New York 2010: Chevrolet Cruze RS ups the entry level ante
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New York 2010: Chevrolet Cruze RS ups the entry level ante
Here's the skinny: The Cruze RS is an appearance package for Chevy buyers who want a Cruze with a higher level of panache. That out of the way, the RS sports sexier front and rear fascias along with more aggressive rocker panels. Don't forget the pretty OK-looking fog lamps. There's a slick rear spoiler, too. We're also pretty smitten with the big, aluminum wheels that are slathered in some impressive rubber – 235/40/19 to be specific. That's pretty large. Inside features a blacked out interior with leather seats and fabric dash materials.
The Cruze RS get's the same 1.4-liter VVT turbo as the Cruse Eco (as well as 70% of all Cruzes, so says Chevy) and should be coming on line just after the regular Cruze (finally) arrives in the third quarter of this year to eventually replace the aging Cobalt. Until then, make the jump to read the press release.
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/c...k-2010-reveal/
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Some google pic of the cruze
The RS model? Umm the wheels are different and..um the chrome on the fog light comes out over the bumper and ...um...????
Motortrends RS photoshop
Again ok as a replacement for the colbalt/g6 or malibu but makes no sense to me as a new niche market car as it fills no role not already filled by one of those cars.
The RS model? Umm the wheels are different and..um the chrome on the fog light comes out over the bumper and ...um...????
Motortrends RS photoshop
Again ok as a replacement for the colbalt/g6 or malibu but makes no sense to me as a new niche market car as it fills no role not already filled by one of those cars.
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What does the size of the engine have to do with anything? It's a small turbocharged engine that makes the right amount of power for this class and gets terrific gas mileage. It does this with a nice looking exterior and what appears to be a beautiful interior.
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Also important to note that the RS will be the ONLY U.S. Cruze with fog lights. The top picture is an international Cruze. For the U.S., no RS means no fogs regardless of model.
So the package is Fogs, rocker extensions, rear spoiler, wheels, instrument cluster.
I'd guess that the high take rate on the RS package for Camaro has Chevy hoping it will be high for the LT and LTZ Cruze, also. If they price it right, I think it will be.
However, I too would have liked to have seen something more like the MT car.
I'm not sure what you mean by niche market? This is the Cobalt replacement and will likely be one of the highest volume Chevrolet cars next year.
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It's not a replacement when they are selling the two cars at the same time.
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