Chevy on a cruze

The Chevrolet Cruze could be the game-changer for General Motors. Its sharp styling, trendy interiors and excellent performance are sure to appeal to many...

A look at the new Chevrolet Cruze, and you will at once feel that this car means business. The Chevrolet Cruze is merely the proverbial silver lining for General Motors and one that has the potential to catapult the company from the sidelines of the industry right into the spotlight.

The best part about a car that was designed for Europe in particular means that the India-built cars will boast European quality, safety, refinement and dynamics.

Though Chevrolet hasn’t announced prices yet, we expect it to be in the Civic/Corolla ballpark, which is a good starting point for a car that offers so much.

Technical Data
Fuel Diesel
Installation Front, transverse
Type 4-cyls in-line,1991cc,
Bore/stroke 83/92mm
Compression ratio 17.5:1
Power 148bhp at 4000rpm
Torque 33kgm at 2600rpm
Power to weight 97.36bhp per tonne
Torque to weight 21.71kgm per tonne
Specific output 74.33bhp per litre
Transmission
Front-wheel drive
Gearbox 5-speed manual
Weight 1520kg
Wheels 6.5J x 16(f/r)
Tyres 205/60 R16 tubeless, JK Vectra
Spare Full size
Suspension
Front Independent, MacPherson struts, coil spring, tubular stabiliser bar
Rear Non-independent, compound crank type, coil spring
Steering Type Rack and pinion
Brakes
Front Ventilated discs
Rear Solid discs
Anti-lock Yes