2013 Chevrolet Cruze 2lt on 2040-cars

This auction is for a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze LT sedan finished in Silver Ice Metallic with the Jet Black interior and is the loaded 2LT version. It’s powered by a turbocharged 1.4 liter dual overhead cam 16-valve Ecotec engine that has received numerous rave reviews by engineers and the automotive press for it’s high power output, excellent economy and inherent smoothness. With a turbocharger, the Cruze LT engine gets better gas mileage than the base LS model that has a 1.8L non-turbo motor, while putting out the same horsepower and even 20 percent more torque. This engine features a cast iron block for maximum durability, chain-driven cams for reduced maintenance (the 1.8L engine in the LS has a timing belt that must be replaced periodically), variable valve timing for maximum power output at all engine speeds, an aluminum cylinder head for reduced weight and greater heat dissipation and an electronically controlled thermostat combined with an integrated oil cooler to keep the engine operating at it’s peak efficiency.

The engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control (DSC®). This transmission has low first and second gears that provide brisk acceleration, while the high top gear allows for effortless highway cruising and excellent gas mileage. With Driver Shift Control you can move the shifter to the left and then tap it up or down to shift the transmission like a manual for more control on winding roads and provide greater power and acceleration for passing maneuvers. Integrated into the transmission is an all-season Traction Control System (TCS®) which helps to get you through ice and snow covered roads with ease, and the StabiliTrak® system which is an advanced electronic stability program (ESP) that helps the car stay on the road through curves and abrupt maneuvers. Rounding out the Cruze powertrain is a chassis made to smooth out your daily commute while still having fun on twisting roads. Start off with a MacPherson strut independent front suspension, Watts Z-link rear suspension and high performance 17 inch tires. Add rack and pinion Electric Power Steering (EPS) for precise road feel, and a stiffer chassis design than many other small vehicles, and you have a car that is quicker, faster and handles better than many others in it’s class.

The styling of the Chevy Cruze features clean highly sculpted lines and distinct angles while adding bold and aggressive elements to form a beautiful modern design. If you are tired of other cars with bland organic or jellybean styling, the Cruze is the automobile for you. A quick walk around the car reveals how the Cruze is one of the most stylish vehicles ever created in the compact class of automobiles. From up front, its sharp sleek lines with black bi-level honeycomb grille, steeply raked windshield, clear lens headlights and jewel effect reflectors with Audi and Mercedes influenced L.E.D. daytime running lights flow into sweeping curves along the sides of the car with body colored mirrors and door handles for a monochromatic look. Then, going back, they meld into large wheel arches filled with wide low profile tires mounted on some of the best looking wheels ever produced by a car maker, bright machine finish and clearcoated five spoke rims that would look great on a Camaro or Corvette. Then at the rear you have a short trunk lid with a spoiler and a roof mounted Euro-style antenna, suggesting this car is ready to take off at any moment. It’s chic Euro-styling that looks handsome from any angle without being flashy. It takes numerous styling cues from pricier German sports sedans as well as creating some that are all it’s own. It’s no coincidence that the Cruze is based on an Opel design from Germany.

As stylish as the outside is, the inside is just as nice with a high tech design that is feast for the eyes and senses. Borrowed from the Corvette, it’s twin-cockpit design is both functional and beautiful to look at. Get in and sit down in a leather bucket seat that feels supportive yet comfortable for a 12 hour drive. Adjust the seat to the perfect driving position with the 6-way power adjustment knob and manual recline function. Then grab the thick padded wheel and adjust the tilt steering column to achieve complete driving control. Notice how the steering wheel mounted cruise control and infotainment switches are just a fingertip away. Next, look ahead at the dashboard that flows seamlessly into the door panels noting the sporty mesh cloth trim. The instrument cluster is trimmed with titanium bezels and is backlit with light-emitting diode (LED) technology that provides a cool-blue illumination of the analog gauges and a Driver Information Center (DIC) displays vital functions and warnings. Now glance at the center stack and how simple the radio and climate controls are to operate with functions being displayed on the Infotainment Display Screen (IDS). Look right and left at the titanium accents on the console, dash and shifter, along with chrome surrounds on various knobs and switches and the premium leather upholstery that has a soft supple feel. Finally, take a deep breath through your nose and take in that new car smell that can’t be duplicated by any sprays or pine tree air fresheners. Not only is the styling beautiful to see, but all the textures have a rich feel and look and all the switchgear have a precise soft touch action. From the dimpling on the steering wheel, the leather seat upholstery, the textured graining pattern on the dash and door panels, or the layout of the knobs and switches throughout the cabin, everything looks and feels like it came from a more expensive car.

This Cruze LT is fully equipped with all the desirable safety, comfort and convenience features and equipment including:

• 1.4 liter turbocharged Ecotec engine
• 6-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control (DSC®)
• All-Season Traction Control System (TCS)
• Air conditioning with electronic climate controls displayed on the Touch Screen Display and cabin air filter
• Heated seats
• Power windows with 1-touch express open and 1-touch express close on drivers window
• Power door locks with programmable automatic lock and unlock modes
• Cruise control
• Remote keyless entry with trunk opening, vehicle locator and remotes with integrated switchblade keys
• AM/FM/CD MP3 stereo system with SiriusXM Satellite Radio
• OnStar® System
• MyLink® 7 inch Touch Screen display with Bluetooth and outside temperature display
• Auxiliary input and USB jacks for external devices, iPods, etc.
• Cool-blue L.E.D. illumination three pod instrument cluster with 140 MPH speedometer, tach, dual trip odometers and Driver Information Center (DIC) with visual displays for vehicle notices, warning messages, oil life remaining, battery voltage, coolant temperature, etc.
• Trip computer with displays for average and instant gas mileage, distance to empty, average speed etc. in the DIC display
• Tire pressure monitoring system with low pressure warning and individual tire pressure readings in the DIC display
• Back lighted switches for power windows, door locks and dash buttons
• Engine immobilizer theft deterrent system with alarm
• Tilt steering wheel
• Steering wheel mounted cruise control and infotainment switches
• 3 spoke leather wrapped sport steering wheel
• 6-way power driver seat with manual recline and passenger seat with 6-way manual recline and height adjustments
• Premium leather upholstery
• Adjustable front sliding center armrest
• Center console with two cup holders, coin tray, covered storage bin, front 12V power outlet and back 12V power outlet for rear passengers
• Dash-top storage bin
• Front door panels with cup holder and storage bin
• Rear door panels with storage bin
• 60/40 split folding rear seat backs
• Fold-down rear center armrest with dual cup holders
• Solar-Ray® tinted glass
• Automatic headlights
• Headlights off delay
• Clear lens headlights with jewel effect reflectors
• Intermittent windshield wipers
• Black honeycomb mesh bi-level grille with chrome grille surrounds
• Body color outside door handles
• Dual power body color outside rear view mirrors with foldaway feature
• Rear spoiler
• Illuminated entry system
• 17 inch aluminum wheels with bright machine finish and clearcoat
• Continental ContiProContact 225/50R17 performance tires
• Carpeted floor mats
• One-touch mode lane change turn signals
• Remote trunk lid release
• Trunk light
• Dual power outside rearview mirrors
• Dual visor vanity mirrors
• Dual seat back storage pockets
• Courtesy lamps and front and rear and dual dome lights with front map lights and theater dimming
• Rear window defroster
• Roof mounted Euro-style antenna
• Battery rundown protection
• Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
• StabiliTrak® electronic stability program (ESP)
• Dual stage front airbags with passenger seat occupant sensor
• Front side airbags
• Front knee airbags
• Front and rear head curtain airbags
• Child seat anchors (LATCH) system
• Adjustable shoulder belt mounts
• Glow in the dark emergency trunk release handle
• 2LT 4 wheel disc brakes (base LT comes with rear drum brakes)
• Anti-lock (ABS) brakes
• Electric Power Steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion steering
• Stainless steel exhaust system
• Compact spare tire (base models just have an inflator and a can of sealant)