Chevrolet CRUZE
HR52SStock varies — page stays liveIntroduced alongside the late-2003 model update, the HR52S upgrade featured a larger 1.5-liter M15A engine. This chassis offered enhanced highway performance, minor styling refreshes, and updated suspension tuning.
Engine
M15A DOHC VVT
Displacement
1,490 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Chevrolet CRUZE — representative 1st Gen (HR) Facelift imageChassis variants of the CRUZE
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
HR51SM13A DOHC VVT1,328 ccFF4AT / 5MTHR52SM15A DOHC VVT1,490 ccFF4AT / 5MT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,625 mm
Width
1,640 mm
Height
1,605 mm
Weight
980 kg
Shipping volume
9.54 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
HR52S-100XXXXXXNov 2003 – Jul 2008Facelift / 1.5L Variant
Import eligibility by country (2003–2008)
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the HR52S
What sets the HR52S apart from the HR51S?
The HR52S uses a larger and more powerful 1.5-liter M15A engine compared to the 1.3-liter M13A engine found in the HR51S.
Is the HR52S considered an SUV or a hatchback?
It is officially marketed as a compact hatchback, though its raised ground clearance and rugged design cues class it as an early subcompact crossover.