General Motors South Africa has announced a four model range for the new Chevrolet Cruze with more to come during the second quarter of 2010.
At launch all four Cruze models are powered by either a 1.6 litre or 1.8 litre petrol engine with three specification grades to choose from. From the L model up a high level of specification is featured. During the second quarter of 2010 a diesel powered model will be added to the range.
The 1.6 litre engine is a latest generation unit from GM with a twin-camshaft, 16-valve architecture and variable valve timing on both inlet and exhaust sides. Power is 83 kW @ 6400r/min and maximum torque is 153 Nm @ 4200 r/min. This engine is available in the L and LS specification grades. Power is delivered via a 5-speed manual transmission.
The 1.8 litre engines shares the twin-cam, 16-valve VVT architecture of the 1.6 litre engine. This unit produces 104 kW @ 6200 r/min and with 176 Nm of torque at 3800 r/min. The 1.8 litre engine is offered with the LS and LT specification grades. Power is delivered via a 5-speed manual transmission for the Cruze 1.8 LS and a 6-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission for the Cruze 1.8 LT.
Major specification items by grade are:
Cruze 1.6 L
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60 litre fuel tank
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6.5JX16 alloy wheels fitted with 205/60R16-92V tyres
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4 channel ABS anti lock brake system
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Power steering
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Tilt adjustable steering column
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Colour coded door handles and bumpers
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Sports type front seats
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Height adjustment for the driver’s seat
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Power windows front and rear
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Power side mirrors
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Air conditioner
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Rear seat armrest with storage facility and two cup holders
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Two cup holders (large) for front seat occupants
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Alarm immobiliser system
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Deadlock system for door locks
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Remote controlled central door locking with speed sensitive locking
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Door unlock button in dash
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Driver, passenger front airbags and side airbags.
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Radio/CD player with four speakers and MP3 compatibility
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Auxiliary input for MP3 player or iPod
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On board computer
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Graphic info display
Cruze 1.6 LS and 1.8 LS
Specification items added for the LS grade are:
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Telescopic adjustment for the steering column
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Front seat side airbags
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Curtain side airbags
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Six CD front loader with six speakers
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Rear disc brakes
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Front fog lamps
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Rear centre headrest
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Triple info graphic display
Cruze 1.8 LT:
This top of the range model features a full house specification with the following items added to the comprehensive specification of the L and LS grades:
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6-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission
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Traction control
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7JX17 alloy wheels fitted with 215/50R17-91V tyres
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Leather covered steering wheel
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Leather seats
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Dual zone climate control air conditioning
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Rear park assist
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Rain sensing windscreen wipers
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Power folding mirrors
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Auto lights on function
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Sunroof (Optional extra)
The new Chevrolet Cruze is covered by a five year/120 000 kilometre warranty with a five year unlimited anti-corrosion warranty as well. Service intervals are 15 000 kilometres. A three year/60 000 kilometre Service Plan is included in the purchase price.
