2019 Chevrolet Cruze transmission: CVT or automatic?

Some do: the 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo uses a 6-speed automatic and a CVT (continuously variable); the 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo diesel uses a 9-speed automatic.

Key takeaways

  • 4 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze.
  • CVTs need CVT-specific fluid - never top one up with ordinary automatic transmission fluid.
  • The transmission can differ by engine and drive layout, so match your row by engine size.

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2019 Chevrolet Cruze: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineTransmissionEPA codeDrive
1.4L 4-cylinder turbo6-speed automaticAutomatic (S6)FWD
1.4L 4-cylinder turbo6-speed automaticAutomatic (S6)FWD
1.4L 4-cylinder turboCVT (continuously variable)Automatic (variable gear ratios)FWD
1.6L 4-cylinder turbo diesel9-speed automaticAutomatic 9-spdFWD

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

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