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Rumormill: 2014 Chevrolet Cruze To Feature Redesigned Exterior

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  • by Manoli Katakis
  • — Aug 7, 2012
2011 Chevy Cruze LTZ RS

Since its launch in South Korea as the Daewoo Lacetti Premiere in 2008 and its launch in North America two years ago, the Chevrolet Cruze has experienced marginal changes inside and out, with the most significant being the introduction of Chevy MyLink here in the ‘States. This poses a problem, as the Cruze remains still in the marketplace while other models such as the Hyundai Elantra begin offering multiple body style variants and newcomers such as the Dodge Dart begin to encroach upon its turf. The market seems to be reacting accordingly, with sales for Chevy’s darling compact slumping. Thankfully, we can expect something new in the not-too-distant-future.

According to the latest reports, the Chevy Cruze will begin wearing a new front fascia come the 2014 model year. As such, it will be the second third vehicle to don Chevy’s new look just behind the all-new Impala and refreshed Traverse. Reports indicate that the updated Cruze will launch sometime in mid-2013. This is also when we can expect a diesel engine offering, and hopefully new body styles for the Cruze here in North America.

Oddly enough, we can keep our eyes peeled for an all-new Cruze by the 2015 model year.

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Manny is the lead GM Authority writer and provides on-site coverage of GM events as well as road tests of GM's new products.

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17 Comments

  1. Andrew Knackstedt says:
    August 7, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    Likeing the idea of a facelift since the brand is now moving away from the cross bar deal. Kind of odd they didn’t do that for the Malibu since its out before the Impala…. But its good to update it, I like it now but a facelift that loks like the new Impala would not be unwelcomed.

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  2. Silent says:
    August 7, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    Doesn’t the 2013 Traverse also have the new-look fascia?

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    • Andrew Knackstedt says:
      August 7, 2012 at 1:04 pm

      Yea it will, the ’13 Traverse and the ’14 Impala are the first ones to wear it.

      Reply
  3. jd says:
    August 7, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    Manoli you will like Cruze II and there will be more variations coming.

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    • Richard says:
      August 7, 2012 at 8:25 pm

      JD has spoken!

      Reply
  4. John Madden says:
    August 7, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    Considering that 2015 will be the Cruze’ 5th model year in the North American market, it makes sense, though this doesn’t mention whether the updates from the Korean car will come here. Personally, I’d like to see changes made in the engine room (direct injection, aluminum blocks, maybe a few more hp) before any exterior updates are done.

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    • Andrew Knackstedt says:
      August 7, 2012 at 1:09 pm

      No, it would be only the 4th, Cruze came out as a 2011 model not a 2010. But they shouuld be adding the diesel varient I believe they said but also something about a full redesign for 2015 so seems a bit short. But maybe the facelift is the same as the Korean version and then we get an all new one to look like the Impala.

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      • John Madden says:
        August 7, 2012 at 1:11 pm

        No, it’d be the 5th.

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  5. Kevin says:
    August 7, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    Am i the only one who liked the Cruze just the way it is? It is perfectly proportioned, well designed, clean and crisp. I just hope they don’t screw it up. I like the twin port design.

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  6. Daniel Hana says:
    August 7, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    The new Impala has a nice face maybe they will hand it down to the Cruze :)

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  7. Vic1212 says:
    August 7, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    wait isn’t it going to have Impala’s styling cues? I was just kinda wondering why not just put the face of the new impala and put it on the Cruze?

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  8. Lex says:
    August 7, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    It does have the impala cues, click on the link there is a picture, I like that new front facia design.

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  9. Daniel Hana says:
    August 7, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    Woot long live JD!!

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  10. CruzeBe says:
    August 8, 2012 at 3:49 am

    I don’t like the new face lift of the Cruze it looks as a sissy …

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  11. Stanto27 says:
    August 8, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    Is our updated exterior going to look the same as the Korean one?

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  12. vic1212 says:
    August 8, 2012 at 9:22 pm

    I think this Cruze should be brought to america!! http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f67/180kw-245hp-hot-hatch-walkinshaw-enhancements-holden-cruze-112751/

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  13. Required: Name says:
    August 11, 2012 at 10:12 am

    U S may get the redesign, but I bet we will still only have the sedan. I’d be shocked if they did a refresh and released hatch/wagon for one year if there is an all new 2015 coming. Who knows if we get more versions in 2015?

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