Introduction: Chevrolet Cruze

The Chevrolet Cruze, often underrated tip in the lower middle class, for sale until now only offered in 2 versions : a 5-door hatchback and a 4-door notchback sedan. At the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012 celebrating the van, including Cruze station wagon, its world premiere.

Here, the European market is so important for the combined variant relatively late, almost exactly 3 years after the introduction of the Chevrolet Cruze. This shortcoming will qualify the Americans with generous space, design, efficiency and driving dynamics at all. With a total length of 4675 mm, the third version of the Cruze family shows slightly larger than Hatchback (4510 mm) and sedan (4597 mm). The load volume is (measured to the rear bottom edge) 500 liters. With the rear seat folded, the available storage space can be increased up to the car ceiling to 1,500 liters.

For all Cruze models, there will be 2012 engine update: the current range of petrol engines - consisting of the popular 1.6-liter and a 1.8-liter gasoline engine - is a new 1.4-liter Turbo petrol engine supplemented. When the diesel generators buyers now have the choice between a new 1.7-liter or refined, improved 2.0-liter diesel motor. The 1.4-liter gasoline engine and the 1.7 - and 2.0-liter diesel engines come standard with manual transmission with start-stop technology.

A number of optical changes will there be in the interior and exterior design. From the outside, the Cruze at restyled headlights and fog lights can be seen to underline the sporty appearance. In addition, there is a selection of new alloy wheels. The interior appears refreshed.

All new Cruze models feature a "keyless entry" function. Drivers can now reach key in the pocket can be as they open their car. This system also makes it possible to start the engine via a starter button or turn off.

For the higher trim levels, the Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet models results in summer 2012 with "MyLink" a new infotainment system. With "MyLink" driver can integrate functions of their smartphones into the vehicle. It transmits content to a smartphone-colored, high-resolution 7-inch touchscreen. Once your phone is connected, can be accessed via the touchscreen infotainment system to individually create play lists, photo galleries, phone books, videos or other types of navigation apps and other data.