Chevrolet Cruze

This article is about the compact car produced since 2008. For the subcompact car produced between 2001 and 2008, see Suzuki Ignis.
Chevrolet Cruze
Overview
Manufacturer Chevrolet (General Motors)
Also called Holden Cruze
Production 2008–present
Body and chassis
Class Compact car
Layout Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Chronology
Predecessor Chevrolet Cobalt
Daewoo Lacetti

The Chevrolet Cruze is a compact car produced by the Chevrolet division of the American manufacturer General Motors (GM) since 2008. The nameplate has been used previously in Japan, for a version of a subcompact hatchback car produced under a joint venture with Suzuki between 2001 and 2008 and based on the Suzuki Ignis.

Since 2008, the Cruze nameplate has designated a globally developed, designed, and manufactured four-door compact sedan—complemented by a five-door hatchback body variant from 2011, and a station wagon in 2012. Badged as the Holden Cruze in Australasia and the Daewoo Lacetti Premiere (from 2008 to 2011) in South Korea, the new generation model does not serve as a replacement for its Suzuki-derived predecessor. Instead, it replaces two other compact models: the Daewoo Lacetti sold internationally under various titles, and the North American-specific Chevrolet Cobalt.

Nameplate disambiguation

2001–2008 Chevrolet Cruze
Main article: Suzuki Ignis
Main article: Suzuki Ignis

Before the release of the global Chevrolet Cruze compact car in 2008, GM made use of the name "Cruze" between 2001 and 2008 in Japan. Announced as the Chevrolet YGM1 concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1999, the original Cruze was derived from the subcompact Suzuki Ignis five-door hatchback (known as the Suzuki Swift in Japan).[1][2] Despite the Chevrolet branding, the YGM1, like the production car, was the work of GM's Australian arm, Holden.[3][4] Along with the styling, Holden executed most of the engineering work and were responsible for devising the "Cruze" nameplate.[1] The Cruze came either with a 1.3- or 1.5-liter engine coupled to either five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmissions.

Manufactured by Suzuki in Japan,[5] GM revealed the production Chevrolet Cruze in October 2001, with Japanese sales commencing the following month.[6] The Cruze was also sold in Australasia from 2002 through to 2006 as the Holden Cruze.[7]

The production Cruze had standard front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive optional.[6][8] Chevrolet pursued a marketing strategy that positioned the high-riding Cruze as a light-duty sport utility vehicle (SUV).[9] This contrasted with Suzuki's approach with the Ignis marketed as a conventional passenger model.[8] From 2003, Suzuki of Europe began manufacturing the Cruze as the Suzuki Ignis—representing a facelift of the original Ignis, but only for European markets.[10]

First generation (J300; 2008–present)

First generation (J300)
Overview
Also called Daewoo Lacetti Premiere
Holden Cruze
Production 2008–present
Assembly Australia: Elizabeth, South Australia (Holden)
Brazil: São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo (GM Brazil)
China: Shenyang, Liaoning (Shanghai GM)
India: Halol, Gujarat (GM India)
Kazakhstan: Ust-Kamenogorsk
Russia: Saint Petersburg
South Korea: Gunsan, Jeonbuk (GM Korea)
Thailand: Rayong
United States: Lordstown, Ohio (Lordstown Assembly)
Vietnam: Hanoi (GM Vietnam)
Designer David Lyon
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan
5-door hatchback
5-door station wagon
Platform Delta II platform
Related Opel Astra
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,685 mm (105.7 in)
Length Sedan: 4,597 mm (181.0 in)
Hatchback: 4,510 mm (177.6 in)
Wagon: 4,681 mm (184.3 in)
Width Sedan: 1,788 mm (70.4 in)
Hatchback: 1,788 mm (70.4 in)
Wagon: 1,797 mm (70.7 in)
Height 1,477 mm (58.1 in)
Holden Cruze (JG) CD sedan
Holden Cruze (JH) Equipe hatchback
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ wagon

In 2008, GM introduced the Cruze compact car, carrying the "J300" internal designation.[12] This J300 iteration serves as a replacement for the Chevrolet Cobalt and Daewoo Lacetti—both unrelated cars. GM phased out production of the Cobalt and its badge engineered counterpart, the Pontiac G5 in 2010, just prior to the manufacturing of the Chevrolet Cruze was to commence. The first renderings of the Cruze were revealed by GM at a press conference on July 15, 2008,[13] with the first official images released on August 21, 2008.[14]

Cruze production sites include Gunsan, Jeonbuk, South Korea;,[15] Saint Petersburg, Russia;[16] Shenyang, China;[17] and Halol, India;[18] Hanoi, Vietnam since April 2010 in complete knock-down (CKD) form,[19][20] Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan from May 2010;[21] Rayong, Thailand after December 2010,[22] and São Caetano do Sul, Brazil from 2011.[23] Holden's localized hatchback version of the Cruze to be built at the Elizabeth, South Australia factory from late 2011 will join the Cruze sedan manufactured there since March 2011.[15] GM in the United States has upgraded the existing plant in Lordstown, Ohio to manufacture the Cruze, investing more than US$350 million.[24] At the ceremony of the start of production of Cruze at Ohio, Mark Reuss, the president of GM’s North American operations said, "This is everything for us". It is described as GM’s most significant new vehicle introduction into North America since the Chapter 11 reorganization in 2009, and is GM's latest attempt to build a small size car that North American consumers would "buy because they like it — not simply because it is cheap".[25]

Underpinned by the front-wheel drive GM Delta II platform, GM has confirmed the Cruze development program occurred under a global design and engineering team.[26] GM Daewoo in South Korea played a leading role in the design and engineering of the Cruze, along with GM's German-based Opel division.[27][28][29] This development program spanned over 27 months at a cost of US$4 billion. A total of 221 prototypes were tested in Australia, Canada, China, South Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.[30]

According to GM, the Cruze's body structure is 65 percent high-strength steel.[31] MacPherson struts are utilized in the front suspension with a solid torsion beam axle for the rear, avoiding the cost and complexity needed for a modern multi-link independent rear suspension used by some more expensive rivals.[30][32]

Hydraulically-assisted (electric for North American market) rack and pinion steering gives for a 10.9-meter (36 ft) turning circle. Braking-wise, ventilated front, and solid rear disc brakes are employed, both using piston steel calipers.[30] To counteract noise, vibration, and harshness, engineers have designed the Cruze with an isolated four-point engine mount and implemented sound damping material in areas including the front-of-dashboard panel, luggage compartment, decklid internals, doors, carpet and headlining. Further noise suppression through the use of a triple-layer sealing system in the doors has also been employed.[30]

A five-door Cruze hatchback was unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show on October 1, 2010. Cruze hatchback sales began in Europe in mid-2011.[33][34] Holden in Australia were responsible for the design and development of the hatchback body variant.[35]

GM unveiled the Chevrolet Cruze station wagon in February 2012 at the Geneva Motor Show. Load space ranges from about 500 litres (20 cu ft) up to the window line in the rear, to nearly 1,500 litres (50 cu ft) up to the roof top with the rear seats folded down.[36]

Safety

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) announced in May 2009 that it has awarded the Cruze a full five stars in their independent crash safety test, with 35.04 out of a possible 37 points.[37] The following July, the China New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP) awarded the Cruze a maximum five stars in their independent crash safety test. The Cruze SE 1.6-liter tested scored a maximum of 16 points in side-impact collision, 14.44 in front-end collision, and 15.73 in the 40 percent frontal offset collision.[38] Euro NCAP released its rating in November, with the Chevrolet Cruze again receiving the full five-star grading. While the Cruze scored 96 percent for adult protection, and 84 percent for child occupant protection, Euro NCAP's figure for pedestrian protection is quoted at significantly lower 34 percent.[39] In December 2009, the South Korean-specification Cruze—the Daewoo Lacetti Premiere—received the top rating of five stars from the Korean New Car Assessment Program (KNCAP). According to KNCAP, the Lacetti Premiere received the five-star rating in the frontal, offset frontal, side, and whiplash tests.[40]

In the United States, the Cruze received the highest possible ratings of "good" in front, side, rear and rollover crash protection tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which has recognized the Cruze as a 2011 Top Safety Pick.[41] Moreover, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded the Cruze its highest five-star rating for safety. The score is broken down into maximum five-star results for frontal impact (driver and passenger), side impact (driver and passenger), and for the side pole test (driver). The NHTSA certified the Cruze's rollover rating at four out of five stars.[42]

GM announced in April 2011 that 2,100 North American-market Cruze models will be recalled following a report of the steering wheel breaking away from the steering column during motion.[43] According to Consumer Reports, during its first year, the Cruze scored the lowest in reliability among compact sedans.[44]

General Motors ordered a recall on June 22, 2012, for 413,418 Cruze models, manufactured at the Lordstown, Ohio plant United States, due to a risk of engine compartment fires. The recall covers 2011 and 2012 model year Cruze sedans from September 2010 through May 2012 and affects vehicles sold in the United States, Canada and Israel.[45] The problem can result when liquids become trapped near the engine and catch fire. In Australia 9,547 Australian-built Cruzes were also recalled but there were no cases of engine fires reported in Australia.[46]

General Motors (GM) ordered a recall on August 16, 2013, for 292,879 model year 2011 and 2012 Cruze models, manufactured at the Lordstown, Ohio plant United States. General Motors told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration this recall is due to a potential intermittent loss of brake assist in Cruze models featuring the combination of the 1.4-liter dual overhead cam gasoline turbo engine and the 6T40 FWD automatic transmission. The car maker said it is aware of 27 alleged low-speed crashes due to brake issues that may include this particular issue, but it reported no injuries. To address the issue, GM said dealers will replace a micro-switch in the power brake vacuum pipe assembly.[47]

As of March 28, 2014, GM has halted the sale of 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze compacts with 1.4-liter engines—models that account for about 60% of Cruze sales—but GM originally didn't say why it issued the order.[48] GM later announced that the cars were being recalled due to a faulty right-side axle shaft.[49]

2012 update

2012 Chevrolet Cruze sedan (facelift; South Korea)

The Cruze was given a mild facelift for 2013 and unveiled by GM at the 2012 Busan Motor Show, South Korea. The Cruze received an updated front fascia, with the air vents around the foglamps being redesigned entirely, and the grille and headlights also receiving minor updates. New alloy wheels have also been designed for the Cruze. GM's optional MyLink entertainment system is now offered as well. This model was first sold in Korea, then Malaysia. It will be later sold in other markets.[50][51]

2014 update

On April 12, 2014, Chevrolet announced that it will unveil a refreshed Chevrolet Cruze at the 2014 New York Auto Show as a 2015 model, with an updated grille and a more angular shape from the Malibu.[52]

Powertrain

Engines fitted to the Cruze are the 1.6-liter Family 1 inline-four, a 1.8-liter version of the same, and a 2.0-liter VM Motori RA 420 SOHC turbocharged common rail diesel, marketed as VCDi.[53] All three engines are coupled to a five-speed manual or optional six-speed automatic transmission featuring Active Select.[54][55] When the Cruze launched in the United States in 2010, a new 1.4-liter Family 0 turbocharged gasoline engine was introduced.[56][57] North American models fitted with the 1.8-liter gasoline engine have also been upgraded to a standard six-speed manual.[56]

In 2011, a new 2.0-liter Family Z diesel engine marketed as VCDi replaced the previous VM Motori VCDi unit of equal displacement.[58]

Since late 2011, Chinese market models have been available with a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine with a six-speed manual transmission.

Gasoline
Engine Power Torque Transmission Years
1.4 L (1,364 cc) Ecotec I4 (t/c) 103 kW (138 hp) 200 N·m (148 lb·ft) (AU/EU) 2010–
201 N·m (148 lb·ft) (NA) 2010–
1.6 L (1,598 cc) Ecotec I4 83 kW (111 hp) 153 N·m (113 lb·ft)
  • 5-speed manual
  • 6-speed GM 6T40 automatic
 2008–
1.6 L (1,598 cc) Ecotec I4 (t/c) 135 kW (181 hp) 235 N·m (173 lb·ft)
  • 6-speed manual
 2011–
1.8 L (1,796 cc) Ecotec I4 104 kW (139 hp) (AU/EU) 176 N·m (130 lb·ft) (AU/EU) 2008–
101 kW (136 hp) (NA) 167 N·m (123 lb·ft) (NA) 2010–
Diesel
Engine Power Torque Transmission Years
1.7 L (1,686 cc) VCDi (GM) I4 (t/c) 96 kW (129 hp) (EU) 300 N·m (221 lb·ft) (EU)
  • 6-speed manual
 2012–
2.0 L (1,991 cc) VCDi (VM Motori) I4 (t/c) 110 kW (148 hp) 320 N·m (236 lb·ft)
  • 5-speed manual
  • 6-speed M32 manual
  • 6-speed GM F40 manual
  • 6-speed GM 6T45 automatic
 2008–2011
2.0 L (1,998 cc) VCDi (GM) I4 (t/c) 120 kW (161 hp) (AU/EU) 360 N·m (266 lb·ft) (AU/EU) 2011–
2.0 L (1,956 cc) LUZ (GM/Fiat) I4 (t/c)[11] 113 kW (151 hp) (NA)[11] 339 N·m (250 lb·ft) (NA)[11] 2014[11]–

Marketing

Daewoo Lacetti Premiere sedan (South Korea)
Africa

The Chevrolet Cruze was launched in the Egyptian market during mid-2009.[59] South African sales of the Cruze commenced in September 2009.[60]

Asia

South Korean-market versions of the Cruze entered production there in 2008 as the "Daewoo Lacetti Premiere".[12] The Lacetti debuted on October 30, 2008, featuring the 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine.[61] On January 30, 2009, GM Daewoo introduced the turbodiesel engine variant.[62] Inline with the February 2011 renaming of "GM Daewoo" to "GM Korea", the Lacetti Premiere adopted the international "Chevrolet Cruze" name from March 2, 2011.[63][64] For the owners of the previous model, Lacetti, GM Korea decided to replace the old emblem to that of Chevrolet for free.[65]

The Chevrolet Cruze was launched in the Chinese market on April 18, 2009,[66] manufactured at GM India's Halol factory.[18]

The Chevrolet Cruze was released in India on 12 October 2009.[67] It is offered in only two versions: LT and LTZ in diesel form only (VCDi).[68]

During 2009, there were reports that the Cruze was to become available in Malaysia with the 1.6 and a 1.8-liter engines.[69] The Naza automotive group in Malaysia has announced that it's expecting to launch the Cruze in the Malaysian market for the first time in the second quarter of 2010 and they are expecting to sell 1,200 to 1,500 units in 2010.[70]

In Thailand, the car launch in December 2010, built at GM's Rayong facility. Specification levels comprised: Base (1.6-liter), LS (1.6- and 1.8-liter), LT and LTZ (1.8-liter), 6-speed automatic are standard in all models except 1.6 Base used 5-speed manual, with an optional 2.0-liter VCDi available on LTZ variant with 6-speed automatic.

Australasia
Holden Cruze (JG) CDX sedan

The Australian arm of GM, Holden, announced at the Melbourne International Motor Show on February 27, 2009 that sales of the South Korean-produced Cruze would begin under the Holden brand.[71] Replacing the Holden Viva, the Cruze reached dealerships on June 1.[72] The Cruze also became the replacement for the Holden Astra, dropped from the Holden lineup the following August.[73][74]

Given the model designation JG, the Holden Cruze was launched with the 1.8-liter petrol engine and optional 2.0-liter turbodiesel. Both engines are mated to the five-speed manual transmission or optional six-speed automatic. Electronic stability control (ESC), seat belt pretensioners and six airbags were standard fitment across the range.[31] Specification-wise, the "CD" opened up the range, finished off with a more upmarket "CDX". The "CD" equipment list comprised 16-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, cruise control, a trip computer, power windows and automatic headlamps.[75] "CDX" versions add 17-inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and upholstery, heated front seats and rear parking sensors.[76] Initially a petrol-only model, diesel availability was expanded to the "CDX" trim in early 2010.[77][78]

On March 18, 2010, Holden issued a recall for 9,098 petrol-engined 2010 model year Cruzes in Australia and a further 485 in New Zealand over a faulty fuel hose. According to Holden, some hoses on 1.8-liter cars had developed a leakage, although no accidents or injuries had been reported prior to the recall.[79] The recall followed a stop-delivery notice issued by Holden to its dealers on March 3 while the automaker conducted an investigation into the matter.[80]

Holden Cruze (JG) CD interior

Holden announced on December 22, 2008 that its Elizabeth, South Australia production line would be split to commence local production of the Cruze sedan and the Australian-developed hatchback.[81] Production was originally scheduled to start by September 2010.[82] However, it was confirmed in January 2010 that production would in fact begin in March 2011.[83] The announcement to assemble the car came as a response to the slowing sales of the larger, locally produced Holden Commodore range.[81] The Australian Government committed A$149 million to the program from its $6.2 billion Green Car Innovation Fund, with a further $30 million given by the State Government of South Australia.[81] GM Holden matched both amounts, but the then chairman and managing director Mark Reuss would not reveal Holden's total investment.[81] Reuss announced his firm would be considering the utilization of liquid petroleum gas (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG), ethanol (E85) flexible-fuel and petrol/electric hybrid start-stop system powertrain technologies.[81][84] These technologies, if materialized, would supplement the four-cylinder petrol and diesel powertrain offerings already confirmed by Holden at the time of the announcement.[85]

Holden Cruze (JH) SRi hatchback (first facelift)
Holden Cruze (JH) Equipe hatchback (second facelift)

At a media event on February 28, 2011, Holden unveiled the Australian assembled Cruze sedan in facelifted "Series II" guise,[86] otherwise known as the JH series.[87] Prime Minister Julia Gillard attended the February launch to drive the first example off Holden's production line before full-scale production commenced in March.[15] Holden has confirmed an initial local content level of between 40 to 50 percent if assessed by retail value, with an aim of increasing Cruze localization over time.[88][89] Series II styling revisions to the grille, lower air intake, and bumper have softened the front-end to bear a closer resemblance to Holden's larger VE II Commodore.[86] Further differentiation from the original has been achieved via the fitment of amber front indicator lights, jewelled bezel headlamps, remodelled wheel trims, and through adjustments to the lower portion of the rear bumper.[86][90] Carrying over largely unchanged is the 1.8-liter petrol inline-four, tweaked to yield slight enhancements in drivability.[91] When automatic transmission is specified, the 1.8-liter is now teamed with GM's six-speed 6T30 unit, lighter and more compact than the previous 6T40.[87] Diesel remains optional for "CD" and "CDX" specifications over the standard 1.8-liter petrol.[91] Alterations to the 2.0-liter turbodiesel have resulted in an additional 10 kilowatts (13 hp) and 40 newton metres (30 lb·ft) and a slight reduction in fuel consumption for the manual variant, now a six-speed unit.[90] However, the headline change is the release of the turbocharged 1.4-liter engine, dubbed iTi by Holden for intelligent turbo induction.[90] The inclusion of the 1.4 also brings an upgrade to electric (as opposed to hydraulic) power steering and affixes a Watt's linkage to the torsion beam rear suspension.[15] Linked with six-speed manual or automatic transmissions, the 1.4 is fitted as standard to the new "SRi" and "SRi-V" sports-oriented trims, but is available at extra cost on the base "CD".[90] The new "SRi" and "SRi-V" models have their respective badges embossed onto the grille insert, are fitted with their own front bumper design, and feature side skirts, chrome exterior door handles, a rear lip spoiler, and five-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels.[86][92] Over the "CD", "SRi" gains a leather-covered steering wheel rim and shift lever, with the "SRi-V" extending this upholstering to the seating.[92] A heat function for the front seats, keyless entry with push-button engine start, reversing sensors, and seven-inch LCD multimedia unit are also part of the "SRi-V" equipment list.[92] This multimedia system integrates satellite navigation, the CD and DVD players, and a 10 GB internal hard disk drive.[92] In mid-November 2011, Holden released the MY12 update to the Series II Cruze. This update coincided with the release of the hatchback body variant and saw Bluetooth telephone connectivity standard across the range.[93]

In April 2013 the Series II Cruze received an update and price drops. The update included rear-parking sensors, a 7" touch-screen, suspension adjustments and improved automatic gearboxes across the range along with many other new extras such as a larger 1.6L Turbo as standard on the SRi and SRi-V replacing the 1.4L Turbo.

Europe

European specification variants of the Cruze are offered with 1.6- and 1.8-litre petrol engines, and 2.0-litre and (from 2012) 1.7 litre diesel engines. In mid-2011, with the arrival of the five-door hatchback variant, the 1.6 litre petrol engine received an upgrade from 113 bhp to 122 bhp. Exports from the South Korean factory began on February 24, 2009.[94] Parkers New Car Guide – Chevrolet Cruze hatchback

North America
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT sedan (US)
2009 Chevrolet Cruze LS sedan(Chile)

Mexico became the first North American country to receive the car, going on sale for the 2010 model year in late 2009. Imported from South Korea, the Chevrolet Cruze in Mexico replaces both the Chevrolet Astra (last sold in 2008) and Optra as the compact offering there.[95][96]

The US and Canadian version of the Chevrolet Cruze entered limited production at Lordstown, Ohio, in July 2010 as a 2011 model, replacing the Chevrolet Cobalt.[97] Full production began September 8, 2010.[98] For these markets, the Cruze utilizes a more advanced Watts Z-link rear suspension from the Opel Astra (J).[99] Offered in LS, LT, LTZ, and Eco trim lines,[100] both the 1.8-liter and the turbocharged 1.4-liter engines are offered, coupled with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission.[100] With a starting price slightly higher than most compact competitors, the base model Cruze LS is equipped with the 1.8-liter gasoline engine and comes with air-conditioning and power locks, the higher-level LT and LTZ models is fitted with the 1.4-liter turbocharged gasoline engine.[25][101] For the Eco model, aerodynamic improvements have been made such as an electronically controlled air shutter that adjusts air flow to the engine depending on the temperature, wind speed and tow weight.[102] To save weight, Chevrolet replaces the space saving spare tire and jack on the Eco model with a tire inflator kit, reducing weight by 12 kilograms (26 lb).[103]

Standard safety equipment includes electronic stability control and ten airbags, including side rear-seat and front knee airbags not fitted on models produced in the original South Korea facility.[104] The Cobalt's badge engineered twin, the Pontiac G5, has not been replaced by a Cruze-based equivalent, due to the Pontiac brand being phased out during 2010.[105] The Cruze is built on the production lines that were used to build the Cobalt and Pontiac G5 in Lordstown, Ohio.[106] Cobalt production ended in June 2010 and the Cruze started production in July 2010. GM has allocated three shifts to produce the Cruze and it arrived to dealers in September 2010, giving all dealers time to deplete their inventories of Cobalts.[107]

Changes to the North American-built Cruze for model year 2012 include the availability of the six-speed manual transmission for the 1.4-litre turbocharged engine, plus model not equipped with power front seats no longer have the front seat cushion tilt option.[108]

In April 2013, Chevrolet officially announced that they are offering the Cruze with the clean diesel engine option for North America. With a starting price of $25,695, the Cruze Clean Diesel's 2.0 L engine reportedly gets 46 mpg on the highway and 27 mpg in the city, while producing 148 hp (110 kW) and 258 lb·ft (350 N·m), mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.[109] The 2014 Chevy Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel, direct from the factory, will be rated for up to B20 (blend of 20% biodiesel / 80% regular diesel) biodiesel compatibility [110]

The Cruze diesel was the first GM passenger car in the US equipped with a diesel engine in 28 years, however sales were weaker than expected with 2% of US models.[111]

South America

The car was launched and began production for South America in 2011.

Reception

In October 2014, Top Gear magazine placed the Cruze on its list of "The worst cars you can buy right now", describing the car as "A disastrous attempt to hoodwink Europeans into thinking it would suffice as a mainstream car when it's actually crude and backward, forcing GM into a brand strategy that pushed the Vauxhall Astra up in price to a place it could never comfortably perch. This misjudgement didn't only break Chevy in Europe, but was on course to badly harm Vauxhall-Opel too. It's a once-in-a-lifetime bad car/bad business case synergy of awful."[112]

Second generation (2015–)

Second generation
Overview
Production 2014–present
Assembly China: Shenyang, Liaoning (Shanghai GM)
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan
Platform D2XX platform
Related Opel Astra
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,662 mm (104.8 in)
Length Sedan: 4,567 mm (179.8 in)
Width Sedan: 1,786 mm (70.3 in)
Height 1,455 mm (57.3 in)
Curb weight 1,195–1,300 kg (2,635–2,866 lb)

In 2013, Chevrolet had announced a launch for the second generation Cruze in late 2015, after originally being scheduled to debut in late 2014.[113] The delay is reportedly caused by engineering modifications.[113] The model had been spotted covered in camouflage while being tested in February,[114] and October 2013.[115] Its supposed interior was also spotted,[116] while graphical renders were presented by the Carscoops website.[117] The model will be slightly longer than the first generation.[118]

The new model was first announced for the Chinese market on the 2014 Shanghai Auto Show and will go on sale early in 2015. The 4-door model with a fastback design and a low drag coefficient of 0.28 comes with a choice of a 1.4 L (1,399 cc) turbocharged direct injection engine with a power of 110 kW (150 hp) @ 5600 RPM and torque of 235 N·m (173 lb·ft) @1600–4000 RPM, which can be mated with a six-speed manual transmission or seven-speed Start/Stop enabled dual-clutch gearbox, or a 1.5 L (1,490 cc) direct injection engine with a power of 84 kW (113 hp) @ 5600 RPM and torque of 146 N·m (108 lb·ft) @ 6000 RPM mated to a six-speed Start/Stop-capable automatic transmission. Both engines come from the new GM Small Gasoline Engine family. Weight reduction of 10% is achieved by using very high-strength steels and aluminum alloys. Watt's link torsion beam rear suspension, first used on the Opel Astra (J), comes as standard. The car comes equipped with a 4.2" color screen radio or MyLink 2.0 infotainment system with a 8" screen, and can be configured with OnStar Gen10 offering 4G LTE Internet connection with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.[119]

Motorsport

The three works Cruze touring cars competing in the WTCC

The Chevrolet Cruze first entered the World Touring Car Championship in 2009 with a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine, taking six wins in its debut season.[120] The car has proved successful since its entry, with Yvan Muller winning the championship in 2010 and again in 2011 using the new 1.6-litre turbocharged engine. Chevrolet placed first, second and third in 2011, with Muller finishing ahead of team mates Rob Huff and Alain Menu. Chevrolet finished 1–2–3 again in 2012, this time, Huff becoming champion ahead of Menu and Muller.

The Cruze also entered the British Touring Car Championship for 2010 and 2011. Jason Plato won the championship for Chevrolet in 2010 and finished 3rd in 2011.[121] The BTCC Cruze used the 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine found in the original variant of the WTCC Cruze.[122]

The Cruze won the Scandinavian Touring Car Championship in 2011, being run by NIKA Racing under the banner of 'Chevrolet Motorsport Sweden' with Rickard Rydell driving. Rydell and team mate Michel Nykjær finished second and third in 2012.

Chevrolet pulled their sponsorship at the end of 2011 from the BTCC to support the Chevrolet team in the World Touring Car Championship for 2012. Chevrolet then announced they would not enter a works team for the 2013 WTCC season. For 2013 RML, the original builders of the Cruzes, continued to compete without the support of Chevrolet. Cars were also entered by Bamboo Engineering, NIKA Racing and Tuenti Racing Team. Despite no funding from the manufacturer, the Cruze remained the car to beat, even against works teams from Honda and Lada. Muller won his fourth WTCC title, his third in a Cruze and James Nash won the Yokohama Drivers' Trophy for independent entries, ahead of fellow Cruze drivers Alex MacDowall and Michel Nykjær.

RML have confirmed they will build Cruzes to the new set of WTCC regulations for 2014, which sees the cars increase in power and feature greater aerodynamics. RML aim to build up to six cars. Confirmed recipients include Tom Chilton who has yet to announce a team to run his car, Bamboo Engineering who will run two cars and Campos Racing who will enter a car for Hugo Valente.

The Cruze returned to the BTCC in 2013 in the hands of Joe Girling and Tech-Speed Motorsport, who loaned the car from Finesse Motorsport. The increase in performance of the Next Generation Touring Car entries meant the older Super 2000 specification cars like the Cruze were now too uncompetitive to compete for wins but were provided with their own category. Now running a 2.0-litre turbocharged NGTC-specification engine, Girling took one class win at Donington Park but missed the second half of the season. The car returned to Finesse Motorsport who entered the Knockhill round of the championship with Aiden Moffat driving. At sixteen years old, Moffat became the BTCC's youngest driver at 16 years, 10 months and 28 days. This was to be the S2000 Cruze's final appearance in the BTCC, as S2000 cars are to be abolished from 2014. Andy Neate entered the 2013 season with a new NGTC-specification Cruze, built by his own team, IP Tech Race Engineering and used an engine built by RML. The car made its debut at Snetterton and competed at several rounds towards the end of the season. The car has since been sold to Aiden Moffat, who will run the car with his own team for 2014. BTC Racing will enter a hatchback variant of the Cruze for 2014, driven by Chris Stockton. The car was originally intended to be used by Jason Plato in 2012 but RML and Chevrolet withdrew from the BTCC and mothballed the shell. BTC Racing acquired it and were initially included on the entry list for 2013 but the car was not finished in time and never appeared all season.

Sales

By country
Year Australia China United States
2009 12,590[123] 92,190[124]
2010 28,334[125] 187,737[126] 24,495[127]
2011 33,784[128] 231,732[129]
2012 29,161[130] 237,758[131]
2013 24,421[132] 248,224[133]

The Cruze diesel was the first GM passenger car equipped with a diesel engine in the American market in 28 years; however, sales were weaker than expected with 2% of U.S. models.[111]

Top markets

In August 2014, Cruze sales reached the milestone of 3 million units sold worldwide, 16 months after passing the 2 million mark. The following table shows the top selling markets as of August 2014.[134]

Top 10 Markets for the Cruze as of August 2014[134]
Ranking Country Cumulative
sales		 % Global
sales		 Ranking Country Cumulative
sales		 % Global
sales
1  China 1,300,000 43.3 6  South Korea 73,000 2.4
2  United States 900,000 30.0 7  Mexico 50,000 1.7
3  Russia 195,000 6.5 8  Turkey 30,000 1.0
4  Brazil 134,000 4.5 9  India 28,000 0.9
5  Canada 123,000 4.1 10  South Africa 27,000 0.9

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