Officially Official: Chevy Cruze To Start Under $17,000

by Manoli Katakis
Jun 3rd, 2010

After millions miles of testing, the Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan is finally making its way to the North American continent. The Cruze is GM’s first truly global vehicle that will finally retire the anemic Cobalt and fortify Chevrolet’s lineup of segment leaders such as the Equinox and Camaro. With the Cruze, Chevrolet is evolving the compact segment by adding premium features in styling, safety, roomines, amenities, and refinement found in more expensive vehicles. The Cruze will be motivated by GM’s global 140hp 1.4L turbocharged and direct-injected Ecotec four-banger mated to a choice of six-speed automatic or manual transmissions.

Now, about that price: a bare-bones Chevy Cruze will run approximately $16,955. That’s almost $600 more than a base Honda Civic. However, the standard options for the base model Cruze (the LS) include the six-speed manual transmission (vs. the Honda’s five), nearly twice as many airbags, as well as stability and traction control – features the Civic can only dream of.

The high-end Cruze LTZ will start at $22,695 and will feature a six-way adjustable power driver seat, leather heated seats, 18-inch alloy wheels, the turbocharged 1.4L Ecotec engine, Bluetooth phone connectivity, a USB port with audio interface for MP3 players, steering-wheel mounted buttons up the wazoo, and remote vehicle start. The super fuel-efficient Eco package seems to be a freebie, as it is priced the same as the “basic” LT and LTZ variants.

Major options include a 9-speaker Pioneer Audio sound system with a 250-watt amplifier, ultrasonic rear parking assist, GPS with a 40GB hard-drive and pause-and-play radio. The sporty RS trim package is optional, offering the same engine as the Eco in a more rakish appearance resulting in slightly lower fuel economy.

The GM Authority Take

Though it’s a few inches longer and a couple hundred bucks more expensive than its competitors, the abundant offering of options and features such as the Bluetooth, 18-inch wheels, Pioneer sound system, more airbags than you need, USB connectivity and GPS will stand out when consumers shop the compact segment. The Cruze is also quite a jump in price compared to the Toyota Corolla, which starts at under $15,500. The Corolla, however, still lacks the features the Cruze has at its disposal.

The size difference of the Cruze may also point to an overall size increase for the compact segment (resulting in mid-size sedans become more full-sized) but this still remains to be seen.

Starting at $16,995, Chevrolet Cruze Offers Midsize-car Presence at Compact-car Price

2010-06-03

DETROIT, MI – The all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will begin arriving in U.S. dealerships this September, starting at $16,995, including destination. Priced to compete in the compact-car segment, the Cruze offers more interior room, more miles per gallon in the Eco model, and more standard safety features than any of its competitors.

“We believe the Cruze can redefine the expectations for compact-car owners and shoppers who are new to the segment,” said Jim Campbell, U.S. Vice President of Chevrolet Marketing. “For the price of a compact car, Cruze offers the styling, safety features, roominess, amenities, and refinement of a much more expensive car.”

The 2011 Cruze will be offered for retail sale in four models:

Cruze LS starting at $16,995, including:

Standard 1.8L Ecotec engine and six-speed manual transmission
The most standard safety features in the segment, with 10 air bags, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover sensing, traction control, anti-lock brakes, collapsible pedal system, power rear-door child safety locks
Standard OnStar, with a six-month subscription including Turn-by-Turn navigation
Standard convenience features including air conditioning, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, driver information center, and XM Radio with three month trial subscription

Cruze LT starting at $18,895, including:

Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed automatic transmission
16-inch wheels

Cruze Eco starting at $18,895, including:

Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed manual transmission
Segment-leading expected 40 miles per gallon highway
Standard 17-inch alloy wheels with ultra low-rolling resistance tires, and enhanced aerodynamic performance package

Cruze LTZ starting at $22,695, including:

Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed automatic transmission
Standard six-way power driver seat, leather seating surfaces, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
Standard cruise control, Bluetooth phone connectivity, USB port with audio interface, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, and remote vehicle start
Standard automatic climate control, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, and ultrasonic rear-parking assist
18-inch alloy wheels

Major available options features on Cruze include:

In-dash navigation system with 40-gigabyte hard drive, enabling pause-and-play radio, downloading of audio CDs, or transferring MP3 files from a USB memory device
Pioneer Audio system, with nine speakers and 250-watt amplifier
Heated leather seats
Ultrasonic rear park assist
RS Appearance package, including rocker moldings, unique front and rear fascias, front fog lamps, and rear spoiler

“Cruze is a truly global car that leverages Chevrolet’s design and engineering capabilities. As a result we can offer customers more standard safety features, more miles per gallon, and more upscale features than our key competitors,” Campbell said. “That formula made Cruze a hit overseas, with more than 200,000 customers choosing Cruze since it went on sale in 2009.”

Cruze will offer customers more standard equipment and amenities than the competition. “While some of our competitors may have a lower starting price, Cruze wins on value once these competitors are optioned up.” said Campbell.

Base models	2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS	2010 Honda Civic DX
MSRP, including destination	$16,995	$16,405
Engine	1.8 Ecotec	1.8 SOHC I-4
Horsepower (hp)	138	140
Torque (lb-ft)	123	128
Standard transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed manual
Passenger volume (cu ft)	94.6	90.9
Trunk volume (cu ft)	15.4	12.0
Standard air bags	10	6
Traction Control	Standard	Not included
Stability Control	Standard	Not included
Power rear safety locks	Standard	Not included
Air Conditioning	Standard	Not included
Trip Computer	Standard	Not included
Power door locks	Standard	Not included
Power side mirrors	Standard	Not included
Remote keyless entry	Standard	Not included
XM Satellite Radio	Standard	Not included

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One ResponseLeave a comment

adriano
June 9, 2010 at 3:42 am
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Here the Chevy Cruze Price in France

1.6 LS 17.200 euro (manual transmission)
1.8 LT 18.900 euro (manuam transmission)
2.0 LS diesel 125hp 19.400 euro
2.0 LT diesel 150hp 21.000 euro
2.0 LT diesel 150hp 22.300 euro (A/T).

All this prices are already including tax and transport