[guuyuk]

The manual for the Gen 2 most likely says no, However, most dealerships will tell you that you can tow up to 1,000 lbs if you have a proper frame hitch. Take a look here for details. Chevy Cruze Towing Capacity (All Years & Trim Levels) - TowStats.com

 

[thebac]

Thanks for that link. The trailer itself would weigh about 850 lbs. I think we'd be close to 1500 or so loaded.

 

[17Hatch6MT]

I don't know but I would take all precautions if you do. High octane fuel, fresh oil change, don't be shy about manually downshifting for acceleration, hills, headwinds.

Edit - Trans fluid, change if it's near-due, change after the event

 

[Blasirl]

Daughter moving to Texas in June from here in Michigan. Going thru the possibilities to get her there <relatively> economically, could a 1.4 Gen2 Cruze theoretically tow a small 5x8 enclosed trailer safely?

I tow a 5x7 open air trailer with my gen I all the time and it probably has been more than 1000lbs a time or two. The longest I have traveled with a fully loaded trailer was about 6 or so hours and that was when I went to Lordstown coincidentally.

 

[JLL]

Thanks for that link. The trailer itself would weigh about 850 lbs. I think we'd be close to 1500 or so loaded.

I don't think a Cruze can tow that much without something breaking. If I was in your situation, I would rent an SUV for the trip.

 

[thebac]

I don't think a Cruze can tow that much without something breaking. If I was in your situation, I would rent an SUV for the trip.

Yaeh, thats kind of where we're at right now. Its right about $2000 to rent a small Uhaul van and car transport. Id probably drive down with her, then fly back. Would take a few days, as I cant drive 24hr straight anymore.

 

[JLL]

I cant drive 24hr straight anymore.

I tap out at 8 hours. If it's longer than that, I'll book a hotel.

 

[Edward_G]

I used my 2014 cruze LT towed a 52 zero turn mower (850Lb) + trailer for over 140 miles no problems

 

[pacolino]

I'm towing a 2,000 lbs load (trailer+motorcicle) easy, here are some instructions from uhaul:
Loading your tow vehicle
To find how much weight you are allowed to put in your tow vehicle:
Step 1: Find your tow vehicle's GVWR on the label inside the driver's door.
Step 2: Subtract the curb (empty) weight of your tow vehicle from the GVWR. Contact a U-Haul representative for help in finding the curb weight of your tow vehicle.
Step 3: Subtract 250 pounds from the answer in Step 2 if your trailer has 2 tires. Subtract 400 pounds from the answer in Step 2 if your trailer has 4 tires.
The answer in Step 3 is the amount of weight you can put in your tow vehicle. This weight includes driver, passengers, cargo and any additional equipment. If the rear of your tow vehicle seems low, reduce the load in the rear seat, trunk or cargo bed areas. Too much load in the rear can affect handling.
I believe the Cruze diesel has a bigger towing capacity than its gasser cruze sister.