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When is the start of production for Cruze?
Cruze begins production at the Lordstown Assembly Plant on August 9 as a 2011 model. The Eco model will start production later in the 2011 model run.
What is the price of Cruze?
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. How will the Cruze fit in the Chevrolet car portfolio?
The all-new 2011 Cruze is Chevrolet’s new compact car entry. From both a size and price perspective, it resides between Aveo and Malibu in the lineup. How does Cruze compare size-wise to the current Cobalt?
Cruze is generally bigger on the outside than all of its segment brethren, both from a length and width perspective. In fact, Cruze is nearly as wide as Malibu, which is approximately two inches wider than Cobalt. Will this car win in the compact segment?
If you just look at the raw numbers, the answer is yes. If you look at the other factors – ride and handling, quietness – then it’s a resounding yes. This car will not just compete in the compact segment. It will win. Here’s just a taste: Advantages over the 2010 Civic - Better max highway fuel economy (up to 40 mpg vs. 36 mpg)
- More interior volume and more cargo volume
- Better safety rating – Cruze is projected to receive 5 stars for the front, rear, both sides and rollover. Civic gets a 4-star rating for the driver’s side
- Available 18-inch wheels. Civic tops out at 17-inch wheels
- Better powertrain warranty than Civic
- Broader availability of connectivity features (Bluetooth®, USB)
- Quieter interior
Advantages over the 2010 Corolla - Better max highway fuel economy (up to 40 mpg vs. 35 mpg)
- More interior volume and more cargo volume
- Better safety rating – Cruze is projected to receive 5 stars for the front, rear, both sides and rollover. Corolla gets only 4-stars in the front, rear, passenger side and rollover.
- Available 18-inch wheels. Corolla tops out at 17-inch wheels
- Better powertrain warranty than Corolla
- Broader availability of connectivity features (Bluetooth, USB) than Corolla
- Quieter interior
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