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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 06:29 AM
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General Motors has released the first details and images for its new Chevrolet Cruze, which is scheduled to make its world debut at this October’s Paris Motor Show. Joining the recently launched Insignia sedan, the new Cruze has been developed from the ground-up as a global model and will eventually be sold in Europe, North America and Asia.
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Euro version looks ok, I wonder if they'll butcher it when it comes to the states

The North American version of the car will replace the current Cobalt and is set to receive its own powertrain lineup and trim options. Power for the American version is expected to come from a 1.4L turbo four-cylinder that’s good for 40mpg (5.88L/100km) on the open road, and likely to get close to 30mpg (7.8L/100km) in city use. Production will be handled at GM’s Lordstown assembly plant in Ohio, most likely in early 2010, with first sales to start soon after.
40 MPG sounds pretty good...
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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WOW BIG HUGE GM IS STEPPING UP BIG TIME.

Ford Suck *****
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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American cars look so ugly.

If they got rid of the HUGE front grille emblem, and rear emblem, and made them possibly SMALLER, or just put a 'chevrolet' emblem somewhere on the back, it'd look a lot better.
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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Looks promising.

I like the design. Hopefuly, the build and material quality suprises us as well...
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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*cough* 3GS rear end *cough*

kudos for improving but they sure took forever.
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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why does the rear look so much like the Acura CSX (Civic's more upscale version) thats available in Canada?

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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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Wow... I like the look. Too bad it's going to be seen in the parking lots of every rental company out there...
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40mpg in a nonhybrid?! thats a brave claim...
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Originally Posted by UberNoob
why does the rear look so much like the Acura CSX (Civic's more upscale version) thats available in Canada?


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Are they seriously changing the name AGAIN!!??

They went from making one of the worst designed cars in its class, to probably the best in its class. GM is really doing its thing. Hopefully the interior looks just as promising.
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Caoboy
American cars look so ugly.

If they got rid of the HUGE front grille emblem, and rear emblem, and made them possibly SMALLER, or just put a 'chevrolet' emblem somewhere on the back, it'd look a lot better.
This car was actually designed in Europe as a global model. You can't really call it a pure American car.
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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^ never mind that, you want to complain about big emblems & how american they are ... you seen MB recently?
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by maniax
40mpg in a nonhybrid?! thats a brave claim...
Possibly 45. Who knows if they can do that. I think making this a mild hybrid is a good idea.
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