Update: for the 2016 model year, this Chinese-market version of the Cruze has been replaced by the global 2016 Chevrolet Cruze.
General Motors’ China-based arm, Shanghai GM, hosted the world premiere of the next-generation Chevrolet Cruze at the Chevrolet Night event in Beijing last evening. The event also saw the launch of the Trax subcompact crossover, completing the lineup of new vehicles the automaker will bring to the Shanghai Auto Show, which opens tomorrow.
We first saw the new Cruze after it was photographed completely uncovered in the parking lot of a GM-Shanghai plant in March. GM says the new compact sedan borrowed certain styling cues from the Chevrolet Tru concept from the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The design is described as coupe-like with flowing lines, a compact body, shorter front and rear overhangs, and a long roofline which extends to the back of the car to make for a more spacious cabin.
Some, however, might argue that the most important changes to the all-new Cruze come in the way of the powertrain. The vehicle will debut GM’s new 1.5-liter Ecotec four-cylinder engine, which will produce 113 horsepower and 108 lb.-ft. of torque. A more potent 1.4-liter turbocharged unit will also be available, pushing a robust 140 horsepower and 173 lb.-ft. of torque. Both units will be available with a new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, or a six-speed automated manual. GM claims both powertrains provide best-in-class fuel economy, ride comfort, emissions and the quietest running operation.
To note, this version of the new Cruze will be sold exclusively in China for the Chinese market.
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Don’t be so cheap with your links, I want to see more of the car than just the story’s cover shot.
Please tell me the U.S. Cruze will not look like this…They are ruining such a sharp looking car…
I hope the U.S. version looks better. The front looks like a Ford Focus and the sidelines look like a Kia Forte. Is there any word on an eAssist 1.5L ECO model? I really wish GM would get their crap together and bring that new 1.0t I3 here to the states for the Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Verano, Trax, and/or Encore! If it is as strong as the 2.0t, maybe you could get around 135HP/150LB-FT out of it. I’d imagine up to 30 City and 45 Highway for a Cruze with a 1.0t packed with VVT, SIDI, and iVVL.
Nice new transmission, nice torque in the turbo. I assume the NA version will be somewhat more styled, but this is not a bad start.. I have to disagree with JG. I think the current car is more dull than this, at least in its basic styling. Add some extra window dressing and this car will be better than the current one for sure.
Looks like a well engineered car with a funky looking grille, hopefully the North American version gets a few tweeks.
Yeah I agree with hafeez_h more tweeks,like a hatch back and 40 horse and 40 More ftlbs. Or how about a 2.0 like in the Astra GTC and haldex AWD. Yeah I know a lot of people will not pay the extra but I would:) Ok forget the Haldex and tune it to run and handle like the cobalt SS,but with the interior and exterior of the Astra…. Yeah I know I’m dreaming.
Folks like it or not this is 95% the new sedan we will see in 2016> There may be some small tweaks but this is it.
The feed back on most web sites has been pretty good for the most part. Some haters some lovers and over all most in favor of it.
The car here has the new SS/Impala like nose and the caricature time in the quarter is pure Impala and some TRU. Like I have said before it is hard to make a big car styling on smaller cars.
I am ok with this but I will wait till we see the real thing In person as so many cars today do not photo well. Also I have yet to see the finished rear of this car.
Now before we get crazy with AWD and an SS just think how much would you pay before it is too expensive and then put your dreams to the price test. Note my 2.0 HHR SS was $28,000 sticker in 2008 so a Cruze sedan done right would be over $30,000+ today. So just how much would you pay let alone a non GM fan that would be drawn in.
It is easy to dream up these cool cars but so hard to price them in a real world where you have to expect people to buy them.
It is like the VW concept with the W12 AWD in a Golf from a few years ago. Neat car but no real chance for it to be built or sold.
This is a value economy car. If you want more power and more tricks I would wait to see what Buick does as it will be in a price segment to offer quality performance options that people may be more willing to pay for.
I would love to see a 2.0 Turbo in this car but I just do not expect it as I know the cost.
I think they could do a 3 door hatch and compete with Ford with a little more power and suspension but not with AWD.
The Cruze WAS a unique looking car in the segment. It had very few similarities with its competition.
THIS new Cruze has very noticeable similarities to others in the segment such as the Ford Focus and Kia Forte…
Not only that, but Ford has been receiving ALOT of complaints on their design language with all their cars switching to the Aston ‘esque front fascia. Apparently GM is trying to do the same thing and im not sure if it will work. The Malibu, Impala, SS, Aveo/Sonic, and new Cruze all have the same overall composed look…Not enough diversity
Hmmm, a Chevy Civic.
Everyone keeps commenting that this car looks like this make or that make. A fordyota, a kiundai, or what ever mish-mash someone can bring it down with. If you look at the car, yes it could use some tweaks here and there but it is overall a good looking car for the segment. The compact segment is so saturated, it is hard not to see some of the same design cues of other makes no matter the brand. I mean have you seen the new Chrysler 200. It looks like Fiat went right in a stole the Hyundai Sonata design sheet and threw Chrysler badges on it. Clearly with this Cruze you can see Chevy’s design direction. It looks a lot like a mini impala, which I believe is a step in the right direction for Chevy’s compact line.
Now give us some serious performance in the Cruze and Sonic. 2.0l turbo 250 HP in the Cruze and 210 1.6l turbo for the Sonic. Especially if you’re going to finally give the market a DCT. It can be done GM.
Definitely disappointed…
Not sure why everybody is disappointed but this sure does look much much better than our refresh lol
Interesting information on the choice of powertrains in the Shanghai GM press info:
The new Cruze is the first model featuring the new-generation Ecotec small-displacement engine co-developed by GM and SAIC. It is available with a choice of the segment’s first 1.4L mid-mounted direct injection turbocharged engine or the first 1.5L mid-mounted naturally aspirated engine. The new Cruze is also offered with the all-new DCG seven-speed dual-clutch transmission co-developed by GM and SAIC, an all-new six-speed manual transmission developed in Europe, and the third-generation S6 six-speed automated manual transmission. The powertrains provide best-in-class fuel economy, ride comfort, emissions and quiet performance. The new Cruze is expected to deliver a fuel economy improvement of 14-21 percent compared with its predecessor.