General Motors has finally announced the pricing on the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, which will be hitting dealerships this September with four available models. The $16,995 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS is powered by a 136-hp 1.8L Ecotec 4-cylinder engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The Cruze LS will come standard with OnStar (with a 6-month subscription including Turn-by-Turn navigation), power windows, power locks, remote keyless entry and XM Radio (with 3-month trial subscription).
The $18,895 Cruze LT will come with a 1.4L Ecotec turbo making 138-hp mated to 6-speed automatic transmission as standard. For the same price, you can also buy the Chevrolet Cruze Eco, which is powered by the same engine but mated to a 6-speed manual. The Cruze Eco also features 17-inch alloy wheels with ultra low-rolling resistance tires and enhanced aerodynamic performance package.
The $22,695 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ uses the 138-hp 1.4L Ecotec turbo mated to a 6-speed automatic. This model comes standard with 6-way power driver seat, leather seating, leather wrapped steering/ shift-knob, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, remote vehicle start, automatic climate control, auto-dimming rearview mirror, rear parking assist and 18-inch alloy wheels. [egmCarTech]
General Motors has launched the first official pictures of the production-ready 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, which is one of my dream cars. The new Camaro will enter the production stage during the first quarter of 2011, with sales set to start around April 2011. The sports car manufacturer has also confirmed that both the Coupe and Convertible variants of the Camaro will make their way over to Europe in the second quarter of 2011. The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible will use the same 3.6-liter V6 and a 6.2-liter V8 powertrains as the coupe model. More»
Chevrolet and its European tuning partner Irmscher have joined to create the Cruze Irmscher Edition. The car accelerates from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in 8.0 seconds. The Cruze Irmscher Edition receives an optional boot lid spoiler along with 18-inch alloy wheels shod in beefier 225 sport tires and aluminum door sills. Irmscher’s performance modifications include a 25mm suspension drop and exhaust silencers with elliptical twin exits along with a 36HP and 146Nm boost for the 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine increasing total output to 186HP and 466Nm at 2,300 rpm. The new Cruze Irmscher Edition is now available for at Chevrolet’s German dealerships. [CarScoop]
Chevrolet has unveiled the 2010 Camaro Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Limited Edition replica, which is based on the Camaro 2SS with the RS appearance package. The car features an Inferno Orange paint job, White Pearl rally stripes, a “heritage” grille, Indy 500 decals, and 20-inch aluminum wheels. Meanwhile, the cabin is outfitted with leather upholstery, embroidered headrests, and Inferno Orange accents. The 2010 Camaro Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Limited Edition replica is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine with a six-speed automatic transmission that produces 400hp (298kW / 406PS) and 410lb-ft (555Nm) of torque. Production will be limited to 200 units and pricing starts at $41,950. [CarSession]
The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition is a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Corvette’s first race in the 24 Hours of LeMans. With a limited production of 500 units, the car is a must-have for the true Corvette collector and driving enthusiast. This limited edition Z06 boasts a special carbon pattern engine cover and Brembo carbon ceramic brakes with specific dark gray metallic calipers that were first introduced on the ZR1. Available in Inferno Orange and the all-new Supersonic Blue, the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition will be available in late summer of 2010. [Inside Line]
The all new Chevrolet Aveo RS concept is finally making its way to Europe, the car will make its European debut at the Geneva Auto Show next month. As a reminder, this compact car is equipped with a 1.4-liter Ecotec turbocharged engine paired to a six-speed manual transmission that generates a total of 138 horsepower. [Zercustoms]
