How much does the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze cost?

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has a starting MSRP of $16,800, ranging up to $23,190 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LS from $16,800; LT Fleet from $18,275; 1LT from $18,555; Eco from $19,325; 2LT from $20,685; LTZ from $23,190.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze?

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze achieves up to 33 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze have?

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze offers up to 15.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze safe?

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze come in?

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is available in 6 trims across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

6 trims · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$16,800 – $23,190

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Chevrolet Cruze? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on LS

Total price (LS MSRP)

$16,800

Typical monthly

$333/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2012 Chevrolet Cruze trims

LS
MSRP
$16,800
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/36
Horsepower
138 hp
Torque
123 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—
LT Fleet
MSRP
$18,275
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/38
Horsepower
138 hp
Torque
148 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—
1LT
MSRP
$18,555
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/38
Horsepower
138 hp
Torque
148 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—
Eco
MSRP
$19,325
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
28/42
Horsepower
138 hp
Torque
148 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—
2LT
MSRP
$20,685
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/38
Horsepower
138 hp
Torque
148 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—
LTZ
MSRP
$23,190
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/38
Horsepower
138 hp
Torque
148 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—

Compare 2012 Chevrolet Cruze trim specifications
Spec	LS	LT Fleet	1LT	Eco	2LT	LTZ
MSRP	$16,800	$18,275	$18,555	$19,325	$20,685	$23,190
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	25/36	26/38	26/38	28/42	26/38	26/38
Horsepower	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp
Torque	123 lb-ft	148 lb-ft	148 lb-ft	148 lb-ft	148 lb-ft	148 lb-ft
Engine	1.8L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	15.4	15.4	15.4	15.4	15.4	15.4
Max towing	—	—	—	—	—	—

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: LSgas
LT Fleetgas
1LTgas
Ecogas
2LTgas
LTZgas
Fuel type: LSregular unleaded
LT Fleetregular unleaded
1LTregular unleaded
Ecoregular unleaded
2LTregular unleaded
LTZregular unleaded
Cylinders: LSI4
LT FleetI4
1LTI4
EcoI4
2LTI4
LTZI4
Displacement: LS1.8 L
LT Fleet1.4 L
1LT1.4 L
Eco1.4 L
2LT1.4 L
LTZ1.4 L
Horsepower: LS138 hp
LT Fleet138 hp
1LT138 hp
Eco138 hp
2LT138 hp
LTZ138 hp
Torque: LS123 lb-ft
LT Fleet148 lb-ft
1LT148 lb-ft
Eco148 lb-ft
2LT148 lb-ft
LTZ148 lb-ft
Transmission: LS6-speed manual
LT Fleet6-speed shiftable automatic
1LT6-speed manual
Eco6-speed manual
2LT6-speed manual
LTZ6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: LSfront wheel drive
LT Fleetfront wheel drive
1LTfront wheel drive
Ecofront wheel drive
2LTfront wheel drive
LTZfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LSSedan
LT FleetSedan
1LTSedan
EcoSedan
2LTSedan
LTZSedan
Doors: LS4
LT Fleet4
1LT4
Eco4
2LT4
LTZ4
Seating: LS5
LT Fleet5
1LT5
Eco5
2LT5
LTZ5
Length: LS181 in
LT Fleet181 in
1LT181 in
Eco181 in
2LT181 in
LTZ181 in
Width: LS70.7 in
LT Fleet70.7 in
1LT70.7 in
Eco70.7 in
2LT70.7 in
LTZ70.7 in
Height: LS58.1 in
LT Fleet58.1 in
1LT58.1 in
Eco58.1 in
2LT58.1 in
LTZ58.1 in
Wheelbase: LS105.7 in
LT Fleet105.7 in
1LT105.7 in
Eco105.7 in
2LT105.7 in
LTZ105.7 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LS15.4 cu ft
LT Fleet15.4 cu ft
1LT15.4 cu ft
Eco15.4 cu ft
2LT15.4 cu ft
LTZ15.4 cu ft
Curb weight: LS—
LT Fleet3,102 lbs
1LT3,102 lbs
Eco3,009 lbs
2LT3,102 lbs
LTZ—
Fuel tank: LS15.6 gal
LT Fleet15.6 gal
1LT15.6 gal
Eco12.6 gal
2LT15.6 gal
LTZ15.6 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LS29
LT Fleet30
1LT30
Eco33
2LT30
LTZ30
City MPG: LS25
LT Fleet26
1LT26
Eco28
2LT26
LTZ26
Highway MPG: LS36
LT Fleet38
1LT38
Eco42
2LT38
LTZ38

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LS	LT Fleet	1LT	Eco	2LT	LTZ
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	1.8 L	1.4 L	1.4 L	1.4 L	1.4 L	1.4 L
Horsepower	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp
Torque	123 lb-ft	148 lb-ft	148 lb-ft	148 lb-ft	148 lb-ft	148 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	181 in	181 in	181 in	181 in	181 in	181 in
Width	70.7 in	70.7 in	70.7 in	70.7 in	70.7 in	70.7 in
Height	58.1 in	58.1 in	58.1 in	58.1 in	58.1 in	58.1 in
Wheelbase	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.7 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft
Curb weight	—	3,102 lbs	3,102 lbs	3,009 lbs	3,102 lbs	—
Fuel tank	15.6 gal	15.6 gal	15.6 gal	12.6 gal	15.6 gal	15.6 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	29	30	30	33	30	30
City MPG	25	26	26	28	26	26
Highway MPG	36	38	38	42	38	38