2016 Chevrolet Cruze Prices and Specs

DETROIT – Chevrolet announced pricing for the all-new 2016 Cruze will start at $17,495 when it goes on sale next spring.

The Cruze’s base price is almost $2,000 less than the 2016 Honda Civic LX ($19,475), while offering features such as the standard Chevrolet MyLink radio with a 7-inch-diagonal screen, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility – subject to their terms, privacy statements and data plan rates as well as a compatible smartphone. OnStar 4G LTE with a Wi-Fi hotspot and a standard rear-vision camera are also available.

Larger, lighter and roomier than the 2015 model – including two inches more rear knee room – the all-new Cruze is offered in L, LS, LT and Premier models. An all-new, direct-injected 1.4L turbo engine generates a General Motors-estimated 153 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission is standard.

Cruze LS with an automatic transmission starts at $19,995 with GM-estimated highway fuel economy of 40 mpg. Environmental Protection Agency estimates are not yet available.

Suggested retail pricing for all models:

L manual - $17,495
LS manual - $18,995
LS automatic - $19,995
LT automatic- $21,995
Premier automatic - $23,995.

Depending on the model, a range of active safety features is available, including Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Keep Assist and Forward Collision Alert.

For more information and specifications on the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, see the latest product guide. Here is a base price comparison of compact sedans:

	2016 Chevrolet Cruze L	2016 Toyota Corolla L	2016 Honda Civic LX	2016 Hyundai Elantra SE
MSRP	$16,620	$17,230	$18,640	$17,250
Shipping	$875	$835	$835	$825
Total	$17,495	$18,065	$19,475	$18,075

Editors: Manufacturers’ suggested retail prices include destination but exclude tax, title, license, and optional equipment and dealer fees.

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