If you were wondering why the Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel didn’t debut with a refresh, here is your reason: there’s an all-new model currently undergoing IVER testing, and it’s set to debut sooner than you think.
Testing in the cold weather, the next-generation 2016 Chevrolet Cruze (not pictured) — or Holden Cruze if you’re reading from Australia — features more aerodynamic elements than before, including a shortened, raised decklid shaped in a way that allows air to pass efficiently around it. And do we see some Chevrolet Sonic in the front grille? We’re a bit surprised that there’s less Impala influence, and that the outgoing dual-port grille design language remains.
Powertrains are expected to be all-new, going with the new rollout of next-generation EcoTec engines, and is also the first D2XX platform vehicle spotted in the wild. The roofline appears rakish, but the the front and rear overhangs don’t appear ideal. Regardless, we will withhold judgement until we see the finished product, some two years from now.
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I hope that rear end is hat hatchbackable!
In small cars a hatchback is the way to go.
That pic looks a lot like e current Cruze…
@JustinF you have to go here: http://www.caradvice.com.au/213867/2016-holden-cruze-next-generation-aussie-spied/
I don’t see how this competes until GM does something serious with the transmission, something beyond just adding speeds.
So beyond a 6 and eventually 8 speed transmission you want more? Like, dual clutch.. in an low price-economy car? At least GM isn’t cramming a CVT down people’s throats, yet.
Remember the Corolla can still come with a 4spd auto.
Agreed, wider torque range is a better solution.
The most important factor by far is that the new D2XX platform must be much lighter, giving rise to cars that will no longer be so much heavier than the competition. Each vehicle must lose around 200 lbs. This instantly helps acceleration, fuel economy and handling.
It would be interesting to know how much gas is used pushing all the crashworthyness around.
It kinda looks like dart
Not sure how I feel about it. I really wanted to see a 2014 Impala nose but it looks like they tossed that idea (no clue why as reports suggested the new Cruze would have Chevy’s new design language in the front). And does it look smaller to anyone else? Looks more Sonic size to me. What is GM trying to do? Make the Cruze smaller to give the Malibu some more room to breathe? I sure hope not. These cars need to grow slightly larger not smaller. At least the current Cruze is still pretty competitive with others in its class
Gave up waiting for a hatch. Forget even thinking about a wagon.
Search for GM Authority’s latest news. There is a Buick Verano/ Chevy Cruze hatchback coming soon.
I’ve been wishing for a Chevy or Buick badged GTC, but I think with a new car coming in just 2 years, it may not make sense for GM to get another body style of that general car certified for North America just to sell for maybe a year and a half. (By certified, I mean crash tested, lights, bumpers, whatever else.) I think we will have to wait for the next gen then hopefully we will see wagon/hatch/GTC.
Again, I sure hope they are working hard on reducing platform weight and curb weight. The Alpha platform is an example of a success. The Corvette, not really. The platform is only I believe 100 lbs lighter and curb weight about the same as the outgoing car.
Nothing in the pic blows me away but I will reserve final judgement until I see and drive the final product.
It’s time once again to fill out the product line with other models like the good old days. Remember the Z24??? or all the Cavalier/Saturn wagons that were sold? The European hatchback Cruze is gorgeous but somehow GM feels that hatchbacks don’t sell. Actually, it’s GM hatchbacks that don’t sell — for a lot of reasons — styling, pricing, and poor marketing! When you look at all the hatchback/sportback models out there, GM is missing a significant portion of the market.
Sonic is okay but definitely not in the same league as a Mazda 3 or Golf or Elantra hatch.
After seeing those pictures…..I hate it! That front grille looks out of place! Being in my 20s that is not what i would want my car to look like! Huge Cruze fan, with a impala style front end.. i think it would look pretty awesome!
are you sure this is not the next sonic sedan?
Can’t really be too sure, but the proportions of the car seem more in tune with what we see with the current Cruze than the Sonic, especially when doing photo comparisons.
I think the front looks much more in line with the Tru 140S concept – so there’s your Cruze coupe.
jd is that even a question that you just asked come on