GM Reveals Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback

FenwickHockey65 · 09-03-2010, 08:39 AM

New Hatchback is next chapter in Cruze success story
Link to Press Release

September 3, 2010

* Cruze hatchback show car to be unveiled at Paris Motor Show

* Hatchback showcar designed and built by Holden in Australia

* New model to build on Cruze’s global appeal

Holden’s design talents will be showcased to the world next month when a five-door Cruze hatchback showcar is unveiled at the Paris Motor Show.

Chevrolet Europe has released the first images of the highly anticipated global model which was designed and built by Holden’s Port Melbourne design studio.

The showcar with its sweeping coupe roofline and short overhangs is a precursor to a production model, also designed by Holden that will be built in several countries, including Australia where it will start product in late 2011.

Holden Chief Designer Richard Ferlazzo said the project had been a significant undertaking for the studio which had spent more than 12 months working with GM designers from around the world developing the hatch variant.

"Our brief was to create an alternative body style to the traditional sedan that retained the same dynamic proportions that has made Cruze such a success around the world,” Mr Ferlazzo said.

“We are very proud of the result which will be tailored further for the Australian market and given an appearance consistent with the rest of the Holden portfolio next year.”

The Holden Design Studio is an important part of General Motors global design network, as one of only three facilities in the world with the capability to design and build prototype concept vehicles for exhibitions and international auto shows.

lil_chef · 09-03-2010, 08:48 AM

HOLY MOTHER F******** CHRIST......... that...... is .... beautiful.

pair that with AWD and an SS form, and you have a beautiful WRX competitor. The focus officially has a rival for my next DD car.

Sawyer · 09-03-2010, 08:56 AM

much better than I expected.

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 09-03-2010, 09:00 AM

Thank you GM

ArkySS · 09-03-2010, 09:39 AM

I know that is a render but notice it has PZero's on it!

Brokinarrow · 09-03-2010, 10:24 AM

Nice, very sharp lookin!

TheCaptain · 09-03-2010, 11:03 AM

That is one of the best looking hatches i have EVER seen!

The Dark Knight · 09-03-2010, 11:07 AM

Holy cow...if I didn't already have a badass 4-door car...I would have loved this one!

FenwickHockey65 · 09-03-2010, 11:13 AM

NOT COMING TO THE US?!

DKLSJFOIEWPHFPOAJFOEWJFPOEHGOWPEJOJWEOFJ!!!!!!

Time to start flooding Chevrolet with angry emails.

CaniacFan · 09-03-2010, 11:16 AM

Wow, very impressive. I wasn't expecting to see a great looking hatchback. Hopefully it shows well in Paris and becomes available here soon..

Thankx for the update Fen..

SSOOCH · 09-03-2010, 11:25 AM

Nice. If they SS that thing I'll have my replacement for my HHR SS as my DD a.k.a. "Family Truckster"

FenwickHockey65 · 09-03-2010, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaniacFan

Wow, very impressive. I wasn't expecting to see a great looking hatchback. Hopefully it shows well in Paris and becomes available here soon..

Thankx for the update Fen..

http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrole...hatchback.html

Quote:

Update: Chevrolet has confirmed that the Cruze hatchback won’t be offered in North America.
“While the Cruze sedan will arrive at U.S. dealers in September, the Cruze hatchback will not be offered in the U.S. market,” the automaker said in a statement released to members of the media.

WHY?!

For crying out loud GM, it's not that Americans don't want hatchbacks, Americans don't want poorly executed hatchbacks. The Saturn Astra failed miserably because the interior and powertrain sucked. This car and the new Astra hatchback would sell just fine in the states.

TheClassicCarKid · 09-03-2010, 11:31 AM

Wow, not bringing it here?
Unbelievable how big of a mistake that is.

lil_chef · 09-03-2010, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrole...hatchback.html

WHY?!

For crying out loud GM, it's not that Americans don't want hatchbacks, Americans don't want poorly executed hatchbacks. The Saturn Astra failed miserably because the interior and powertrain sucked. This car and the new Astra hatchback would sell just fine in the states.

:bangdesk:

:upset:

^ that is what GM just did to my future car dreams....

09-03-2010, 08:39 AM	#1
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	GM Reveals Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback New Hatchback is next chapter in Cruze success story Link to Press Release September 3, 2010 * Cruze hatchback show car to be unveiled at Paris Motor Show * Hatchback showcar designed and built by Holden in Australia * New model to build on Cruze’s global appeal Holden’s design talents will be showcased to the world next month when a five-door Cruze hatchback showcar is unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. Chevrolet Europe has released the first images of the highly anticipated global model which was designed and built by Holden’s Port Melbourne design studio. The showcar with its sweeping coupe roofline and short overhangs is a precursor to a production model, also designed by Holden that will be built in several countries, including Australia where it will start product in late 2011. Holden Chief Designer Richard Ferlazzo said the project had been a significant undertaking for the studio which had spent more than 12 months working with GM designers from around the world developing the hatch variant. "Our brief was to create an alternative body style to the traditional sedan that retained the same dynamic proportions that has made Cruze such a success around the world,” Mr Ferlazzo said. “We are very proud of the result which will be tailored further for the Australian market and given an appearance consistent with the rest of the Holden portfolio next year.” The Holden Design Studio is an important part of General Motors global design network, as one of only three facilities in the world with the capability to design and build prototype concept vehicles for exhibitions and international auto shows. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

09-03-2010, 08:56 AM	#3
Sawyer Drives: '13 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,345 View My Garage	much better than I expected. __________________ 2013 Mustang GT Black M6

09-03-2010, 09:39 AM	#5
ArkySS Camaroless for now... Drives: 2014 Blue Topaz Silverado Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,411	I know that is a render but notice it has PZero's on it! __________________ It was fun while it lasted.....

09-03-2010, 10:24 AM	#6
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	Nice, very sharp lookin! __________________

09-03-2010, 11:03 AM	#7
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,732 View My Garage	That is one of the best looking hatches i have EVER seen! __________________

09-03-2010, 08:48 AM	#2
lil_chef Banned Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 1,823	HOLY MOTHER F******** CHRIST......... that...... is .... beautiful. pair that with AWD and an SS form, and you have a beautiful WRX competitor. The focus officially has a rival for my next DD car.

09-03-2010, 09:00 AM	#4
JoeP@TeamBeckyD 1 Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	Thank you GM

09-03-2010, 11:07 AM	#8
The Dark Knight Batmobile in Disguise Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Upland, Ca Posts: 2,079	Holy cow...if I didn't already have a badass 4-door car...I would have loved this one! __________________

09-03-2010, 11:13 AM	#9
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	NOT COMING TO THE US?! DKLSJFOIEWPHFPOAJFOEWJFPOEHGOWPEJOJWEOFJ!!!!!! Time to start flooding Chevrolet with angry emails. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

09-03-2010, 11:16 AM	#10
CaniacFan Drives: '10 SS CGM #75,288, '14 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 3,938	Wow, very impressive. I wasn't expecting to see a great looking hatchback. Hopefully it shows well in Paris and becomes available here soon.. Thankx for the update Fen..

09-03-2010, 11:25 AM	#11
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	Nice. If they SS that thing I'll have my replacement for my HHR SS as my DD a.k.a. "Family Truckster" __________________

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