GM announced today(June 3) the prices and detailed the trim levels in which the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will be available starting this September, The USA market version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze comes in four different trim levels: LS, LT, Eco and LTZ.
The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will replace Cobalt as the compact car from General Motors' volume division. Cruze is a 4-door sedan that comes in LS, LT, LTZ, and fuel-economy-oriented Eco trim levels. The LS has a 136-horsepower 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine. The LT, LTZ, and Eco use a 138-horsepower turbocharged 1.4-liter 4-cylinder engine.
A 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission is available on all. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front- and rear-side airbags.
The LS and LT have 16-inch wheels; 17-inch wheels are standard on the LTZ and Eco; and 18-inch wheels are optional on the LT and LTZ. Among the available features are a wireless cell-phone link and navigation system. Cruze Eco models have ultra-low-rolling-resistance tires and other aerodynamic tweaks designed to increase fuel economy. Available on the LT and LTZ is an RS Appearance Package, which includes specific wheels and exterior trim.
The Chevrolet Cruze US price starts at 16,995 USD for the LS model and goes up to 22,695 USD for the top of the range model.
For the Eco trim level, the Chevrolet Cruze US price starts at 18,895 USD. The manufacturer believes the Chevrolet Cruze Eco will offer a 40 miles per gallon fuel economy on the highway. Also for an improved efficiency, the Chevrolet Cruze Eco is fitted with low-rolling resistance tires and an enhanced aerodynamic performance package.
Press Release:
Starting at $16,995, Chevrolet Cruze Offers Midsize-car Presence at Compact-car Price
DETROIT, MI – The all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will begin arriving in U.S. dealerships this September, starting at $16,995, including destination. Priced to compete in the compact-car segment, the Cruze offers more interior room, more miles per gallon in the Eco model, and more standard safety features than any of its competitors.
"We believe the Cruze can redefine the expectations for compact-car owners and shoppers who are new to the segment," said Jim Campbell, U.S. Vice President of Chevrolet Marketing. "For the price of a compact car, Cruze offers the styling, safety features, roominess, amenities, and refinement of a much more expensive car."
The 2011 Cruze will be offered for retail sale in four models:
Cruze LS starting at $16,995, including:
- Standard 1.8L Ecotec engine and six-speed manual transmission
- The most standard safety features in the segment, with 10 air bags, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover sensing, traction control, anti-lock brakes, collapsible pedal system, power rear-door child safety locks
- Standard OnStar, with a six-month subscription including Turn-by-Turn navigation
- Standard convenience features including air conditioning, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, driver information center, and XM Radio with three month trial subscription
Cruze LT starting at $18,895, including:
- Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed automatic transmission
- 16-inch wheels
Cruze Eco starting at $18,895, including:
- Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed manual transmission
- Segment-leading expected 40 miles per gallon highway
- Standard 17-inch alloy wheels with ultra low-rolling resistance tires, and enhanced aerodynamic performance package
Cruze LTZ starting at $22,695, including:
- Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed automatic transmission
- Standard six-way power driver seat, leather seating surfaces, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Standard cruise control, Bluetooth phone connectivity, USB port with audio interface, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, and remote vehicle start
- Standard automatic climate control, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, and ultrasonic rear-parking assist
- 18-inch alloy wheels
Major available options features on Cruze include:
- In-dash navigation system with 40-gigabyte hard drive, enabling pause-and-play radio, downloading of audio CDs, or transferring MP3 files from a USB memory device
- Pioneer Audio system, with nine speakers and 250-watt amplifier
- Heated leather seats
- Ultrasonic rear park assist
- RS Appearance package, including rocker moldings, unique front and rear fascias, front fog lamps, and rear spoiler
"Cruze is a truly global car that leverages Chevrolet's design and engineering capabilities. As a result we can offer customers more standard safety features, more miles per gallon, and more upscale features than our key competitors," Campbell said. "That formula made Cruze a hit overseas, with more than 200,000 customers choosing Cruze since it went on sale in 2009."
Cruze will offer customers more standard equipment and amenities than the competition. "While some of our competitors may have a lower starting price, Cruze wins on value once these competitors are optioned up." said Campbell.
