Chevrolet Cruze LTZ 2.0 Diesel : Test Drive & Review

Caramelo · 12th October 2009, 14:26

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Originally Posted by tanwaramit

launched at

LT 10.99 Lakhs
LTZ 12.45 Lakhs

both Ex showroom Delhi

3 yr, 1 Lac kms warranty. Six colors.

and a double . is this for diesel guys? wow if so them amazing pricing.

normally_crazy · 12th October 2009, 14:26

Wow !! That is some pricing from GM. I too expect the LT to sell better but you never know with our Indian car buying customers.

ps - will the Civic prices in the used car market see a down trend ?

akj53 · 12th October 2009, 14:29

GM unravels Chevrolet Cruze priced at Rs 10.99L-12.45L

NEW DELHI: US car maker General Motors on Monday launched its luxury sedan Chevrolet Cruze in India at an introductory price ranging from Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 12.45 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

"The Cruze has been receiving rave reviews since its recent debut in some other markets. We expect it to perform well against the established D-segment players," General Motors India President and Managing Director Karl Slym told reporters here.

The company has rolled out the car with a 2.0 litre diesel engine in two different variants. It claims that the car would give a mileage of 18.3 kilometre per litre, according to the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) standards.

The Cruze is currently being rolled out in many countries across the globe.

"GM's investments in manufacturing the Cruze in India is a demonstration of our sustained commitment to making Chevrolet the most admired and preferred vehicle brand in this country," Slym added.

The company had earlier said that the diesel version of Cruze would be followed with the roll out of a 1.8 litre petrol variant in the months to come.

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From The Economic Times
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GM has launched the car at a very good price and will cause a shake out in the Executive Segment. It will a battle royale worth watching.

Caramelo · 12th October 2009, 14:31

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Originally Posted by bashani

I had booked the car the day I TD'd it. Had given an advance check.
Just called the dealer, he didn't know the price, was shocked to hear that I knew it.

My car has been booked, he even has the Chassis no. with him. Waiting for the exact price confirmation so that I can post on "I booked my car thread"
Booked a white one

Booked the LTZ

dealer dosn't know the price..... i LOVEEE team- bhp

congratulations on booking the LTZ

d_himan · 12th October 2009, 14:31

beautiful pricing. I'm sure very soon Chevy will remap the ECU to reduce lag (just like they did it in the later Magnums)

Dippy · 12th October 2009, 14:40

GM seems to have got the pricing spot on. And the 3 year warranty makes it a sweet deal. Hope the after sales experience and service are taken care of well. Fresh looking car. Definately lots of takers for this. Not to mention the economy of diesel.

Jaggu · 12th October 2009, 14:42

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

Therefore at this price, the Cruze indeed makes more sense.
If you are not a gizmo freak, the 10.99 for LT is amazing.
Let see what LT does not get w.r,t LTZ
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So what do you get in LT.
You get a car with discs all around with ABS and Airbags, and a decent music system. No Gizmos, but for 10.99 lakhs, this is incredible value!

LT looks to become the variant of choice.
If you look at the XLS, the LTZ undercuts the Laura Base variant by 50K

and am happy that GM has done a Fortuner with the pricing, now we can look at the loooooooong waiting periods!

Excellent package and that too VFM deal!

bashani · 12th October 2009, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caramelo

dealer dosn't know the price..... i LOVEEE team- bhp

congratulations on booking the LTZ

Thanks Caramelo
Yeah I asked him, he said should be around 13.2 but when I told him he was totally shocked and I guess happy to hear the prices

Also, these are introductory prices, clearly GM wants to make a statement that they are not dead and buried yet and an introductory offer means they want to show high booking numbers like with the fortuner.

rajivn · 12th October 2009, 14:49

Mouthwatering price. In the 10 - 15Lakhs, there is virtually no diesel options at all in the lower end of the bracket i.e in 10 - 12.5L range. GM hit that spot with the pricing of Cruze. This is now serious threat for Altis, Civic, etc. Even someone considering Honda City can stretch his budget a bit and go for a diesel Cruze.

nirmaljusdoit · 12th October 2009, 14:58

Hmmm, good pricing, the diesel Corolla is on its way here in April 2010 with the 1.4 turbo, but that wont be as powerful as the Cruze. Interesting, GM has the diesel market to itself till then.

Sarvodaya · 12th October 2009, 15:33

Pricing is too Good. All GM has to do is to launch an auto version above the LTZ variant.

Dippy · 12th October 2009, 15:42

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Originally Posted by Sarvodaya

Pricing is too Good. All GM has to do is to launch an auto version above the LTZ variant.

I think they will come out with an AT version in the LTZ itself with a petrol motor for company maybe next year. If the AT comes even a 50k premium over it manual counterpart, it should be good value.

1-Testosterone · 12th October 2009, 15:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caramelo

dealer dosn't know the price..... i LOVEEE team- bhp

congratulations on booking the LTZ

Same happened to me when I bought Captiva LTZ recently. I got more "insider" info right here in these forums and the dealer had no clue about it! Maybe these dealers and related honchos should join these forums

nik1982 · 12th October 2009, 16:05

In the brochure put up by sidindica it shows GPS navigation also as part of the LTZ model. dont see any info on that anywhere else. can someone please confirm.

SkyWalker · 12th October 2009, 16:14

10.99 is a great pricing and LT is a reasonably loaded model. Lets hope this car gives GM the success it deserves - and hope GM ups it game when it comes to service and spares

This should be about 13.5L OTR Bangalore for LT?

12th October 2009, 14:26	#197
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	Wow !! That is some pricing from GM. I too expect the LT to sell better but you never know with our Indian car buying customers. ps - will the Civic prices in the used car market see a down trend ?
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12th October 2009, 14:29	#198
akj53 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOIDA, Manchester & Cardiff Posts: 585 Thanked: 92 Times	Welcome Chevrolet Cruze: Launched at Rs 10.99L-12.45L GM unravels Chevrolet Cruze priced at Rs 10.99L-12.45L NEW DELHI: US car maker General Motors on Monday launched its luxury sedan Chevrolet Cruze in India at an introductory price ranging from Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 12.45 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). "The Cruze has been receiving rave reviews since its recent debut in some other markets. We expect it to perform well against the established D-segment players," General Motors India President and Managing Director Karl Slym told reporters here. The company has rolled out the car with a 2.0 litre diesel engine in two different variants. It claims that the car would give a mileage of 18.3 kilometre per litre, according to the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) standards. The Cruze is currently being rolled out in many countries across the globe. "GM's investments in manufacturing the Cruze in India is a demonstration of our sustained commitment to making Chevrolet the most admired and preferred vehicle brand in this country," Slym added. The company had earlier said that the diesel version of Cruze would be followed with the roll out of a 1.8 litre petrol variant in the months to come. ********* From The Economic Times ********* GM has launched the car at a very good price and will cause a shake out in the Executive Segment. It will a battle royale worth watching. Last edited by akj53 : 12th October 2009 at 14:31.
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12th October 2009, 14:31	#200
d_himan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 862 Thanked: 947 Times	beautiful pricing. I'm sure very soon Chevy will remap the ECU to reduce lag (just like they did it in the later Magnums)
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12th October 2009, 14:40	#201
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,470 Times	GM seems to have got the pricing spot on. And the 3 year warranty makes it a sweet deal. Hope the after sales experience and service are taken care of well. Fresh looking car. Definately lots of takers for this. Not to mention the economy of diesel.
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12th October 2009, 14:49	#204
rajivn BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 332 Thanked: 33 Times	Mouthwatering price. In the 10 - 15Lakhs, there is virtually no diesel options at all in the lower end of the bracket i.e in 10 - 12.5L range. GM hit that spot with the pricing of Cruze. This is now serious threat for Altis, Civic, etc. Even someone considering Honda City can stretch his budget a bit and go for a diesel Cruze.
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12th October 2009, 14:58	#205
nirmaljusdoit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 834 Thanked: 674 Times	Hmmm, good pricing, the diesel Corolla is on its way here in April 2010 with the 1.4 turbo, but that wont be as powerful as the Cruze. Interesting, GM has the diesel market to itself till then. Last edited by Jaggu : 12th October 2009 at 15:00. Reason: Please take to type in full and proper english, Thanks
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12th October 2009, 15:33	#206
Sarvodaya BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 486 Thanked: 821 Times	Pricing is too Good. All GM has to do is to launch an auto version above the LTZ variant.
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12th October 2009, 16:05	#209
nik1982 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 90 Thanked: 2 Times	In the brochure put up by sidindica it shows GPS navigation also as part of the LTZ model. dont see any info on that anywhere else. can someone please confirm.
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12th October 2009, 16:14	#210
SkyWalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,531 Thanked: 136 Times	10.99 is a great pricing and LT is a reasonably loaded model. Lets hope this car gives GM the success it deserves - and hope GM ups it game when it comes to service and spares This should be about 13.5L OTR Bangalore for LT?
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