Comparing Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 11282 to # 11371 for 2014 Chevy Cruze Fit

Question:

Ive purchased from you in the past and Ive purchased Curt hitches before. Just curious as to what the difference is between the 2 part numbers for Cruze gas or Cruze diesel?

asked by: Andy

Expert Reply:

The Curt # C11282 for gas models of the Chevy Cruze and # C11371 for diesel models of the Chevy Cruze are identical in the mounting locations. The difference is in the drop of the # C11371 for diesel models is 5-1/4 inches for exhaust clearance compared to the drop of the # C11282 being 3.88 inches from the mount to the top of the receiver tube according to my contact at Curt. The gas model will give you better ground clearance and will only work on the gas model where the diesel model can technically work on a gas vehicle as well, but you would lose ground clearance and it wouldn't be as tight a fit to your bumper.

expert reply by: Jason S