SHANGHAI: A hatch variant of the all-new Chevrolet Cruze will go on sale in China next month, joining other global markets that have also recently introduced the vehicle.
It is the latest member of Chevrolet’s best-selling passenger car nameplate in China and worldwide.
Last year, 208,718 Cruzes were delivered nationwide.
The all-new Cruze Hatch features a unique roof and rear-end structure – including wraparound taillamps and an integrated spoiler at the top of the liftgate.
It opens to offer 699 liters of cargo space behind the rear seat.
With the rear seat folded, cargo space expands to 1,336 liters.
It is built on General Motors' (GM) most advanced global midsize car platform, with a wheelbase that has been extended to 2,700mm for added roominess.
The all-new Cruze Hatch has a newly tuned chassis with outstanding handling that is fit for driving at Germany’s famed Nurburgring track.
The new model maintains the Cruze sedan's classic powertrain combinations.
It adopts a 1.4T top-mounted SIDI engine as well as a 1.5L top-mounted SIDI engine.
The powerplants are paired with a choice of an intelligent seven-speed dual clutch gearbox (DCG) transmission with the start/stop function, an all-new six-speed Dynamic Start/Stop Shift (DSS) transmission or a six-speed manual transmission.
The all-new Cruze Hatch delivers combined fuel economy of 5.7 L/100 km.
Features include Chevrolet's new-generation MyLink intelligent infotainment system and OnStar's new-generation Smart Driver, as well as 4G LTE in-car Wi-Fi.
The technology monitors vehicle conditions for ultimate safety while enabling occupants to maintain real-time connectivity with the outside world.
