That's impressive Chevy...

[MikeMike]

I think the article is poorly written. The lightweight panels and shortened weld flanges are undoubtedly across the entire line. The paragraph mentions both Eco and then later Cruze which I think creates the confusion.

The shortened weld flanges would require two sets of dies if the shortened flanges were used on the Eco only. The thinner metal is within the tolerance a set of dies could run so they may be Eco only although it makes little sense from a production standpoint.

Now, some of you guys would know, is this car manufactured solely in the U.S. or is there an overseas manufacturing facility too? In that case I could understand different tooling. There would be dies both here and there and differences between them would make sense. In other words, is the Eco version imported?

US Only for the US market, at Lordstown.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Give me the 2012 Hyundai Velostar or 2012 Elantra.

Cheaper and higher mileage supposedly but yes - Chevy is rocking with the new Cruze. Damn it looks good!


While a small displacement 4cyl turbo is good - we will soon see 3cyl turbo engines in the compacts like Yaris, Aveo, Accent, Fit........ Close to 50mpg.

 

[Mermaidman]

That Elantra looks GREAT. Hyundai sure knows how to style cars

I dunno . . . Hyundais are becoming over-styled. (But better than blandmobiles!) The headlight housing is almost touching the A-pillar!

I prefer Kia's new design language.

 

[BUTCH1]

Another boring sedan brought to you by chevrolet

It's design is for economy and reasonable comfort for a decent price, are any other cars in this segment "exciting", if automotive thrills are your desire then Cruze, Focus, Corolla, Elantra would not be what one would be shopping for..

 

[VinylxScratches]

I think it's overpriced for what it is.

 

[Tristicus]

I think it's overpriced for what it is.

Explain.

 

[ebaycj]

Well GE apparently is purchasing 12,000 Volts...which cannot, as far as I can see, be a good economic decision...

When you make the equipment to charge them, and want to sell it to others, the first thing you do is make sure the demand is there.