replacing the Holden Viva, the Cruze reached dealerships on June 1, 2009.{{cite web |last=Gover |first=Paul |date=May 17, 2009 |url=http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/news-and-reviews/car-news/holden_cruze_must_succeed |title=Holden Cruze must succeed |work=Herald Sun |access-date=June 9, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091002041935/http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/news-and-reviews/car-news/holden_cruze_must_succeed |archive-date=October 2, 2009 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }} The Cruze hatchback also became the replacement for the Holden Astra, dropped from the Holden lineup the following August.{{cite web |first=Toby |last=Hagon |date=May 19, 2009 |url=http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/holden-set-to-abandon-astra-20090519-14985.html |title=Holden set to abandon Astra |work=Drive |access-date=July 10, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722054732/http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/holden-set-to-abandon-astra-20090519-14985.html |archive-date=July 22, 2011 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |last=Pettendy |first=Marton |date=August 31, 2009 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/EED4ED22A466B0FECA25762000091330 |title=European Astra skips Australia |work=GoAuto |publisher=John Mellor |access-date=November 19, 2009 |archive-date=September 3, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090903195722/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/EED4ED22A466B0FECA25762000091330 |url-status=dead }} Given the model designation JG, the Holden Cruze was launched with the 1.8-liter petrol engine and optional 2.0-liter turbodiesel. Both engines are mated to the five-speed manual transmission or optional six-speed automatic.

On March 18, 2010, Holden issued a recall for 9,098 petrol-engined 2010 model year Cruzes in Australia and a further 485 in New Zealand over a faulty fuel hose. According to Holden, some hoses on 1.8-liter cars had developed a leakage, although no accidents or injuries had been reported prior to the recall.{{cite web|date=March 18, 2010|title=GM Holden recalls 9,000 cars over faulty fuel hose|url=https://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gTV2qehITl7d8vA4Biu50kxNoJHw|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120909050221/http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gTV2qehITl7d8vA4Biu50kxNoJHw|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 9, 2012|access-date=March 19, 2010|agency=Agence France-Presse}} The recall followed a stop-delivery notice issued by Holden to its dealers on March 3 while the automaker conducted an investigation into the matter.{{cite web|last=Hammerton|first=Ron|date=March 11, 2010|title=Holden quarantines Cruze|url=http://goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/34D85BDACE9E3CECCA2576E2001EFBEC|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100315141346/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/34D85BDACE9E3CECCA2576E2001EFBEC|archive-date=March 15, 2010|access-date=March 19, 2010|work=GoAuto|publisher=John Mellor}}

Holden announced on December 22, 2008, that its Elizabeth, South Australia production line would be split to commence local production of the Cruze sedan and the Australian-developed hatchback.{{cite web |last=Mellor |first=John |author2=Pettendy, Marton |date=December 22, 2008 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/92924A2534FDC499CA257527000AE664 |title=Holden to build all-new small car from 2010 |work=GoAuto |publisher=John Mellor |access-date=December 23, 2008 |archive-date=January 27, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090127003120/http://goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/92924A2534FDC499CA257527000AE664 |url-status=dead }} Production was originally scheduled to start by September 2010.{{cite web |last=Pettendy |first=Marton |date=October 8, 2009 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/DF629CD36717DB2DCA25764900229AFC |title=Holden heralds top-spec Cruze diesel |work=GoAuto |publisher=John Mellor |access-date=October 8, 2009 |archive-date=October 11, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091011082907/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/DF629CD36717DB2DCA25764900229AFC |url-status=dead }} However, it was confirmed in January 2010 that production would begin in March 2011.{{cite web |last=Stanford |first=James |date=January 12, 2010 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/B24A8B7C7E8AD176CA2576A9002BA12A |title=Holden confirms Cruze delay |work=GoAuto |publisher=John Mellor |access-date=April 16, 2010 |archive-date=January 15, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100115180935/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/B24A8B7C7E8AD176CA2576A9002BA12A |url-status=dead }} The announcement to assemble the car came as a response to the slowing sales of the larger, locally produced Commodore range. The Australian Government committed {{AUD}}149 million to the program from its $6.2 billion Green Car Innovation Fund, with a further $30 million given by the State Government of South Australia.

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On February 28, 2011, Holden unveiled the Australian assembled Cruze sedan in facelifted "Series II" guise,{{cite web |last1=Gover |first1=Tim |last2=Beissmann |first2=Kevin |date=February 28, 2011 |url=http://www.caradvice.com.au/107049/2011-holden-cruze-series-ii-on-sale-in-australia-late-march/ |title=Holden Cruze Series II on sale late-March |work=CarAdvice.com |publisher=Car Advice |access-date=February 28, 2011}} otherwise known as the JH series.{{cite web |last=Mathioudakis |first=Bryon |date=March 18, 2011 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/E4BB7DC7CF0DDC2ACA25785600244379 |title=First drive: Holden Cruze reboots Aussie small-car era |work=GoAuto |publisher=John Mellor |access-date=March 19, 2011 |archive-date=July 1, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110701083751/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/E4BB7DC7CF0DDC2ACA25785600244379 |url-status=dead }} Prime Minister Julia Gillard attended the February launch to drive the first example off Holden's production line before full-scale production commenced in March. Holden has confirmed an initial local content level of between 40 and 50 percent if assessed by retail value, with an aim of increasing Cruze localization over time.{{cite web |last=Colquhoun |first=Steve |date=February 28, 2011 |url=http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/local-cruze-still-an-import-20110228-1bbaq.html |title=Local Cruze still an import |work=GoAuto |publisher=John Mellor |access-date=March 5, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110303122435/http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/local-cruze-still-an-import-20110228-1bbaq.html |archive-date=March 3, 2011 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |last=Mathioudakis |first=Bryon |date=March 1, 2011 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/97263645D730A594CA25784600269C28 |title=Oz Cruze diverges from global model |work=GoAuto |publisher=John Mellor |access-date=March 5, 2011 |archive-date=March 10, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110310062135/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/97263645D730A594CA25784600269C28 |url-status=dead }} Series II styling revisions to the grille, lower air intake, and bumper have softened the front-end to bear a closer resemblance to Holden's larger VE II Commodore. Further differentiation from the original has been achieved via the fitment of amber front indicator lights, jewelled bezel headlamps, remodelled wheel trims, and through adjustments to the lower portion of the rear bumper.{{cite web |url=http://www.themotorreport.com.au/51464/2011-holden-cruze-series-ii-sedan-launched-in-australia |title=2011 Holden Cruze Series II Sedan Revealed |publisher=The Motor Report |date=February 28, 2011 |access-date=March 4, 2011 |archive-date=March 3, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110303111944/http://www.themotorreport.com.au/51464/2011-holden-cruze-series-ii-sedan-launched-in-australia |url-status=dead }} Carrying over largely unchanged is the 1.8-liter petrol inline-four, tweaked to yield slight enhancements in drivability.{{cite web |last=Colquhoun |first=Steve |date=February 28, 2011 |url=http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/holden-cruze-to-lead-fuel-economy-way-20110228-1bagk.html |title=Holden Cruze to lead fuel economy way |work=Drive |access-date=March 4, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110303122602/http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/holden-cruze-to-lead-fuel-economy-way-20110228-1bagk.html |archive-date=March 3, 2011 |url-status=dead }} The 1.8-liter automatic is teamed with GM's six-speed 6T30 unit, lighter and more compact than the previous 6T40. Diesel remains optional for "CD" and "CDX" specifications over the standard 1.8-liter petrol. Alterations to the 2.0-liter turbodiesel have resulted in an additional {{convert|10|kW|hp|abbr=on}} and {{convert|40|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} and a slight reduction in fuel consumption for the manual variant, now a six-speed unit. However, the headline change was the release of the turbocharged 1.4-liter engine, dubbed iTi by Holden for intelligent turbo induction. The inclusion of the 1.4 also brings an upgrade to electric (as opposed to hydraulic) power steering and affixes a Watt's linkage to the torsion beam rear suspension.

File:2015 Holden Cruze (JH II MY15) SRi-V hatchback (2015-07-03) 01.jpg

In mid-November 2011, Holden released the MY12 update to the Series II Cruze. This update coincided with the release of the hatchback body variant and saw Bluetooth telephone connectivity standard across the range.{{cite web |last=Pettendy |first=Marton |date=September 6, 2011 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/4F08AD07EDFCA532CA257903001C4508 |title=Holden heralds MY12 Cruze |work=GoAuto |publisher=John Mellor |access-date=September 18, 2011 |archive-date=October 3, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003181213/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/4F08AD07EDFCA532CA257903001C4508 |url-status=dead }} In April 2013, the Series II Cruze received an update and price drops along with many other new extras such as a larger 1.6-liter turbocharged engine as standard on the SRi and SRi-V, replacing the 1.4-liter turbo.

Holden ended manufacturing of the Cruze at its Elizabeth plant on October 7, 2016, replaced by the Astra hatchback and a restyled version of the second-generation Cruze sedan, renamed to Astra Sedan.{{cite web |last=Stevens |first=Mike |date=July 11, 2016 |url=http://www.caradvice.com.au/460850/holden-cruze-production-to-end-october-7-ahead-of-new-astra-debut/ |title=Holden Cruze production to end October 7, ahead of new Astra debut |work=CarAdvice.com |publisher=CarAdvice |access-date=July 11, 2016}}

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European specification variants of the Cruze are offered with 1.6- and 1.8-litre petrol engines, and 2.0-litre and (from 2012) 1.7-litre diesel engines. In mid-2011, with the arrival of the five-door hatchback variant, the 1.6-litre petrol engine received an upgrade from 113 bhp to 122 bhp. Exports from the South Korean factory began on February 24, 2009.{{cite web |date=February 24, 2009 |url=http://media.gmdaewoo.co.kr/content/media/kr/en/news/news_detail.brand_gmdaewoo.html/content/Pages/news/kr/en/2009/20090224 |title=GM Daewoo Starts Exports of Lacetti Premiere |publisher=General Motors |access-date=February 28, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}{{cite web|url=http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/chevrolet/cruze/hatchback-2011/driving-performance/|title=Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback (2011–2015) Driving & Performance – Parkers|website=www.parkers.co.uk}}

;North America

Mexico became the first North American country to receive the car, going on sale for the 2010 model year in late 2009. Imported from South Korea, the Chevrolet Cruze in Mexico replaces both the Chevrolet Astra (last sold in 2008) and Optra as the compact offering there.{{cite web|date=July 23, 2009 |url=http://www.terra.com.mx/articulo.aspx?articuloId=851724 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090730003816/http://www.terra.com.mx/articulo.aspx?articuloId=851724 |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 30, 2009 |title=Contacto: Chevrolet Cruze |language=es |publisher=Terra Networks México |access-date=November 19, 2009 }}{{cite web|last=Silverio |first=Ricardo |date=September 10, 2009 |url=http://www.autocosmos.com.mx/noticias/21076/chevrolet-cruze-2010-un-nuevo-producto-para-mexico.aspx |title=Chevrolet Cruze 2010 un nuevo producto para México |language=es |publisher=Autocosmos |access-date=November 19, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722223035/http://www.autocosmos.com.mx/noticias/21076/chevrolet-cruze-2010-un-nuevo-producto-para-mexico.aspx |archive-date=July 22, 2011 }}

The US and Canadian version of the Chevrolet Cruze entered limited production at Lordstown, Ohio, in July 2010 as a 2011 model, replacing the Chevrolet Cobalt.{{cite web |last=Snell |first=Robert |date=October 29, 2009 |url=http://www.detnews.com/article/20091029/AUTO01/910290350/1148/?source=nletter-business |title=Launch of GM's Cruze delayed 3 months |publisher=The Detroit News |access-date=October 30, 2009}} Full production began September 8, 2010.{{cite news |last=Bunkley |first=Nick |date=September 8, 2010 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/09/business/09auto.html |title=G.M. Makes a Play for Buyers and Investors |work=The New York Times |access-date=September 9, 2010}} For these markets, the Cruze utilizes a more advanced Watts Z-link rear suspension from the Opel Astra (J).{{cite web |last=Mathioudakis |first=Bryon |date=December 7, 2009 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/223637A2A84993E4CA25768400802DB1 |title=Pretty Cruze hatch might miss US |work=GoAuto |publisher=John Mellor |access-date=December 9, 2009 |archive-date=December 10, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091210215254/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/223637A2A84993E4CA25768400802DB1 |url-status=dead }} Offered in LS, LT, LTZ and Eco trim levels,{{cite web |last=Ireson |first=Nelson |date=November 29, 2009 |url=http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1038509_2011-chevrolet-cruze-revealed-ahead-of-la-auto-show-debut |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129143211/http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1038509_2011-chevrolet-cruze-revealed-ahead-of-la-auto-show-debut |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 29, 2013 |title=2011 Chevrolet Cruze Revealed Ahead of LA Auto Show Debut |work=MotorAuthority |publisher=High Gear Media |access-date=November 30, 2009 }} both the 1.8-liter and the turbocharged 1.4-liter engines are offered, coupled with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. With a starting price slightly higher than most compact competitors, the base model Cruze LS is equipped with the 1.8-liter gasoline engine and comes with air-conditioning and power locks, the higher-level LT and LTZ models is fitted with the 1.4-liter turbocharged gasoline engine.{{cite news |last=Bunkley |first=Nick |date=September 9, 2010 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/09/business/09auto.html |title=G.M. Makes a Play for Buyers and Investors |work=The New York Times |access-date=September 9, 2010}}{{cite web |last=Diehlman |first=Steve |date=August 31, 2010 |url=http://wot.motortrend.com/6681524/auto-review/cruising-cruze-2011-chevrolet-cruze-gets-epa-certified-capable-of-36-mpg/index.html |title=Cruising Cruze: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Gets EPA Certified, Capable of 36 MPG |work=Motor Trend |publisher=Source Interlink Media |access-date=September 2, 2010}} For the Eco model, aerodynamic improvements have been made such as an electronically controlled air shutter that adjusts air flow to the engine depending on the temperature, wind speed and tow weight.{{cite web|last=Wint |first=Bradley |date=August 12, 2010 |url=http://www.motorthusiast.com/72/chevrolet-cruze-ecos-air-shutter-helps-achieve-40-mpg/ |title=Chevrolet Cruze Eco's Air Shutter helps achieve 40 MPG |publisher=Motorthusiast |access-date=August 12, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100815053044/http://www.motorthusiast.com/72/chevrolet-cruze-ecos-air-shutter-helps-achieve-40-mpg/ |archive-date=August 15, 2010 }} To save weight, Chevrolet replaces the space saving spare tire and jack on the Eco model with a tire inflator kit, reducing weight by {{convert|26|lb|kg|order=flip}}.{{cite web |last=Stewart |first=Ben |date=February 4, 2011 |url=http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/reviews/drives/2011-chevy-cruze-eco-test-drive |title=2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco Test Drive |work=Popular Mechanics |publisher=Hearst Communications |access-date=June 4, 2011}}

Standard safety equipment includes electronic stability control and ten airbags, including side rear-seat and front knee airbags not fitted on models produced in the original South Korea facility.{{cite web |last=Martin |first=Terry |date=November 30, 2009 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/A289E43B1B3CBF5CCA25767E0005DA58 |title=American Cruze packs in performance, safety |work=GoAuto |publisher=John Mellor |access-date=December 9, 2009 |archive-date=December 3, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091203145119/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/A289E43B1B3CBF5CCA25767E0005DA58 |url-status=dead }} The Cobalt's badge engineered twin, the Pontiac G5, has not been replaced by a Cruze-based equivalent, due to the Pontiac brand being phased out during 2010.{{cite web|last=Bloxam |first=Kelsea |date=April 28, 2009 |url=http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/local/article/219994--gm-says-pontiac-hit-a-dead-end |title=GM says Pontiac hit a dead end |publisher=Metro Vancouver |access-date=May 1, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604214125/http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/local/article/219994--gm-says-pontiac-hit-a-dead-end |archive-date=June 4, 2011 }} The Cruze was built on the production lines that were used to build the Cobalt and Pontiac G5 in Lordstown, Ohio.{{cite web |last=Krisher |first=Tom |date=July 8, 2009 |url=http://www.sunjournal.com/node/20954 |title=GM retooling Ohio factory for small-car success |work=Sun Journal |access-date=August 24, 2009}} Cobalt production ended in June 2010 and the Cruze started production in July 2010. GM has allocated three shifts to produce the Cruze and it arrived to dealers in September 2010, giving all dealers time to deplete their inventories of Cobalts.{{cite web |last=Schoenberger |first=Robert |date=June 3, 2010 |url=http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/06/gm_taking_some_unusual_risks_i.html |title=GM taking some unusual risks in bringing its Chevrolet Cruze small car to market |work=The Plain Dealer |publisher=Advance Publications |access-date=June 22, 2010}}

Changes to the North American-built Cruze for model year 2012 include the availability of the six-speed manual transmission for the 1.4-litre turbocharged engine, plus models not equipped with power front seats no longer have the front seat cushion tilt option.{{cite web|url=http://www.compareacar.net/blog/2012-chevrolet-cruze-review-and-road-test/ |title=2012 Chevrolet Cruze Review and Road Test |access-date=May 18, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120617093502/http://www.compareacar.net/blog/2012-chevrolet-cruze-review-and-road-test/ |archive-date=June 17, 2012 }}

Starting with the 2014 model year, Chevrolet offered the Cruze with the clean diesel engine option for North America. With a starting price of $25,695, the Cruze diesel 2.0-liter Multijet engine got 44 mpg on the highway and 27 mpg in the city, while producing {{convert|148|hp|kW|abbr=on}} and {{convert|258|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}}, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.{{cite web |url=http://www.automoblog.net/2013/04/22/chevy-cruze-diesel-vs-vw-jetta-tdi/ |title=Face-Off: Chevy Cruze Diesel vs. VW Jetta TDI |work=Automoblog |publisher=Automoblog.net |date=April 22, 2013 |access-date=May 13, 2013}} The 2014 Chevy Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel, direct from the factory, will be rated for up to B20 (blend of 20% biodiesel / 80% regular diesel) biodiesel compatibility.{{cite web |url=http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2013/Feb/13-chicago-show/0207-cruze-diese-engine.html |title=Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel Delivers Efficient Performance |date=February 7, 2013 |access-date=August 5, 2013}}

File:2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited 1LT, front left, 07-11-2024.jpg

The Cruze diesel was the first GM passenger car in the US equipped with a diesel engine in 28 years, however sales were weaker than expected with 2% of US models.{{Cite web|url=https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1093610_chevy-cruze-diesel-sales-mediocre-at-best-so-far|title=Chevy Cruze Diesel Sales: Mediocre At Best, So Far|website=Green Car Reports|date=July 31, 2014 }}

For 2016, the first generation Cruze continued as a fleet and rental exclusive model in the United States, billed as Cruze Limited. The diesel model was discontinued, but a new chrome appearance package was offered.[http://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/06/chevy-repurposes-first-gen-cruze-as-cruze-limited-for-fleet-customers/ "Chevy Repurposes First Gen Cruze as Cruze Limited For Fleet Customers"] from GM Authority (June 24, 2015)

;South America

The car was launched and began production for South America in 2011.

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| image = 2018 Chevrolet Cruze LT 1.4L front 1.22.19.jpg

| caption = 2018 Chevrolet Cruze LT sedan (pre-facelift)

| aka = Holden Astra Sedan (Australasia)

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| 2016–2019 (North America)

| 2016–2018 (South Korea)

| 2017–2020 (China)

| 2016–2023 (Argentina)

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| assembly = {{unbulleted list

| United States: Lordstown, Ohio (Lordstown Assembly, sedan)

| Mexico: Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila (Ramos Arizpe Assembly, hatchback){{cite web |date=April 10, 2016 |url=http://www.eldiariodecoahuila.com.mx/locales/2016/4/10/oficializaran-ramos-nuevo-cruze-571706.html |title=Oficializaran en Ramos el nuevo Cruze |publisher=El Diario de Coahuila |access-date=May 23, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401203406/http://www.eldiariodecoahuila.com.mx/locales/2016/4/10/oficializaran-ramos-nuevo-cruze-571706.html |archive-date=April 1, 2019 |url-status=dead }}

| Argentina: Alvear, Santa Fe (GM Argentina){{cite web |date=May 5, 2016 |url=http://www.asteriscos.tv/autos-351.html |title=Chevrolet presenta el nuevo Cruze |publisher=Asteriscos.Tv |access-date=May 23, 2016}}

| South Korea: Gunsan, Jeonbuk (GM Korea, sedan)

| China: Shenyang, Liaoning (SAIC-GM){{Cite web|title=General Motors Norsom Plant – Shenyang, Liaoning, China|url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/gm-facilities/gm-china-facilities/gm-norsom-plant-shenyang-liaoning-china/|access-date=2021-04-02|website=GM Authority|date=May 16, 2017}}

}}

| designer = Stuart Cooper{{cite web |last=Accardi |first=Michael |date=April 22, 2016 |url=http://www.gminsidenews.com/articles/cruze-more-than-competent-compact/ |title=The 2016 Cruze is More Than a Competent Compact from Chevrolet |website=GMInsideNews |access-date=September 5, 2016}}

| body_style = {{unbulleted list

| 4-door sedan

| 5-door hatchback

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| platform = D2XX platform{{cite web |url=http://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/gm-platforms/d2xx/ |title=GM D2XX Vehicle Platform |date=July 2013 |publisher=GM Authority |access-date=May 26, 2016}}

| related = Opel Astra K

| engine = {{unbulleted list

| Gasoline:

| 1.4 L LE2 I4 turbo

| 1.5 L SGE I4 (China)

| Diesel:

| 1.6 L MDE I4 turbo

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| transmission = {{unbulleted list

| 6-speed M32 manual

| 6-speed GM 6T35 automatic

| 7-speed DCG DCT{{Cite web|url=https://media.gm.com/content/media/cn/en/chevrolet/vehicles/Cruze/2018.tab1.html|title=English|website=media.gm.com|access-date=September 10, 2019}}{{Dead link|date=June 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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| wheelbase = {{convert|2700|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2015/jun/0624-cruze.html|title=Sophisticated Sophomore: All-New 2016 Chevrolet Cruze|date=June 24, 2015}}

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| {{convert|4666|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (sedan)

| {{convert|4453|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (hatchback)

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| width = {{convert|1795|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

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| {{convert|1465|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (sedan)

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| {{convert|1302-1356|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}} (sedan)

| {{convert|1323-1351|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}} (hatchback)

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| model_years = 2016–2019 (North America)

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The second-generation Cruze began sales in North America in early 2016,{{Cite web|url=https://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/cruze/2016.html|title=Chevrolet Pressroom - United States - Cruze|website=media.gm.com|access-date=September 10, 2019}} delayed a year by engineering changes.{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-gm-cruze-idUSBRE96G1F720130717|title=Exclusive: GM delays Chevy Cruze debut by a year – sources|date=July 17, 2013|newspaper=Reuters}} The Cruze has a new external design with a new split grille front and a fastback-like sloping roofline from the Chinese version of the fastback. It is also powered by the 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing {{convert|153|hp|kW|abbr=on}} and {{convert|177|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} torque.

The 2016 Cruze comes equipped with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Capability features. However, only one of their phone brands at any one time can be used.[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2927225/apple-carplays-coming-to-these-14-chevrolet-cars-in-the-2016-model-year.html "Apple CarPlay's coming to these 14 Chevrolet cars in the 2016 model year"] from PC World (May 27, 2015)[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2927293/these-are-the-14-chevrolet-cars-from-the-2016-model-year-that-will-have-android-auto.html "These are the 14 Chevrolet cars from the 2016 model year that will have Android Auto"] from PC World (May 27, 2015)

In January 2016, Chevrolet unveiled the five-door hatchback version of the North American Cruze at the North American International Auto Show. It went on sale in late 2016 as a 2017 model.{{cite web |last=Gardner |first=Daniel |date=January 8, 2016 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/36F3CF4D91C13E44CA257F33007855CC |title=Detroit show: Chevrolet Cruze hatch unveiled |work=GoAuto |access-date=January 10, 2016 |archive-date=January 17, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160117211812/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/36F3CF4D91C13E44CA257F33007855CC |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |last=Gardner |first=Daniel |date=January 8, 2016 |url=http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1101722_2017-chevrolet-cruze-hatchback-revealed-before-detroit-auto-show |title=Detroit show: Chevrolet Cruze hatch unveiled |work=GoAuto |access-date=January 10, 2016}}

Trim levels continue to be L, LS, LT (now combined into one trim level, as opposed to the previous 1LT and 2LT designations), and Premier (replacing the previous LTZ trim level as the top-of-the-line Cruze trim level). Discontinued are the Eco and Diesel trim levels. All trim levels is equipped with a 1.4-liter EcoTec inline-four engine. Higher trim levels (LT and Premier) also offer features such as the "RS Sport Package".

The base L only offers a six-speed manual transmission, while the Premier, on the other end of the spectrum, offers only a six-speed automatic transmission. The LS and LT trim levels offer either a six-speed manual transmission, or a six-speed automatic transmission.

A new diesel-powered Cruze became available in 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://media.gm.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/cruze/2016.html|title=Chevrolet Pressroom - United States - Cruze|website=media.gm.com}} It uses the 1.6-liter turbo-diesel also found in the 2018 Equinox, paired to either a nine-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission.{{cite web|url=http://www.autonews.com/article/20160802/RETAIL03/160809957/gm-will-take-aim-at-vw-with-diesel-chevy-cruze|title=GM will take aim at VW with diesel Chevy Cruze|date=August 2, 2016}}

File:2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT hatchback rear 5.31.18.jpg|Hatchback (pre-facelift)

File:2018 Chevrolet Cruze LT 1.4L rear 1.22.19.jpg|Sedan (pre-facelift)

File:2018 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS package, 5-door hatchback in Kinetic Blue Metallic, front left.jpg|Cruze Premier RS

File:2018 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS package, 5-door hatchback in Kinetic Blue Metallic, rear left.jpg|Cruze Premier RS

File:2017 Chevrolet Cruze (interior).jpg|Interior

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For 2019, the Cruze received a mid-cycle facelift, which made its debut in April 2018, along with restyled versions of the 2019 Camaro, Spark and Malibu. Changes for the Cruze for 2019 include the addition of a lower-priced LS model for the Cruze Hatchback, the deletion of the six-speed manual transmission option (all Cruze models, including the previous manual-only L, will come equipped with an automatic transmission), all-new third-generation MyLink Systems, and a revised RS Package for LT and Premier models. The 2019 Cruze went on sale in November 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/cruze/2019.html|title=Chevrolet Cruze/Cruze Hatchback - 2019|website=media.gm.com|access-date=September 10, 2019}}

File:2019 Chevrolet Cruze LS in Silver Ice Metallic, Front Left.jpg|2019 Cruze LS hatchback (facelift)

File:2019 Chevrolet Cruze LT RS, Front Right, 06-22-2021.jpg|2019 Cruze LT RS sedan (facelift)

File:2019 Chevrolet Cruze hayon (SIAM 2019).jpg|Hatchback rear three-quarter view

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Before launching the Chevrolet Cruze as the Holden Astra in Australia, Holden engineers performed 100,000 kilometres of suspension and steering testing at the Lang Lang Proving Ground south east of Melbourne, Australia, tuning for Australian roads. A firmer more compliant ride and more responsive steering tune is the result. Other major changes over the international model included revised front and rear bumpers, which aim to give it a similar look to the Holden Astra Hatch.{{cite web |title=Holden Pressroom – Australia – Astra Sedan |url=http://media.gm.com/media/au/en/holden/vehicles/astra-sedan/2017.html |website=media.gm.com |publisher=General Motors |access-date=June 4, 2018 |ref=Astra Sedan |language=en |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213173341/https://media.gm.com/media/au/en/holden/vehicles/astra-sedan/2017.html |url-status=dead }}

Unlike the hatchback version, the sedan was offered in LS, LS+, LT and LTZ trim levels. All models are powered by a {{convert|1399|cc|L|1|abbr=on|order=flip}} turbocharged direct injection engine with a power of {{convert|110|kW|hp|abbr=on}} at 5,600 rpm and torque of {{convert|235|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 1,600–4,000 rpm mated to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic.

File:2018 Holden Astra (BL) LS sedan (2018-05-02) 01.jpg|Holden Astra Sedan

File:2018 Holden Astra (BL) LS sedan (2018-05-02) 02.jpg|Rear view

The Cruze in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 4 airbags and ESC received 4 stars for adult occupants and 4 stars for infants frrom Latin NCAP in 2018 (one level above from 2010 to 2015).{{Cite web|url=https://www.latinncap.com/en/result/114/chevrolet-cruze-+-4-airbags|title=Official results of the Chevrolet Cruze + 4 Airbags 2018|website=LATIN NCAP - PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS}}

A further improved Cruze in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 6 airbags and ESC received 5 stars for adult occupants and 4 stars for infants frrom Latin NCAP in 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.latinncap.com/en/result/126/chevrolet-cruze-+-6-airbags-from-21052019-vin-8agbb69s0lr100117|title=Official results of the Chevrolet Cruze + 6 Airbags (from 21/05/2019) VIN 8AGBB69S0LR100117 2019|website=LATIN NCAP - PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS}}

The 2019 Cruze was tested by the IIHS:{{Cite web|url=https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/chevrolet/cruze-4-door-sedan/2019|title=2019 Chevrolet Cruze 4-door sedan|website=IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety}}

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| assembly = China: Shenyang, Liaoning (SAIC-GM)

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File:Chevrolet Cruze J400 CN 02 China 2015-04-06.jpg

The new model was first announced for the Chinese market at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show and went on sale in August 2014. Based on the D2XX platform and designed by SAIC-GM, the Cruze J400 CN only sold for 2 years before the release of the international Cruze J400.

The four-door sedan has a fastback-like sloping roofline and a low drag coefficient of 0.28 comes with a choice of a {{convert|1399|cc|L|1|abbr=on|order=flip}} turbocharged direct injection engine with a power of {{convert|110|kW|hp|abbr=on}} at 5,600 rpm and torque of {{convert|235|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 1,600–4,000 rpm, which can be mated with a six-speed manual transmission or seven-speed Start/Stop enabled dual-clutch gearbox, or a {{convert|1490|cc|L|1|abbr=on|order=flip}} direct injection engine with a power of {{convert|84|kW|hp|abbr=on}} at 5,600 rpm and torque of {{convert|146|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm mated to a six-speed Start/Stop-capable automatic transmission. Both engines come from the new GM Small Gasoline Engine family. Weight reduction of 10% is achieved by using very high-strength steels and aluminum alloys. Watt's link torsion beam rear suspension, first used on the Opel Astra (J), comes as standard. The car comes equipped with a 4.2" color screen radio or MyLink 2.0 infotainment system with an 8" screen, and can be configured with OnStar Gen10 offering 4G LTE Internet connection with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.{{cite web|title=English|url=http://media.gm.com/media/cn/en/chevrolet/vehicles/cruze/2014.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203230919/http://media.gm.com/media/cn/en/chevrolet/vehicles/cruze/2014.html|archive-date=February 3, 2015|access-date=January 26, 2015}}

Mules of the Chinese version of the Cruze were spied in the United States with a different front fascia.{{Cite web|last=Udy|first=Jason|date=2014-04-29|title=2016 Chevrolet Cruze Sports Different Grille - Motor Trend WOT|url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-chevrolet-cruze-sports-different-grille-and-lights/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-24|website=MotorTrend|language=en-us|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117053450/http://www.motortrend.com:80/news/2016-chevrolet-cruze-sports-different-grille-and-lights/ |archive-date=November 17, 2015 }}

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Production of the D2LC-K Cruze ended in South Korea in July 2018, and in the US and Mexico in March 2019.{{cite news|last=Bomey|first=Nathan|date=November 26, 2018|title=GM to kill Chevrolet Volt, Cruze, Impala as Americans ditch passenger cars|work=Detroit Free Press|url=https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2018/11/26/chevrolet-volt-cruze-impala/2114433002/|access-date=November 26, 2018}}{{cite news|last=Centeno|first=Deivis|date=November 28, 2018|title=GM To Also End Chevy Cruze Production In Mexico|work=GM Authority|url=http://gmauthority.com/blog/2018/11/gm-to-also-end-chevy-cruze-production-in-mexico/|access-date=November 28, 2018}} The Lordstown assembly plant was closed and sold to Lordstown Motors, while Ramos Arizpe Assembly will build the Chevrolet Blazer instead.

Assembly of the Chevrolet Cruze Sedan at Lordstown Assembly in Lordstown, Ohio concluded on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, when the last car rolled off of the assembly line.{{Cite web|title=Final car rolls off the line at closing GM plant|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/video/final-car-rolls-off-the-line-at-closing-gm-plant-1453470787682|access-date=September 10, 2019|website=NBC News}} Assembly plant workers at the plant wrote inspiring messages on the unfinished body underneath the paint, as well as signed one of the foam front seat cushions underneath the upholstery. GM turned down an offer from Cleveland automotive dealer owner Bernie Moreno to keep the plant open and continue building the Cruze under a five-year deal, which he hoped would be used to launch a ridesharing service featuring a fleet of Cruzes with two shifts under Moreno's direction.[http://www.vindy.com/news/2019/mar/17/did-gm-nix-huge-deal-for-cruzes/ "Did GM nix huge deal for Cruzes?"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190823053539/http://www.vindy.com/news/2019/mar/17/did-gm-nix-huge-deal-for-cruzes/|date=August 23, 2019}} from The Vindicator (Youngstown, Ohio) (March 18, 2019)

Production in China ended in February 2020, following stronger sales of the Chevrolet Monza in that market.{{Cite web|date=February 12, 2020|title=GM Ends Production of the Chevrolet Cruze in China|url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/02/gm-ends-production-of-the-chevrolet-cruze-in-china/}} This leaves Argentina as the sole remaining producer of the Cruze, for the Latin American market. In 2016, this plant was the subject of three one-hour episodes of Mega Fábricas from Nat Geo.{{Cite web|url=https://www.16valvulas.com.ar/la-planta-de-general-motors-de-alvear-en-mega-fabricas/|title=La Planta de General Motors de Alvear en Mega Fabricas|first=Daniel|last=Panzera|date=May 17, 2016|website=16 Valvulas}} US$740 million were invested in this factory to produce the Cruze, including 250 to make its engine.{{Cite web|url=https://www.16valvulas.com.ar/general-motors-produjo-motor-ecotec-1-4-turbo-no-50-000-la-planta-alvear/|title=General Motors produjo el motor Ecotec 1.4 Turbo Nº 50.000 en la Planta de Alvear|first=Jonathan|last=Romero|date=February 4, 2018|website=16 Valvulas}} Flex-fuel engines are exported to Brazil and CNG versions used to be exported to the UK, where a plant producing Opel/Vauxhall (sold since to PSA) is located. The Cruze is the only C-segment hatchback/sedan made in Argentina.{{Cite web|url=https://ar.motor1.com/reviews/609849/critica-larga-chevrolet-cruze-midnight/|title=Crítica de larga duración: Chevrolet Cruze Midnight (tercer mes)|website=Motor1.com}} In 2021, the unit number 150,000 was produced there.{{Cite web|url=https://tn.com.ar/autos/novedades/2021/04/04/produccion-nacional-chevrolet-fabrico-el-cruze-numero-150000-en-argentina/|title=Producción nacional: Chevrolet fabricó el Cruze número 150.000 en Argentina|date=April 4, 2021|website=Todo Noticias}}

Unlike its Chevrolet predecessors for the U.S. market—Cavalier, Prizm, and Cobalt—or its Daewoo predecessors for the South Korean market—Espero, Nexia, Nubira, and Lacetti—the Cruze has been discontinued without any announcement or plans for a replacement. The second-generation Cruze "was not [considered] a particularly standout product in an extremely competitive segment" against similar offerings from well-established and highly-attractive rivals from Japan, and South Korea such as the Honda Civic, the Toyota Corolla, and the Hyundai Elantra.{{Cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2019/03/08/born-high-expectations-chevy-cruze-hits-end-line/3094653002/|title=Born of high expectations, Chevy Cruze hits the end of the line|first=Henry|last=Payne|website=The Detroit News}}{{Cite web|date=October 31, 2019|title=Chevrolet Cruze Sales Decrease 82 Percent to 5,799 Units in Q3 2019|url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/10/chevrolet-cruze-sales-numbers-figures-results-third-quarter-q3-2019/#:~:text=In%20the%20United%20States%2C%20Chevrolet,59%20percent%20to%2045%2C276%20units}}{{cite web|date=October 9, 2014|title=The worst cars you can buy, right now|work=Top Gear |url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/list/worst-cars-you-can-buy-right-now}}

At the end of 29 December 2023, production in Argentina was discontinued as well.{{Cite news |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/01/chevy-cruze-production-ends-in-argentina/ |title=Chevy Cruze Production Ends In Argentina |first=Centeno |last=Deivis |work=GM Authority |location=US |date=January 5, 2024 |access-date=January 5, 2024}}

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The Chevrolet Cruze first entered the World Touring Car Championship in 2009 with a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine, taking six wins in its debut season.{{cite web |url=http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/wtcc-2011-chevrolet-cruze-1-6-turbo/28878 |title=WTCC 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 turbo |publisher=AutomobileReviews.com |date=March 14, 2011 |access-date=October 3, 2011}} The car has proved successful since its entry, with Yvan Muller winning the championship in 2010 and again in 2011 using the new 1.6-litre turbocharged engine. Chevrolet placed first, second and third in 2011, with Muller finishing ahead of teammates Rob Huff and Alain Menu. Chevrolet finished 1–2–3 again in 2012, this time, Huff becoming champion ahead of Menu and Muller.

The Cruze also entered the British Touring Car Championship for 2010 and 2011. Jason Plato won the championship for Chevrolet in 2010 and finished 3rd in 2011.{{cite web|url=http://www.autoevolution.com/news/chevrolet-cruze-to-enter-2010-btcc-18387.html|title=Chevrolet Cruze to Enter 2010 BTCC|first=Alina|last=Dumitrache|date=March 23, 2010}} The BTCC Cruze used the 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine found in the original variant of the WTCC Cruze.{{Cite web|url=https://chevroletbtcc.co.uk/cars|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111115112530/http://www.chevroletbtcc.co.uk/cars/|url-status=dead|title=3 Chevrolet car models you won't be willing to bet on a race | Chevrolet BTCC|archive-date=November 15, 2011|website=chevroletbtcc.co.uk|access-date=September 10, 2019}}

The Cruze won the Scandinavian Touring Car Championship in 2011, being run by NIKA Racing under the banner of 'Chevrolet Motorsport Sweden' with Rickard Rydell driving. Rydell and teammate Michel Nykjær finished second and third in 2012.

Chevrolet pulled their sponsorship at the end of 2011 from the BTCC to support the Chevrolet team in the World Touring Car Championship for 2012.{{citation needed|date=April 2012}} Chevrolet then announced they would not enter a works team for the 2013 WTCC season. For 2013 RML, the original builders of the Cruzes, continued to compete without the support of Chevrolet. Cars were also entered by Bamboo Engineering, NIKA Racing and Tuenti Racing Team. Despite no funding from the manufacturer, the Cruze remained the car to beat, even against works teams from Honda and Lada. Muller won his fourth WTCC title, his third in a Cruze and James Nash won the Yokohama Drivers' Trophy for independent entries, ahead of fellow Cruze drivers Alex MacDowall and Michel Nykjær.

RML have confirmed they will build Cruzes to the new set of WTCC regulations for 2014, which sees the cars increase in power and feature greater aerodynamics. RML aim to build up to six cars. Confirmed recipients include Tom Chilton who has yet to announce a team to run his car, Bamboo Engineering who will run two cars and Campos Racing who will enter a car for Hugo Valente.

The Cruze returned to the BTCC in 2013 in the hands of Joe Girling and Tech-Speed Motorsport, who loaned the car from Finesse Motorsport. The increase in performance of the Next Generation Touring Car entries meant the older Super 2000 specification cars like the Cruze were now too uncompetitive to compete for wins but were provided with their own category. Now running a 2.0-litre turbocharged NGTC-specification engine, Girling took one class win at Donington Park but missed the second half of the season. The car returned to Finesse Motorsport who entered the Knockhill round of the championship with Aiden Moffat driving. At sixteen years old, Moffat became the BTCC's youngest driver at 16 years, 10 months and 28 days. This was to be the S2000 Cruze's final appearance in the BTCC, as S2000 cars are to be abolished from 2014. Andy Neate entered the 2013 season with a new NGTC-specification Cruze, built by his own team, IP Tech Race Engineering and used an engine built by RML. The car made its debut at Snetterton and competed at several rounds towards the end of the season. The car has since been sold to Aiden Moffat, who will run the car with his own team for 2014. BTC Racing will enter a hatchback variant of the Cruze for 2014, driven by Chris Stockton. The car was originally intended to be used by Jason Plato in 2012 but RML and Chevrolet withdrew from the BTCC and mothballed the shell. BTC Racing acquired it and were initially included on the entry list for 2013 but the car was not finished in time and never appeared all season.

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The first-generation Chevrolet Cruze debuted in the Argentine TC 2000 in 2011, and the second-generation in 2016. Agustín Canapino won the 2016 and 2021 championships. The second-generation Cruze is also entered in Turismo Nacional, where Jonatan Castellano took the Class 3 title in 2022.

The second generation of the Chevrolet Cruze made its debut at Stock Car Brasil in 2016 with tubular chassis and in 2020 the fiber fairing gives way to the original bodywork of the cars with the necessary changes for the adaptation.

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In August 2014, Cruze sales reached the milestone of 3 million units sold worldwide, 16 months after passing the 2 million mark. The following table shows the top selling markets {{as of|2014|08|lc=y}}.{{cite web |url=http://www.hybridcars.com/3-million-cruze-sedans-sold-worldwide/ |title=3 Million Cruze Sedans Sold Worldwide |author=Philippe Crowe |publisher=HybridCars.com |date=August 29, 2014 |access-date=August 31, 2014}}

By April 2016, cumulative sales of cars of the Cruze name exceeded 4 million worldwide.{{cite press release|url=https://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2016/apr/0418-cruze.html|title=2016 Chevrolet Cruze Offers 42 MPG on the Highway|date=18 April 2016|access-date=13 January 2019|location=Detroit, Michigan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170704150307/https://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2016/apr/0418-cruze.html|archive-date=4 July 2017|url-status=live}}

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