[roy219]

That price is for the stripper, the LT is 22 grand. Not cheap and if The Civic comes out with a Automatic Model for less than that GM will have to lower that price

2016 Honda Civic EX 2.0L automatic is $21,875 and includes several standard features that are either additional cost or not offered at all on 2016 Chevy Cruze LT automatic: moonroof, remote start, smart entry & push button start, 8 speaker premium audio system, LED taillamps, automatic climate control, and LaneWatch. The Civic also has a more powerful base engine (and a much more powerful optional engine), better fuel economy, and a roomier interior.

I suppose it's just as well that GM delayed introduction of NG Cruze for the U.S. market, because in terms of overall value proposition the tenth-gen Civic trounces it.

 

[rlaltiowner05]

2016 Honda Civic EX 2.0L automatic is $21,875 and includes several standard features that are either additional cost or not offered at all on 2016 Chevy Cruze LT automatic: moonroof, remote start, smart entry & push button start, 8 speaker premium audio system, LED taillamps, automatic climate control, and LaneWatch. The Civic also has a more powerful base engine (and a much more powerful optional engine), better fuel economy, and a roomier interior.

I suppose it's just as well that GM delayed introduction of NG Cruze for the U.S. market, because in terms of overall value proposition the tenth-gen Civic trounces it.

Amen...I thought I was the only one who noticed!

 

[91fairladyZ]

Amen...I thought I was the only one who noticed!

Nope. Gm really should offer the 1.6T over here as well to combat the optional Honda engine. Also all Civics get over 40mpg on the highway with more power. I realize the EPA on the Cruze is not finalized, but Honda set a high bar to clear.

 

[dannyg]

2016 Honda Civic EX 2.0L automatic is $21,875 and includes several standard features that are either additional cost or not offered at all on 2016 Chevy Cruze LT automatic: moonroof, remote start, smart entry & push button start, 8 speaker premium audio system, LED taillamps, automatic climate control, and LaneWatch.

Could I ask you where you're getting detailed info on the Cruze (link if possible)? The pages I've seen don't break down the various options for LS/LT/Premier etc. (did I miss it??):

http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/che...en/chevrolet/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2015/jun/0624-cruze.html

I'd like to be able to compare...thanks!

 

[bone]

Why so late in arriving? I predict it will sell well but not close to what the Civic and Corolla will achieve.

 

[jzchev28]

The Cruze looks like a winner.

 

[GMJoe]

Don't forget a Cruze hatch is coming to US for the first time this Spring.

 

[GMJoe]

Don't forget a Cruze hatch I coming to the US this Spring.

 

[GMJoe]

2016 Honda Civic EX 2.0L automatic is $21,875 and includes several standard features that are either additional cost or not offered at all on 2016 Chevy Cruze LT automatic: moonroof, remote start, smart entry & push button start, 8 speaker premium audio system, LED taillamps, automatic climate control, and LaneWatch. The Civic also has a more powerful base engine (and a much more powerful optional engine), better fuel economy, and a roomier interior.

I suppose it's just as well that GM delayed introduction of NG Cruze for the U.S. market, because in terms of overall value proposition the tenth



Where Cruze tops the Civic is in exterior and interior design, and if drives better in testing, the Cruze will do just fine.

 

[Cheyenne454]

Nice looking car, should sell well as long as it drives as well as it looks.

What do you mean by "should sell well" will the new Cruze be able to move to #1, #2 or #3 in the compact sedan segment? My opinion is if the new Cruze can't improve to at least #3, what is the purpose of the MCE. Would you consider the new Cruze a success if it maintains it's #4 position in the market or maybe slips to #5 behind Focus?

 

[goatgary]

Next spring? Wasn't NG 2016 Cruze originally scheduled for introduction in late 2015?

No...widely publicized for some time it would be late 1st qtr '16

 

[impala02]

According to their websites, the prices for the Corolla and Elantra are cheaper than shown and cheaper than the Cruze. The Honda is better equipped and gets better fuel mileage.

That's great, except that you're wrong. The prices and shipping costs for the 2016 Elantra, Corolla, and Civic are exactly as stated in the first post.

 

[yamahr1]

That makes the new Cruze well-priced for sure. It's going to make the new Volt an even tougher sell given low gas prices, and arguably flubbed Volt styling that's really no better or more distinctive than the Cruze (in fact I might prefer the Cruze's styling.) High end versions of the Cruze even offer features you can't get on a Volt, like power seats and sunroof. I honestly don't know what the General was thinking when they planned the new Volt, which misses on a number of important points. Gen 1 was a revolution and a very distinctive offering. Gen 2 is an awesome powertrain still in need of a great car to put it in, and the Cruze underlines that fact about 3 times. Supposedly Chevy is going to make some revisions for an early 2017 Volt model in the Spring, but what it really needs is an emergency re-do.

 

[Rocket 88]

Hope the new drivetrain feels better. I know people who've rented the current Cruze and liked the car except found it under powered.

This looks like a good car but its a tough segment and GM will need to come up with something to make it stand out. The low MSRP should certainly help.

 

[Myron 65]

My back hurts just thinking about how far someone will have to bend over to get into the backseat with the sloping roof.

 

[roy219]

Could I ask you where you're getting detailed info on the Cruze (link if possible)? The pages I've seen don't break down the various options for LS/LT/Premier etc. (did I miss it??):

http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/che...en/chevrolet/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2015/jun/0624-cruze.html

I'd like to be able to compare...thanks!

Sure thing dannyg! Here's the link to standard equipment for 2016 NG Cruze:

2016 Cruze equipment listing

Once you get to this page, you can then click the links on the left side of the page to view options and equipment groups, specifications, etc.

 

[tylerj99]

Could I ask you where you're getting detailed info on the Cruze (link if possible)? The pages I've seen don't break down the various options for LS/LT/Premier etc. (did I miss it??):

http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/che...en/chevrolet/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2015/jun/0624-cruze.html

I'd like to be able to compare...thanks!

Go to the link here and choose Print Book, followed by Print Model. This is the entire order sheet for the 2016 Cruze. And yes, the base is most definitely base.

http://eogld.cloud.gm.com/NASApp/do...c/proddesc.jsp?year=2016&butID=1&regionID=1&divisionID=3&vehicleID=19283&type=0

 

[dannyg]

Hey thanks for the info guys...of course the Fleet info why didn't I think of that.

Personally I'd test drive the new Civic and the Mazda3 against this car before buying, but I must say to my eye the Cruze is a strong contender. For example, the Chevy 1.4T is down on HP to the Honda 2.0L and 1.5L but has more torque than either, a LOT more compared to the base 2.0L which I is the one I would be looking at: 177lb-ft vs. 138lb-ft. I like that!

Thanks again for the link!

 

[osbornk]

The 2017 Elantra goes on sale in January.



The 2017 Elantra rides on a new chassis that is now comprised of 53 percent high-strength steel -- that's up from 21 percent in the outgoing model. As a result of that light-but-strong construction, the new Elantra boasts a lighter body and a 29.5 percent improvement in torsional rigidity. Overall length is up 0.8-inches to 179.9-inches while the Elantra's width has grown by 1-inch to 70.9 inches.

Styling is also new, with influence from Hyundai's latest Sonata sedan. Changes up front include a hexagonal grille and available HID headlights. Vertical LED daytime running lights are a first for the Elantra line. Available extras include LED door handle approach lights, LED taillights and 17-inch wheels.

Inside the Elantra gets a more modern design with a 4.2-inch LCD screen in the instrument cluster and another large screen integrated in the center of the dash to handle infotainment duties. Overall the look is much more contemporary than the outgoing car.

The 2017 Elantra will ship standard with a new 2.0L four-cylinder engine. Rated at 147 horsepower and available with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic, Hyundai says the new mill will be good for 38mpg on the highway and 29mpg in the city, netting 33mpg combined.

A new 1.4L turbo-four will be offered in the 2017 Elantra Eco model. Although not a power house with 128 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque, the Eco model is set to return an impressive 35mpg in combined driving.

Live images by Brian Williams.
On the tech and safety front, the 2017 Elantra will be available with adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking and a smart-open power trunk lid. Both of the Elantra's infotainment systems -- one with a 7-inch screen and the other with a larger 8-inch unit -- will run Google's Android Auto.


Read more: http://www.leftlanenews.com/2017-hyundai-elantra-90284.html#ixzz3rzhtYyPs

 

[steve333]

Chevy made a mistake not making the Watts Link standard