2012 Chevy Cruze Compact Car Features and Specs

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Trim Specific Features	LS	1LT	2LT	LTZ	Eco
Please note: Features to the right may be in addition to, or in place of, features in other trims (except for Cruze Eco) Fleet and government order content varies. See your dealer for details.	138-hp 1.8L DOHC I-4 engine 6-speed manual transmission 16-inch Silver-painted wheel covers 10 standard air bags(2) StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System plus Traction Control Four-wheel antilock brakes OnStar® Directions & Connections®(5) for the first six months, including Turn-by-Turn Navigation SiriusXM Satellite Radio(6) with three trial months Black outside power rearview mirrors	LS equipment plus the following 138-hp 1.4L turbocharged engine 16-inch alloy wheels Body-color, power outside rearview mirrors Cruise control USB port(3) Bluetooth® wireless technology(4) for select phones Available Driver Convenience Package Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob Steering wheel-mounted audio controls Available All-Star Package: Pioneer® 9-speaker audio system(7), sunroof Available RS Appearance Package	1LT equipment plus the following 17-inch split 5-spoke alloy wheels Heated, power-adjustable leather appointed seats Four-wheel antilock disc brakes Sport-Tuned suspension Available touch-screen navigation system(8)	2LT equipment plus the following 6-speed automatic transmission 18-inch split 5-spoke Silver-painted alloy wheels Foglamps Chrome door handles Automatic climate control Uplevel instrument cluster Ultrasonic rear park assist Keyless entry/Keyless start	LTZ equpment plus the following 6-speed manual transmission with Eco overdrive gear 17-inch 15-spoke polished forged-alumninum wheels with ultra-low rolling resistance tires Unique front fascia air dam, lower front grille air shutter and rear spoiler

Highlights

Vehicle Key Features	LS	1LT	2LT	LTZ	Eco
1.8L DOHC I-4 engine 138-hp and 25 MPG city/36 hwy with standard manual transmission(9).	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
1.4L turbocharged engine Small-displacement, 138-hp engine, ideal for Cruze.	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
6-speed manual transmission Helps Cruze 1LT and 2LT offer 38 MPG hwy(9)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
6-speed automatic transmission Helps Cruze LT, 2LT and LTZ offer 38 MPG hwy(9)	Available	Available	Available	Standard	Available
6-speed manual transmission with Eco overdrive gear Helps Cruze Eco offer 42 MPG hwy(9)	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Four-wheel ABS, front disc/rear drum Helps reduce wheel lockup and maintain steering control during hard braking.	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Four-wheel disc ABS Helps reduce wheel lockup and maintain steering control during hard braking.	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available
StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with Traction Control Helps improve vehicle stability, particularly during emergency maneuvers.	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Air bags with Passenger Sensing System(2) 10 total including frontal, front and outboard rear-seat-mounted side-impact, roof rail-mounted head-curtain side-impact, and driver and front passenger knee.	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar® with Directions & Connections®(5) Plan for the first six months Includes Turn-by-Turn Navigation, vehicle diagnostic reports and Automatic Crash Response.	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Oil-Life Monitor	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Excludes spare tire	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Z-link rear suspension Race-proven suspension helps Cruze take on tight corners(10).	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Available(16)
Black outside mirrors	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Body-color power-adjustable mirrors	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Body-color, heated, power adjustable mirrors	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
Body-color door handles	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Chrome door handles	Not Available	Not Available	Available(17)	Standard	Not Available
Chrome belt molding, chrome deck lid applique and black grille with chrome surround	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
RS Package Rocker moldings, unique front and rear fascias, front foglamps, rear spoiler, uplevel instrument panel cluster.	Not Available	Available	Available	Available	Not Available
Eco unique front fascia, aero panels and rear spoiler 42 MPG hwy(9) isn't the only thing that sets Eco apart.	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Single-zone manual climate control air conditioning	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Single-zone auto climate control air conditioning	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
Premium cloth seating	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Heated Meridian leather-appointed seating	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available
Power door locks with keyless entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power windows with auto-down	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
SiriusXM Satellite Radio(6) with three trial months SiriusXM brings you music from every genre plus the best in sports, news, talk, entertainment and comedy.	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth® wireless technology(4) for select phones (11) Hands-free calling	Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise control	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
USB port(3)(12) It even charges your MP3 player for you.	Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
AM/FM stereo with CD player, MP3 playback, 6 speakers and enhanced acoustics Includes a 7" diagonal color display.	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
AM/FM stereo with CD player, MP3 playback, and GPS navigation system(11) Includes a 7" diagonal color display.	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Available	Available
Remote vehicle starter system(13)	Not Available	Available	Available(16)	Standard	Available
Pioneer® Premium Audio System(7) 250-watts and 9 speakers.	Not Available	Available(15)	Available	Available	Available
Keyless Entry / Keyless Start	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Standard	Not Available
Foglamps (14)	Not Available	Available	Available	Standard	Not Available
Sunroof(15)	Not Available	Available	Available	Available	Not Available
Floor Mats	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Compact Spare Tire	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Available(16)

Powertrain

Powertrain	LS	1LT	2LT	LTZ	ECO
Standard Engine	Gas I4	Turbocharged Gas I4	Turbocharged Gas I4	Turbocharged Gas I4	Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement (liters/ cu in.)	1.8L/110	1.4L/83	1.4L/83	1.4L/83	1.4L/83
Transmission	6 Manual	6 Manual	6 Manual	6 Automatic	6 Manual
Horsepower @ RPM	138 @ 6300	138 @ 4900	138 @ 4900	138 @ 4900	138 @ 4900
Torque @ RPM	125 @ 3800	148 @ 1850	148 @ 1850	148 @ 1850	148 @ 1850
Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Compound Crank	Compound Crank	Compound Crank	Compound Crank	Compound Crank
Axle Ratio	3.94	3.87	3.87	3.87	3.83
Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
4- wheel ABS	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
4-wheel Disc Brakes	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available
Front Disc/Rear Drum ABS Brakes	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Turning circle	35.7 ft	35.7 ft	35.7 ft	36.4 ft	35.7 ft
Battery Cold Cranking Amps	438	438	438	438	438
Alternator (amps)	120	120	120	120	120

Dimensions

Dimensions	LS	1LT	2LT	LTZ	ECO
Overall Length	181.0 in	181.0 in	181.0 in	181.0 in	181.0 in
Overall Width	70.7 in	70.7 in	70.7 in	70.7 in	70.7 in
Overall Height	58.1 in	58.1 in	58.1 in	58.1 in	58.1 in
Wheelbase	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.7 in
Front Head Room	39.3 in	39.3 in	39.3 in	39.3 in	39.3 in
Second Row Head Room	37.9 in	37.9 in	37.9 in	37.9 in	37.9 in
Front Hip Room	53.0 in	53.0 in	53.0 in	53.0 in	53.0 in
Second Row Hip Room	52.4 in	52.4 in	52.4 in	52.4 in	52.4 in
Front Leg Room	42.3 in	42.3 in	42.3 in	42.3 in	42.3 in
Second Row Leg Room	35.4 in	35.4 in	35.4 in	35.4 in	35.4 in
Front Shoulder Room	54.8 in	54.8 in	54.8 in	54.8 in	54.8 in
Second Row Shoulder Room	53.9 in	53.9 in	53.9 in	53.9 in	53.9 in
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	5	5
Cargo Volume	15.4 ft³	15.4 ft³	15.4 ft³	15.4 ft³	15.4 ft³
Front Tread Width	60.7 in	60.7 in	60.7 in	60.7 in	60.7 in
Rear Tread Width	61.3 in	61.3 in	61.3 in	61.3 in	61.3 in

Exterior

Exterior	LS	1LT	2LT	LTZ	ECO
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Daytime Running Lights	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
Power Mirror(s)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tires - Front All-Season	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Tires - Front Performance	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Tires - Rear Performance	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Compact Spare Tire	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Available
Traction Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Aluminum Wheels	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Intermittent Wipers	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lamps	Available	Available	Available	Standard	Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Spoiler	Not Available	Available	Available	Available	Standard
Wheel Covers	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Steel Wheels	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Interior

Interior	LS	1LT	2LT	LTZ	ECO
Driver Air Bag	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Passenger Air Bag	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Thorax Side Impact	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Body Air Bag	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags Front	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags Rear	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Climate Control	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
Single Zone Climate Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
AM/FM Stereo	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
CD Player	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defogger	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Floor Mats	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Navigation System	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Available	Available
Sun/Moon Roof	Not Available	Available	Available	Available	Not Available
Power Driver Seat	Not Available	Available	Standard	Standard	Available
Pass-Through Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cloth Seats	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Leather-Appointed Seats	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available
Bucket Seats	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Steering	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Premium Sound System	Not Available	Available	Available	Available	Available
SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3 trial months	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
MP3 Playback	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Seat(s)	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Electrochromic, Automatic-dimming Rearview Mirror	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
Passenger Visor Vanity Mirror	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Driver Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
Passenger Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
Parking Sensor	Not Available	Available	Available	Standard	Available
Front Reading Lamps	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Trip Computer	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth® connectivity	Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Keyless Start	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Standard	Not Available
Remote Vehicle Start	Not Available	Available	Available	Standard	Available
Auxiliary -Audio Input Jacks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Safety

Safety	LS	1LT	2LT	LTZ	ECO
Driver Air bags	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Passenger Air bags	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Automatic Crash Response	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Emergency Services	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Crisis Assist	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Stolen Vehicle Assistance	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Remote Door Unlock	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Roadside Assistance	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Remote Horn and Lights	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Hands-Free Calling	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Low Mileage Discount	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
4- Wheel ABS	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available
Rear Parking Assist	Not Available	Available	Available	Standard	Available
Rear Door Child Security Lockout	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lamps	Available	Available	Available	Standard	Available
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Vehicle Start	Not Available	Available	Available	Standard	Available

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency	LS	1LT	2LT	LTZ	ECO
EPA Est. Fuel Economy City (Gas)	25 MPG	26 MPG	26 MPG	26 MPG	28 MPG
EPA Est. Fuel Economy Highway (Gas)	36 MPG	38 MPG	38 MPG	38 MPG	42 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity (Approx.)	15.6 gal	15.6 gal	15.6 gal	15.6 gal	12.6 gal
Cruising Range - City (Gas)	390.00 mi	405.60 mi	405.60 mi	405.60 mi	352.80 mi
Cruising Range - Hwy (Gas)	561.60 mi	592.80 mi	592.80 mi	592.80 mi	529.20 mi

Warranty

Warranty	LS	1LT	2LT	LTZ	ECO
Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty	3 Years/36,000 Miles	3 Years/36,000 Miles	3 Years/36,000 Miles	3 Years/36,000 Miles	3 Years/36,000 Miles
Powertrain/Drivetrain limited warranty	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles
Rust Warranty	6 Years/100,000 Miles	6 Years/100,000 Miles	6 Years/100,000 Miles	6 Years/100,000 Miles	6 Years/100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Program	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles

1: The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Click here to see all Chevrolet vehicles' destination freight charges.
2: Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner’s Manual for more information.
3: Not compatible with all devices.
4: Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which phones are compatible with the vehicle.
5: Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions.
6: Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after trial period. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States and Washington, D.C. Visit www.siriusxm.com for details.
7: Pioneer is a registered trademark of the Pioneer Corp.
8: Estimates based on GM testing. EPA estimates not yet available.
9: EPA estimates.
10: Requires available automatic transmission for Cruze Eco.
11: Requires available Pioneer Premium Audio System.
12: Requires available Connectivity Package on LS.
13: Requires available Driver Convenience Package on 1LT and Eco.
14: Requires available RS Package on 1LT and 2LT.
15: Requires available All-Star Package on 1LT.
16: Requires available automatic transmission.
17: Requires available keyless access/keyless start.