What's Wrong With This Picture: Freshly-Hatched Cruze Edition
Yes, it’s real. And no, it’s not an Impreza. But it will help Chevy continue its campaign of cannibalism against Opel, as GM’s presser notes that
Hatchbacks play a critical role in many markets. The total compact segment in Europe represents around 4.8 million units which is over a quarter of the total market, with hatchbacks representing around 65% of that volume. We therefore expect to see increased business in a number of regions, while sending out a signal that Chevrolet is now a serious mainstream player in Europe.
Look for the production model to debut at the forthcoming Paris Auto Show… meanwhile, my first-ever beef with the Cruze (that it seemed styled to be a sedan-only model) has basically been settled. For the Europeans, anyway.
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It's ironic that a car that looks like a lowered and chopped Dodge Caliber is being called nice looking by as many people who saw the Caliber as ugly . Too bad the hatch version of the Cruze probably won't be sold in the sedan preferring U.S. market . http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/review-2010-dodge-caliber-sxt-updated-interior/
Although this car was styled in Australia, I just hope that it's not built by GM-DAT again. The build quality is so-so to say the least. At least it's not a sedan. Sedans are utterly incompetent family haulers. There's a reason why SUVs are so popular - there are no realistic wagons or hatchbacks on sale in the US.