The 2011 announced Chevy Cruze is a car that has aroused the interest of many future car owners as it seems to be one of the best deals of the century. Presumably it will allow General Motors to overpass the current financial crisis and sky-rocket it into the top where it once was.
The Chevy Cruze car has been announced with two engine models, and the most interesting of the two is the 1.4 liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine clocked at about 140 horsepower. The second engine is a normally aspirated 1.8-liter four that should be good for 138 horsepower. The 1.8-liter unit is likely the same engine that is found in the 2009 Saturn Astra.
As suspected, the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is more likely to be labeled as a more upscale small Chevy with more features, higher prices and better specs than it’s predecessor the Chevrolet Cobalt. The available options should also mimic the ones of the Cobalt, including 17 or 18-inch tires, various cosmetic add-ons, upgraded audio, power sunroof, Blue-tooth connectivity, and leather upholstery. A navigation system could well join the list.
The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze concept car
In all, the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze stands to be better than today’s Cobalt in many ways. It should thus be a more appealing bow-tie alternative. According to rumours we might also get a Chevy Cruze Coupe version.
Chevy Cruze Release guide
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Release Date: Cruze hits the European market in March 2009, and should be on sale in the United States during the summer of 2010.
2011 Chevrolet Cruze First Test Drive: Media drives could take place in Europe soon after the Paris debut, but formal introduction to American reporters will likely happen just before the car goes on sale here.
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Prices: As noted, the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is likely to be priced and equipped above comparable Cobalt models, but it’s unclear what the differences will be, given today’s fast-changing sales picture and the bumpy economy. Our educated guess is that the Cruze will start near $15,500, perhaps a little less, and top out at around $21,000. As usual with new-model intros, Chevrolet probably won’t announce final pricing until just before sales begin.
