Video: Dept. 180 runs ‘Quiet Science’ test on Chevrolet Cruze

2011 Chevrolet Cruze undergoes Dept. 180 'Quiet Science' Test

Before the summer began GM’s quirky Dept. 180 focused on showing us all the fun engineering that went into the Chevrolet Equinox. Now that the summer is over and Dept. 180 is back on YouTube, the group is focusing its attention on the new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.

Last week, Dept. 180 showed us how much work went into making the Cruze a ‘solid’ vehicle. Today, the group shows us how hard they worked into keeping the interior of the Cruze as quiet as possible.

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Refresher: The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze”s base LS model is powered by a 136-hp 1.8L 4-cylinder engine, while the Eco, LT and LTZ model get a 1.4L turbo 4-cylinder Ecotec engine making 138-hp and a maximum torque of 148 lb-ft. The 1.4L turbo models are expected to have a cruising range of more than 500 miles and the Cruze Eco is estimated to get an EPA fuel-economy rating of 40 mpg on the highway. All 2011 Cruze models are available with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. Prices start at $16,995 for the base model.

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– By: Omar Rana