The new Chevrolet Cruze 5-door hatchback will go on sale across Europe

New Hatchback is Next Chapter in Cruze Success Story

* New model will build on Cruze sedan�s global appeal
* Cruze hatchback show car to be unveiled at Paris Motor Show
* One of four Chevrolet premieres in Paris

The story of the Chevrolet Cruze goes from strong to stronger with the latest chapter heralding the launch of a new 5-door hatchback model, further evidence of Chevrolet�s commitment to bring value for money in every segment in which it competes.

The new Chevrolet Cruze 5-door hatchback will go on sale across Europe mid 2011, followed by other global markets. While the Cruze sedan will arrive at U.S. dealers in September, the Cruze hatchback will not be offered in the U.S. market.

A show car version of Chevrolet�s compact hatchback will be seen for the first time at the Paris Motor Show, on September 30. It will be one of four world Chevrolet premieres at the show.

With the introduction of the new Cruze hatchback, customers have an alternative body style to the traditional sedan.

According to Wayne Brannon, president and managing director of Chevrolet Europe, the potential for meeting further customer demand is significant. �Cruze is turning out to be a real success story. We are selling it in 70 countries around the world and it is our top-selling passenger car globally.��

Since its launch in the spring 2009, the Cruze sedan has been warmly welcomed by markets all over the world, seen as a game changer for the brand with customers attracted to its coupe style, build quality, European 5-star NCAP rating and driving dynamics. It was also elected the AUTOBEST car of 2010 by a jury of leading auto writers in Central and Eastern Europe.

Outside of Europe, Cruze�s sales momentum is equally evident. In China alone, Chevrolet has sold nearly 90,000 Cruze vehicles since the start of the year, while the sedan is also selling well in Russia, parts of South America, and in India and other emerging markets.

Chevrolet Cruze 5-door

The Chevrolet Cruze, which will go on sale in the United States later this month, is already a pretty huge success in other parts of the world. General Motors will now be expanding the Cruze lineup with a new 5-door hatchback variant that will go on sale across Europe in mid-2011, followed by other global markets.

�Hatchbacks play a critical role in many markets. For instance, the total compact segment in Europe represents around 4.8 million units which is over a quarter of the total market, with hatchbacks representing around 65% of that volume,�� Brannon said. �We therefore expect to see increased business in a number of regions.��

GM says that the Cruze hatchback �will not be offered in the U.S. market.� We�re really hoping they change their minds and we encourage you to comment in the comments section after the jump if you want the Cruze hatchback to come to the United States.

Chevrolet Cruze new 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback

 

Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback

Chevrolet Cruze Buy and Own

Chevrolet in Indonesia have been successful with a variety of brand-new car like the Captiva, Estate, Spark, Aveo and Optra. The presence of Cruze will provide a more modern feel for the Chevrolet brand here, in addition to stabilizing the image, sincerity, and consistency in the Indonesian market.

Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback

 

Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback

We tested the Cruze as far more than 2,000 km with through various streets, from the highway would also incline / derivative of winding. Consumption of gasoline is needed Cruze was encouraging, ie 11.2 MPA to point out the city and 8.8 MPA for use in the city who did a lot of stop and go. Cruze economical, spacious, and comfortable, although the engine and transmission are not prominent.