Chevrolet’s fans now get ready for the latest model of Optra, which will hit the India roads by 2009. The new Optra will carry the name Chevrolet Cruze and will be expensive than the Chevrolet Optra with the price tag of Rs.12-13 lakh.
The Chevrolet Cruze expected to fall in the Civic and Jetta category in terms of build as well as performance level. Coming to its size, this car is larger than the Volkswagen Passat or Hyundai Sonata.
The car will be available in both petrol and diesel version. The petrol version will be powered by a 1.8 litre engines, whereas the diesel engine will be propelled by a 2 litre engine. The diesel variant is anticipated to be the best performing version in its class offering mind blowing drive. The Cruze will also bag the credit of being the first car model to roll out from the General Motors’s new plant at Chakan near Pune.
If Optra will fall in line with Honda Civic and Volkswagen Jetta, then I think, Jetta will anyway be a better option. Petrol version of Jetta is powered by 1.6l engine whereas diesel version is powered by 1.9l engine. I think so that would be better in terms of mileage and performance than the 1.8l and 2l engines of Cruze.
Awesome…Chevy with its Cruze, the new version of Optra, will be out in 2009. But the price tag is bit heavy. Chevy never compromises..With its powerful engines in both versions and a larger dimension, Cruze will become a tough competitor to all others who falls in it's segment.
A replacement!! Aggressive looking car with good looks. Chevy's replacement of Optra with Optra Cruze. Coming in both variants. I think the diesel variant will be a blast to drive. And its the first model to roll out form the plant in Pune. A terrific combiantion of Looks and efficiency thats what I expect!!
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