Chevrolet Europe has confirmed one of the industry’s worst-kept secrets saying on Thursday (9 February) 2012 is its ‘year of the wagon’ with the Geneva show unveiling next month of its Cruze load hauler, following the 2011 launch of a five-door hatchback version.
The new version has almost 1,500 litres of load space. The Cruze line has sold over 1m since the saloon/sedan – now also built in the US and Australia – arrived in 2009.
Go deeper with GlobalData
“The Cruze station wagon caters to an important market segment. It ticks all the boxes for European drivers in terms of distinctive design, dynamic driving, space and economy,” said Chevrolet Europe president and managing director Susan Docherty.
Engine choices include a new 130bhp 1.7-litre ‘VCDi’ diesel engine, with start-stop as standard and CO2 emissions of 119g/km.
At 4,678mm, the wagon is slightly longer than the hatchback (4,510 mm) and saloon (4,597 mm). Load space ranges from 500 litres up to the window line in the rear to nearly 1,500 litres up to the roof with the rear seats folded down.
Roof rails are standard.
Along with the wagon, exterior and interior styling changes are being introduced in 2012 for all Cruze models. These include a remodeled front fascia, modified headlamp interiors and fog lamps plus new wheel styles. Inside, there are changes to the centre console and a wider choice of upholstery.
