LA Auto Show Preview: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze U.S. version
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
Finally, Chevrolet unveiled today the U.S. production version of the 2011 Cruze compact sedan! Set to make its official debut at the L.A. Auto Show on Dec. 2, the new vehicle promises to redefine the fuel-efficient vehicles. Offered with the new, small-displacement four-cylinder Ecotec 1.4L I-4 turbo engine the new car is capable to offer an impressive 40 mpg on the highway. "Cruze is already a hit across Europe and Asia; and now, it's coming to America to challenge the status quo."
Along with the Volt electric vehicle, Cruze is the latest tangible example of how Chevrolet is working on exciting products that range from gas-friendly to gas-free” said Brent Dewar, GM Vice President, Chevrolet Global brand. The new Chevrolet Cruze is set to go on sale in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2010 and will be built in Lordstown, Ohio, where $350 million was invested for its production.
Press release: "Chevrolet unveils the U.S. production version of the 2011 Cruze compact sedan at the L.A. Auto Show on Dec. 2. It is a global car refined for America, delivering many segment-leading features and details that challenge preconceived notions about what a compact car can be in North America. The Cruze also affirms Chevrolet's commitment to building refined, fuel-efficient vehicles, with new, small-displacement four-cylinder engines. It is expected to deliver segment-leading fuel economy with a new Ecotec 1.4L I-4 turbo with variable valve timing including up to 40 mpg on the highway with a high-efficiency model. "Cruze is already a hit across Europe and Asia; and now, it's coming to America to challenge the status quo," said Brent Dewar, GM Vice President, Chevrolet Global brand. "Along with the Volt electric vehicle, Cruze is the latest tangible example of how Chevrolet is working on exciting products that range from gas-friendly to gas-free."












