Chevrolet Cruze sedan launched in china

India Bound 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Launched in China

American auto manufacturer Chevrolet has launched the all new Cruze sedan in China. The model is also expected to launch in India as well. Chevrolet India has planned to launch five new cars in the country in next two years. The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze is one among them alongside the Chevrolet Trailblazer facelift, new generation Chevrolet Beat, Beat Active soft roader and the Beat based Essentia compact sedan.

New model available in seven trim levels, starting at RMB 109,900 (INR 11,02,784.71)

The new Chevrolet Beat comes more aggressive and stylish looking compare to the previous generation model. The car comes with new design headlamps, new front grille, LED daytime running lights, plenty of chrome garnishing, nice coupe like roofline. The new Cruze also looks sporty compare to the previous model. 2017 Chevy Cruze gets a 27% stiffer and more rigid body, which is aerodynamically more efficient.

The older Chevrolet Cruze measured 4,567 mm in length, 1,786 mm in width and 1,454 mm in height, and had a wheelbase of 2,662 mm. The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze measures 4,666 mm (+99 mm) in length, 1,807 mm (+21 mm) in width and 1,460 mm (+6 mm) in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,700 mm (+38 mm). The new Cruze is bigger in every major aspect, but Chevrolet isn’t adding the ‘XL’ suffix to the name, as reported earlier.The 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine now produces 110 kW (147 hp) and 240 Nm (+5 Nm) of torque, and is paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine, like before, develops 84 kW (112 hp) and 146 Nm of torque. However, instead of a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission, this unit can now be linked to a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission.