2011 Chevrolet Cruze Photos Ahead Of October Paris Debut

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is part of GM's answer to the fuel-efficient, small car blitz and will be officially unveiled at the Paris Auto Show in early October before going on sale in 100 countries starting next year. General Motors announced that it will invest more than $500 million in the U.S. to build the all-new global compact car at its Lordstown, Ohio plant.

"One of the key reasons for the success of the Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 is the Lordstown workforce and the strong partnerships with the UAW and local and state officials," according to GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner. "Based on the quality of work and these strong partnerships, we are pleased to announce our plans to invest another $500 million in the Chevy Cruze product program in the U.S., including more than $350 million in Lordstown."

Chevrolet Cobalt sales are up 16 percent, year-to-date through July 2008, achieving 33 miles-per-gallon highway. The new Cobalt XFE model jumps to 37 miles-per-gallon and is selling almost as soon as it's unloaded from the delivery trucks to dealerships.



"The Chevrolet Cruze was designed and engineered by our global teams in Europe and Asia Pacific and will be manufactured in those regions in addition to the assembly plant here in Lordstown, Ohio," Wagoner said. "Our goal for the Chevrolet Cruze is to lead in fuel economy in this very competitive car segment."

The new Cruze will be launched in Europe and Asia Pacific next year and will show up on the Car Stock Exchange before its U.S. sales date.

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• Posted by: Richard Saxton August 22, 2008, 4:00 AM
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