How is the 1.3T Chevrolet Cruze?
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Here is the relevant introduction about the 2020 automatic Changkuai version of the 1.3T Chevrolet Cruze: 1. Power system: Equipped with a 1.3L turbocharged 3-cylinder LIY engine, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. 2. Body dimensions: The length, width, and height are 4630mm, 1798mm, and 1485mm respectively. The wheelbase is 2640mm, the front track is 1538mm, and the rear track is 1541mm. 3. Chassis: The drive system is front-wheel drive, the front suspension is MacPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension is multi-link independent suspension.
I drove this car for three months last year, so I can speak with some authority. Don't underestimate the 1.3T engine just because of its small displacement—the 163 horsepower is plenty punchy, especially when accelerating past 60 km/h for overtaking. However, you can definitely feel some vibration in the steering wheel during cold starts, and it becomes more noticeable at red lights with the AC on, though it's barely detectable once you're on the move. In city traffic with AC running, fuel consumption is around 7L/100km, while on the highway it's a very economical 5.6L/100km. The features are generous—even the mid-trim comes with a rearview camera and CarPlay, and the heated mirrors are a lifesaver in rainy weather. The downsides are the small trunk opening, which makes loading bulky items a bit awkward, and the rear seats that fold down but have fiddly latches. At the 80,000 yuan price point, there aren't many sedans with independent suspension, and it handles speed bumps much more steadily than comparable Japanese cars.
