Hatchbacks were once a body style very much reserved for European automakers, but, after finding much success in the United States (the Ford Focus hatchback is merely one example of such success) Chevrolet will finally bring a hatchback variant to its domestic market.
And here we have the first shots of said vehicle testing on European roads, courtesy of World Car Fans.
Up front, things will be nearly identical to the recently introduced 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, and it will ride on the same D2XX underpinnings as its sedan mate. In the rear is where many changes will take place.
No, this will not be a carbon-copy of the 2016 Opel Astra K hatch, either, as Chevrolet has opted to bring its own style and design to the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze hatchback. That means we won’t be seeing a floating roofline, something Opel has penned as a signature design trait.
Though, the profile in the rear does look similar to the 2016 Astra, unique horizontal headlights clearly state this is a different vehicle. It also gives the rear a very fresh look over the outgoing hatchback, which looks more wagon-like.
Expect the 2017 Cruze hatchback to debut some time in 2016 after the 2016 Cruze sedan reaches local dealers in the United States.
Comments
Coupe please.
Wish it was more wagon like aka Mazda 3……
If they price it right, it should be a valuable addition to the line up.
Ugly little thing.
Nothing like the beautiful Astra that will be cheap and do no volume and be wasted at Buick
Just as ugly as most hatchbacks. the hatchback is seriously a dork’s automobile.
does the word hatchback make it cool? they are about as cool as the 70s & 80s station wagons. Let’s get real here.
There is a market for these and it will sell…but c’mon this thing is gonna be ugggly.
Dork’s Automobile … Really ? How about the SUV soccer mom’s car or pickup driver that the only time it sees dirt is if he/she backs into a flower bed. Sometimes it’s all about common sense over ego, from a practical point of view the wagon/hatchback will always beat the SUV. Yes the humble station wagon is a family vehicle, but before you hang your D/A classification on it you’d better be working out at the GYM because you’re to need to be able to run faster than the drivers of those station wagons that you’re poking at as they bite back. Go to a classic car show an see the modified wagons there, they are a very prized possession and DON’T go down in value. A wagon from the 60’s an 70’s bring almost 2 to 3 times what they sold for new in working condition. I watched a 1970’s LTD an Caprice wagons go for close to $15K each. I stopped bidding on the Caprice at $12K, it went for $14,800,00 ! They are going to sell, and they won’t be ugly … the spirit of Harley Earl won’t allow that.
What took so dang long?
What everyone really wants is a Cruze SS with a 250-270 hp turbocharged 2.0L 4-cyl engine with either a dual clutch transmission or 8-speed automatic.
Exactly
One reason it may not have a performance variant is the nature of the rear suspension in the platform. The rear suspension would need to be fully independent for a sporting model. That said, GM should still fill that void for marketing reasons alone. Ford’s brand has got a huge image boost from Fiesta ST, Focus ST and upcoming RS. Affordable performance is a key issue when it comes to selling your brand to the young generation.
I really hope the cruze diesel hatchback comes thru with a 6 speed
Ugliest GM product since the Pontiac Aztek.