2012
Chevrolet Cruze

Starts at:

$16,800

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Available trims

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4dr Sdn LS

Starts at

$16,800

22 City / 35 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr Sdn LT w/1FL

Starts at

$18,275

26 City / 38 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

-

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr Sdn LT w/1LT

Starts at

$18,555

26 City / 38 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr Sdn ECO

Starts at

$19,325

26 City / 39 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr Sdn LT w/2LT

Starts at

$20,685

26 City / 38 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr Sdn LTZ

Starts at

$23,190

26 City / 38 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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Notable features

Improved gas mileage for 2012

1.8-liter or turbo 1.4-liter four-cylinder engines

Six-speed manual or automatic

10 airbags

High-mileage Eco model

The good & the bad

The good

Roomy cabin and trunk

Higher-quality interior

Choice of transmissions

Built in U.S.

The bad

No coupe or hatchback

Drum rear brakes

Eco model not cheap

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$6,499

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Safety review

Based on the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Overall rating: 5/5
Combined side rating front seat: 5/5
Combined side rating rear seat: 5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver: 5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger: 5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating: 5/5
Overall side crash rating: 5/5
Rollover rating: 4/5
Side barrier rating: 5/5

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

10.9%

Risk of rollover

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

10.9%

Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

3 years / 36,000 miles

Corrosion

3 years / 36,000 miles

Powertrain

5 years / 100,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

5 years / 100,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage

5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles

Basic

12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)

Dealer certification

172-point inspection

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Most recent

By Coco66 from Winnipeg

Owns this car

December 28, 2024

Everything goes wrong with it.

Everything goes wrong with it. I just bought one for 8000 . Very good condition, a few months later trouble with turbo and oil all over the engine needed to change the gasket

Purchased a Used car
Used for Having fun
Does not recommend this car

Comfort 3.0

Interior 3.0

Performance 2.0

Value 3.0

Exterior 3.0

Reliability 1.0

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By BeniB

Used to own this car

July 26, 2024

I bought my 2012 Cruze new that year, and it was the very

I bought my 2012 Cruze new that year, and it was the very worst car I ever owned. The Engine Light stayed on more than it was off. When I first took it home, the trunk would not close after being opened. The water pump required replacement twice, as well as the thermostat. After it hit 100K miles, it was in the shop at least

every 2 weeks. I could not charge my car phone in it after two months because none of the sockets would work even after multiple fuse replacements. I paid for the car twice with all the repairs required to be made to it. I owned a Ford Taurus for ten years prior to the Cruze, so I know what a car is like when it requires little or no repair with proper maintenance. BEWARE BUYER: DO NOT GET NEAR A 2012 CHEVY CRUZE LT

Does not recommend this car

Comfort 1.0

Interior 1.0

Performance 1.0

Value 1.0

Exterior 1.0

Reliability 1.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze?

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is available in 6 trim levels:

ECO (1 style)
LS (1 style)
LT w/1FL (1 style)
LT w/1LT (1 style)
LT w/2LT (1 style)
LTZ (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze?

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 35 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has an average reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Chevrolet Cruze owners.

Is the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. 75.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.0 / 5

Based on 268 reviews

Comfort: 4.1
Interior: 4.3
Performance: 3.8
Value: 4.0
Exterior: 4.3
Reliability: 4.0

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