Safety: The front shoulder belts of the Chevrolet Cruze are height-adjustable, and the rear seat shoulder belts have child comfort guides, which helps the belt to properly fit children. The Elantra only has front height-adjustable seat belts and no child comfort guides. The Elantra child locks have to be individually engaged manually at each door. The Cruze, however, has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver’s seat and to know when they are locked. The Cruze also has standard OnStar, which uses a GPS receiver and a cellular system to remotely unlock your doors if you’re locked out, help find your vehicle if it’s stolen or even automatically send emergency personnel to your location if needed. And those are just a sampling of what OnStar offers. The Hyundai Elantra doesn’t offer a GPS response system or anything comparable to OnStar. Moreover the Elantra only offers 6 airbags as opposed to the Cruze’s impressive 10. Quality, Reliability and Durability: There are more than 7 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Hyundai dealers, making it easier to get service under the Cruze’s excellent warranty. The Chevrolet Cruze’s engines use a cast iron block for durability. The Elantra uses an aluminum block for its engine, which is more likely to warp and crack than cast iron.
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2012 Honda Civic vs 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
Safety: The front shoulder belts of the Chevrolet Cruze are height-adjustable, and the rear seat shoulder belts have child comfort guides that allow the belt to properly fit children. The Civic only has front height-adjustable seat belts and no child comfort guides. The Civic’s child locks have to be individually engaged manually at each door. The Cruze, however, has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver’s seat and to know when they are locked. The Cruze also has standard OnStar, which uses a GPS receiver and a cellular system to remotely unlock your doors if you’re locked out, help find your vehicle if it’s stolen or even automatically send emergency personnel to your location if needed.
Quality, Reliability and Durability: The Chevrolet Cruze comes standard with free roadside assistance for 5 years/100,000 miles. Honda fails to provide roadside assistance for the Civic. Chevrolet’s powertrain warranty covers the Cruze 40,000 miles longer than Honda covers the Civic. The Cruze’s corrosion warranty is also 1 year longer than the Civic’s. There are also more than four times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Honda dealers, making it a lot easier to get service for your Cruze’s warranty than it would be on Honda’s Civic. The Chevrolet Cruze’s engines use a cast iron block for durability. The Civic uses an aluminum block for its engine, which is more likely to warp and crack than cast iron.
Ride and Handling: The Cruze offers better traction than the Civic with larger standard wheels. Standard handling in the Cruze is also greater than in the Civic because the Cruze LS/LT wheels have a lower profile than the Civic’s standard series tires. The Cruze also offers greater maximum wheel size than the Honda Civic. Superior handling in the Cruze over the Civic is solidified by theCruze’s longer wheelbase The Cruze LS/LT’s standard tires provide better handling as well because they have a lower 60 series profile that provides a tougher sidewall than the Civic’s standard series tires. The Cruze LTZ’s tires also have a lower series profile than the Civic EX’s tires. The Cruze eliminates engine vibration in the passenger area with liquid-filled engine mounts. The Civic still uses inferior rubber engine mounts causing a rougher ride for passengers.
Interior: The Cruze is rated as a mid-size car by the EPA due to its vast passenger and cargo space, while the Civic is rated as a compact due to its cramped interior and limited cargo capacity.We at Art Gamblin Motors are confident that the Chevrolet Cruze, which won two awards inKiplinger’s 2011 car issue, is unquestionably superior to the Honda Civic. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevy Cruze with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience the difference for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. We have been family owned and operated for over 40 years and have always treated our customers as family. Come and see the why Art Gamblin Motors is a superior place to buy a car, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Comfort
Here at Art Gamblin Motors, your Kent Chevrolet Dealer, we love the comfort the Chevrolet Cruze offers and we know you will to. The Cruze is a vehicle that offers exemplary value and efficiency, but does so while also offering a comfortable, convenient and luxurious driving experience. The interior of the Cruze is inspired by the world-class Corvette, evident in its dual cockpit design, ergonomic steering wheel and perfect combination of innovative design that makes driving the Cruze a genuine pleasure. The Cruze uses a beautifully accented 3 gauge instrument cluster that displays everything from average fuel consumption to tachometer and odometer readings—allowing the driver to get the most out of every experience with the Cruze. The Cruze’s substantial, ergonomic and fundamentally well-designed steering wheel offers excellent control and delight in driving.
The rearview mirror of the Cruze is automated to handle any blinding headlight glare at night. The Cruze also uses automated climate control, reverse park assisting, rain detecting windshield wipers and excellent cruise control. And what the Cruze doesn’t do for you automatically can be easily controlled through the perfectly laid out steering wheel or center stack controls; allowing you to easily access the enormous amount of technological offerings available in the Chevy Cruze. The Cruze’s Passive Entry Passive Start system allows for a totally keyless experience adding even more to its already impressive litany of comfort and convenience features. However, personalization is not sacrificed at the expense of comfort and convenience. This is evident, for example, in the Cruze’s fully customizable tilt and telescopic steering controls.
With all the available features in the Cruze you may be surprised to know that the interior is actually highly spacious and offers excellent cargo space and comfortably seats 5 adults. In fact, the compact Chevrolet Cruze’s spacious offerings have actually classified it as a midsize vehicle by the EPA! Come experience the luxurious 2012 Chevrolet Cruze for yourself here at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington. You will appreciate our welcoming pressure-free sales environment, staffed by friendly and knowledgeable sales associates. Most importantly, we have been a family owned and operated business for more than 40 years, so we pride ourselves on treating every customer like family. Come visit us and discover why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!
2012 Ford Focus vs 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
Safety: The front shoulder belts of the Chevrolet Cruze are height-adjustable, and the rear seat shoulder belts have child comfort guides that allow the belt to properly fit children. The Focus only has front height-adjustable seat belts and no child comfort guides. The Focus child locks have to be individually engaged manually at each door. The Cruze, however, has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver’s seat and to know when they are locked. The Cruze also has standard OnStar, which uses a GPS receiver and a cellular system to remotely unlock your doors if you’re locked out, help find your vehicle if it’s stolen or even automatically send emergency personnel to your location if needed. And those are just a sampling of what OnStar offers. The Ford Focus doesn’t have anything comparable to OnStar, offering only a 911 response system that requires a linked cell phone.The Focus only offers 6 airbags as opposed to the Cruze’s impressive 10. The Chevrolet Cruze has automated daytime running Lights to help keep it more visible under any condition. Studies show that driving with lights during the day may reduce accidents by up to 11% by making vehicles more conspicuous. The Focus doesn’t offer daytime running lights at all.
Power and Performance: The Cruze’s 1.4L turbo engine out performs the Focus accelerating from 0-60 faster. The EPA has found that the Cruze Eco manual transmission gets better fuel mileage than the Focus Manual with 42 highway mpg as opposed to 36 highway mpg offered by the Ford Focus. The Cruze also holds 3.2 gallons more fuel capacity than the Focus—allowing the Cruze a greater maximum fuel range. A six-speed manual is standard on the Chevrolet Cruze. The Cruze’s transmission also uses superior gear ratios for enhanced performance and a lower final drive ratio for quieter highway operation, much less engine wear and better fuel economy. The Focus only offers an inferior five-speed for its manual transmission.
Ride and Handling: The Chevrolet Cruze has emergency brake assistance standard, which greatly helped the driver stop the Cruze faster in an emergency. The Focus fails to offer a brake assist feature. The Cruze offers better traction than the Focus with larger 16” standard wheels whereas the Focus has only 15” wheels standard. Standard handling in the Cruze is also greater than in the Focus because the Cruze LS/LT wheels have a lower profile than the Focus’ standard series tires. Superior handling in the Cruze over the Focus is solidified by the Cruze’s longer wheelbase. The Cruze eliminates engine vibration in the passenger area with liquid-filled engine mounts. The Focus still uses inferior rubber engine mounts causing a rougher ride for passengers.
Interior: The Cruze is rated as a mid-size car by the EPA due to its vast passenger and cargo space, while the Focus is rated as a compact due to its cramped interior and limited cargo capacity.
We at Art Gamblin Motors are confident that the Chevrolet Cruze, which won two awards in Kiplinger’s 2011 car issue, is unmistakably superior to the Ford Focus. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevy Cruze with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience the difference for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. We have been family owned and operated for over 40 years and have always treated our customers as family. Come and see the why Art Gamblin Motors is a superior place to buy a car, and you will understand why we are the top Washington Chevrolet dealer!
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Accessories
At Art Gamblin Motors, your Puyallup Chevrolet dealer, we understand that the most cutting edge connectivity and audio systems in a new vehicle are important to our customers. And the Cruze does an excellent job at delivering outstanding connectivity and audio systems. Full Bluetooth connectivity is standard on LT, LTZ and Eco models and is optional on the LS. Bluetooth offers a wide range of connectivity functions such as audio streaming, but most importantly, Bluetooth allows for hands-free calling. Hand-free calling is not only safe and convenient, but also a legal necessity in many states such as Washington.
The Cruze includes a standard AM/FM stereo with a single disk CD player and MP3 playback as well as an auxiliary audio jack. The standard sound system in the Cruze includes 6 speakers. A navigation upgrade is available on the 2LT, LTZ and Eco. This includes a 7″ GPS touch screen with a micro SD card memory. The pioneer premium audio system upgrade is available on LT, LTZ and Eco models and includes 9 speakers with a 250-watt amplifier. A USB port is standard on all models except the LS—in which case it is an option. Sirius XM satellite radio is standard in all models of the Cruze and includes a 3-month free trial with over 170 different channels!
Ultimately, the Chevrolet Cruze is an excellent vehicle that offers superior connectivity and entertainment options. But you have to experience it for yourself. So we invite you to come test-drive a Cruze with us here at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington. You will be welcomed in our pressure free sales environment by our knowledgeable and friendly sales associates. We have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we pride ourselves on treating every customer like family. Discover the difference at Art Gamblin Motors and find out why we are the top ranked online Chevrolet dealer in the state!
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Suspension, Ride and Handling
Here at Art Gamblin Motors, your Maple Valley Chevrolet dealer, we love the way the Chevrolet Cruze handles and the comfortable driving experience it offers. The Chevrolet Cruze grants the driver responsive control and a smooth drive through its superior suspension. The Cruze uses an independent front suspension MacPherson strut design. To make the weight distribution of the front suspension as light and effective as possible key components are constructed of high-grade aluminum. This system does an excellent job at dampening rough road conditions. The Cruze also has an innovative semi-independent rear suspension; with a Z-link that supports lateral forces and the rear axel of the Cruze allowing it to corner effectively. The Z-link also helps the rear suspension follow the front suspension which makes the Cruze very balanced and responsive, without taking away from the Cruze’s comfortable ride experience.
The Cruze has 4-wheel antilock brakes standard with emergency brake assisting, which detects emergency braking and quickly engages the ABS system. The Cruze’s standard traction control system prevents loss of traction and spinning in the wheels. The StabiliTrak Stability control system automatically engages traction control and ABS systems to correct the Cruze’s course if the car doesn’t follow the drivers intended path. The Cruze has rack-mounted power steering, which gives excellent handling above and beyond a typical electrical power steering system. This is because the motor of the Cruze is mounted directly to the steering rack. Of course, with this steering system there is no power steering fluid used—making it more efficient and less costly.
Ultimately, the Chevrolet Cruze is an excellent vehicle that offers superior ride and handling. But you have to experience it for yourself. So we invite you to come test-drive a Cruze with us here at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington. You will be welcomed in our pressure free sales environment by our knowledgeable and friendly sales associates. We have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we pride ourselves on treating every customer like family. Discover the difference at Art Gamblin Motors and find out why we are the top ranked online Chevrolet dealer in the state!
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Style
Here at your Auburn Chevrolet Dealer we are pleased to present the innovative Chevrolet Cruze—a compact car that has redefined its segment. The style of the Cruze communicates a sophisticated, first-class and uncommon feel. The sculpted design communicates the aerodynamic nature of the Cruze and its innovative efficiency and handling. No space is wasted in the Cruze and no gaps were allowed into its design. The two tier grille and negligible front overhang are just two of the many features of the Cruze’s style that convey its upscale midsize vehicle appearance—while of course being a compact car that offers all the very best elements in its class. The standard Cruze LS itself communicates quality and superiority in its style, but the Cruze is also a versatile vehicle coming in LS, LT, 2LT, LTZ and Eco models, meaning there is a Cruze to fit everyone’s tastes. Some of the many stylistic options available on the Cruze include power adjustable mirrors matching the Cruze’s body color and a power sliding sunroof.
The interior style of the Cruze matches its sophisticated sporty exterior with dual-cockpit front seats and gaps between components and controls of less than 1mm. The gaps between instrument panels and doors are less than 5mm—which are specifications previously met in only high-end luxury vehicles. The standard interior of the Cruze is premium quality cloth with leather accents and French stitching available. The possible level of customization across the different Cruze models and trim packages is vast. But common among all the Cruze options is its fundamentally up-scale and confident design.
Come see the many options available in the Chevrolet Cruze here at Art Gamblin Motors. We know you will appreciate test driving a new Cruze in our pressure free environment with friendly and expert sales associates available to answer any of your questions. More importantly, as a family owned and operated business for over 40 years, we take great pride in treating every customer like family. Discover the difference at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington yourself and you will see why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!
Cruze Review
At Art Gamblin Motors, your Sumner Chevrolet Dealer, we are very excited to offer the Chevrolet Cruze, a car with great efficiency, performance, handling and safety—all packaged in a beautiful and sophisticated compact sedan offered at a very modest price. When you see a Chevrolet Cruze, you are immediately confronted with a confident and sophisticated sedan. The body of the Cruze is sleek and perfectly sculpted—effectively communicating its impressive aerodynamics and masterful execution in design. The interior of the Chevy Cruze is inspired by the world-class Corvette and is evidenced by the Cruze’s similar dual cockpit design and ergonomic steering wheel. The Cruze, while a highly efficient compact car, is so spacious and offers so much cargo room that it is actually classified as a midsize car by the EPA.
Yes, when driving a Chevy Cruze you will be riding in comfort with independent front suspension and semi-independent rear suspension, which also offers excellent handling. And yes, both the Cruze’s 1.8L ECOTEC and the 1.4L turbocharged ECOTEC engines offer the best fuel efficiency in its segment. And of course the Cruze has achieved 5-star crash test safety ratings in every world-market were it is rated. And we can’t forget that the Cruze offers unparalleled features such as Bluetooth connectivity, OnStar service and satellite radio, which only the most expensive models among the Cruze’s competitors offer. But what really makes the Chevrolet Cruze so innovative and unparalleled, is the miraculous way in which all of these many incredible elements come together to form this ground-breaking vehicle in LS, LT, LTZ and Eco models.
Every element of this sedan synergizes into something almost indescribably excellent: The Chevrolet Cruze. Come experience the excellence of the Cruze in the best way possible with a test-drive here at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington. There is no better place to experience the Cruze than in our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by knowledgeable friendly sales associates. What’s more, Art Gamblin Motors has been family owned and operated for more than 40 years. This means we take pride in treating every one of our customers like family. Come visit us here at Art Gamblin Motors and find out why we are the number one online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Safety
The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is a very safe vehicle that we at Art Gamblin Motors, your Bonney Lake Chevrolet Dealer, are very proud to offer our customers. The Cruze has received 5-star crash test safety ratings in each world market where it is sold. It is equipped standard with 10 airbags—that’s more than any vehicle in its segment. The Cruze also has important and innovative safety features that greatly help the driver avoid any collision before it happens. These features include StabiliTrak standard, which detects when the Cruze is not following the driver intended path through constant analysis of the driving wheel input compared against the vehicles lateral accelerometer. If the Cruze detects that it isn’t following the drivers intentions than the appropriate brake and traction systems are automatically engaged to help correct the cars path. The Cruze uses a traction control system that prevents loss of traction and spinning in the wheels. The Cruze also offers standard 4-wheel antilock brakes with emergency brake assist technology and the OnStar Automatic Crash Response System. For enhanced safety, the front shoulder belts of the Chevrolet Cruze are height-adjustable, and the rear seat shoulder belts have child guides to move the belt to appropriately fit children. Power child safety locks prevent children from opening the Cruze’s doors. The Cruze offers optional parking sensors that warn the driver of anything behind the vehicle—this helps to prevent a huge percentage of possible accidents. The Cruze’s plastic fuel tank increases safety as well because it can withstand harder impact than traditional metal tanks.
These are just a few of the many impressive safety elements that come together to make the Chevrolet Cruze a genuine cocoon of safety for the driver. At Art Gamblin Motors we have been family owned and operated for more than 40 years. And since our founding we have been treating all our customers like family in a pressure-free environment staffed by friendly and knowledgeable sales associates. So it gives us great pleasure to offer safe vehicles like the Chevrolet Cruze to our customers. Come give the Cruze a test drive with us here in Enumclaw Washington and discover why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealership in Washington!
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Reliability and Design
We here at your Chevrolet Puyallup dealership are committed to offering our customers cars that exceed the expectations of modern standards for quality, reliability and durability. Chevy is proud to present the Chevrolet Cruze, which manages to redefine what quality means for its segment with innovative leaps in superior design. The tough body-on-frame platform of the Chevy Cruze also helps to provide a rigid structure common among heavy-duty trucks and SUVs. The high quality and durability of the Cruze goes right down to its very core with its powerful body-frame-integral design. This means that the frame and body of the Cruze is one strong cohesive unit which also contributes to outstanding handling and a quite comfortable driving experience.
Pivotal areas of the Cruze such as the A and B pillars, side beams and rockers are constructed of high-strength steel and many of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze’s parts are constructed of hydroformed steel. On top of that, the Cruze uses a cast iron block and aluminum cylinder head as well. These quality materials allow the Cruze to be stronger, more durable, and light. These are just a small sampling of the high-grade materials used throughout the Cruze. The parts used in the Cruze, such as platinum tipped spark plugs and extended-life engine coolant; make room for greater durability in the Cruze and very infrequent maintenance intervals. The electric power assist steering system in the Cruze also eliminates the need for any steering fluid—thus adding to the low level of maintenance required. Many anti-corrosion measures have been taken in the Cruze, such as the use of 2-sided galvanized steel and electro coat primer, which stop corrosion and rust from forming on your car.
Chevrolet also offers the best premium limited warranty with all of its vehicles, including the Cruze. The warranty includes: 5-year/100,000-mile limited protection with no deductable—which includes courtesy transportation and roadside assistance; and 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage; all of which is fully transferable. When you combine the excellent design and quality materials used to build the Cruze, with Chevrolet’s incredible warranty program—you are given with the highest quality, most durable and reliable vehicle in its segment by leaps and bounds.
That’s why we at Art Gamblin Motors are excited want to encourage you to come give the new Chevy Cruze a test drive for yourself here in Enumclaw Washington. There is no better environment than Art Gamblin Motors to experience a Chevrolet Cruz in. We offer a pressure-free atmosphere with friendly expert sales associate to answer all of your questions. Art Gamblin Motors has been family owned and operated for over 40 years—and we have, and continued, to treat every customer like family. Come visit us and see why we are the top rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!