GM Reveals US-Spec 2011 Chevrolet Cruze! - Page 3

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-30-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by All-Or-Nothing

Biggest let down besides the exterior will be the engine choices.

Why?

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Originally Posted by TheCaptain

And that's exactly what GM needs. These baby's need to sell like hotcakes if you want to keep seeing performance cars come out!

Thanks cafe

CAFE has little to do with it. It's just the raw concept of developing a performance car designed to be sold to a limited audience. You can't sell them at Camaro or Corvette prices and expect to live off of that, ya know?

Ninjak · 11-30-2009, 01:48 PM

Ugg ..... Please give me a Cobalt SS any day of the week. Man that thing is not only boring, but ugly too ! And it does remind me of a Hyundai....

GM, I hope the coupe steps it up.....if one is coming.

djinva · 11-30-2009, 02:00 PM

IMO the exterior is not very attractive. I am disappointed. The interior looks great. I hope the quality is there and it is a hot seller. I also wonder if there is a coupe. My son has a Cobalt SS/SC and loves it, I hope GM has something comparable to keep those happy who cannot afford a Camaro.

FenwickHockey65 · 11-30-2009, 02:06 PM

Well folks...

We're going from this...

To this...

And going up against this...

And this...

I don't know about you guys, but the Cruze doesn't look too bad now, does it?

Face it. This segment as a whole sucks for automotive design. Every now and then you'll come across an interesting design like the Mazda3, but that car has its own flaws too.

a_Username · 11-30-2009, 02:09 PM

Toyota > Cruze > Honda in exterior looks IMHO. The Cruze's front end is definitely a step up front-end wise from the Cobalt though, but I loved the '06 generation's rear ends.

THUMPER20X · 11-30-2009, 02:55 PM

the interior looks really good. The rest is just staying in the play it safe mode. Should sell good as long as its reliable like a Corolla or Civic. Cheap, good on gas, reliable and well optioned is a win. Thats what most people want. If it gets a good rep it will sell. Should do a Hybrid version too. Nobody here will be impressed by really anything like this but its not for us its for the drive for 5 years and flip market.

305pride · 11-30-2009, 02:57 PM

lets see if the cruze can win races like the cobalt................ cruz is my last name so this car better be cool. lol

All-Or-Nothing · 11-30-2009, 03:02 PM

That Honda is really ugly

THUMPER20X · 11-30-2009, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by All-Or-Nothing

That Honda is really ugly

Says the guy drag racing with 24" dubs lol j/k

coolman · 11-30-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Well folks...

We're going from this...

To this...

And going up against this...

And this...

I don't know about you guys, but the Cruze doesn't look too bad now, does it?

Face it. This segment as a whole sucks for automotive design. Every now and then you'll come across an interesting design like the Mazda3, but that car has its own flaws too.

Sorry, but I don't see a difference in any of them. Their all yuck to me.

FenwickHockey65 · 11-30-2009, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolman

Sorry, but I don't see a difference in any of them. Their all yuck to me.

Nor do I expect the people on this site to.

MikesZ · 11-30-2009, 07:40 PM

They're showing an LTZ but no fogs?

TahoeCamaro · 11-30-2009, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_Username

Toyota > Cruze > Honda in exterior looks IMHO. The Cruze's front end is definitely a step up front-end wise from the Cobalt though, but I loved the '06 generation's rear ends.

The rear ends ON THE COUPE are sexy... the sedan is ugly and boring. The only front end I really like on the cobalt is the SS's. Hopefully if there is an SS Cruze and/or a coupe I will be pleasantly suprised.

Number 3 · 11-30-2009, 07:56 PM

IMO this may be the first GM car in a long time where the win is the interior.

It is a roomy car that is well thought out and the materials are top notch.

I think the main competitor will be the Corolla followed by the Korean Kia/Hyundai (same company so lump them how you see fit). And it blows them away from what I've seen.

The photos don't show all the optional content. I've seen some that look even better than these press photos.

Your points on the engines are well taken, but CAFE rules now and throwing a bigger 4 cylinder just doesn't work. Need high volumes of 35 to 40 mpg cars to average out the Camaro SSs. And the 40 mpg Cruze might just be the ticket. This will be a quiet, comfortable, economical choice. If you want more performance, Chevrolet would be happy to sell you a V6 Malibu or even a nice Camaro.

11-30-2009, 02:00 PM	#31
djinva Bow Tie Fan Drives: 16 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dublin VA Posts: 318	IMO the exterior is not very attractive. I am disappointed. The interior looks great. I hope the quality is there and it is a hot seller. I also wonder if there is a coupe. My son has a Cobalt SS/SC and loves it, I hope GM has something comparable to keep those happy who cannot afford a Camaro. __________________ 16 Camaro 2SS 6M 60 Impala LS power 22 2500 HD Duramax 14 Caprice PPV 6.0 Instagram: dj_sarv

11-30-2009, 02:06 PM	#32
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Well folks... We're going from this... To this... And going up against this... And this... I don't know about you guys, but the Cruze doesn't look too bad now, does it? Face it. This segment as a whole sucks for automotive design. Every now and then you'll come across an interesting design like the Mazda3, but that car has its own flaws too. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

11-30-2009, 02:55 PM	#34
THUMPER20X GM fix my PAINT U suck! Drives: 2010 Black 1SS/RS 6Spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Great Red North Posts: 1,856	the interior looks really good. The rest is just staying in the play it safe mode. Should sell good as long as its reliable like a Corolla or Civic. Cheap, good on gas, reliable and well optioned is a win. Thats what most people want. If it gets a good rep it will sell. Should do a Hybrid version too. Nobody here will be impressed by really anything like this but its not for us its for the drive for 5 years and flip market. __________________

11-30-2009, 02:57 PM	#35
305pride Drives: 3.4l 1995 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: miami, fl Posts: 2,202	lets see if the cruze can win races like the cobalt................ cruz is my last name so this car better be cool. lol __________________ just call me alex. they make anti-me PSA's cos im dope lmao

11-30-2009, 07:40 PM	#40
MikesZ Group Provocateur Drives: Long Distances Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,021	They're showing an LTZ but no fogs? __________________

11-30-2009, 01:48 PM	#30
Ninjak Banned Drives: 08 GT Mustang \| 65 GT Notchbac Join Date: May 2009 Location: Miami Florida Posts: 819	Ugg ..... Please give me a Cobalt SS any day of the week. Man that thing is not only boring, but ugly too ! And it does remind me of a Hyundai.... GM, I hope the coupe steps it up.....if one is coming.

11-30-2009, 02:09 PM	#33
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	Toyota > Cruze > Honda in exterior looks IMHO. The Cruze's front end is definitely a step up front-end wise from the Cobalt though, but I loved the '06 generation's rear ends.

11-30-2009, 03:02 PM	#36
All-Or-Nothing Account Suspended Drives: BMW 6 series Vert Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Right Here Posts: 979	That Honda is really ugly

11-30-2009, 07:56 PM	#42
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,301 View My Garage	IMO this may be the first GM car in a long time where the win is the interior. It is a roomy car that is well thought out and the materials are top notch. I think the main competitor will be the Corolla followed by the Korean Kia/Hyundai (same company so lump them how you see fit). And it blows them away from what I've seen. The photos don't show all the optional content. I've seen some that look even better than these press photos. Your points on the engines are well taken, but CAFE rules now and throwing a bigger 4 cylinder just doesn't work. Need high volumes of 35 to 40 mpg cars to average out the Camaro SSs. And the 40 mpg Cruze might just be the ticket. This will be a quiet, comfortable, economical choice. If you want more performance, Chevrolet would be happy to sell you a V6 Malibu or even a nice Camaro. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

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