Chevrolet Cruze LT

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Overview - Chevrolet India's Flagship Sedan Is Here

Chevrolet India has shaked the D-Segment with the launch of its flagship sedan - The Cruze. It is expected that Cruze is going to beat the likes Skoda Laura, Volkswagen Jetta, Toyota Corolla Altis, Hyundai Sonata Transform & Honda Accord. Chevrolet has chosed the best time for the launch of Cruze which is around Diwali and wants to cash in this festive season.

Chevrolet India dont want to loose any customers in India and want to show that India is very important and special market for them especially after they have gone bankrupt in USA. After the launch of Cruze they will launch all new small car - Beat - which has already been launched in Korea as "Matiz Creative".

The Chevrolet Cruze is the first vehicle to use GM's revamped Delta 2 platform, an architecture that is also used on other GM small cars around the globe, including replacements for the Chevrolet HHR, Opel Zafira and its related siblings. The Cruze's bodywork carries a design vocabulary that is incorporated into all vehicles across the globe that carry the Chevy bowtie.

Design & Style Of Chevrolet Cruze

Chevrolet Cruze is seriously a looker - the best part is huge front grille which is in 2 portion dominated by Chevrolet's new logo in centre. Cruze's arching roof-line, extending from the steeply raked windshield to its sloping rear pillars and short rear deck, brings coupe-like proportions to a compact sedan.

Chevrolet Cruze features a dramatic re-interpretation of the traditional sedan featuring Chevrolet's new global design language that is becoming a signature on all new products carrying the gold bowtie. New Cruze is the result of a development process harnessing GM's global expertise and is the first of a new family of compact products that is expected to deliver world class quality.

Wider and longer than most of its competitors, Chevrolet Cruze has a purposeful stance with its wheels located at the outer edges of the tautly drawn bodywork. Noticeably tight body panel fits and a restrained use of exterior trim add to a high quality, 'hewn from solid' appearance. Chevrolet Cruze's dramatic profile is matched by bold front styling, with large headlamp housings that wrap around the front corners and sweep up, arrow-like, into the fenders and sculpted hood. Distinct Design Features Of Chevrolet Cruze includes Concave Shoulder Line, Dual Port Front Grille, Dynamically Shaped Headlamps, Chrome Finished Door Handles, 'Wheels-Out/Body-In' Stance and 'Twin Cockpit' Design Motif.

Interiors & Comfort Features Of Chevrolet Cruze

The interior is well-proportioned and the sculpted seats offer good support. It's surprisingly quiet in the cabin too which is a good indicator of build quality. The interiors appear very attractive with dual tone beige dashboard and leather covered upholstery. It's stylish dashboard that is packed with lots of advanced instruments and beige upholstery makes it interior more stylish. The Cruze oozes quality, even down to well chosen instruments - including those that have come from the much more expensive Vauxhall Insignia. There shouldn't be any reliability issue to speak of and the use of soft touch materials throughout should mean there's less chance of creaks and rattles.

All the models of Cruze will be packed with advanced integrated Blaupunkt RDS Radio/CD player with MP3 CD capability with Six CD Changer audio system with six integrated speakers that offer high class entertainment. Its advanced audio system will be available with MP3 Auxiliary Input Jack and with USB Socket to connect devices like pen drive, mobile phones etc. The audio controls will be mounted on steering wheel so that there will be no need to distract your eyes from road to operate audio system.

Ride & Handling Of Chevrolet Cruze

The front wheels of Cruze will be packed with large ventilated disc brakes while its rear wheels will be packed with solid drum brakes. Its larger diameter disc brakes de-accelerate the car quickly. ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution) resists car to skid out of control in case of emergency braking.

Although GM engineers claim that they have been able to optimize this design for both accurate handling and a comfortable ride, it's surprising that the Cruze doesn't feature independent rear suspension like the global Ford platform used for the Mazda 3.

Engine Of Chevrolet Cruze - 2 Litre VCDi Diesel Engine

For time being Chevrolet India has launched Cruze with diesel engine and manual transmission only, which is a 1991cc 4 Cylinder VCDi diesel engine. This engine generates maximum power of 148 Bhp at 4000 rpm and maximum torque of 327 Nm @ 2600 rpm.

It is expected that Chevrolet will also launch Cruze in petrol which will be powered by a new 1.8 litre petrol engine. There will also be a option of 6-speed automatic transmission. May be they want to add another launch along with the Chevrolet Beat for the 2010 Auto Expo which will be held from 5th January at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Fuel Consumption/Mileage Of Chevrolet Cruze

Chevrolet Cruze is expected to return around 17-18 kmpl on highway and 13-14 kmpl in city driving conditions. The company claims that the car would give a mileage of 18.3 kilometre per litre, according to the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) standards.

Safety Features Available In Chevrolet Cruze

Active safety features includes Dual Front SRS Airbags that offers safety in case of collision, ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution), Front Ventilated Disc Brakes, Electronic Stability Control.

Passive safety features includes Side Impact Beams, Height Adjustable Front Seatbelts, Front Seatbelts with Pretensioner, 3x3 Point Rear Seatbelts, Warning Lamp for Driver Seatbelt, Front Seatbelt Reminder, Height Adjustable Headrest with Tilting Function, Knee Protector, ISOFIX Child Seat Restraint System (2nd row outer rear), Child Locks and Central Locking.

Variants Of Chevrolet Cruze

Chevrolet Cruze is available in 2 variants:

- Chevrolet Cruze LT
- Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Chevrolet Cruze LTZ comes with some extra features like chrome finish door handles, electric sunroof, chrome garnish, In-dash 6 CD changer, rear parking assist, rain sensing wipers, power foldable and heated outside rear view mirrors, leather upholstery, cruise control and engine start/stop push button. Both the variants are available with 3 Year Or 100000 Km Warranty Package.

Official Chevrolet Accessories For Cruze

If you dont want to spend more for the LTZ variant of Cruze then you can upgrade the LT variant by installing some accessories as Chevrolet India has also launched a series of official accessories for Cruze. It includes:

- Chrome Finish Caps For Outside Rear View Mirrors
- Chrome Finish Garnish For Tail Lamps
- Illuminated Door Sill Plates
- Weather Guard In Chrome Finish. Smoke Finish Also Available
- Chrome Finish Garnish For C-Pillar
- Leather Cover For The Steering Wheel
- Splash Guard Set or Mud Guards
- Full Car Protective Cover
- Leather Seat Covers
- Foot Mats & Boot Mat
- Reverse Parking Sensor Assist System
- Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
- Global Positioning System
- In-Car Refrigerator

Shades Available In Chevrolet Cruze

Chevrolet India has launched Cruze in six shades in India.

- Atlantis Blue
- Light Gold
- Velvet Red
- Olympic White
- Mystic Lake
- Caviar Black

Price Of Chevrolet Cruze In India

Chevrolet India has announced the prices of Cruze in India. It is available in 2 variants - LT & LTZ which have been priced at Rs. 10.99 lakhs and 12.45 lakhs respectively. These prices are ex-showroom New Delhi. Chevrolet India has priced Cruze very competitively in comparison to comfort and safety features on offer.

Here is a price list of Chevrolet Cruze in major cities in India:

Variant	City
	Chandigarh	Kolkata	Pune	New Delhi	Chennai	Mumbai
Cruze LT	10,99,000	10,99,000	11,22,000	10,99,000	10,99,000	11,53,000
Cruze LTZ	12,45,000	12,45,000	12,72,000	12,45,000	12,45,000	13,06,000

Press Release - Chevrolet Cruze

“Chevrolet has become a driving force in India’s vehicle market,” said Mr. P. Balendran, Vice President, GM India. “The Cruze has been receiving rave reviews since its recent debut in some other markets. The auto Journalists in India who had test driven the vehicle for their technical auto magazines and previews on TV channels have rated it as the best in its segment for its unique product attributes. It builds on the reputation of the brand for attractive design, great performance and outstanding fuel economy in the D-segment. We expect it to perform well against established D-segment players”, he further added.

The Cruze is the result of a development process that fully harnessed GM’s expertise. It is the first of a new family of global products from GM that delivers world class quality. It is also one of the key drivers of the global expansion of Chevrolet. Following its market introduction recently, the Cruze is being rolled out in many countries around the globe. It is backed by the highest scores in major crash safety ratings. The Chevrolet Cruze received the maximum five-star China New Car Assessment Program (CNCAP) rating, while its sibling, the Holden Cruze, received the maximum five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) rating, which is the highest score for any vehicles in its segment.

“The Cruze is all about value, refinement and power-packed diesel performance combined with an array of unique features. When you add it all up, the Cruze offers everything any discerning Indian car buyer could want in a Sedan at a price point that represents uncontestable value for money. This is a vehicle that we expect to be an instant hit!” Mr. Balendran further stated.

He also added “GM’s investment in manufacturing the Cruze in India is a demonstration of our sustained commitment to making Chevrolet the most admired and preferred vehicle brand in this country. We believe this vehicle is the right product for India because of the unique product features and fine tuning that were carried out to meet the requirements of our consumer, climatic and driving conditions. As a result, we expect the Chevrolet Cruze to set new benchmarks in its segment. By introducing products like Cruze with class leading features, we look forward to continue building on the brand’s success nationwide.”

To enhance the customer experience, we have further expanded our network. As on today, GM India has 195 sales points and 198 authorised service outlets across the country. We intend to take it to 250 sales points and an equal number of authorized service outlets by the close of this financial year. In addition, we have also set up 4 parts distribution centres at Talegaon, Halol, Chennai and Delhi to ensure easy availability of parts.