2017 Chevrolet Cruze
Used

Review and specifications

2017 Chevrolet Cruze

A redesigned Cruze was introduced for 2016. The car was roomier, especially in the rear seat and offered a more luxurious interior. The 2016 car's standard engine is an updated 1.4-liter, four-cylinder turbo mated to a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. A start-stop feature reduces fuel use during idling. Infotainment features included Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which mirror your cell-phone screen on the dashboard. It put Apple or Google maps at your fingertips while driving and made it easy to use natural voice commands via Siri or Google Now from your phone. A 1.6-liter turbodiesel engine and hatchback version were new for 2017. 2019 was the last year for the Cruze.

Market value
$6,975
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
Model year 2017
Owner rating 3/5
Reliability 3/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door hatchback
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Small sedans/hatchbacks
Generation began
2016

Pricing

Current retail median
$6,975
Retail value range
$5,350 - $7,625
Original MSRP range
$16,975 - $25,395
Trade-in range
$2,550 - $4,765

Ratings

Road test score
77/100
Owner satisfaction
3/5
Would buy again
51%
Reliability
3/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
30 MPG
EPA highway
40 MPG
EPA combined
34 MPG
Tested city
19 MPG
Tested highway
47 MPG
Tested overall
30 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,285
Cruising range
415 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.3 sec
0-60 mph
8.5 sec
60-0 mph braking
125 ft
Avoidance speed
56 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
184 in
Width
71 in
Height
57 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Weight
2,915 lb
Maximum load
870 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
5 in
Front leg room
43 in
Rear head room
1.5 in
Rear leg room
29 in
Luggage
3+1+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
1/5
Driving
3/5
Styling
3/5
Value
3/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
8/10
SmartWay
Yes

Brand context

About Chevrolet

Chevrolet sells a wide range of sedans, coupes, compact SUVs, large SUVs, EVs, and pickup trucks. Most models have roomy interiors and come with standard safety and convenience technology. Several models, however, have poor visibility and lack steering agility. Many Chevrolets rank average or below average for reliability in CR’s rankings. The brand stands out for selling historically significant and category-defining vehicles. The Suburban and Tahoe can keep three rows of passengers comfortable within their enormous cabins. The Silverado pickup truck competes with the best-selling Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 by balancing interior comfort with towing and cargo capability. In the past and today, the Camaro and Corvette are performance car bargains. The rear/mid-engined “C8” Corvette can be as thrilling as much more expensive European supercars. With some exceptions, used Chevrolets can have reliability issues, but are often less expensive to maintain and repair than competitors.

Vehicle ID: 5924 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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