The Chevrolet Cruze viz. one of GM’s world cars, and will see production in several parts of the globe in 2009, including India . SAIC-GM (a Chinese collaboration) has started the production of the Cruze in its Shenyang factory, with the first fully assembled test model rolling off the line. GM showed off the first production model to the Chinese press, with reportedly many from the GM management on site to celebrate the first models production.
Chevrolet’s European division has confirmed that the upcoming Chevrolet Cruze’s debut in the European market will remain as per schedule. Its expected to make its European debut in April 09. The company expects to sell about 20,000 to 25,000 units in first year after its launch.
Here are some cool final images of the Chevy Lacetti/Chevrolet Optra caught on the streets. You can catch all our previous articles on the Chevrolet Cruze/Lacetti/Optra here. The car looks brilliant in white and is expected to arrive in India in early 2009 by when the Optra will be sold alongside as the new Lacetti is much bigger and is a segment apart. Expect 2.0 Tdi with 150bhp and a [ Read More ]
With aggressive design cues from the Cadillac division, the Cruze seems to be a great leap forward from the aging Optra. Three engine configurations are offered. 112 HP 1.6L and 140 HP 1.8L petrol engines and a new 2.0L turbo diesel, developing 150 HP and 320 Nm of torque.
The Chevrolet Cruze a.k.a the next gen Optra/Lacetti, was spotted testing in China camouflaged. According to sources, the Cruze has been developed by GM’s international design team and will be sold as an global car, i.e. under various brands in different markets. The Chevy Cruze is expected to replace the aging Daewoo Lacetti in Europe, and we can look forward to the same in India, to replace the aging Optra. [ Read More ]
The next gen Optra is to make its International debut in October this year at the Paris motor show. It is expected to arrive in India in 2009. In the Indian market, the new car will be rebadged Cruze and will sell alongside the present Optra.
