Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

The revived Chevrolet Camaro has been a big success for General Motors.
Last year, even though it came only as a coupe, the Camaro outsold its Mustang archrival, which came in more flavors: coupe, convertible and high-performance versions.
So the arrival of a much-delayed convertible version for 2011 seems to portend even greater Camaro sales glory.

The convertible arrives at what its marketers consider an optimal time to rekindle interest and sales in the current-generation car, which made its debut in 2009.

Chevy Volt fails

Chevrolet's Volt extended-range plug-in car, launched late last year, has gotten glowing reviews from many auto critics. But Consumer Reports isn't among them.

Chevy Volt

The influential magazine, to which many consumers turn for advice on buying cars and other consumer goods and services, offered a harsh initial review of the Volt.
"When you are looking at purely dollars and cents, it doesn't really make a lot of sense. The Volt isn't particularly efficient as an electric vehicle, and it's not particularly good as a gas vehicle either in terms of fuel economy," David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports auto testing center, told reporters Monday.

"This is going to be a tough sell to the average consumer."

GM spokesman Rob Peterson said, "Ourcustomers are absolutely loving the Volt, and telling ussomething entirely different" than Consumer Reports, which said the car got 25-27 miles on electric power alone during its testing in Connecticut during a harsh winter.

Peterson called the testing conditions "extremely harsh weather."

2011 Chevrolet Equinox Overview

Building on its fresh redesign of 2010, the fuel-efficient, powerful, and handsome 2011 Chevrolet Equinox is a five-seat crossover force to be reckoned with.

 After undergoing major cosmetic changes last year, the folks at Chevy continued tweaking the overall feel and driving experience on the Equinox and it now comes with a slightly shorter and wider wheelbase.  When it comes to looks, the Equinox shares a split front grille with the Chevy Malibu, with a larger SUV shaped greenhouse.  The Equinox is available in three trims – LS, LT and LTZ – and provides ample power from two engines – a 182-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder and 264-horsepower, 3.0-liter V-6.  The optional V-6 now offers flex-fuel capability and can run on either gasoline or E85.  Both engines are front-wheel drive and are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.  The V-6 also offers a manual-shift mode on the automatic and all-wheel drive is optional.


 Crossovers and SUVs might frighten some with their mediocre to poor fuel economy, but that is not true for the 2011 Chevy Equinox.  The Equinox receives 20-22 mpg in the city and 29-32 mpg on the highway.  The 2011 Equinox seats five and competes with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Ford Escape. It can tow between 1,500—3,500 pounds depending on which engine you opt for.

 One of the most notable aspects of the Equinox is how it utilizes interior space.  The adjustable 60/40 rear seats can move forward and backward to give you ample cargo volume.  A sleek dash includes an available Pioneer® premium sound system, in-dash six-disc CD changer, auxiliary input jack for your iPod®, and XM® Radio – creating a world-class sonic experience. 

 Additional options include the available DVD entertainment system with a 7-inch flip-down monitor and wireless headphones for rear seat passengers.  Also available are heated front bucket seats with leather inserts which add a greater level of comfort, while the optional internal hard drive, navigation system, backup camera and power liftgate are sure to impress as well.

 Safety comes standard on the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox and includes four-wheel antilock brakes, StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, and Proactive Roll Avoidance to reduce the vehicle’s propensity to roll over in a panic situation. Standard dual front airbags and head-curtain side-impact airbags help reduce the risk of injury in a collision.  An OnStar communications system with airbag deployment notification comes standard and is just another safety measure for you and your family.

Chevy Cruze Tries To Crack Small-Car Market

Chevy Cruze

I was driving on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey when I spotted a car I didn’t immediately recognize, at least not from behind. As I caught up with it I was impressed by its attractive shape and subtle chrome accents. Is that a Chevrolet badge on the trunk? Oh — that’s the new Cruze compact sedan.
Wait a minute – I’m driving one of those.
Sometimes you have to see a car in motion to appreciate its looks. Even after days of test-driving the Cruze I didn’t consider it especially handsome until I saw someone else driving one. Sure, it looks fine sitting still. But on the highway, where small cars tend to look like endangered species searching for a place to hide, the Cruze looks wide, muscular and confident — like it belongs there.
That’s part of the image Chevrolet wants to project as it positions the new Cruze to compete with the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic, the long-established powerhouses of the compact segment. In the past, Chevy’s entries in the market have fallen short of consumers’ expectations, sometimes by a great distance. Its predecessor the Cobalt was bland and seemed to be designed for rental fleets. Before that car arrived, the long-running Cavalier built a reputation as a perennial money-loser.
One advantage for the Cruze is its size. It is a bit longer than its rivals but appears to be significantly larger on the outside. Styling is attractive, with a look that is bolder than the Corolla and Civic but more mature than the Mazda3.

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition Price

 

Chevrolet has just announced the pricing details of the 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition. The production of the 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition is expected to begin in early first quarter of 2011. The company has priced the new vehicle at $90,960. Including option boxes, you will get a fully loaded 2011 Z06 Carbon Edition for $99,925.

The 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition features the Brembo carbon ceramic brakes with dark gray metallic calipers and black 20-spoke 19-inch front/20-inch rear wheels rolling on Michelin PS2 tires. For the first time the Magnetic Selective Ride Control is offered on the Z06 along with enhanced cooling.
When it comes to the exterior enhancements, the company has included a choice of Inferno Orange or Supersonic Blue colors adding to the Black headlamps and mirrors, a ZR1-style body color spoiler, body color door handles, carbon fiber raised hood, and black carbon fiber rockers and splitter.

First Chevrolet Volt Delivered

After months of hype and speculation, the Chevrolet Volt has finally hit the stands. Earlier today, retired airline pilot Jeffrey Kaffee took delivery of the first production Chevy Volt to hit the roads. Kaffee had traded in his 2005 Toyota Prius and claims he paid $42,000 for the vehicle that he purchased from Gearhart Chevrolet in Denville, NJ.
The Chevrolet Volt that Kaffee took over was one of the first 360 units that shipped out of the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant. Other units from this first lot will be delivered to dealerships in New York, Washington D.C., Texas and California.
First unveiled four years ago at the Detroit Auto Show, the Chevrolet Volt has garnered a lot of attention from the automotive circles. General Motors has invested and marketed the Chevy Volt in hopes that the car could provide the much needed jolt for the company that was bailed out by the government just over a year back.

2010 Chevrolet Spark Woody Wagon Art Car

Surf's up dudes - and here's the proof! Chevrolet, the manufacturer behind the market-leading 5-Year Promise aftercare package, has pulled the wraps off a one-off special version of its top-selling Spark supermini, created to celebrate the brand's American heritage and connection to youth culture.

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Price

The all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will begin arriving in U.S. dealerships this September, starting at $16,995, including destination. Priced to compete in the compact-car segment, the Cruze offers more interior room, more miles per gallon in the Eco model, and more standard safety features than any of its competitors.

"We believe the Cruze can redefine the expectations for compact-car owners and shoppers who are new to the segment," said Jim Campbell, U.S. Vice President of Chevrolet Marketing. "For the price of a compact car, Cruze offers the styling, safety features, roominess, amenities, and refinement of a much more expensive car."

The 2011 Cruze will be offered for retail sale in four models:

Cruze LS starting at $16,995, including:
-Standard 1.8L Ecotec engine and six-speed manual transmission
-The most standard safety features in the segment, with 10 air bags, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover sensing, traction control, anti-lock brakes, collapsible pedal system, power rear-door child safety locks
-Standard OnStar, with a six-month subscription including Turn-by-Turn navigation
-Standard convenience features including air conditioning, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, driver information center, and XM Radio with three month trial subscription

Cruze LT starting at $18,895, including:
-Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed automatic transmission
-16-inch wheels

Cruze Eco starting at $18,895, including:

-Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed manual transmission
-Segment-leading expected 40 miles per gallon highway
-Standard 17-inch alloy wheels with ultra low-rolling resistance tires, and enhanced aerodynamic performance package

Cruze LTZ starting at $22,695, including:

-Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed automatic transmission
-Standard six-way power driver seat, leather seating surfaces, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
-Standard cruise control, Bluetooth phone connectivity, USB port with audio interface, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, and remote vehicle start
-Standard automatic climate control, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, and ultrasonic rear-parking assist
-18-inch alloy wheels

Major available options features on Cruze include:

-In-dash navigation system with 40-gigabyte hard drive, enabling pause-and-play radio, downloading of audio CDs, or transferring MP3 files from a USB memory device
-Pioneer Audio system, with nine speakers and 250-watt amplifier
-Heated leather seats
-Ultrasonic rear park assist
-RS Appearance package, including rocker moldings, unique front and rear fascias, front fog lamps, and rear spoiler

"Cruze is a truly global car that leverages Chevrolet's design and engineering capabilities. As a result we can offer customers more standard safety features, more miles per gallon, and more upscale features than our key competitors," Campbell said. "That formula made Cruze a hit overseas, with more than 200,000 customers choosing Cruze since it went on sale in 2009."

Cruze will offer customers more standard equipment and amenities than the competition. "While some of our competitors may have a lower starting price, Cruze wins on value once these competitors are optioned up." said Campbell.

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Price

The all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will begin arriving in U.S. dealerships this September, starting at $16,995, including destination. Priced to compete in the compact-car segment, the Cruze offers more interior room, more miles per gallon in the Eco model, and more standard safety features than any of its competitors.

"We believe the Cruze can redefine the expectations for compact-car owners and shoppers who are new to the segment," said Jim Campbell, U.S. Vice President of Chevrolet Marketing. "For the price of a compact car, Cruze offers the styling, safety features, roominess, amenities, and refinement of a much more expensive car."

The 2011 Cruze will be offered for retail sale in four models:

Cruze LS starting at $16,995, including:
-Standard 1.8L Ecotec engine and six-speed manual transmission
-The most standard safety features in the segment, with 10 air bags, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover sensing, traction control, anti-lock brakes, collapsible pedal system, power rear-door child safety locks
-Standard OnStar, with a six-month subscription including Turn-by-Turn navigation
-Standard convenience features including air conditioning, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, driver information center, and XM Radio with three month trial subscription

Cruze LT starting at $18,895, including:
-Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed automatic transmission
-16-inch wheels

Cruze Eco starting at $18,895, including:

-Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed manual transmission
-Segment-leading expected 40 miles per gallon highway
-Standard 17-inch alloy wheels with ultra low-rolling resistance tires, and enhanced aerodynamic performance package

Cruze LTZ starting at $22,695, including:

-Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed automatic transmission
-Standard six-way power driver seat, leather seating surfaces, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
-Standard cruise control, Bluetooth phone connectivity, USB port with audio interface, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, and remote vehicle start
-Standard automatic climate control, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, and ultrasonic rear-parking assist
-18-inch alloy wheels

Major available options features on Cruze include:

-In-dash navigation system with 40-gigabyte hard drive, enabling pause-and-play radio, downloading of audio CDs, or transferring MP3 files from a USB memory device
-Pioneer Audio system, with nine speakers and 250-watt amplifier
-Heated leather seats
-Ultrasonic rear park assist
-RS Appearance package, including rocker moldings, unique front and rear fascias, front fog lamps, and rear spoiler

"Cruze is a truly global car that leverages Chevrolet's design and engineering capabilities. As a result we can offer customers more standard safety features, more miles per gallon, and more upscale features than our key competitors," Campbell said. "That formula made Cruze a hit overseas, with more than 200,000 customers choosing Cruze since it went on sale in 2009."

Cruze will offer customers more standard equipment and amenities than the competition. "While some of our competitors may have a lower starting price, Cruze wins on value once these competitors are optioned up." said Campbell.

2010 Pennzoil RCR Chevrolet Camaro SS

The RCR Street Performance Group as released their special edition 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS which has been up-fitted and enhanced with numerous performance upgrades. This one is the first of many models to be modified by the fabled race shop and made available to consumers.

The RCR Street Performance Group was created for people with a unique appreciation for the finer � and faster � things in life.

Additions to the vehicle include a carbon fiber body kit to increase downforce and performance. On the exterior, the front splitter, rear diffuser, side skirts, rear spoiler and the hood are all made of carbon fiber. The look is completed by a set of 22 inch custom wheels: front 22x9 and rear 22x10.5, wrapped in front 295/30/22, rear 265/35/22 tires.

The interior is completely reupholstered, using yellow trim piece on doors and around dash area and custom floor mats.

The RCR Street Performance Group also added a completely revamped suspension and supercharged engine, with a stainless steel exhaust, cold air intake and a performance based coil over kit with new bushings.

"The RCR Street Performance 2010 Camaro SS project is an opportunity that translates more than 40 years of RCR racing knowledge to the neighborhood garage." said Richard Childress, president and CEO of Richard Childress Racing.

2010 Chevrolet Cruze CS Photo Gallery

Chevrolet has pulled the wraps off a race-inspired option pack to further bring out the dynamic styling and handling of the Cruze saloon – the car favored by the Silverline Chevrolet team in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.
The ‘CS’ styling kit consists of smart 18-inch white multi-spoke alloy wheels, lowered suspension, a boot spoiler, unique CS graphics and matching tailored carpet mats.

Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid

Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
It might be a few years old now, but the styling of the Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab still holds up very well. Other than a couple of extra logos, the hybrid version looks just like the others.

Of course, the business end of a pickup is the box. The GM trucks have a nicely integrated step rear bumper with a thick aerodynamic tailgate topper that also protects the tailgate from dents. The electrical trailer hook-up is well designed as is the covered lock for for the spare tire. A back-up camera is a $450 option.

Up front, any Silverado crew cab - including the hybrid - is roomy, comfortable and functional. The center compartment can swallow a laptop computer and there are two glove boxes on the passenger side
In non-hybrid Silverado's, the row two seat could easily be folded up for a lot of cargo space, but the seats do not fold in the hybrid version. A big battery pack takes up all the space.

The V8 shuts down cylinders to compliment the full-electric side of the power train. Around town, we got 22 miles per gallon; impressive for a full-size pickup.

Under the right conditions, the Silverado hybrid runs on electric power only; up to about 25 miles an hour. Otherwise, the hybrid version drives like any other Silverado: well-mannered and quiet for a truck.

As equipped, the sticker price on our test truck is $49,265. Ouch!

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Review

2011 Chevrolet Cruze
At a presentation to the Midwest Automotive Media Association (M.A.M.A.), Margaret Brooks, the Chevrolet marketing director for small cars, gave members a first look and detailed the features of the Cruze that are designed to give customers what they want regardless of the car’s size.

The Chevrolet Cruze is an important car for General Motors, more important in my opinion than the oft publicized Chevrolet Volt. This car not only has the tasks of keeping repeat compact car buyers…especially GM owners, and attracting those ready to move up in size, but also meet the needs of folks who are downsizing but not willing to give up comfort, convenience and features while at the same time reducing fuel consumption. Ms. Brooks confirmed the need to attract those folks who are “resetting” their vehicle needs. The empty-nesters who are perhaps getting out of a larger midsize or a crossover vehicle or finally retire the minivan.

Good news for the Chevrolet marketing folks this time around is that they are not sharing this platform with any other GM brand. GM’s restructuring has left Chevrolet alone with car models in the compact and sub-compact segments. However, formidable offerings from competitors such as the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra and Nissan Sentra will certainly challenge the Cruze.

2011 Chevrolet Volt goes under hot-weather testing in Arizona

2011 Chevrolet Volt undergoing hot-weather testing

The Chevrolet Volt engineering team is hanging out in the hot deserts of Arizona putting their fuel-sipping baby under hot weather testing.

“While the Volt is designed to operate in all weather and temperature conditions, one of the tests it is undergoing in the desert is the Hot Soak Evaluation, where temperatures inside the cabin can exceed 175 degrees F,” GM said in a statement. The test is done by ‘baking’ the Volt in the sun for several hours, then opening everything in the car, cycle all of the electric accessories, and then taking the car down the ride handling track to check for rattles, squeaks and other noises.

“The car performed well,” said senior durability test engineer Steve Pratt. “The air conditioner cooled things off from our interior temperature of 138 degrees down to a nice comfortable temperature for driving.”

Oh, and if by the trailer hitch seen in the video (posted after the jump) you’re wondering if the Volt will be equipped with handle towing – it won’t. That’s just the engineering team putting the Volt through some weight training via Grade Load testing. The test allows engineers to put stress on the engine and chassis to see how well they will perform while climbing a mountain at temperatures above 100 degrees F.

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4x4 LT

Some might call it the perfect storm -- a confluence of seemingly random events that work together to make something larger than the sum of its parts. Heavy duty truck-lovers have been waiting for this type of storm for quite a few years, and they'll likely have to wait a long while before something like this happens again. Last year the Ram HD made a dramatic debut and won our 2010 Motor Trend Truck of the Year. This year, both Ford and GM are bringing their best and brightest (and strongest ever) to the party. And now the table is set for battle royal...but we're getting ahead of ourselves.

We recently had the opportunity to drive the new Chevy Silverado Heavy Duty and Sierra Heavy Duty in just about every configuration they offer and the changes they've made seem right on target. In fact, to their credit, they've laser-targeted some key areas where GM trucks traditionally didn't match up too well with the competition. Recently, Ford's been doing a lot of bragging about their recently released Super Duty, and for good reason; in fact, it even won our head-to-head comparison when we pitted it against our 2010 Truck of the Year winner, the Ram HD. Now the ring is set for a full-scale smack down as all three big-truck makers have an all-new or recently-new heavy-duty player. But that comparison test will have to wait because we've just spent several days driving just about every configuration of new GM HD truck they have to offer and we've got a few things to say. Here we go.

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD First Drive

There's a particularly trite and overused phrase we've heard so often we no longer respond when someone utters it: "You can't judge a book by its cover." And it's baloney, too. War and Peace is a tough read because it has so many damn pages, is old and weighs a lot. Cats for Dummies is something less than high art and will not soon become a major motion picture.

But a lesser-known corollary to this adage actually works: "You can't judge the profound changes in the capability of a heavy-duty pickup truck by the freshness (or lack thereof) of its sheet metal and interior."

Haven't heard that one? Jim Mikulec, GM's lead development engineer on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD project, puts it another way: "Everything that's changed is under the skin. Everything that's important is under the skin."

Falling Down
Just four years ago, the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD dually defeated Ford Super Duty and Dodge Ram HD trucks in our straight-up fight of strength and towing capability. Despite an aging interior, it won largely on the strength of its 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel V8 engine and class-exclusive six-speed Allison automatic transmission. In 2007 GM gave its HD pickups a long-overdue body and interior redesign to go with these then-impressive mechanicals, and for the next couple of years the Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD twins stood atop the pile.

4,400 Chevrolet Volt Owners to be Eligible for Free Home Charging Stations

The first buyers of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability will be eligible for one of 4,400 free home charging stations. The program will provide Volt owners with a 240-volt charge station from either ECOtality, Inc. or Coulomb Technologies. In many cases, it will include the cost of home installation. The projects are made possible with a grant of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds from the Transportation Electrification Initiative administered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

"Many owners will plug their Volt into a normal 120-volt electrical outlet, charge overnight and drive to work in the morning using only battery power," said Tony DiSalle, Product and Marketing Director for the Chevrolet Volt. "For Volt owners who want to install a faster 240-volt charge station, we expect the Department of Energy project to save $1,000 and $2,000."

The U.S. Department of Energy projects were established with two objectives: installing charging stations in residential, workplace and public areas to encourage consumers to purchase electric vehicles; and studying electric vehicle usage to optimize future electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

To encourage consumer purchases of electric vehicles, federal grants and other funds have been awarded to install more than 15,000 home charge stations. That total includes 4,400 home charge stations for Volt owners; 2,600 as part of The EV Project from ECOtality, and 1,800 as part of the ChargePoint America project from Coulomb Technologies.

To study electric vehicle usage, the programs will collect data such as average charge time, energy usage and the starting and ending time of the charging process. This data will be analyzed by the U.S. Department of Energy to understand how electric vehicles are driven, how and when they are charged, and ultimately what is required for widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

2011 Chevrolet Cruze price

The 2011 Chevy Cruze has gotten a ton of attention as GM has worked to steal some of the Ford Fiesta’s thunder as both cars prepare to hit the US market. Yesterday, General Motors announced the pricing schedule for their replacement for the Cobalt (and the Cavalier before that) and much like Ford’s Fiesta, the Cruze looks to offer a spread of luxury oriented items in a fuel efficient compact car.

The basic pricing of the 2011 Chevy Cruze is as follows:

Cruze LS starting at $16,995, including:
• Standard 1.8L Ecotec engine and six-speed manual transmission
• The most standard safety features in the segment, with 10 air bags, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover sensing, traction control, anti-lock brakes, collapsible pedal system, power rear-door child safety locks
• Standard OnStar, with a six-month subscription including Turn-by-Turn navigation
• Standard convenience features including air conditioning, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, driver information center, and XM Radio with three month trial subscription

Cruze LT starting at $18,895, including:
• Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed automatic transmission
• 16-inch wheels

Cruze Eco starting at $18,895, including:
• Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed manual transmission
• Segment-leading expected 40 miles per gallon highway
• Standard 17-inch alloy wheels with ultra low-rolling resistance tires, and enhanced aerodynamic performance package

Cruze LTZ starting at $22,695, including:
• Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed automatic transmission
• Standard six-way power driver seat, leather seating surfaces, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
• Standard cruise control, Bluetooth phone connectivity, USB port with audio interface, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, and remote vehicle start
• Standard automatic climate control, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, and ultrasonic rear-parking assist
• 18-inch alloy wheels

Chevrolet Electric Spark might be pushed back by 2 years

Chevrolet e-Spark Electric Car Model

Cars, in my book, aren’t cars if they don’t burn up dinosaur remains and growl, burble or heck, even purr. But then who really cares about what I think. Plenty of people around liken cars to appliances or why else would soul less appliances that Toyota makes in the names of cars sell by the millions? All those millions won’t like what they’re about to hear.

Before anyone else catches wind of it, we bring it to you. General Motors might just abandon their tie up with Reva electric, now Mahindra Reva Electric, and go it alone for electric motor and battery options. What this could lead to is a two year delay in the Chevrolet Spark Electric’s launch in India and elsewhere. This bit of news comes straight from a top GM official who in turn has spoken to a top Indian auto journo.

Chevy's new Cruze promises a competitive entry

2011 Chevrolet Cruze RS

US Chevrolet dealers are looking forward to the arrival of an important new models, the Chevrolet Cruze in their quest to reclaim market share in today's competitive compact market segment.
Chevy's new Cruze model will replace the aged and lackluster Cobalt line, and is based on the GM's Delta global compact platform shared with several other compact lines. The Cruze is already produced for numerous other world markets, and promises to be a significantly better vehicle than its predecessor in almost every way.

Major areas where the new Cruze improves upon the Cobalt it replaces include improved interior room and material quality, upgraded safety features, and a step forward in important ride and handling driving dynamics. Drivetrains for the Cruze in America will be two four cylinders: a 1.8 liter 136 hp 4 cylinder, along with a 1.4 liter turbo four, which also produces 138 hp, plus six speed manual and automatic transmissions.