Coming Soon – Cruze Changes the Rules for Compact Cars
2011 Chevrolet Cruze
Coming to the Apple Chevrolet showroom in September, the all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze represents a turning point in the way GM views its small car strategy. It’s a global car, able to compete head-to-head with the world’s best compact segment vehicles. Already a sales success across Europe and Asia, Cruze is the first in a family of all-new Chevrolet small cars designed to set new standards in economy, engineering, safety and class refinement.
The all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze represents a paradigm shift from what consumers typically see in a compact car.
The Chevrolet Cruze brings midsize car presence to the compact car class.
- Cruze offers midsize car roominess.
- Cruze has more interior room and cargo capacity than Civic and Corolla.
- Cruze offers amenities more commonly found on upscale vehicles such as: Bluetooth, USB port, Pioneer 9-speaker audio system, navigation and 18” aluminum wheels.
The Cruze offers segment leading fuel economy.
- Cruze Eco with standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo provides 40 mpg highway.
- The 1.4 Ecotec turbo is like two engines in one with the fuel economy of a small displacement engine and the performance of a larger engine.
- Hybrid-like fuel efficiency without the price tag.
The Cruze is designed to provide segment leading safety.
- More standard safety features like stability control with rollover sensing system, traction control, ABS, and OnStar.
- 10 standard airbags provide a safety cocoon for occupants.
- Achieved 5 star safety ratings in every market where it is sold.
Cruze was engineered to the highest quality and durability standards.
- Engineers have logged over 5 million miles of customer durability testing across all major continents in the harshest geographical and climate conditions.
- Cruze has already been launched and proven in more than 60 countries.
- Meticulous execution and craftsmanship is apparent through the use of premium materials and tight gap tolerances.
- Painstakingly engineered for quietness with 30 distinct acoustical treatments.
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