Chevrolet Cruze Towing Capacity (2011 - 2012)

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Chevrolet Cruze Towing Capacity Overview

The Chevrolet Cruze towing capacity of 1,000 lbs across all years and trims.

Various factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain do not significantly affect the towing capacity of the Chevrolet Cruze.

Chevrolet Cruze Towing Capacities
YearTrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
20122LT1,000 lbs1.4L I4 Ecotec Variable Valve Timing DOHC Sequential MFIFWD / 6 Spd Manual With Overdrive138 HP / 148 ft/lbs
2012LS1,000 lbs1.8L I4 Ecotec Variable Valve Timing DOHC Sequential MFIFWD / 6 Spd Manual With Overdrive138 HP / 125 ft/lbs
2012LT1,000 lbs1.4L I4 Ecotec Variable Valve Timing DOHC Sequential MFIFWD / 6 Spd Manual With Overdrive138 HP / 148 ft/lbs
2012LTZ1,000 lbs1.4L I4 Ecotec Variable Valve Timing DOHC Sequential MFIFWD / 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive138 HP / 148 ft/lbs
20112LT1,000 lbs1.4L I4 Ecotec Variable Valve Timing DOHC Sequential MFIFWD / 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive138 HP / 148 ft/lbs
2011LS1,000 lbs1.8L I4 Ecotec Variable Valve Timing DOHC Sequential MFIFWD / 6 Spd Manual With Overdrive136 HP / 123 ft/lbs
2011LT1,000 lbs1.4L I4 Ecotec Variable Valve Timing DOHC Sequential MFIFWD / 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive138 HP / 148 ft/lbs
2011LTZ1,000 lbs1.4L I4 Ecotec Variable Valve Timing DOHC Sequential MFIFWD / 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive138 HP / 148 ft/lbs
Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet Cruze

Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.

Chevrolet Cruze Towing Capacity: Jump To Model Year

2010's

All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.

Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.

  • a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
  • a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
  • a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.

2012 Chevrolet Cruze Towing Capacity Data

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2012 Chevrolet Cruze Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
2LT1,000 lbs1.4L I4 Ecotec Variable Valve Timing DOHC Sequential MFIFWD / 6 Spd Manual With Overdrive138 HP / 148 ft/lbs
LS1,000 lbs1.8L I4 Ecotec Variable Valve Timing DOHC Sequential MFIFWD / 6 Spd Manual With Overdrive138 HP / 125 ft/lbs
LT1,000 lbs1.4L I4 Ecotec Variable Valve Timing DOHC Sequential MFIFWD / 6 Spd Manual With Overdrive138 HP / 148 ft/lbs
LTZ1,000 lbs1.4L I4 Ecotec Variable Valve Timing DOHC Sequential MFIFWD / 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive138 HP / 148 ft/lbs

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Towing Capacity Data

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
2LT1,000 lbs1.4L I4 Ecotec Variable Valve Timing DOHC Sequential MFIFWD / 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive138 HP / 148 ft/lbs
LS1,000 lbs1.8L I4 Ecotec Variable Valve Timing DOHC Sequential MFIFWD / 6 Spd Manual With Overdrive136 HP / 123 ft/lbs
LT1,000 lbs1.4L I4 Ecotec Variable Valve Timing DOHC Sequential MFIFWD / 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive138 HP / 148 ft/lbs
LTZ1,000 lbs1.4L I4 Ecotec Variable Valve Timing DOHC Sequential MFIFWD / 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive138 HP / 148 ft/lbs

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Chevrolet Cruze Towing Capacity By Year

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