New Cruze pics

indica · 10-21-2009, 07:11 AM

Loaded on my local forum, now here:

GM India offers only the Captiva-sourced 2.0 common-rail direct injection diesel, this diesel engine is rated at 148 BHP & 327 nm of torque @ 2600 rpms.

chevyman1973 · 10-21-2009, 07:20 AM

I just dont know why people dont like this car, and why they think it wont work in the states?

civilzues · 10-21-2009, 07:26 AM

do they really measure torque in nm, I thought it would of been higher! thats cool and proves how much of a dork I am

autofan · 10-21-2009, 10:46 AM

I think this is a handsome looking car in and out, but I'm almost tired of seeing it. Having it launch in other markets and at US auto shows SOOOOO far ahead of its US launch (a GM practice that HAS to go), makes it seem like old news over and over. And the day of the Cobalt's demise and the Cruze actually showing up at dealerships is still many months away.

Mr. Burns · 10-21-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by chevyman1973

I just dont know why people dont like this car, and why they think it wont work in the states?

I don't like how it looks on the outside, and it doesn't look like it will age too well. The interior though is fantastic for this kind of car.

61BelAir · 10-21-2009, 12:03 PM

We have a cruze in our shop right now that we will be lowering for SEMA. It has the cloth seats, steel wheels, base model car I guess. took it for a short drive, handles fairly well, seats are comfortable. Definitely needs more power. One thing I noticed is that in the engine compartment there are some decals for emissions and such and they all seem to be in some sort of "arabic" print. Will post some pictures after I'm done lowering it.

ne_one · 10-21-2009, 12:11 PM

Interesting license plate.

Are such plates available in India or were these added specifically for the shots?

TuffG929 · 10-21-2009, 12:13 PM

It is a handsome car.....should've been here yesterday.

igor · 10-21-2009, 01:19 PM

I agree that it would have been nice to have the car here now, but it is a really nice car .. worth waiting.

Great pics of the car. I wish projectors were at least available, not to gun ho about the plastic triangle instead of a window (what other "me too" criticisms can I come up with?) But the car is really nice and I am excited about it.

mattyman1010 · 10-21-2009, 09:08 PM

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I don't like how it looks on the outside, and it doesn't look like it will age too well. The interior though is fantastic for this kind of car.

Yeah I agree, the Astra on the other hand is perfect!

indica · 10-22-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ne_one

Interesting license plate.

Are such plates available in India or were these added specifically for the shots?

only added for the shots.
another shot:

Astra RL · 10-22-2009, 06:19 PM

Looks great!

How does the Cruze compare to your previous Honda City, and C220? I am just wondering if it has a premium feeling, or is that only skin deep.

DUCK · 10-22-2009, 07:33 PM

Very nice looking car Indica and has lots of torque. Enjoy.

indica · 10-23-2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Astra RL

Looks great!

How does the Cruze compare to your previous Honda City, and C220? I am just wondering if it has a premium feeling, or is that only skin deep.

A Mercedes is a Mercedes, so no point comparing a chevy with it. It, of course gave me a better interior quality and a "premium feeling" as compared to cruze.

The Honda, falls a segment below and simply lacks the "feel" after I have driven this for about a week. Moreover, the Honda only had a 1.5 petrol while this has a 2.0 CRDi turbo diesel with that tidal wave of torque while driving on highway.

The car feels rock solid and sturdy at speeds as high as 170-180 kmph and there is no reasn why this car will not succeed. It has already netted 1,100+ pre orders before launch and the car has a month long wait.

My car is equipped with aux-in, USB port inside the front armrest, sun roof, keyless-go, push button engine start and stop, 6-CD in-dash audio (mp3) with bluetooth connectivity as an option (which I went for). Due to harsh roads, 17" wheels are not offered and the car comes with 205/60 R 16 tyres (I changed to michelin primacy for better grip and stability).

0-100 takes about 8.5 seconds.

Current diesel economy:
Urban:13.5 kmpl
extra-urban (highway): 17-18 kmpl, expected to improve after the car has run-in and first service done.

The rear seat is a bit short on legroom and not that comfortable.
Front seats are amazing and lower thigh support superb.
Ride with the new michelins has improved a lot and GM India has calibrated the suspension for optimal balance of ride and handling.

2001civic · 10-30-2009, 05:09 AM

car looks fantastic! glad you're enjoying it... the night shots make that car looks real good... especially the interior lightings

10-21-2009, 07:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
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chevyman1973 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix Drives: 1970 Chevy truck 383/700r4 Posts: 742	Re: New Cruze pics I just dont know why people dont like this car, and why they think it wont work in the states? __________________ Hey why do people insist on using caps on a blog like this? This is not a term paper! I do have a masters so I have written plenty of papers for class, I just dont see the point of using that type of wording in a blog form like this?Brian S Ritter

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civilzues 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,835	Re: New Cruze pics do they really measure torque in nm, I thought it would of been higher! thats cool and proves how much of a dork I am

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autofan 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: May 2005 Drives: 2007 Saab 9-3 SportCombi 2009 Ford Flex SEL Posts: 1,054	Re: New Cruze pics I think this is a handsome looking car in and out, but I'm almost tired of seeing it. Having it launch in other markets and at US auto shows SOOOOO far ahead of its US launch (a GM practice that HAS to go), makes it seem like old news over and over. And the day of the Cobalt's demise and the Cruze actually showing up at dealerships is still many months away. __________________ ******************* Last edited by autofan : 10-21-2009 at 10:52 AM.

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61BelAir 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Drives: 07 Colorado and 61 BelAir Posts: 1,498	Re: New Cruze pics We have a cruze in our shop right now that we will be lowering for SEMA. It has the cloth seats, steel wheels, base model car I guess. took it for a short drive, handles fairly well, seats are comfortable. Definitely needs more power. One thing I noticed is that in the engine compartment there are some decals for emissions and such and they all seem to be in some sort of "arabic" print. Will post some pictures after I'm done lowering it.

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10-21-2009, 12:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
ne_one 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 1,068	Re: New Cruze pics Interesting license plate. Are such plates available in India or were these added specifically for the shots?

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TuffG929 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New York Drives: 2000 BMW 328i 2001 Chevy Suburban Posts: 3,397	Re: New Cruze pics It is a handsome car.....should've been here yesterday.

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igor 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,805	Re: New Cruze pics I agree that it would have been nice to have the car here now, but it is a really nice car .. worth waiting. Great pics of the car. I wish projectors were at least available, not to gun ho about the plastic triangle instead of a window (what other "me too" criticisms can I come up with?) But the car is really nice and I am excited about it. __________________ Autosavant - Reimagined! The new www.autosavant.COM!

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Astra RL 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,021	Re: New Cruze pics Looks great! How does the Cruze compare to your previous Honda City, and C220? I am just wondering if it has a premium feeling, or is that only skin deep. __________________

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DUCK 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Australia Drives: G6ET-4L I6 TURBO 270kw@5250rpm, 533nm@2000-4750rpm Posts: 35	Re: New Cruze pics Very nice looking car Indica and has lots of torque. Enjoy.

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2001civic 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UCLA Drives: Foot Posts: 44	Re: New Cruze pics car looks fantastic! glad you're enjoying it... the night shots make that car looks real good... especially the interior lightings __________________ Currently Carless Past: 2001 Civic 2008 Saturn Sky Family: 08 Saturn Astra 96 Acura TL 00 Odyssey 04 Tahoe

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