The Chevrolet Cruze offers the spacious interior of a mid size car in a compact package. It also features a mileage rating comparable to that of a hybrid. In the past, GM, the owner of Chevrolet, has been building one type of small car for Northern America and another type for the European and Asian markets. They have recently changed their strategy and are now designing the same small cars for all locations. This will cause a change in the line of Chevrolet cars. This is great news for the North American consumer, because buyers in Europe and Asia expect more from small cars. The Cruze is expected to provide customers with space, comfort, and quality that haven’t been seen in this class at this low of a price in Northern America.
Reviewers who have driven the car say that it offers up excellent performance, especially considering the gas mileage. The car is expected to achieve a gas mileage rating of 17 kilometers per liter on the highway.
The Cruze takes on a very stylish appearance, looking great no matter which angle you approach it from. Unlike other cars in its class, it manages to look powerful and masculine with an aggressive looking front end and a wide stance. The two four cylinder engine options offer 111 horsepower and 139 horsepower, which is great for a four cylinder car expected to have almost hybrid like gas mileage. A five speed manual transmission comes standard with all models, and a six speed automatic is expected as well.
The car is thoroughly designed, with a low center of gravity and a very strong structure composed of high strength steel. The rigid design and sound dampening system contribute to a comfortable, quiet ride. The handling is impressive, and automatically avoids over steering until the stability control takes over.
The car provides excellent headroom and legroom for its size, and the front seats can be pushed very far back. The rear seats can also be folded down to achieve a sixteen cubic foot cargo space.
Since the car is intended for global scale, it is being built to satisfy safety standards across the globe, not just in North America, making it a very safe vehicle.
