Chevrolet Cruze Generations
Each Chevrolet Cruze generation, representing the timeframe between each Cruze redesign, is listed below. Use this list to see which is the most reliable and safest Cruze generation based on iSeeCars' data-driven ratings.
In the market for a slightly used Chevrolet Cruze, but wondering if it offers the latest design enhancements? iSeeCars' team of automotive experts and data scientists compiled the most accurate and comprehensive history of the Chevrolet Cruze's redesign schedule, showing which model year an all-new "vehicle generation" debuted. When a vehicle is redesigned it benefits from the latest design and engineering enhancements, which impacts performance, fuel efficiency, safety, and reliability. iSeeCars' data shows that, on average, newer generations of a model are more powerful, fuel efficient, and reliable than older generations, but not all models follow this pattern. Use the information below to track changes in the Chevrolet Cruze and its engine power, fuel efficiency, safety, and iSeeCars' Reliability Ratings across model years/generations. iSeeCars' objective and data-driven Reliability Rating is based on a rigorous analysis of over 312 million vehicles, to calculate each vehicle model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more.
The Chevrolet Cruze is a compact sedan last redesigned in 2016. It is also available as a hatchback. The latest generation is powered by a 1.6L engine that makes 137 hp and delivers up to 48 mpg. A 1.4L engine that makes 153 hp and offers up to 38 mpg is also available. A new Chevrolet Cruze has a starting MSRP of $17,995, and used prices for this generation of Chevrolet Cruze range from $7,245 to $18,995. This era of Chevrolet Cruze earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 8.6, which takes both reliability and safety into consideration.
The previous Chevrolet Cruze generation is a compact sedan produced from 2011 to 2015. This generation is powered by a 1.4L engine that makes 138 hp and delivers up to 35 mpg. A 2.0L engine that makes 151 hp and offers up to 46 mpg is also available. Used car pricing for this generation ranges from $3,968 to $13,999. This era of Chevrolet Cruze earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 9.0.
In the market for a slightly used Chevrolet Cruze, but wondering if it offers the latest design enhancements? iSeeCars' team of automotive experts and data scientists compiled the most accurate and comprehensive history of the Chevrolet Cruze's redesign schedule, showing which model year an all-new "vehicle generation" debuted. When a vehicle is redesigned it benefits from the latest design and engineering enhancements, which impacts performance, fuel efficiency, safety, and reliability. iSeeCars' data shows that, on average, newer generations of a model are more powerful, fuel efficient, and reliable than older generations, but not all models follow this pattern. Use the information below to track changes in the Chevrolet Cruze and its engine power, fuel efficiency, safety, and iSeeCars' Reliability Ratings across model years/generations. iSeeCars' objective and data-driven Reliability Rating is based on a rigorous analysis of over 312 million vehicles, to calculate each vehicle model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more.
The Chevrolet Cruze is a compact sedan last redesigned in 2016. It is also available as a hatchback. The latest generation is powered by a 1.6L engine that makes 137 hp and delivers up to 48 mpg. A 1.4L engine that makes 153 hp and offers up to 38 mpg is also available. A new Chevrolet Cruze has a starting MSRP of $17,995, and used prices for this generation of Chevrolet Cruze range from $7,245 to $18,995. This era of Chevrolet Cruze earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 8.6, which takes both reliability and safety into consideration.
The previous Chevrolet Cruze generation is a compact sedan produced from 2011 to 2015. This generation is powered by a 1.4L engine that makes 138 hp and delivers up to 35 mpg. A 2.0L engine that makes 151 hp and offers up to 46 mpg is also available. Used car pricing for this generation ranges from $3,968 to $13,999. This era of Chevrolet Cruze earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 9.0.
iSeeCars Generations Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle generation lasts, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association.
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 8.2 / 10
- Safety 8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Generations Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle generation lasts, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association.
See how we rank these cars- Reliability Coming soon
- Safety 8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Generations Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle generation lasts, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association.
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 8.0 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
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Our methodology
iSeeCars Generations Rating is calculated based on the latest research from our data science team.
The iSeeCars Generations Rating is an analysis of two factors: reliability and safety. It is calculated for each model generation based on the analysis of over 312 million cars using a proprietary mathematical model that estimated the probability that each vehicle would survive to various mileage thresholds. This survival model was used to calculate the average lifespan of each vehicle generation, which forms the basis of the reliability score. The safety score is based on NHTSA safety ratings.
Vehicles are scored in two categories:
Reliability
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Safety
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).