My 2011 Olympic white Cruze LT

[nfs123 0]

I got my Cruze LT last week. Already completed 1000km and just got her back after first service

Took cruze after 3-4 months of research

other Cars considered

1. Altis Diesel

2. Laura

3. Civic

I will do a detailed write up on why I choose Cruze from the above list

Pros

1. Power

2. Roard presence

3. Black Interior

4. Low cost when compared to other cars in the same segment

5. Low maintenance cost

cons

1. Turbo lag. But I am getting used to it with proper gear shift

2. Hard clutch. Knee pain after long journeys

3. Resale value

Will add more details later

[asethi919 0]

Congratulations bro! Shes a great car with a monster of an engine. Expect to see a review and pics soon. Hope she serves you well for many many years.

[ashikawa 2]

Congratulation. Please share complete buying experience with a lot of real time pics of the car. ashikawa2011-04-08 04:30:28

[dr_nishu 198]

Congrats nfs for your New Cruze.

Waiting for its pics now..

Any costs involved during its 1st free Service? ? for replacement of any Consumables like engine Oil, etc.

[nfs123 0]

Congrats nfs for your New Cruze.

Waiting for its pics now..

Any costs involved during its 1st free Service? ? for replacement of any Consumables like engine Oil' date=' etc.

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Oil change is on 15k Service.

They didn't charge me anything for first service . It was just a checkup+ water service

[nfs123 0]

@asethi919  @ashikawa

Thanks . I will post a detailed review

[5737_1469555599 0]

Congrats nfs123 on your newly acquired beauty. The Cruze is the game-changer for GM in India and a very good car. Even, I had also considered this car during my buying process and it does have the Stunning looks and features.

It is a very good car for the money and wish you happy motoring always.

P.S- Do post some pics of the car. It is just stunning to say the least

[Durango Dude 2]

@nfs 123: Congrats on the Cruze LT. Yes, I agree the clutch is real hard and can get tiresome if you get stuck in Bangalore City traffic.But with time I think it will loosen up; or may be you could get used to it. Gives a real work out to the left leg. The auto variant may have solved the problem.

[nfs123 0]

@?koda Superb

Thanks.  I will post some pics this weekend.

@Durango Dude

I didn't consider auto variant for 2 reasons.

1.  I am a person who enjoy driving.. I want to get involved while driving and want complete control of the vehicle.

2.  Mileage was also a major concern as I have monthly running of 2.5k KM

[nfs123 0]

Forgot to add major one .

3.  My Budget was limited.

[nfs123 0]

Some pics

[nfs123 0]

[ishanb1 2]

How come LT model has foglamps and start-stop button??

[nfs123 0]

Fog lamp  was added later.

There is no start-stop  button in LT

[rahulgupta3101 1]

Hey nfs123,

Congrats on your latest acquisition.

Cruze looks fantastic in White and has enormous road-presence.

Good pics. Enjoy the Ride!!!

[GOLF 0]

@nfs - Congrats on buying Cruze - so are you cruzing?

What equipment is missing in LT variant9 apaert from Fog lamps and start stop button ) when comapared to LTZ variant?

GOLF2011-04-16 05:06:37

[nfs123 0]

@rahulgupta3101

Thanks.

@GOLF

LT is missing

1. moon roof

2. PEPS system

3. Leather seats.

4. Automatic wipers.

these are main changes.

[Aerospeedcars 0]

Have you tested the top speed and the comfort. Have heard about cruze clutch-case problems after 20 or 30thousand kms from various persons. Care your ride and All the best.

[nfs123 0]

Actually , I didn't get a Good  stretch to go above 150. @ 150 the car is under full control. I can easily take  turns @ 100 .

Biggest thing I worried before taking the car was ground clearance.

It easily went through all bad bumbers and roads I know.

Clutch is really hard.

[Aerospeedcars 0]

NFS@

Do not worry about the ground clearance unless you drive it for the 4x4 bumpy ride. We indians had OHC, Lancer, Escort in our history which is proud to drive still and ever. Drive carefully at the pits and stay safe. AC compresser will be at the bottom in most of the cars. If you are a victim of those, please be concentrated more while driving. Aerospeedcars2011-04-16 15:23:22

[solitude 0]

can any body tell me the 0-140, 0-150, 0-180 acceleration times of cruze manual?

[vignesh 0]

@aero- the cruze has some kind of protective sheeting under the engine which also covers the ac compressor!so that wont be a problem i guess!! @nfs congrats on the buy dude!wish you many more happy miles cruzingby the way what is the highest mileage you have ever got?i have crossed 21kmpl on many ocassions!vignesh2011-06-15 08:04:16