United States car maker General Motors announced the launch of its upper midsize sedan Chevrolet Cruze in India today at a glittering ceremony in New Delhi.The car comes in two variants - LT and LTZ which have been priced very aggressively at Rs 10.99 Lakhs and Rs 12.45 Lakhs respectively
The all new Chevvy comes with a
2.0 Litre Commom Rail Turbodiesel engine with 150 bhp of maximum power and 327 nm of torque, the most powerful engine in its class, petrol or diesel.The Cruze comes in 6 color options - Atlantis Blue, Light Gold, Olympic White, Velvet Red, Misty Lake and Caviar Black.
The ARAI certified mileage is an impressive 18.1 kmpl per litre of diesel which makes it the most powerful and the most economical car in its catagory.
The Cruze also comes with the segment first 3 Year/ 1 Lakh Kilometers warranty Originally Posted by GM India Vice President P. Balendran
Chevrolet has become a driving force in India’s vehicle market. The Cruze has been receiving rave reviews since its recent debut in some other markets. The auto Journalists in India who had test driven the vehicle for their technical auto magazines and previews on TV channels have rated it as the best in its segment for its unique product attributes. It builds on the reputation of the brand for attractive design, great performance and outstanding fuel economy in the D-segment. We expect it to perform well against established D-segment players
The Cruze comes with a host of standard equipments.
LT version comes with alloy wheels, follow me home headlamps, Airbags, ABS and smart screen which shows numerous settings, outside temperature and the date and time.
LTZ variants further adds Sunroof, Leather seats, 6 CD changer, Park Assists, steering mounted audio controls and cruise control.
Other segment first include P
assive Entry Passive Start system which allows the operation of central locking system,
anti-theft alarm system and
ignition starter without the use of the mechanical key for a complete keyless operation.
You can even start the car with the push button starter without ever needing to touch your keys! The systems works as long as the keys are in your pocket and detects it as soon as you come near your car.
This feature is available only in high end car like the Mercedes Benz S-Class.
Safety features include dual front Airbags, anti lock braking system, Emergency exit where in the boot also opens through a lever on the inside of the boot that prevents occupants from being trapped inside the car in an emergency situation, all wheel disc brakes for excellent braking under any situation.
The company is hopeful of selling 600-800 units a month of Cruze and is happy with the initial response.
Chevrolet Cruze Launched at 10.99 Lakhs 
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