Tag: VCDi

  • Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 VCDi

    Chevrolet-Cruze-VCDi-thumbLately, Chevrolet have showns signs of going green. The latest proof of that is the Cruze and its new fuel-efficient, low CO2 engine. Initially available only in the five-door Cruze, this 1.7 VCDi unit is bound to give you reasonable amounts of fun with extra frugality in return.

    62.7 mpg on the combined cycle and 117g/km of CO2 (tax friendly in the UK). This is what’s supposed to make the Chevrolet Cruze standout among the other hatchbacks on the market today. For that kind of cleanliness, you are allowed to play with up to 130PS and 300Nm of torque. Zero to sixty is done in 9.4 seconds and the top speed stands at 124 mph.

    That’s pretty impressive, given the fact that the base trim (LS) will include air conditioning, ESC, remote central locking, follow-me-home headlamps, electrically-adjustable mirrors and electric front windows. Cough up some more money and get you’ll get the LTZ version which adds to the LS cruise control, 17-inch alloys, auto-dimming mirror, automatic headlights, climate control, rain-sensing wipers and aluminium-effect interior detailing.

    Deliveries are expected to start in May while, later this year, a Station Wagon will also join the 1.7 VCDi family.

    Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 VCDi
    Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 VCDi

    Souce: Chevrolet

  • 2012 Geneva Motor Show: Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon

    Chevrolet has introduced the new Cruze Station Wagon at the 82nd International Geneva Motor Show. It was exhibited alongside two youth concept cars – the Code 130R and Tru 140S. The manufacturer also displayed their latest on-board infotainment – Chevrolet MyLink.

    The new Cruze Station Wagon will be offered with a five power units – a 1.6 liter and a 1.8 liter petrol engines and a new 1.4 liter turbocharged petrol. The diesel range includes an improved 2.0 liter, which is currently available for the saloon version and a new 1.7 liter VCDi featuring start-stop technology – 132PS (97 kW) and CO2 emission of 119 g/km.

    The exterior features new front fascia, modified headlights and some new sets of alloy wheels. The interior boasts different center console and a better choice of seat fabrics and colors.

    The vehicle has another great advantage – an incredible load space of almost 1500 liters with rear seats fold down.

    Option list include keyless entry and start, a rearview camera and Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system.

    Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon Geneva 2012
    Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon Geneva 2012

    Source: Chevrolet

  • Cruze Station Wagon at Geneva

    Chevrolet-Cruze-Wagon-thumbGeneva this year will see the unveiling of a new type of Chevrolet Cruze – The Cruze Station Wagon. It is here to complement the already best sellers, the hatch and the saloon Cruze, and now, as a whole, Chevrolet can meet the needs of its customers, whatever they might be.

    Obviously, the Cruze Station Wagon is betting on space. 1500 liters of cargo space in fact if you top it up. However, dimensions have not changed much. The Wagon stands at 4,678mm in length while the hatch and the saloon are 4,510mm and 4,597mm respectively. It also retains the forms of a Cruze with that tapering single arch roofline which comes with roof rails as standard – convenience and sportiness at the same time. A few details have been changed for the MY2012 – remodeled front fascia, modified head-lamp interiors and fog lamps, and new wheel styles on the exterior and refinements to the center console and a greater choice of seat finishes for the interior.

    Engine choice is said to be wide. The one mentioned is the new 130bhp 1.7-litre VCDi diesel engine which has a Stop/Start technology working along side it and thus the CO2 emissions equal to 119g/km.

    Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon (2012)
    Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon (2012)

    Source: Chevrolet