Team-BHP - Chevrolet Cruze LTZ 2.0 Diesel : Test Drive & Review

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Originally Posted by SkyWalker (Post 1528488)

iTNerd, ANHC has 160mm and there has been no big complaints about bottoming out (at least i find it ok), so it wont be so bad with Cruze unless they have a very soft suspension. I wont worry too much about this - though 170mm would have been nice.

BTW, apparently new Civic has a stiffer suspension, so you should be better off in your new Civic.

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Originally Posted by iTNerd (Post 1528436)

Where are all the experts/gurus/enthusiasts gone? Would love to hear your comments.

Ground Clearance:
Cruze - 165mm (with 16")
Civic - 170mm (with 15")

We already have countless number of stories of Civic bottoming out on speed breakers.. Where does it leaves for Cruze with 165mm (5mm less than that of Civic)? I didn't hear any stiff suspension setup in the discussion so far, and if it does have a soft suspension, then I think it would be crucified.. :Frustrati

Ground clearance though mentioned as a number on the spec sheet, the tendency of the car to hit the bumps that our road throws up depend on the wheel base, suspension settings, sport package (side skirtings) etc.

So yes cruz could be in problem but not necessarily, we need proper a road test to know for sure. The results may actually surprise us and the problem may not be as acute as in the civic.

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Originally Posted by bashani (Post 1531286)

Yup, mine is booked :), white LTZ, I even have the chassis number.
Will confirm the delivery date in a while.

Same here, White- LTZ- I am excited to have it. The dealer says the car is despatched from Halol plant. Lets see...

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Originally Posted by dipen (Post 1530555)

I believe even the cheaper Verna (or ex-Getz CRDI) should be able to do this.

The verna could beat the 105Hp Laura which is till the Elegance variant. The top end L & K variant comes with a 140 Hp Diesel.Its more powerful than a Verna at 19 Laks.

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Originally Posted by ACM (Post 1531369)

Yep the Laura Petrol 168 bhp does 0-100 in 9.x seconds, it is the fastest car this side of 30L (faster than even the Accord V6) on track. Check out the Autocar 10th aniversary issue where it was driven by Narain K.

the Laura 2.0 Diesel 140 bhp with DSG auto box is also much faster than the Cruxz with 150 bhp due to the DSG 6 speed auto that has a dual clutch setup that is bested only by the new DSG on the Audi.

Hmm...Now someone should really set up a track day between The Skoda Laura L & K and the Cruze LTZ..Interesting contest this clap:

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Originally Posted by tsk1979 (Post 1527191)

I was referring to interior space....

...If you talk about 14L price tag, then the Embera whips her good in space and comfort.

Bingo! Well said, Tanveer!. In fact the Embera has more room than any car south of 25 lacs, inclucing the Accord. The only competitor, methinks, is the Skoda Superb.

Speaking of 0-100runs, With stock JK vectras, and wheelspin even in second gear, I got a reading of 9.8 seconds.
The lightning quick gearshift enables this fast time.
As for trackday, I do not know how laura handles, but the chevy is a superb handler.
Even if you misjudge a turn, oversteer, and start loosing control, it easy to ease off the throttle, tap the brake, and get back in line.
She is very forgiving to the driver.
With better tires, I expect a better 0-100 time, as well as even better performance.
The power to weight ratio is amazing in this little rocket.

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Originally Posted by vinaydas (Post 1530671)

well try against a 1.8TSI petrol till the turbo spools in the laura will be long gone :D

A diesel is a diesel always and lets not go into Fuel efficiency and the cost of petrol even. Diesel beats petrol any day on FE aspects. So lets just compare the Diesel Cruze to the Diesel Laura.:thumbs up

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Originally Posted by tsk1979 (Post 1531517)

agree:
I guess you're right TSK, with better tires the performance will improve and i guess even if the Laura has the DSG box in the L&K, It will not stand a chance against the cruze's manual if the gears r shifted accurately.

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Originally Posted by ACM (Post 1531369)

the Laura 2.0 Diesel 140 bhp with DSG auto box is also much faster than the Cruxz with 150 bhp due to the DSG 6 speed auto that has a dual clutch setup that is bested only by the new DSG on the Audi.

As per ACI data, Cruze is faster in 0-100 runs. Much faster infact with a difference of nearly 2 secs. The workaround :) is to chip it as I have done to my Superb for which more details are here:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...pd-diesel.html

It brings down 0-100 from 11.2 to 9.5.

A fried of mine was seriously considering the Jetta or the Civic. I have managed to wet his appetite about the Cruze, only thing is its a family of 5 and rear legroom is very important to him.

I know rear seat room should not be the criteria to choose the Cruze given how many things it's got right starting from the engine, however can anyone throw some informed light on the rear seat space between the Cruze and Civic/Jetta?

Everyone has different height and width.
Since cruze is a narrow car, seating for 5, esp with upright back seat may be an issue.
Best thing to do is that your friend goes to the dealer, and sits on the front, with family sitting at back.
If they like it, they can book it!

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Originally Posted by amtak (Post 1531237)

Nah! The petrol version of the Optra (LS again) is at 7.39 Lakhs! Aveo should be positioned like the Flair/Accent/Mid trim Dzire and Optra to fight with the newer C segment cars.

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Originally Posted by shankar.balan (Post 1531341)

in my opinion the Cruze should completely replace the boring Optra.

The Aveo is so uninspiring that it can at best try to play a lackadaisical game with the Flair, Accent, Dzire etc.

Not Dzire please,thats the wierdest looking car(or is it one ?) I have ever come across