The first generation of the domestic Cruze was launched in 2009, which is often referred to as the "classic Cruze", which was designed by the Korean team; The second-generation model was designed by the German Opel, but it did not achieve the sales results of the first generation, and it was replaced again after two years on the market; The Cruze currently on sale is a second-and-a-half-generation model in terms of time, but it actually has no inheritance relationship with the previous two generations, and is completely based on the American version of the Cruze, which belongs to the third-generation model.
 
The current Cruze is quite similar to the American in terms of appearance, offering a hatchback and a sedan version, which is sportier than the previous two generations and is also aimed at young people. The hatchback version is an independent design, and there will be no sense of disobedience to the skin, but it is a little similar to the Buick Veran hatchback. In terms of body size, the lessons learned from the second-generation model are larger than the previous two models, with a wheelbase of 2,700 mm and a width of more than 1,800 mm, which are reflected in the interior space.
 
The third-generation Cruze offers two powertrain options, a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine (L3G) mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, and a 1.4-liter turbocharged (LE2) with a dual-clutch transmission. With the universal 6AT and dual-clutch transmission, reliability and user experience have always been unguaranteed. GF6 series gearbox has always had a relatively large number of complaints, which is a hurdle that GM cannot cross, and GM's 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox will often shake when driving at low speeds, like a state of manual transmission semi-linkage, throttle response and power output are not very linear.
 
In this class, the use of the front MacPherson and rear torsion beams is the norm, as is the Cruze, with the difference that the 1.4T model will have a watt linkage, which mainly provides lateral support to the vehicle except from the suspension articulation points, making the rear of the car more stable. In daily driving, its driving texture is also very good, the chassis is neither bumpy nor unnecessary, and the quietness is not bad, and it is still very enjoyable to ride in this car.
 
The interior should be considered fashionable today, because the current rivals in the same class have adopted a very neat layout, which will look more conservative, but the entire layout of the Cruze is very versatile, and the various buttons on the center console are arranged more reasonably. The Cruze has done a very clever treatment in the interior, although there is a lot of hard plastic, but it is matched with leather or fabric, and the look and feel is greatly improved.
 
The third-generation Cruze has a longer wheelbase and significantly improved vertical space in the car, with plenty of knee room for rear passengers, but headroom is cramped due to the fastback shape. The seats are well received in terms of shape and softness, the backrest angle is relatively reclined, there is a depression in the middle, the sense of center is strong, and the seat cushion is long enough to provide enough support, but the front center armrest will encroach on part of the rear space, and passengers sitting in the middle will be a little uncomfortable.
 
Cruze only has 6AT and 9AT in the United States, but there will be various engine and transmission failures in more than 3 years, and all aspects of problems will break out in more than 5 years, and the maintenance cost will be very high in the later stage, and the value retention rate is difficult to guarantee. The main problem with the domestic Cruze is still in the gearbox, GF6 and 7DCG do not have a guarantee of reliability, and it is difficult to recommend.
 
The third-generation Cruze did not achieve good crash test results in the IIHS, and has not participated in 25% offset collisions since its launch, including the driver's side and the passenger side, nor has it participated in the roof strength test, and it is difficult to give a convincing performance in terms of safety.