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Old 09-03-2010, 08:06 AM   #1
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Chevrolet has revealed first images of its new Cruze five-door hatchback model to be unveiled at the Paris motor show.

The new model will use the same engines as the Cruze saloon and the new Orlando model which both use GM’s Delta platform.

The Orlando uses a 139bhp 1.8-litre petrol unit and a 2.0-litre diesel with either 129bhp or 161bhp.
Chevrolet says the new Cruze hatchback will be instantly recognisable, as it has the same dynamic ‘stance’ as the saloon.

The American company also says it will benefit from the same taut body ‘feel’ on the road, as the model is being built using the new body-frame integral system (BFI) that Chevrolet claims results in high levels of stability and solidity.

Cargo capacity for the Cruze hatchback is close to 400 litres and will feature 60/40 split rear seating.
Wayne Brannon, president and managing director of Chevrolet Europe said the potential for meeting customer demand is significant.

“We are selling [the Cruze] in 70 countries around the world and it has recently surpassed the Aveo as our top-selling passenger car nameplate globally.”

The new Cruze hatchback will go on sale in Europe mid-2011. There is no word yet on pricing.
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Old 09-03-2010, 08:46 AM   #2
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Old 09-03-2010, 09:57 AM   #3
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Great job GM. That is a relevant design. Keep it up.
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Old 09-03-2010, 10:06 AM   #4
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Looks nice. Now slap in an LS3 and AWD! Just kiddin.
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Old 09-03-2010, 10:10 AM   #5
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Opel cues.... looks good.
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Old 09-03-2010, 10:11 AM   #6
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Is there an AWD option? Otherwise, why so much front overhang?

Still looks good through. Oh and... only in Europe?
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Old 09-03-2010, 10:18 AM   #7
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A little Impreza and, dare I say, a little Audi. Pretty darn nice. I like it. Well done GM.
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Old 09-03-2010, 10:59 AM   #8
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Wow, nice work GM! It says 70 countries world-wide. Let's hope the US is one of those.
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Old 09-03-2010, 11:15 AM   #9
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It's nice...but come one, it looks exactly like my 08 hatch. It's almost silly.
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Old 09-03-2010, 11:29 AM   #10
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goes on sale in europe mid 11, what about US?
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Old 09-03-2010, 11:35 AM   #11
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me likey
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Old 09-03-2010, 11:42 AM   #12
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Not bad...till you see the HUGE Chevy badge.
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Old 09-03-2010, 11:44 AM   #13
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Looks nice. Now slap in an LS3 and AWD! Just kiddin.
I saw what you did there.. Well played!!!!
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Old 09-03-2010, 12:35 PM   #14
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Old 09-03-2010, 02:16 PM   #15
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It's nice...but come one, it looks exactly like my 08 hatch. It's almost silly.
Nope, looks a lot better than your 08 hatch. A lot better.......
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Old 09-03-2010, 02:54 PM   #16
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Nope, looks a lot better than your 08 hatch. A lot better.......
Sadly..you're right. But most things look better than my car.
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Old 09-03-2010, 04:41 PM   #17
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Great job GM. That is a relevant design. Keep it up.
Complimenting GM?!

Who the hell are you and what have you done with our friend Scrappy?
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Old 09-03-2010, 06:32 PM   #18
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Hey I did not say I would BUY ONE I just said it looked good. I may be unfathomably biased, opinionated and slanted, but that does not mean I am unreasonable.

AM I NOT MERCIFUL!!!!!!!
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Old 09-03-2010, 06:39 PM   #19
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damn it, I like the way this chevy looks
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Old 09-03-2010, 07:17 PM   #20
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I'll take one with the 161hp diesel and a 6 speed, please, in primer gray.
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Old 09-03-2010, 07:23 PM   #21
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This looks better than the current 2.5i models.
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Old 09-03-2010, 10:18 PM   #22
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This looks better than the current 2.5i models.
I was just about to post that.
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Old 09-03-2010, 11:45 PM   #23
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It's nice...but come one, it looks exactly like my 08 hatch. It's almost silly.
Aside from being a hatch and having doors and wheels, it looks NOTHING like your car.

This is waaaaay better looking than any Impreza made in the last 8 years.
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Old 09-04-2010, 10:10 AM   #24
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Will this be the same size as the current Vauxhall Astra? If so it seems this would take sales away from that...
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Old 09-05-2010, 01:36 AM   #25
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...how?
thats got a pretty distinct look...
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