GM Reveals Chevrolet Cruze RS/40 MPG Eco Model

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by Morepwr

Any ideas on pricing? It would be a good little car to rack up miles on.

about the same as Cobalts or a little more

[Angrybird 12]

They just need to drop the Camaro V6 in that thing....Call it the "Eco-Terrorist"

[Number 3]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

It's been 40 for some time now.

For some time? It's never been over that I recall. It was an internal stretch when Wagoner announced it. I remember we all looked at each other going WOW.

Originally Posted by DGthe3

And I never heard 50 claimed

Me either.

Originally Posted by The_Blur

I'm going to finally say it. The Cruze looks like a Toyota. I'm sorry. I can't sidestep the obvious disappointment I have with the styling of this vehicle. The interior is perfect. Any RS package is a great idea. More Chevys should have RS appearance packages. I just really think that the Cruze has bland exterior styling. I know that the compact economy car is not exactly the pinnacle of automotive styling, but this just bores me.

I look back at classic Chevrolets. Among the smallest classics are some really great cars. Imagine a comeback Nova, Chevette, or Vega. We could incorporate more unique styling into today's cars thanks to advanced technology that can make a piece of sheet metal look like anything we want. How is it then that every car in this class has textbook exteriors. Imagine a compact with more aggressive lines, a front end with classic grille, and the efficiency of a Cruze.

GM didn't make a splash with a boring Camaro. It isn't just the powertrain that sells this car, and none of us would be here discussing it if we'd all rather have something else. The same is possible with every car in Chevrolet's lineup, but GM needs to take another chance.

The Cruze is a great product. I hope it sells like crazy. It's efficient, and the interior is a testament to GM's design team. When this car needs a refresh, please make something bolder.

Well keep in mind, the Corolla is VERY bland. And it sell 300,000 per year. In person, it is an.........ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm....handsome car. Inside, it is positively stunning. If the Impala only had an interior as nice as the Cruze LTZ..............that would be nice.

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

They just need to drop the Camaro V6 in that thing....Call it the "Eco-Terrorist"

I'd be happy with the 2.0 SIDI Turbo from my Sky. That would be plenty................but the V6 would be ok too

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by Number 3

For some time? It's never been over that I recall. It was an internal stretch when Wagoner announced it. I remember we all looked at each other going WOW.

I heard as much as 45 MPG once...I thought that was pushing it though.

Still waiting for GM to drop the engine in your Sky into the Cruze SS.