In the GEN 1 Cruze most of us on the forum significantly valued the engine choice between the 1.8L in the LS, vs. the Turbo. 1.4.
Chevy.com now has the build a Cruze tool open, and you can configure a Cruze. That's nothing new. We're all car enthusiasts on the forum, what I'd like to do is document the changes between LS, and LT, and if they can be addressed by the DIY croud.
I believe the powertrain's engine and transmission are the same between LS & LT, at least for Automatics. Therefore the difference in price between them is really options. What if we had a thread that addressed the how to add the differences from the LS to the LT by yourself.
Sure there's no drivers alert monitors, and there's no convenience package with remote start. If someone wants those they will probably go LT. With what appears to be a difference in $2,000 MSRP between LS and LT, where is the value?
Sure you get the alloys and cruise control, maybe I'm missing something.
Many don't like the factory tires anyway, cruise control has been shown on GEN 1 to be pretty easy to add. Drivers seat.. maybe more difficult, but that's manual in the base LT as well. You have to pay extra for the convenience package to get the power seat, but your also paying for the remote start which won't be needed. I think they also heat the cloth seats. I did a How To for that on the GEN 1, it can be done for <$100.
Thoughts & Idea's Welcome!
Chevy.com now has the build a Cruze tool open, and you can configure a Cruze. That's nothing new. We're all car enthusiasts on the forum, what I'd like to do is document the changes between LS, and LT, and if they can be addressed by the DIY croud.
I believe the powertrain's engine and transmission are the same between LS & LT, at least for Automatics. Therefore the difference in price between them is really options. What if we had a thread that addressed the how to add the differences from the LS to the LT by yourself.
- Rims
The LS comes with 15" steelies. The LT with 16" alloys. Comparable Alloys and tires can be added for $XX.
- Cruise Control
The LS doesn't come standard with Cruze, but the fleet ordering guide comes with an option for dealer added Cruze control. This can be addressed $XX
- Seats
It appears same cloth material used. LT gets power adjuster. This may require some work, like a seat swap, and power drop to the seats..
Sure there's no drivers alert monitors, and there's no convenience package with remote start. If someone wants those they will probably go LT. With what appears to be a difference in $2,000 MSRP between LS and LT, where is the value?
Sure you get the alloys and cruise control, maybe I'm missing something.
Many don't like the factory tires anyway, cruise control has been shown on GEN 1 to be pretty easy to add. Drivers seat.. maybe more difficult, but that's manual in the base LT as well. You have to pay extra for the convenience package to get the power seat, but your also paying for the remote start which won't be needed. I think they also heat the cloth seats. I did a How To for that on the GEN 1, it can be done for <$100.
Thoughts & Idea's Welcome!