Test Drive Chevrolet Cruze since 2009 Sedan

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Chevrolet Cruze changes Lacetti on a combat post and gives a fight on the main direction of impact in the sector of the most mass cars, risking to be too popular.
 
During the crisis and complete apathy, an aggressive, offensive move undertaken by GM with the help of this model cannot but cause respect. It remains only to decide on the price (for Russia is still unknown) and finally decide: whether Cruze will be collected in Shushary.
In the absence of new decent rivals, Chevrolet actually risks to go out with his novelty in the first place. Though without sensational delights, but has all the necessary innovations, laid new models: avant-garde design, stylish interior, new motors, modern high-quality materials, convenient ergonomics and good marketing support.
Motorists in Russia fell to taste, the diverse lacetti cars with the Italian name became the second most popular. Cruze changes it. He became more concise and noble, and most importantly solid: wider and longer. Moldings and all sorts of sceners left the sidewall. He lacks only a complete set of Cruze bodies, it turns out only in the sedan, and the creators themselves insist that the machine is made in the style of a four-door coupe). But in the fall in Paris they promise to show the model in the development of Minivan Orlando.
The second pit modification with a 1.6-liter engine in 113 hp She clearly loses to competitors and makes the novelty extremely boring. However, and here are options, if we keep in mind that women are sitting behind the wheel, and there are always economical and even more budget, as well as convenient cars for corporate purposes.
But with a motor of 1.8 liters (improved from Astra, 141 hp) at least with which the box with a machine or mechanic Cruze turned out to be quite adequate goals that serves: accelerates and steals at the level of modern requirements. At the same time, 90% of the maximum torque (176 nm) are already available in the range from 2200 to 6200 rpm. And according to such an indicator, like liter power, Cruze engine is one of the most efficient on the market.
The novelty is better than Lacetti keeps the road thanks to an enlarged wheelbase, rut and placed in the corners of the wheels. Especially pleasant impression leaves the machine. But the informativeness of the steering wheel in turns is still lacking.
The main rival Ford Focus Cruze will take what looks a lot of fresh (if prices and new loan programs will not be submitted) and goes to the market when others are already tired. His sales in Russia are going to start in September.
According to our information, Kruz in Russia will cost 68% more expensive Lacetti. In any case, in close to us on the price-education of Bulgaria, Chevrolet Cruze is already selling for 1213 thousand euros.

Text Vladimir Salmin

 
 
 
 

 

A source: Cars