After its official debut at the 2016 Detroit Motor Show earlier this year, the 5-door version of the all-new Chevrolet Cruze has made its way to New York City.
The lights do shine really bright in the city that never sleeps, and the Cruze hatchback certainly deserves some attention, especially after GM North America president Alan Batey said that this is the perfect time for Chevy to bring this car to the States.
According to Batey, there was a 9% market growth in small hatchbacks during 2015, though at the same time, the best selling compact car in the US last year was the 4-door Toyota Corolla.
Still, Chevrolet say that the Cruze is the segment’s second-best selling model to people under 25 and the sporty hatchback version should definitely appeal to that type of demographic. Besides, it should still be sufficiently practical since it’s got no fewer than 18.5 cu ft (524 liters) of cargo space in the back, or 42 cu ft (1,189 liters) if you fold the rear seats.
The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze hatchback will be offered in LT and Premier trims, though only the latter was present at the NY Auto Show, as it’s the better equipped version.
Customers will also be able to opt for the RS package if they feel the need for an even more aggressive-looking car – slightly different front & rear fascias, rocker panels, rear spoiler, fog lamps and 18″ wheels.
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