Did you try opening the door with the locks on? In Skoda, this is the same case. If you try to open the door from inside, the door will be unlocked and on your next attempt it will open.
Exclusive First Drive: Chevrolet Cruze
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@ Zinam - The Manual Lock/Unlock switch is the one shown in the below pic.
And if all the electrics stop working and you're stuck inside, well in that case my friend you can always use the emergency exit![[;)]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Wink.gif "Wink [;)]")
(the boot is accessible from inside and opens from the inside as well. And that switch is non electronic )
And if all the electrics stop working and you're stuck inside, well in that case my friend you can always use the emergency exit
(the boot is accessible from inside and opens from the inside as well. And that switch is non electronic )
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So which car should i get - Laura or cruze
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Chevy Cruze Scores a 5 Star Rating at the Euro NCAP.
According to the latest Euro NCAP crash testing results, the Chevrolet Cruze and the Chevrolet Spark (the new one, which will be launched in India as the Chevrolet Beat, in 2010…) are two of the safest cars in their respective segments.
The Chevrolet Cruze earned a five-star rating, with highest ever ratings in the frontal offset and side impact Euro NCAP tests. The car achieved an admirable 96% in adult occupant protection. Earlier, the Cruze has also earned five-star crash safety ratings in the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) in Australia, and the Chinese New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP) in China.
Scoring full marks – a maximum 16 points in the frontal offset collision and a maximum 8 points in the side impact test against a moving deformable barrier – the Chevy Cruze became the first passenger car to receive maximum scores in both tests since Euro NCAP began providing crash test ratings in 1997.
The Chevrolet Cruze also scored 7.3 out of 8 points in the more severe side pole test, indicating that the Cruze's reinforced side shell helps protect passengers in the event of a side collision. The Cruze's headrests were well positioned to absorb crash energy against whiplash in a rear-end collision and the car also got high marks for child and pedestrian protection during testing. Overall, it scored 79 points out of a possible 100 – a clear five-star rating.
Following in the footsteps of its bigger sibling, the smaller Chevy Spark (which will be launched in India as the Chevrolet Beat early next year…) also did well in the Euro NCAP crash tests, scoring a five-star rating for child protection and a four-star rating overall. Interestingly enough, the Spark scored a total of 69 out of a possible 100 points, coming within a single point of an overall five-star rating.
In adult protection, the Spark/Beat recorded the maximum score of 8 points in the side impact crash test against a moving deformable barrier. It also received a high score of 7.35 points out of 8 points in the side pole test, indicating solid passenger protection in the event of a more severe side collision.
In child protection, the Spark/Beat also scored maximum points in child restraint system dynamic performance tests, which evaluate child protection from possible injuries in various types of crashes. Crash test dummies representing 18-month old and 3-year-old children were properly contained in their restraints by the Spark's protective shell during side impact tests.
‘We congratulate Chevrolet. The company has bounced back with two cars that have a commendable level of safety performance,’ said Dr Michiel van Ratingen, Euro NCAP’s Secretary General.
SOURCE-http://www.indiaautomotive.net/2009/11/chevrolet-cruze-spark-come-out-on-top.html
The Crash Test video-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlVwDdavJWs
Euro NCAP website-http://www.euroncap.com/results/chevrolet/cruze/2009/376.aspx
According to the latest Euro NCAP crash testing results, the Chevrolet Cruze and the Chevrolet Spark (the new one, which will be launched in India as the Chevrolet Beat, in 2010…) are two of the safest cars in their respective segments.
The Chevrolet Cruze earned a five-star rating, with highest ever ratings in the frontal offset and side impact Euro NCAP tests. The car achieved an admirable 96% in adult occupant protection. Earlier, the Cruze has also earned five-star crash safety ratings in the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) in Australia, and the Chinese New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP) in China.
Scoring full marks – a maximum 16 points in the frontal offset collision and a maximum 8 points in the side impact test against a moving deformable barrier – the Chevy Cruze became the first passenger car to receive maximum scores in both tests since Euro NCAP began providing crash test ratings in 1997.
The Chevrolet Cruze also scored 7.3 out of 8 points in the more severe side pole test, indicating that the Cruze's reinforced side shell helps protect passengers in the event of a side collision. The Cruze's headrests were well positioned to absorb crash energy against whiplash in a rear-end collision and the car also got high marks for child and pedestrian protection during testing. Overall, it scored 79 points out of a possible 100 – a clear five-star rating.
Following in the footsteps of its bigger sibling, the smaller Chevy Spark (which will be launched in India as the Chevrolet Beat early next year…) also did well in the Euro NCAP crash tests, scoring a five-star rating for child protection and a four-star rating overall. Interestingly enough, the Spark scored a total of 69 out of a possible 100 points, coming within a single point of an overall five-star rating.
In adult protection, the Spark/Beat recorded the maximum score of 8 points in the side impact crash test against a moving deformable barrier. It also received a high score of 7.35 points out of 8 points in the side pole test, indicating solid passenger protection in the event of a more severe side collision.
In child protection, the Spark/Beat also scored maximum points in child restraint system dynamic performance tests, which evaluate child protection from possible injuries in various types of crashes. Crash test dummies representing 18-month old and 3-year-old children were properly contained in their restraints by the Spark's protective shell during side impact tests.
‘We congratulate Chevrolet. The company has bounced back with two cars that have a commendable level of safety performance,’ said Dr Michiel van Ratingen, Euro NCAP’s Secretary General.
SOURCE-http://www.indiaautomotive.net/2009/11/chevrolet-cruze-spark-come-out-on-top.html
The Crash Test video-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlVwDdavJWs
Euro NCAP website-http://www.euroncap.com/results/chevrolet/cruze/2009/376.aspx
On an auto cruze!
Another TD report i came across! The Chevy Cruze Auto this time! Am not a big fan of the AT and still prefer the MT! Priced well enough also but i prefer a Laura over Cruze when it comes to AT!
Putting an auto box in the Cruze diesel was bound to happen. For one, the 148bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine from the Captiva has abundant grunt and can well afford to give away some of it to a power-sapping torque converter. And, with a diesel engine under the hood, you don't mind losing a bit of efficiency as well. That's the theory at least. GM has done well to provide a six-speed automatic to the Cruze too.
With the automatic's torque converter taking some of the edge off the turbo lag, cruising in city traffic is accomplished in a relaxed, easy manner. With this box the Cruze has lost some of the turbo kick previously experienced with the manual gearbox. In contrast, the Cruze auto accelerates in a far more linear manner and upshifts are relatively quick. This makes progress and acceleration much more effortless. So it's fine if you plan to drive it in a relaxed manner. But if you are in a hurry, it can get a bit soggy. It's sluggish when you want a kickdown, taking way too much time to downshift, and this is really frustrating when you need a quick burst of acceleration that you know the motor can otherwise provide. This is accentuated by the fact that the box upshifts rapidly, keeping fuel economy in mind.
It's also only mildly inspiring when driven in manual mode. Sure, in manual mode it hangs onto the selected ratio until you prod a shift. This is a good thing when you are in a corner, but otherwise the manual mode is a bit too lazy and safe to be effective. We also missed paddle shifts on this car.However, the auto box hasn't seriously blunted the Cruze's performance. The engine still retains its free-revving nature, and the midrange is very strong. Keep your foot on it, and it will happily rev to the limiter without any fuss. The strong mid- and top-end also mean it's a good sprinter. The Cruze takes 9.95 seconds to reach 100kph, which is not far adrift of the manual's time. The grunt gained from the healthy output allows it to reach a top speed of 205kph. But the slow downshifts show in the in-gear acceleration times.
Chevrolet hasn't toyed with the suspension of the manually driven car and it is on the highway that the Cruze feels at its best. It rides well at high speed and there are very few bumps that can throw it offline. Straightline stability, though not as impressive as the Cruze's European rivals, is good and feels stable even in excess of 150kph. At low speeds though, sharp bumps thud through into the cabin, the ride has a stiff edge to it and the car crashes through large undulations.
The handling leaves a lot to be desired. A steering that is vague in the straight-ahead position, and one that doesn't weight up when you turn into corners means this car is better on expressways than ghat roads. And, this spoils any driving pleasure the reasonable body control and grip provide.
The stylish interiors are mostly unchanged, save for the automatic gear lever. The twin cockpit theme that separates the space for the driver and the passenger, the manner in which the dashboard has been clad, and the first-rate detailing all ensure that this is one of the most stylish interiors in its class. But, there are a few minor quality issues here. The plastics used around the door pockets and the ill-fitting cover on top of the glovebox feel cheap, and even the seat material doesn't feel as rich as its European rivals.
The front seats of the Cruze are very supportive and comfortable. They are well bolstered, there's good thigh support, and the seats feel substantial enough to have come from a car that's a class above. The rear seats are supportive too, despite the slightly upright backrest. The tight-fitting roof means headroom is tight. Even the cushioning on the seats feels a little too hard and can be uncomfortable for some people.
The Cruze auto comes only in the LTZ variant, which means you get a lot of kit, like keyless ignition, airbags and ABS.
The big question is: by how much has the fuel efficiency been blunted due to the auto box? In the city, as expected, it gives less – 9.4kpl, which is about 1kpl off the manual Cruze. On the highway though, it is more fuel efficient thanks to one extra ratio to play with when compared to the manual. It will give you 15.1kpl.
The Cruze auto works well as a diesel luxury car with its attractive looks, strong performance, great-looking interiors and high levels of comfort. In traffic, the relaxed nature of the gearbox and the strong torque from the engine mesh well and you are treated to some amount of effortless performance. Flat-out performance from the six-speed gearbox is also good and it even has manual mode that holds onto gears. What the Cruze auto refuses to do, however, is hurry up, especially when you kickdown and want to drop gears in a jiffy. Priced at Rs 15.93 lakh (on-road Mumbai), which is Rs. 84,000 more than the manual variant, it's not cheap either. Buy this only if you must have an automatic.
Technical Data
Fuel Diesel
Installation Front, transverse
Layout 4-cyls in-line, 1991cc
Power 148bhp at 4000rpm
Torque 33kgm at 2600rpm
Transmission type
Front-wheel drive
Gearbox 6-speed automatic
Chassis & body
Construction Monocoque, four-door saloon
Weight 1520kg
Tyres 205/60 R16, tubeless
Suspension
Front Independent, MacPherson struts
stabiliser bar
Rear Non-independent, compound crank type, coil spring
Steering Type Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turning circle10.9m
Brakes
Front Ventilated discs
Rear Solid discs
Price On-road (Mumbai) Rs 15.93 lakh
Tank size 60 litres
Source:Hindu
Another TD report i came across! The Chevy Cruze Auto this time! Am not a big fan of the AT and still prefer the MT! Priced well enough also but i prefer a Laura over Cruze when it comes to AT!
Putting an auto box in the Cruze diesel was bound to happen. For one, the 148bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine from the Captiva has abundant grunt and can well afford to give away some of it to a power-sapping torque converter. And, with a diesel engine under the hood, you don't mind losing a bit of efficiency as well. That's the theory at least. GM has done well to provide a six-speed automatic to the Cruze too.
With the automatic's torque converter taking some of the edge off the turbo lag, cruising in city traffic is accomplished in a relaxed, easy manner. With this box the Cruze has lost some of the turbo kick previously experienced with the manual gearbox. In contrast, the Cruze auto accelerates in a far more linear manner and upshifts are relatively quick. This makes progress and acceleration much more effortless. So it's fine if you plan to drive it in a relaxed manner. But if you are in a hurry, it can get a bit soggy. It's sluggish when you want a kickdown, taking way too much time to downshift, and this is really frustrating when you need a quick burst of acceleration that you know the motor can otherwise provide. This is accentuated by the fact that the box upshifts rapidly, keeping fuel economy in mind.
It's also only mildly inspiring when driven in manual mode. Sure, in manual mode it hangs onto the selected ratio until you prod a shift. This is a good thing when you are in a corner, but otherwise the manual mode is a bit too lazy and safe to be effective. We also missed paddle shifts on this car.However, the auto box hasn't seriously blunted the Cruze's performance. The engine still retains its free-revving nature, and the midrange is very strong. Keep your foot on it, and it will happily rev to the limiter without any fuss. The strong mid- and top-end also mean it's a good sprinter. The Cruze takes 9.95 seconds to reach 100kph, which is not far adrift of the manual's time. The grunt gained from the healthy output allows it to reach a top speed of 205kph. But the slow downshifts show in the in-gear acceleration times.
Chevrolet hasn't toyed with the suspension of the manually driven car and it is on the highway that the Cruze feels at its best. It rides well at high speed and there are very few bumps that can throw it offline. Straightline stability, though not as impressive as the Cruze's European rivals, is good and feels stable even in excess of 150kph. At low speeds though, sharp bumps thud through into the cabin, the ride has a stiff edge to it and the car crashes through large undulations.
The handling leaves a lot to be desired. A steering that is vague in the straight-ahead position, and one that doesn't weight up when you turn into corners means this car is better on expressways than ghat roads. And, this spoils any driving pleasure the reasonable body control and grip provide.
The stylish interiors are mostly unchanged, save for the automatic gear lever. The twin cockpit theme that separates the space for the driver and the passenger, the manner in which the dashboard has been clad, and the first-rate detailing all ensure that this is one of the most stylish interiors in its class. But, there are a few minor quality issues here. The plastics used around the door pockets and the ill-fitting cover on top of the glovebox feel cheap, and even the seat material doesn't feel as rich as its European rivals.
The front seats of the Cruze are very supportive and comfortable. They are well bolstered, there's good thigh support, and the seats feel substantial enough to have come from a car that's a class above. The rear seats are supportive too, despite the slightly upright backrest. The tight-fitting roof means headroom is tight. Even the cushioning on the seats feels a little too hard and can be uncomfortable for some people.
The Cruze auto comes only in the LTZ variant, which means you get a lot of kit, like keyless ignition, airbags and ABS.
The big question is: by how much has the fuel efficiency been blunted due to the auto box? In the city, as expected, it gives less – 9.4kpl, which is about 1kpl off the manual Cruze. On the highway though, it is more fuel efficient thanks to one extra ratio to play with when compared to the manual. It will give you 15.1kpl.
The Cruze auto works well as a diesel luxury car with its attractive looks, strong performance, great-looking interiors and high levels of comfort. In traffic, the relaxed nature of the gearbox and the strong torque from the engine mesh well and you are treated to some amount of effortless performance. Flat-out performance from the six-speed gearbox is also good and it even has manual mode that holds onto gears. What the Cruze auto refuses to do, however, is hurry up, especially when you kickdown and want to drop gears in a jiffy. Priced at Rs 15.93 lakh (on-road Mumbai), which is Rs. 84,000 more than the manual variant, it's not cheap either. Buy this only if you must have an automatic.
Technical Data
Fuel Diesel
Installation Front, transverse
Layout 4-cyls in-line, 1991cc
Power 148bhp at 4000rpm
Torque 33kgm at 2600rpm
Transmission type
Front-wheel drive
Gearbox 6-speed automatic
Chassis & body
Construction Monocoque, four-door saloon
Weight 1520kg
Tyres 205/60 R16, tubeless
Suspension
Front Independent, MacPherson struts
stabiliser bar
Rear Non-independent, compound crank type, coil spring
Steering Type Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turning circle10.9m
Brakes
Front Ventilated discs
Rear Solid discs
Price On-road (Mumbai) Rs 15.93 lakh
Tank size 60 litres
Source:Hindu
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is it just me or that gear lever looks HUGE?
Civic's lever is small and sweet!
Even CR-V's looks cool.
Even Toyota has cool levers but this looks ugly to me.
Plus, it looks like an obstruction!
Even CR-V's looks cool.
Even Toyota has cool levers but this looks ugly to me.
Plus, it looks like an obstruction!
Pictures of my new Cruze LTZ manual
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Wow, so we have one Cruze owner also.
Why don't you create ownership report, I am sure everybody wants to know about this great car.
Why don't you create ownership report, I am sure everybody wants to know about this great car.
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