All-new Chevrolet Cruze coming to Paris, sales begin Spring 2009
by Damon Lavrinc on Jul 8th 2008 at 8:02AM 
Chevrolet has big... well... smallish plans for Paris, where the automaker will unveil an "all-new" compact vehicle dubbed the Cruze. Born from Chevy's global design and engineering team, the Cruze will sport many of the exterior elements we've seen on recent concepts, so expect lots of angular lines, a high belt-line and a squat greenhouse. The Cruze will supposedly be able to handle a parcel of five passengers, along with whatever junk they can fit in the trunk, and will measure in at 4.6 meters (181 inches) -- think of it as the next Cobalt.
After its world premier in the City of Lights this October, the Cruze will go on sale across Europe in the spring of 2009, and, according to the press release below the fold, will be available in "other global regions" afterwards.
PRESS RELEASE
Chevrolet Cruze
A new name and a new design for an all-new car
Detroit - Chevrolet announced today that its all-new entry in the compact segment will be called Cruze. The new Chevrolet will make its global debut at the Paris Motor Show in early October.
Cruze was developed by a global design and engineering team and will be built in multiple locations around the world. The Cruze approaches an overall length of 4.6 meters and offers ample interior space and cargo capacity for five passengers, giving it an advantage over competition in the compact segment.
The Cruze features Chevrolet's new global design language that will continue to be a signature element for future vehicles carrying the gold bowtie. Combined with high safety standards and excellent build quality, Chevrolet will again deliver on its promise of offering a very attractive package at an exceptional value.
The new Chevrolet Cruze will be available in European markets in Spring 2009, followed by other global regions.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
mike 8:15AM (7/08/2008)
WOW it looks great, amazing, so much better looking than any old Toyota.
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LMBVette 8:21AM (7/08/2008)
Mike....where do you see pictures? I don't.
Judging by the length...181 inches...I'm guessing this is the Delta II which would also be sold in the US as the Cobalt.
Torrent 12:00PM (7/08/2008)
Are you talking about that Honda that is a few articles up?
ZingKingX 8:16AM (7/08/2008)
Enlarged Beat?
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Kevin 11:23AM (7/08/2008)
"Followed by other global regions", and we still won't see one here in the states. I love GM but I want them to bring more of what is good from Europe stateside. It already has a Chevy badge on it. It can't be that hard.
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why not the LS2LS7? 11:25AM (7/08/2008)
Where did GM say that?
BlackbirdHighway 12:01PM (7/08/2008)
GM is afraid that if the Europeans find out they're also sold in the states, they won' buy 'em.
Alex 8:19AM (7/08/2008)
What's the difference between Chevrolet Cruze and Tom Cruise?
You can jump on the couch inside one of them.
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Pacman 9:43AM (7/08/2008)
We know one sucks, the verdict is still out on the other.
geo.stewart 8:20AM (7/08/2008)
a rebadged Suzuki swift is generating news?
Or is this going to be something of their own?
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BLS 8:28AM (7/08/2008)
That would be one huge Swift.
Soul Shinobi 8:52AM (7/08/2008)
It's the Suzuki Ignis that has been badged as the Chevy Cruze. Not sure about this new one.
Allan 8:30AM (7/08/2008)
How is it that they can be announcing this vehicle in Paris and have it to market in early 2009 but can't get a decent compact car to the US before 2035 or whenever it is?
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Soul Shinobi 8:53AM (7/08/2008)
Touché, Allan.
mr.ed 11:52AM (7/08/2008)
This would be the size of the original US compacts: Corvair, Falcon, Valiant, and such familiar stuff as the '88 Camry you still see everywhere, even up here in the salt belt. The Suzki/Chevy Cruze pictures I could find are of a much smaller vehicle.
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Throwback 8:59AM (7/08/2008)
This is probably the Cobalt replacement. Cruze is probably the new worldwide name for Chevrolet's Delta II car.
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Jeff 9:00AM (7/08/2008)
That's great, although I'd fix that spelling error before they make the badges, it's see are you eye ess ee.
OH WATE A SEKIND.
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Beat-it-nerd 9:02AM (7/08/2008)
Who cares what it looks like...just bring it to the US...NOW!
http://www.gmaccessoriesstore.com
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Dude 9:07AM (7/08/2008)
What a horrible name for a car. I expect better from Americans.
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Jvijil 9:12AM (7/08/2008)
Hopefully its the Beat...or the trax. Either would help get the general back on his feet. Now we wait for the north american debut...
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