Chevrolet Cruze – discover the sporty new hatchback that makes things happen

All-new, yet familiar. The new Cruze model is the much-anticipated hatchback version of the highly acclaimed Cruze Saloon. Like its saloon counterpart, the Cruze Hatchback is beautifully styled: a blend of design and practicality that can be seen and felt both inside and out. And it’s dynamically engineered too.

You get a lot of car for your money. Find out why the new Cruze Hatchback can make it happen for you.

With its sweeping curves and steep, coupe-like roofline, the new Cruze Hatchback presents an attractive and muscular stance.
We know you value distinctive styling. The Cruze – thanks to its dual port front grille and “swept” headlamps – is not only distinctive, it’s also stylish. It’s a car that’s never out of place.

Like its saloon variant, the new Cruze Hatchback benefits from a Body-Frame Integral system (BFI) to ensure taut ride and handling characteristics.

This gives you:

• A strong sense of stability
• Road-holding solidity
• A real sense of responsive acceleration

For more information, view the Cruze Hatchback technical specifications page

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WTCC race car champion – twice in a row!

It’s no accident that Chevrolet’s super-successful World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) race car is a Cruze. Chevrolet continues to dominate the competition, winning both driver and manufacturer titles in 2010 and now in 2011 – by a huge margin over the second-placed BMW team. For more information on this year’s racing visit our WTCC page.

The engine line-up is designed to deliver an optimal balance between fuel efficiency and performance.

Cruze engines are also designed for people who need their car to be flexible – nimble around town, yet capable of opening up comfortably on the highway.

There are two petrol engines

• 1.6 (124PS)
• 1.8 (141PS)

Both these engines are available as:

• 5-speed manual
• 6-speed automatic

A 2.0 (163PS) diesel engine is also available with

• 6-speed manual
• 6-speed automatic

All Cruze engines are within the EURO 5 emissions class.

View the Cruze Hatchback technical specifications page for more engine and transmission information or download Cruze Hatchback Equipment and Pricing.

When you get inside the Cruze you’re immediately struck by:

• The use of high-quality fabrics and materials
• Performance car inspired cockpit design
• An upmarket feel without unnecessary fuss

It’s not just the use of high quality materials. The Cruze stands out for its high levels of craftmanship.

The use of French seam stitching to prevent “seam stretch” which means your seats:

• last longer
• are more durable

Low “gap tolerance” between panels. This means everything fits together tightly, with the benefits of:

• less noise and vibration
• compliments the taut handling characteristics

Cruze’s roomy interior

The Cruze hatchback is spacious. There’s room to seat five adults in comfort – as well as over 400l of trunk space. In fact, head, leg and shoulder room is among the best in class.

Storage and interior features

You get a lot of car for your money with the Cruze Hatchback. Standard features include:

• Radio/CD-Player
• Input jack for your iPod or MP3 player
• Front electric windows
• 4-way adjustabe driver’s seat

There are also plenty of useful storage spaces, including:

• Dash-top compartment for coins and smaller items on LT and LTZ
• Rear armrest with storage compartment
• Compartments for bottles and maps in the front doors
• Centre storage box with lid on LT and LTZ
• Sunglass holder on LT and LTZ

Compare Cruze Hatchback trims for more interior features information

The Cruze offers a full range of safety features, usually only found on more expensive cars.

But it begins with its solid body structure, which is engineered as a single unit.

Safety features to prevent accidents

• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) to control braking
• Traction Control System (TCS) to keep you firmly on the road
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) which is activated in case of emergency
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) controls the front and rear braking effort

Active safety features

• Standard six airbags
• Strong body structure
• ISOFIX child seat fixings
• Seatbelt pre-tensioners

Energy-absorbing front and rear crumple zones are designed to deform to protect passengers in a reinforced tubular safety cage. Watch the Cruze crash test video, featuring the Cruze Saloon.

View the technical specifications for more Cruze Hatchback safety details.