The all new Chevy Cruze is a result of an orchestrated effort by a team of designers, engineers and manufacturing talents from around the globe, injecting an exceptional degree of design and refinements in the high volume sector, setting a new benchmark in the process and sets a new global standard for Chevrolet.

The iconic bow-tie embellished with great detailing to premium split-design tail lamps which is integrated into the rear corners and deck lid to the larger and dynamically shaped headlamps with dual bezel design and auto on/off feature.

Cruze delivers the presence of an upscale mid-size sedan with a wide track, long wheelbase and distinctively sculpted shoulder line and combined with its strong, interrelating body sections is its overall design statement that transcends the compact segment.

Designers emphasised a wheel-out, body in posture and strived to make as a dynamic and sleek a statement as possible while Chevrolet interior designers paid close attention to creating an environment that was harmonious with the exterior.

The result? Is a distinct, confident and upscale impression; the hallmark dual cockpit design, an integrated centre stack that houses the infotainment display, radio and HVAC controls eliminates traditional “picture framing” of interfaces resulting in a contemporary and highly refined look and a full host of colour and trim offerings thus ensuring a flowing and uniquely inviting treat for the senses.

Delivering a distinctively youthful tone in terms of ambiance are the wide range of premium trim, quality fabrics and materials with gaps between components and interfaces in the centre stack are less than 1mm, while all the Cruze’s secondary surfaces are styled for a flush appearance and purposefully free of unnecessary applications.

Interior also features a three-gauge instrument cluster that comprises analogue speedometer, tachometer, fuel and temperature gauges, dramatically absent of black voids and contains LED backlighting in clear Ice Blue illumination for a very technical appearance and a leather clad three-spoke steering wheel design with thicker rim-section for enhanced grip and feel along with integrated Audio and Cruise (for 1.8L) controls.

Driving character of the Cruze is designed to deliver taut, tight handling characteristics that enhance driver-car connectivity, steering, suspension and braking systems engineered to deliver confident control with little or no sacrifice in ride resulting in a spontaneity between man and machine.

Its 1.6L and 1.8L DOHC 16-Valve DCVCP 1-4 engines ensure a lively performance even at low engine speeds for relaxed everyday driving with both featuring numerous technological highlights that includes two continuously adjustable camshafts to optimise the charge cycle for high output and torque characteristics, reduced emissions and reduced fuel consumption, and a highly efficient oil-water heat exchanger, which ensures maximum intercooling of oil with a minimum loss of pressure.

The two-step intake manifold on that 1.8L engine features a rotary sleeves rather than a flap-switching device that minimise air flow resistance at higher speeds as well as airtight closure.

Chevy Cruze incorporates a host of structural enhancements and a full range of active and passive safety systems all designed to place it among the safest vehicles in its class and is expected to achieve five-star New Car Assessment Program Ratings.

Standard river and front-seat passenger air bags incorporate the latest technology to trigger low-powered on high-powered bag deployment depending on crash severity, an extremely strong structure and stiff body with efficient, effective load paths provide Cruze maximum protection in the event of a collision from virtually any direction, a unibody of high-strength steel incorporates full-length frame rails and a safety cage into a single, welded unit and collapsible pedal assembly reduces the chance of lower extremity injuries to the driver in the event of a front collision are amongst the many line up of safety features of the Cruze.

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