CHEVROLET Cruze Stationwagon · photos, packages and modifications

If compared with its competitors, which includes Ford Focus Estate and Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer, Chevrolet Cruze SW is the prominent car in the range of Chevrolet's Cruze. Although the drive is not as great as that of the Ford, it definitely has more reliability if compared to Vauxhall. You would find that it definitely offers the best to the buyers, because of its prominent features, which includes a punch 1.7-litre diesel engine and a 500-litre boot. The car also comes with equipment, and you would not find it highly costly to run. This car comes in three trims, which includes the basic S, which has a 1.6-litre petrol engine. The mid-range LT, as well as top-spec LTZ has satellite navigation, along with a reversing camera, with a standardized fitting.

You would not find this car to be extremely good-looking, especially if compared with other cars, but within the Cruze family, it definitely ranks in the highest. The design that includes a double-level grille has proved to work better if compared to the saloon or hatch models. The higher-spec models look better especially because of the fact that they have 17-inch alloys, along with chrome trim. It is based on Vauxhall Astra, which is why this car has an interior similar to that car. However, the fact that it has a glossy black center console, along with a styled brushed metal console, it has similarities to that of a Chevy Corvette sports car. However, it is imperative to point out that the materials utilized are not as expensive-looking if compared to rivals, and the quality of the build is not that brilliant.

There is an option of buying between two petrol engines and two diesels. However, the buyer should definitely think of going for the 1.7 VCDi engine, because it has 129 bhp. This feature allows acceleration from 0-62 mph within 10.4 seconds. You would find that the 1.6 and 1.8-liter petrol engines are a bit sluggish, and the 2.0-liter engine only performs quicker, if it has an automatic gearbox. You would not find the diesel units to be highly refined, so if you compare it to the European rivals, it would not have much ranking. Therefore, the overall assessment of the car remains average. The handling is quite nominal, with a minimum amount of body roll. There is no feedback from the steering wheel. The ride would be crazy, even when there are potholes and smaller bumps.

However, one thing that wins this car over is the fact that the mechanics and engines used in this automobile have proved to be reliable. Euro NCAP has also provided this car with an excellent five-star rating, when it comes to safety.