Is the Chevy Cruze 4 or 6 cylinder?
The Chevy Cruze uses four-cylinder engines exclusively; Chevrolet never offered a factory V6 version in the Cruze lineup.
To understand the question fully, it helps to look at the engine options the Cruze has used over its lifetime, how those choices fit the compact-car market, and what happened to the model in different regions. The Cruze has consistently relied on four-cylinder powerplants across generations and markets, with no official six-cylinder option ever released for the model.
Engine options through the years
The following list outlines the primary four-cylinder engines that powered the Cruze in various markets. It shows there was never a V6 version, which clarifies the short answer above.
- 1.8-liter naturally aspirated inline-four (I4) — used in earlier Cruze generations in several regions.
- 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-four (I4) — became the most common engine in North America for Cruze models produced in the 2010s.
- 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four (I4) — used in certain markets as a diesel or gasoline option; all versions are four-cylinder engines.
Across these options, the Cruze remained a four-cylinder lineup, with no production V6 configuration offered.
Why four cylinders?
Chevrolet and General Motors prioritized fuel efficiency, lower weight, and manufacturing cost for a compact car like the Cruze. Four-cylinder engines, especially when turbocharged, provided competitive performance while meeting market demands for better fuel economy. Introducing a V6 would have added weight and expense without delivering proportionate customer demand in the Cruze’s class.
Current status and options for buyers
In the United States and Canada, the Chevrolet Cruze was discontinued after the 2019 model year and is no longer sold new in North America. In other regions, the Cruze has seen varying lifespans and configurations, but the model remains four-cylinder powered where it persists. For buyers seeking a Chevrolet with more than four cylinders today, options would lie outside the Cruze lineup, typically in larger sedans or performance models.
Summary
The Chevy Cruze never offered a V6 engine; it used four-cylinder engines exclusively (notably the 1.8L, 1.4L turbo, and 2.0L turbodiesel variants in different markets). The model was phased out in North America after 2019, and current Chevrolet compact options with six-cylinder engines are not part of the Cruze lineup. The Cruze’s four-cylinder approach defined its place in the market as an efficient compact, even as the model has largely faded from the U.S. market.
Is a 2017 Chevy Cruze a V6?
"The only engine available for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze is a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder.
Is a 2014 Chevy Cruze a V6?
The base 2014 Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 138 horsepower. This engine is mated to a standard six-speed manual or optional six-speed automatic transmission.
Is the Chevy Cruze a 4 or 6 cylinder?
All variants are powered by Chevrolet's 1.8L inline-four ECOTEC engine coupled to a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission (LS & LT variants only) with manual mode (LT variant).
Is the 2011 Chevy Cruze 4 or 6 cylinder?
The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has two engine options: an optional 1.4-liter turbocharged inline four engine and a standard 1.8-liter inline four engine.
