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dkp2LT · 04-26-2013, 01:25 PM

I really like the look of the Cruze Eco w/ a manual transmission. However I have a SUV now as my DD & enjoy the ability to put the seats down and haul 'stuff'. Since my wife has the Flex I can still haul the bigger stuff but really don't want to drive it, so my question is:

Does the back seat fold down? And how is the trunk on size? Obviously not a SUV but wondering how it'd work for a dd.

The other alternative is something like the Focus hatchback, but for looks the Cruze is tons better IMO. Thought about the Sonic but I'm not 100% sold on that yet. TIA.

FenwickHockey65 · 04-26-2013, 01:28 PM

Back seat does fold down, but Eco models delete the fold down center armrest/cupholders.

dkp2LT · 04-26-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Back seat does fold down, but Eco models delete the fold down center armrest/cupholders.

Ah, thanks - didn't know that. The cupholder isn't a big deal but the armrest is huge.

GC-Camaro · 04-26-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dkp2LT

I really like the look of the Cruze Eco w/ a manual transmission. However I have a SUV now as my DD & enjoy the ability to put the seats down and haul 'stuff'. Since my wife has the Flex I can still haul the bigger stuff but really don't want to drive it, so my question is:

Does the back seat fold down? And how is the trunk on size? Obviously not a SUV but wondering how it'd work for a dd.

The other alternative is something like the Focus hatchback, but for looks the Cruze is tons better IMO. Thought about the Sonic but I'm not 100% sold on that yet. TIA.

We love our Cruze and it has lots of trunk space. The seats do fold down.

81z28355 · 04-26-2013, 02:53 PM

Love my cruze eco with my family of 4, truck has plenty for us. I have a truck that sits unless we really need to haul some stuff.

38-43mpg back and forth to work depending on the weather and temperature. No highway just back roads.

FenwickHockey65 · 04-26-2013, 02:55 PM

You could take a peek at the Diesel if you can wait a few months.

dkp2LT · 04-26-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

You could take a peek at the Diesel if you can wait a few months.

I'm 95% sure I would go used unless I found someplace really interested getting rid of a new one. Was looking at '12's but saw the '13's have MyLink.

On the fence anyway - my MKX only has 51k miles & really is a great vehicle. Hardy any issues other than regular maintenance.

Thanks for the info on the storage. This helps me out a lot.

Scrappy Doo · 04-26-2013, 06:39 PM

Wife has over 60k on her cruze and she loves it. Plenty of room in trunk etc.

04-26-2013, 01:25 PM	#1
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,845	To Cruze owners - got a quick question. I really like the look of the Cruze Eco w/ a manual transmission. However I have a SUV now as my DD & enjoy the ability to put the seats down and haul 'stuff'. Since my wife has the Flex I can still haul the bigger stuff but really don't want to drive it, so my question is: Does the back seat fold down? And how is the trunk on size? Obviously not a SUV but wondering how it'd work for a dd. The other alternative is something like the Focus hatchback, but for looks the Cruze is tons better IMO. Thought about the Sonic but I'm not 100% sold on that yet. TIA.

04-26-2013, 01:28 PM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Back seat does fold down, but Eco models delete the fold down center armrest/cupholders. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

04-26-2013, 02:55 PM	#6
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	You could take a peek at the Diesel if you can wait a few months. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

04-26-2013, 02:53 PM	#5
81z28355 Drives: 81 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 90	Love my cruze eco with my family of 4, truck has plenty for us. I have a truck that sits unless we really need to haul some stuff. 38-43mpg back and forth to work depending on the weather and temperature. No highway just back roads.

04-26-2013, 06:39 PM	#8
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,738	Wife has over 60k on her cruze and she loves it. Plenty of room in trunk etc.