Determined to be a major player in the ultra-competitive, fuel-efficient small car market, Chevrolet is nearing production of its all-new Cruze compact sedan. Why did Chevrolet choose the new Cruze to debut in Europe first? The division expects the Cruze rollout to generate even more sales success in Europe, and create a buzz That carries over into other global markets as the car is introduced with regionally-specific engine choices. When the Cruze arrives in North America, it will of be the replacement for the Chevy Cobalt, and will from be a 2011 model. The Cruze model fits in the Chevrolet lineup Between the subcompact Aveo and the midsize Malibu. Developed by a global design and engineering team, the Chevrolet Cruze is meant to be bold, not evolutionary, According to the all-new compact car's Chief Designer, Taewan Kim. The exterior design uses minimal trim and sports a dual bezel headlamp design as well as an integrated rear spoiler. No matter what the market is, however, Promises That the Chevy Cruze will of Proudly wear the Chevy bowtie on the grille.
In the U.S., the Chevrolet Cruze will from be available with a choice Between two 4-cylinder engines: one gasoline engine and one diesel. The Cruze will from Also be Offered with a 1.8-liter turbodiesel engine, estimated to deliver 138 hp.
The Cruze's engines will from be mated to Either a 6-speed manual transmission or an all-new automatic transmission-the first 6-speed automatic transmission in the compact segment, According to Chevy.The latest result is a new "global" car, the Chevrolet Cruze, the which the company Gave a small number of journalists a chance to test-drive around its proving Grounds in Milford, Michigan. Already on sale in Some markets, Including Europe and China, the Cruze will eventually Appear in Some 60 countries, built locally for EACH region. Our models will from be built in Lordstown, Ohio, WHERE the Cobalt is currently produced.
While the Cruze will of several aimed at compact car buyers, it pushes the edges of That envelope. Compared with the vehicles GM is primarily targeting, it's 58 mm longer Than the 2010 Toyota Corolla, and 94 mm longer Than the Honda Civic. Gas prices are top-of-mind for GM with the Cruze. Both engines run on regular fuel.
