The Chevrolet Company is famous all over the world and with the release of its 2009 Chevrolet Cruze in Europe in March 2008, this company has once again shown its hallmark is designing cars for the future that are also eco friendly and boast of multiple gear choices. This car proves that a car need not be costly in order for it to be exclusive. Though this car that boasts an arching roofline that extends right from the high windshields to the sloping rear pillars had been premiered worldwide at the Paris Motor Show held in October 2008, official sales of the same will commence in Europe and some other parts of the world from March 2009.

In this model, the traditional sedan of Chevrolet has been reinterpreted again and boasts of Chevrolet’s latest international design concept. The same is fast turning out to be a signature on all the new products that feature the gold bowtie. The amazing design of the 2009 Chevrolet Cruze, which is longer and wider than its competitors, makes this sedan look more like a coupe. Limited use of exterior trim along with tight body panel fittings gel together to give a high quality look to this car! The wheels that are located on the outer edges of the body enhance this look. This big headlight housing wraps themselves around the front corners and from there they move upwards, like an arrow towards the fenders and the sculpted hood.

The 2-tier grille and the concave shaped shoulder line are exclusive themes that can be found on this car only. The interior of the 2009 Chevrolet Cruze looks like a dual cockpit and this design was first used on the Chevrolet Corvette. When it is launched, the 2009 Chevrolet will boast of 16-valve, 1.6 liter and 1.8 liter gasoline engines that will have VVT (variable valve timing) on both inlet and exhaust sides. There shall be two choices of gearboxes, a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The new 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine can develop up to 150hp/ 110kW and 320 nM of power. As with the exterior, the interior of the 2009 Chevrolet Cruze uses grained surfaces, matt finish trim panels and soft touch upholstery that complement the exterior. The relatively low CO2 emission of this car will make it a favorite with most car lovers.

2010 Chevrolet Cruze Specs
The Basics
Vehicle Type: compact car
Drivetrain
Drive wheels: front
Engine: 1.4-liter dohc turbocharged 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 140 (GM estimate)
Torque: 148 lb-ft (GM estimate)
Transmission: 5-speed manual, 6-speed automatic (CG estimates)
Dimensions (CG estimates)
Wheelbase: 104.5 inches
Length: 180.5 inches
Width: 68.3 inches
Height: 57.7 inches
Base curb weight: 2,750 lb

Model Prices:
$15,500 - $21000

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