Chevrolet has officially launched new Cruze premium saloon in China. Earlier this year the company had exhibited 2015 Cruze at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show. The upgraded Cruze will also be introduced in India, however there is yet no information on the launch date of the saloon. Visually, Cruze’s new version looks extremely different from its predecessor, Chevrolet Tru. It has been developed by General Motors global R&D team.
Among the tweaks made on the exterior front a new narrow grille completing sweptback projector head lamps and a hexagonal secondary air damn are included. Cabin dons the new dual-cockpit design, a two tone colour scheme featuring brown and black colour have been used inside the cabin.
A leather wrapped three-spoke steering wheel and MyLink II infotainment system with eight-inch display sum up additional features bestowed on the new model.
Chinese-spec model is powered by the 1.4 litre turbocharged engine that is capable of producing a maximum power of 148 PS. Yet another engine option is available in new Cruze range. A 1.5-litre engine outputting top power of 112 PS has also been put on offer. As for the transmissions, a six-speed manual transmission, a six-speed automated manual transmission and a seven-speed dual clutch automatic transmission has been put on offer.
