The prospects of rolling out the tech savvy Chevrolet Cruze in 2020 might be under consideration but its still one popular contender in the passenger car segment with its awesome range of features, performance specs and excellent EPA estimated mileage of 38mpg on the highway and 28 in the city. A turbo engine as standard, availability of 4G LTE Wi-fi, a standard Rear Vision Camera and Apple Car Play compatibility out of the box are some Great features that enticed the buyers year after year. Elegant styling and comfortable interiors and awesome cargo space are other features that could be scarce on newer models. We called on Smithfield Chevrolet dealership to understand why features on the Chevrolet Cruz still hold good in 2020.

Stylish Exterior Design

The Cruze stands out as one of the most elegantly styled passenger sedans in the Chevy lineup in 2020. The aggressive front fascia gives a makes a bold statement that gives a distinctive look to the Cruze which comes both as a 4-door sedan and as a 5-door hatchback, both seating up to 5. These are further available as the LS, LT, Premier and Diesel editions. Some standard features that still hold good on the Cruze Premier edition in comparison with later models are the Front Intermittent Wipers, Solar Absorbing Glass, Halogen Projector Headlamps with LED signature and auto on/off, heater and power operated outside mirrors, LED daytime running lamps and LED combination taillights. You also have the availability of a Sport body kit that gives sport front and rear facias and rocker moldings. Similarly, a Power Sunroof can be added as an option.

High-Tech Interior Features

Some high-tech interior features that still hold good and are in fact still incorporations in 2020 release models come out as 4G LTE Wi-fi Hotspot Capability on the connectivity side which is still very much around and so is Bluetooth, which allows you to pair your phone to the infotainment system and use voice commands. This interfaced to the 7-inch diagonal touchscreen and Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System that provided Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well. On the convenience side, you have Cruise Control, Keyless open and a Rear Vision Camera which is standard across the trim levels. The Premier trim has standard Remote Start feature which is very handy and allows you to start your vehicle remotely and turn on the AC or heating for your comfort.

Engine Power and Capability

The Chevrolet Cruze comes with a standard 1.4L Turbocharged Engine that deploys Chevy’s EcoTec engine for better fuel economy and balanced performance on the standard FWD drivetrain. This is conjoined with a 6-speed automatic. The Diesel trims get a standard 1.6L Turbodiesel ECOTEC 4-cylinder engine which delivers 137 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque. This comes with a 9-speed automatic transmission which gives some fine-grained control. Our Smithfield Chevrolet dealer added that there are some awesome features that still hold good when comparing the Cruze to 2020 models. One of these is the Forward Collison Alert system that detects and alerts the drivers to possible collision scenarios.