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THE INVESTOR
March 28, 2024

Automobiles

GM Korea launches new Chevrolet Cruze

  • PUBLISHED :January 17, 2017 - 10:38
  • UPDATED :January 17, 2017 - 16:29
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[THE INVESTOR] GM Korea introduced the all-new Chevorlet Cruze on Jan. 17 and has started accepting preorders for the vehicle.

The South Korean unit of US automaker General Motors called it the first of its kind and it said will be a brand new segment of semi-midsize cars.

The new Chevrolet Cruze has the longest body among all compact cars, while its design and performance will make it a premium sedan that will upgrade the entire segment of compact cars to the next level, the company said in a press release.


GM Korea CEO James Kim poses with the All New Cruze at a launch event held in Seoul on Jan. 17.



The first new Cruze in nine years comes with GM’s latest and most advanced technologies that make it one of the lightest and most efficient cars available.

Its 1.4-liter turbo engine produces maximum horsepower of 153 and 24.5 kg-meter torque, and has an average mileage of 13.5 kmpl, one of the highest for vehicles in its segment, according to GM Korea.

The all new Chevrolet Cruze has a price range of 18.9 million won (US$15,962) to 24.78 million won, inclusive of value added tax.

(theinvestor@heraldcorp.com)

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