2017 Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet promotes the
official launch of the second generation medium sedan Cruze in Argentina, a
model that happens to be manufactured at the plant in Santa Fe and is already
on sale with prices from the equivalent to R$ 87,600 reais to the access model,
1.4 Turbo Manual, reaching R$ 106,000 to the top of the range LTZ Auto Plus.
The new generation of the
Chevrolet Cruze, manufactured in Argentina, is more spacious, light, efficient
and sophisticated, being equipped with new technologies including OnStar and a
new active safety equipment as well as a more spacious interior and an
optimized aerodynamic design with lines sophisticated.
This new 4-door sedan will
be sold with a 1.4L turbo engine that delivers 153 horsepower at 5000 RPM and
can be mated to a manual or automatic 6-speed transmission. This car has a
finer structure that contributes to the reduction of up to 113 kg total weight,
which improves the speed and efficiency; along with a back profile with larger
drop and an integral spoiler contributes to aerodynamic efficiency. The new
Cruze can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds.
It will be available in
three trim levels: LT, LTZ with manual and automatic transmission, and a top
version of the range LTZ Plus, only automatic transmission.
The new Cruze is 6.8 cm
higher above, but 2.5 cm lower. which gives a more extended and fine
appearance. The sleek profile is complemented with detailed line work in layers
on the hood and side panels, contributing to an overall impression of greater
musculature, giving an athletic appearance improved by a wheelbase that is 2.7
meters.
Other New design details
Cruze include halogen headlights and daytime running lights with LED
technology, third brake light mounted on top of the roof line, for a more
refined look.
Endowed with more extension
and technology, the interior of New Cruze features soft surfaces and robust
built around the concept of dual cockpit. The adopted materials inside are
softer, and banks have flooring option in synthetic leather. Seats with manual
adjustment in four directions to the driver, and in his directions to the
passenger. The rear seats fold 60/40.
The multifunction steering
wheel in leather highlights the interaction between man and technology through
buttons that interact with the new MyLink system - which allows a simpler and
more intuitive interaction with the new generation of smartphones. There are
versions with 7:08 inch screen, mo flagship model.
Security is one of the most
attractive attributes of the new Cruze, it has, among other features, disc
brakes with ABS and electronic distribution of braking on all four wheels,
stability and traction control, front airbags for driver and passenger airbags
and side mounted in the front seats, seat belts three points and headrests on
all seats, ISOFIX anchors for child seats.
There are still obstacles
for children in the rear doors, warning placement of seat belts for driver and
passenger, automatic locking doors, tire pressure warning (TPMS) and front and
rear fog lights on all versions.
Since the LT version, the
new Cruze offers equipment such as automatic temperature control, adjustable
steering column height and depth, on-board computer, autopilot, rear view
camera and rear parking sensors and others.
The LTZ version adds rear
courtesy light inside and double reading, mirror electro-chromic rearview,
access system and keyless start, adjustable headlight height, rain sensor,
direction indicators incorporated in the heated external mirrors and folding
and infotainment system with GPS and voice recognition.
The LTZ Plus version also
offers electric adjustment for the seats of the driver and starting by remote
control.
