General Motors has finally revealed the prices, trim levels and technical specifications of the new Chevrolet Cruze 2011 model that is ready to be launched in the international market. The car will be available in 4 different trim levels with a starting price of $16,995 or Rs. 7.98 lakh in the US market. General Motors has placed the model as more value for money rather than keeping the price competitively in the compact sedan segment. It has added more features to the model as standard equipments to justify its price.
The base trim level of Cruze LS comes with standard equipments as power windows, power door locks and air conditioning along with standard safety features such as 10 airbags, anti-lock brakes, traction control and GM’s StabiliTrak electronic stability control. In the US market, Toyota Corolla comes at a price of $16,200 but does not come with power windows neither does base model of Honda Civic priced at $16,405 come with stability control, traction control, power door locks or air conditioning as standard options.
“We believe the Cruze can redefine the expectations for compact-car owners and shoppers who are new to the segment. For the price of a compact car, Cruze offers the styling, safety features, roominess, amenities, and refinement of a much more expensive car,” said Jim Campbell, U.S. Vice President of Chevrolet Marketing. “While some of our competitors may have a lower starting price, Cruze wins on value once these competitors are optioned up,” he adds.
Cruze LT is priced at $18,895 or Rs. 8.88 lakh and comes with 1.4L Ecotec turbo engine mated with six-speed automatic transmission and 16-inch wheels. The Cruze Eco model is similarly priced with 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed manual transmission, 17-inch alloy wheels and aerodynamic performance package. The top end model Cruze LTZ priced at $22,695 or Rs. 10.66 lakh is powered by 1.4L Ecotec turbo engine and six-speed automatic transmission. It comes with six-way power driver seat, leather seating surfaces, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, cruise control, Bluetooth, USB, remote vehicle start, automatic climate control, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror and 18-inch alloy wheels.
Optional extras for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze include In-dash navigation system with 40-gigabyte hard drive, enabling pause-and-play radio, downloading of audio CDs, or transferring MP3 files from a USB memory device, Pioneer Audio system, with nine speakers and 250-watt amplifier, Heated leather seats, Ultrasonic rear park assist, RS Appearance package, including rocker moldings, unique front and rear fascias, front fog lamps, and rear spoiler.
