Spy photographers have caught the next-generation Chevrolet Cruze wearing a little less camouflage than before, giving us the best look yet at the next-generation compact sedan.
From the photos we can see the entire shape and most of the smaller details of the two-tier grille as well as the shape of the headlights and two lower fog lights. Some of the body lines are now more defined, appearing sharper and more masculine than the relatively soft styling of the outgoing Cruze. The taillights are mostly uncovered and use typical Chevrolet design cues and are now accompanied by a third trunk mounted brake light.
Previous spy shots revealed the interior of the 2016 Cruze, which features a new, larger infotainment screen, a soft-touch dashboard and a new steering wheel.
The second-generation Cruze was initially expected to arrive in the fourth-quarter of this year, but it has since been delayed and is now set for a late 2015 release date.  We do know that the new Cruze will ride on GM’s D2XX global vehicle architecture, but what will sit under its hood remains a mystery. Though at the very least, we expect the new Cruze to feature a member of the new Ecotec engine family.
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Looks like a baby Malibu so far, which is a good thing
I should be ready to get a new car about that time. Here’s to a Turbo Diesel Hatch with a stick (but Auto is OK as well.)
Looking at the pictures, the test car has a stick. 🙂
I’m with you on that one Brian_E. So far though all we’re seeing is this constantly photographed 4dr. sedan. GM execs said otherwise but I’m beginning to think they’re full of hot air(BS). 🙂
Paul you just have to give them some time as when was the last time GM intro’d a Coupe, Wagon, Hatch and Sedan at the same time?
We will see the sedan first as the car will carry 80% plus of the load. and the others will come along later. GM stated that they will into new models in stages anymore and not all models at once.
I hope that front end looks more like the impala and not the ’14 Malibu like was we can see, god that would be an epic fail.
scott, maybe so but I’m overly anxious for them(I guess) as they are the ones I’m more interested in. 🙂
I am sure you are excited but GM is doing things spaced out and with the majority of the sales going to the sedan that is what you will see first.
I would guess they will have a 5 door and 3 door next.
Just as the ATS coupe, CTS coupe and LTS coupe they all will come in time vs. not at all. At least GM is showing commitment in giving coupes another go. Once they get here lets just hope they sell.
Not for Europe any more ?
Chevrolet has pulled out of Europe.
They can’t wait until 2015, the current one will be so outdated