Chevrolet pulled the wraps off its sporty 2017 Cruze hatchback a few days ahead of its world debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
DETROIT, MI - Chevrolet pulled the wraps off its sporty 2017 Cruze hatchback a few days ahead of its world debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
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Arriving in the fall, the Cruze hatch shares the nimble architecture of the same model sedan, which was unveiled in Detroit last June. It's about 200 pounds lighter than the previous-generation Cruze.
The 2017 Cruze hatch will come in LT and Premier trims, as well as an RS package. Under the hood, a 1.4-liter turbo engine will be standard.
The Cruze has been Chevy's best-selling car globally, with 3.5 million units sold since its debut in 2008.
"With 9 percent market growth in small hatchbacks last year, it's the perfect time to bring the Cruze Hatch to America," Alan Batey, president of General Motors North America and Global Chevrolet, said in a release. "As Cruze continues to set the tone for Chevrolet globally, it articulates the brand promise of offering cars with the latest technologies, more features and greater efficiency, performance and safety with fresh, distinctive styling."
Press preview days of the Detroit auto show are Jan. 11 and 12.