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{{Infobox Automobile
{{Infobox Automobile
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| name = Chevrolet Cruze
|name=Chevrolet Kadett
| image =  
|manufacturer=[[Chevrolet]]
| aka = [[Daewoo Lacetti]]<br />[[Holden]] (model name yet to be revealed)
|production=1979&ndash;1994
| manufacturer = [[General Motors]]
|predecessor=
| production = 2008–present
|successor=[[Opel Astra]]
| assembly = [[Bupyong]], [[South Korea]]<br />[[Lordstown, Ohio]]<br />[[St. Petersburg, Russia]]<br />[[Shenyang, China]]<br />[[Elizabeth, South Australia]], [[Australia]]
|class=[[Small family car]]
| predecessor = [[Chevrolet Cobalt]]<br />[[Daewoo Lacetti]]
|body_style=
| class = [[Compact car|Compact]]
|platform=
| body_style = 4-door [[Sedan (car)|sedan]]
|related=
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel drive layout|FF layout]]
|similar=
| platform = [[GM Delta II platform]]
}}
 
The '''Chevrolet Kadett''' is a [[small family car]] produced by [[Chevrolet]] and originally designed by German company [[Opel]].
 
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==Kadett D==
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| image        =[[Image:Opel kadett d 1 v sst.jpg|250px|Opel Kadett D]]
| name          =Kadett D
| production    =1979&ndash;1984
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The [[Vauxhall Astra]] and [[Opel Kadett]] were known as the [[Chevrolet Kadett]] in [[South America]]. A range of three- and five-door hatchbacks, plus an estate were available.
 
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==Kadett E==
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| image        =[[Image:Opel Kadett E Caravan.jpg|250px|Opel Kadett E Caravan]]
| name          =Kadett E
| production    =1984&ndash;1991
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The Kadett E was introduced in 1984, and was voted [[Car of the Year]] in 1985, largely due to its advanced [[aerodynamic]] body styling. The 1984 model was also developed into a more conventional "three box" design with a boot (trunk), badged as the '''Vauxhall Belmont''' in the [[UK]] and the '''Opel Monza''' in [[South Africa]]. A convertible version was also available, for the first time in 1987, built by Bertone of Torino/Italy. For the 1984 model, capacities were raised to 1400, 1800 and a new 2000&nbsp;cc engine, again used on the GSi and Vauxhall Astra GTE. In 1988, a 16-valve twin-cam version was developed for a high performance GSi/GTE model, yielding 156&nbsp;hp (115&nbsp;kW) in manufactured form.


The Kadett E has been seen as a [[grey import]] in the UK, however it is not as popular as the [[Vauxhall Astra]].
The '''Chevrolet Cruze''' is a [[compact car]] produced by [[General Motors]] (GM) since 2008, replacing two unrelated cars—the [[Chevrolet Cobalt]] and [[Daewoo Lacetti]]. First introduced in 2008 for the [[South Korea]]n market as the the '''Daewoo Lacetti''', this replaced the car of the same name sold since 2003. The previous generation Lacetti was sold throughout Asia, Europe and Oceania as either a [[Chevrolet]], [[GM Daewoo|Daewoo]] or a [[Holden]]. GM will replace this previous model with the new Cruze throughout 2009; using the same [[badge engineering]] strategy employed before. In North America, the Chevrolet Cobalt will be phased out and replaced by the Cruze from 2010.<ref name = "gm2008-08-21">{{cite web | url = http://media.gm.com/featured_vehicles/Chevy_Cruze.htm | title = All-new Chevrolet Cruze features dramatic design | publisher = GM Media Online | date = 2008-08-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last = Spinks | first = Jez | date = [[2008-08-22]] | url = http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=56374 | title = Viva MkII! Holden’s new small car revealed | publisher = [[Fairfax Media]] | accessdate = 2008-08-22}}</ref>


In the late 1980s and early 1990s, South African Kadett GSis were nicknamed the Superboss, equipped with a more powerful 2&nbsp;L engine developing 125&nbsp;kW, and were successful in touring car competitions in that country.
Underpinned by the [[GM Delta II platform]], GM claims the Cruze was, "developed by a global design and engineering team and will be built in multiple locations around the world".<ref name = "edmunds2008-07-08">{{cite web | last = Lienert | first = Paul | date = [[2008-07-08]] | url = http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=128686 | title = IL Insider: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | publisher = Edmunds | accessdate = 2008-08-23}}</ref> Such locations include [[Bupyong]], [[South Korea]]; [[St. Petersburg, Russia]];<ref>{{cite web | last = Matlack | first = Carol | date = [[2008-10-03]] | url = http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/oct2008/gb2008103_024704.htm?chan=globalbiz_europe+index+page_top+stories | title = Chevrolet Pins Europe Hopes on Cruze | publisher = BusinessWeek | accessdate = 2008-10-04}}</ref> [[Shenyang, China]];<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=138188|title=Running Out of Cash at Home, GM Opens Another China Plant|accessdate=19 December 2008|last=Lienart|first=Paul|date=12 December 2008}}</ref> [[Elizabeth, South Australia]], [[Australia]];<ref>{{cite web | last = Hagon | first = Toby | date = [[2008-12-22]] | url = http://www.theage.com.au/national/holden-to-build-small-fourcylinder-car-20081222-73av.html | title = Holden to build small four-cylinder car | publisher = The Age | accessdate = 2008-12-22}}</ref> and [[Lordstown, Ohio]];<ref>{{cite web | last = Brooks | first = Glenn | date = [[2008-07-11]] | url = http://www.automotiveworld.com/WAM/content.asp?contentid=69427 | title = US: GM to build Chevrolet Cruze at Lordstown plant | publisher = Automotive World | accessdate = 2008-08-22}}</ref> where GM is investing more than [[United States dollar|US$]]350 million.<ref>{{cite web | date = [[2008-08-27]] | url = http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=11948 | title = GM to Spend $500 Million to Launch the Chevy Cruze, a New Small Car | work = [[United States Department of Energy]] | publisher = [[Federal government of the United States]] | accessdate = 2008-09-04}}</ref>


The Kadett E was introduced in [[Brazil]] as the '''Chevrolet Kadett''', but the three-door station wagon was called the '''Chevrolet Ipanema'''.
The first renderings of the Cruze were revealed by GM at a press conference on July 15, 2008.<ref>{{cite web | last = Arnold | first = Mark | date = [[2008-07-15]] 2008 | url = http://jalopnik.com/398599/rick-wagoner-unwraps-first-shots-of-chevy-cruze-cadillac-srx | title = 2010 Chevy Cruze: Rick Wagoner Unwraps First Shots Of Chevy Cruze, Cadillac SRX | publisher = Jalopnik | accessdate = 2008-08-23}}</ref> GM released the [http://www.chevycruzess.com first official images] of the Cruze on August 21 at GM [[Lordstown Assembly]] plant in [[Lordstown, Ohio]].<ref>{{cite web | last = Keegan | first = Matt | date = 2008-08-21 | url = http://thearticlewriter.com/autowriter/gm-releases-first-chevy-cruze-photographs/ | title = GM Releases First Chevy Cruze Photographs | publisher = The Auto Writer | accessdate = 2008-08-23}}</ref> 


It formed the basis of the [[Daewoo LeMans]] (later known as the '''Daewoo Cielo''', '''Racer''' and '''[[Daewoo Nexia|Nexia]]''') in [[South Korea]], and also as '''Heaven''' in Chile ('''Nexia''' being the HB version), which was sold in the [[United States]] and [[New Zealand]](!) as the [[Pontiac LeMans]], and in [[Canada]] (initially) as the Passport Optima. LeMans sales ended in 1993]. The Nexia is still being produced at [[UzDaewoo]] plant in Asaka, [[Uzbekistan]]. The Cielo is still being produced at a semi-independent (from GM) plant in [[Craiova]], [[Romania]] (the license will however expire in fall 2005).
== Market ==
=== Australia ===
The Australian arm of GM, [[Holden|Holden]], announced on 22 December, 2008 that its [[Elizabeth, South Australia]] production line would be split, and production of a local version of the Cruze sedan and hatchback would commence in 2010 to combat slowing sales of the larger, locally-produced [[Holden Commodore]] range.<ref>{{cite web | last = Mellor | first = John | coauthors = Pettendy, Marton | date = [[2008-12-22]] | url = http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/92924A2534FDC499CA257527000AE664 | title = Holden to build all-new small car from 2010 | work = GoAuto | publisher = John Mellor | accessdate = 2008-12-23}}</ref> It has been announced that the vehicle will be produced with four-cylinder direct-injection [[Petrol engine|petrol]] and [[diesel engine]]s.<ref>{{cite web | last = Blackburn | first = Richard | coauthors = Hagon, Toby | date = [[2008-12-22]] | url = http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=59831&IsPgd=0 | title = Holden to build small four-cylinder car | publisher = [[Fairfax Media]] | accessdate = 2008-12-23}}</ref> However, Holden revealed that [[Autogas|liquid petroleum gas]] (LPG), [[compressed natural gas]] (CNG) and [[Ethanol fuel|ethanol]] ([[E85]]) [[Flexible-fuel vehicle|flexible-fuel]] [[powertrain]] technologies, plus a [[Hybrid electric vehicle|hybrid]] [[start-stop system]], are all under consideration. These "alternative" fuel systems would allow Holden to take advantage of the [[Government of Australia|Australian Government's]] [[Australian dollar|AU$]]6.2&nbsp;billion "Green Car Innovation Fund".<ref>{{cite web | last = Emmerson | first = Russell | coauthors = Martin, Stuart | date = [[2008-12-23]] 2008 | url = http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,24832289-2682,00.html | title = Holden to make new four-cylinder car at Elizabeth plant | work = [[The Advertiser (Adelaide)|The Advertiser]] | publisher = [[News Limited]] | accessdate = 2008-12-23}}</ref>


==Kadett F==
=== Europe ===
In 1992, GM Europe decided to standardize model names across its two brands, and Opel adopted sister company [[Vauxhall Motors|Vauxhall]]'s name for the Kadett, [[Opel Astra|Astra]], for the replacement car which débuted that year, for Europe. Only in South Africa did the Kadett name continue on the first Opel Astra hatchback, until 1999, when all models took the Astra name.
The Chevrolet Cruze European model will feature four-cylinder petrol and [[diesel]] engines, while the North American version will have a [[Turbocharger|turbocharged]] [[GM Family 0 engine|1.4&nbsp;litre]] [[Gasoline direct injection|direct-injection gasoline]] engine.<ref name = "edmunds2008-07-08"/> The announced European models include following engine options: 1.6&nbsp;litre petrol engine rated {{Auto PS|112}}, 1.8&nbsp;litre petrol engine rated {{Auto PS|140}}, and 2.0&nbsp;litre turbo diesel engine rated {{Auto PS|140}} and {{Auto Nm|320}} torque.


== External links ==
=== South Korea ===
*[http://www.opelgt.com The Classic Opel Community]
The Chevrolet Cruze was launched in South Korea as the Daewoo Lacetti Premiere on October 30, 2008. It features a 1.6&nbsp;litre {{convert|85|kW|hp|adj=on}} [[naturally aspirated engine]] paired with a six-speed [[automatic transmission]].<ref>{{cite web | last = Tan | first = Paul | date = [[2008-11-03]] 2008 | url = http://paultan.org/archives/2008/11/03/chevrolet-cruze-launched-daewoo-lacetti-premiere-south-korea/ | title = Chevrolet Cruze finally launched as the Daewoo Lacetti Premiere in South Korea | publisher = [[Paul Tan]] | accessdate = 2008-11-03}}</ref>
* [http://www.Kadett-a.de/ German Opel Kadett A Website]
* [http://www.opelkadettcclub.nl/ Dutch Opel Kadett C Club]
* [http://www.nexia-club.ru/ Russian Daewoo Nexia Club]
*[http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/vrne/vrne5nav.nsf/childdocs/-B8F8655488907260CA256FD300241C1A-667BCFE41674A389CA256FD300241C2B-1EE471300C4801C3CA2570A400083B3F?open Used Car Safety Ratings - Daewoo Cielo]


{{Classic Opel timeline}}
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 02:11, 4 February 2009

Chevrolet Cruze
ManufacturerGeneral Motors
Also calledDaewoo Lacetti
Holden (model name yet to be revealed)
Production2008–present
AssemblyBupyong, South Korea
Lordstown, Ohio
St. Petersburg, Russia
Shenyang, China
Elizabeth, South Australia, Australia
PredecessorChevrolet Cobalt
Daewoo Lacetti
ClassCompact
Body style(s)4-door sedan
LayoutFF layout
PlatformGM Delta II platform
ManualsService Manual


The Chevrolet Cruze is a compact car produced by General Motors (GM) since 2008, replacing two unrelated cars—the Chevrolet Cobalt and Daewoo Lacetti. First introduced in 2008 for the South Korean market as the the Daewoo Lacetti, this replaced the car of the same name sold since 2003. The previous generation Lacetti was sold throughout Asia, Europe and Oceania as either a Chevrolet, Daewoo or a Holden. GM will replace this previous model with the new Cruze throughout 2009; using the same badge engineering strategy employed before. In North America, the Chevrolet Cobalt will be phased out and replaced by the Cruze from 2010.[1][2]

Underpinned by the GM Delta II platform, GM claims the Cruze was, "developed by a global design and engineering team and will be built in multiple locations around the world".[3] Such locations include Bupyong, South Korea; St. Petersburg, Russia;[4] Shenyang, China;[5] Elizabeth, South Australia, Australia;[6] and Lordstown, Ohio;[7] where GM is investing more than US$350 million.[8]

The first renderings of the Cruze were revealed by GM at a press conference on July 15, 2008.[9] GM released the first official images of the Cruze on August 21 at GM Lordstown Assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio.[10]

Market

Australia

The Australian arm of GM, Holden, announced on 22 December, 2008 that its Elizabeth, South Australia production line would be split, and production of a local version of the Cruze sedan and hatchback would commence in 2010 to combat slowing sales of the larger, locally-produced Holden Commodore range.[11] It has been announced that the vehicle will be produced with four-cylinder direct-injection petrol and diesel engines.[12] However, Holden revealed that liquid petroleum gas (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG) and ethanol (E85) flexible-fuel powertrain technologies, plus a hybrid start-stop system, are all under consideration. These "alternative" fuel systems would allow Holden to take advantage of the Australian Government's AU$6.2 billion "Green Car Innovation Fund".[13]

Europe

The Chevrolet Cruze European model will feature four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, while the North American version will have a turbocharged 1.4 litre direct-injection gasoline engine.[3] The announced European models include following engine options: 1.6 litre petrol engine rated 112 PS (110 hp/82 kW), 1.8 litre petrol engine rated 140 PS (138 hp/103 kW), and 2.0 litre turbo diesel engine rated 140 PS (138 hp/103 kW) and 320 N·m (236 lb·ft) torque.

South Korea

The Chevrolet Cruze was launched in South Korea as the Daewoo Lacetti Premiere on October 30, 2008. It features a 1.6 litre 85-kilowatt (114 hp) naturally aspirated engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.[14]

References

  1. ↑ "All-new Chevrolet Cruze features dramatic design". GM Media Online. 2008-08-21. http://media.gm.com/featured_vehicles/Chevy_Cruze.htm. 
  2. ↑ Spinks, Jez (2008-08-22). "Viva MkII! Holden’s new small car revealed". Fairfax Media. http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=56374. Retrieved on 2008-08-22. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Lienert, Paul (2008-07-08). "IL Insider: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze". Edmunds. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=128686. Retrieved on 2008-08-23. 
  4. ↑ Matlack, Carol (2008-10-03). "Chevrolet Pins Europe Hopes on Cruze". BusinessWeek. http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/oct2008/gb2008103_024704.htm?chan=globalbiz_europe+index+page_top+stories. Retrieved on 2008-10-04. 
  5. ↑ Lienart, Paul (12 December 2008). "Running Out of Cash at Home, GM Opens Another China Plant". http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=138188. Retrieved on 19 December 2008. 
  6. ↑ Hagon, Toby (2008-12-22). "Holden to build small four-cylinder car". The Age. http://www.theage.com.au/national/holden-to-build-small-fourcylinder-car-20081222-73av.html. Retrieved on 2008-12-22. 
  7. ↑ Brooks, Glenn (2008-07-11). "US: GM to build Chevrolet Cruze at Lordstown plant". Automotive World. http://www.automotiveworld.com/WAM/content.asp?contentid=69427. Retrieved on 2008-08-22. 
  8. ↑ "GM to Spend $500 Million to Launch the Chevy Cruze, a New Small Car". United States Department of Energy. Federal government of the United States. 2008-08-27. http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=11948. Retrieved on 2008-09-04. 
  9. ↑ Arnold, Mark (2008-07-15 2008). "2010 Chevy Cruze: Rick Wagoner Unwraps First Shots Of Chevy Cruze, Cadillac SRX". Jalopnik. http://jalopnik.com/398599/rick-wagoner-unwraps-first-shots-of-chevy-cruze-cadillac-srx. Retrieved on 2008-08-23. 
  10. ↑ Keegan, Matt (2008-08-21). "GM Releases First Chevy Cruze Photographs". The Auto Writer. http://thearticlewriter.com/autowriter/gm-releases-first-chevy-cruze-photographs/. Retrieved on 2008-08-23. 
  11. ↑ Mellor, John; Pettendy, Marton (2008-12-22). "Holden to build all-new small car from 2010". GoAuto. John Mellor. http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/92924A2534FDC499CA257527000AE664. Retrieved on 2008-12-23. 
  12. ↑ Blackburn, Richard; Hagon, Toby (2008-12-22). "Holden to build small four-cylinder car". Fairfax Media. http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=59831&IsPgd=0. Retrieved on 2008-12-23. 
  13. ↑ Emmerson, Russell; Martin, Stuart (2008-12-23 2008). "Holden to make new four-cylinder car at Elizabeth plant". The Advertiser. News Limited. http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,24832289-2682,00.html. Retrieved on 2008-12-23. 
  14. ↑ Tan, Paul (2008-11-03 2008). "Chevrolet Cruze finally launched as the Daewoo Lacetti Premiere in South Korea". Paul Tan. http://paultan.org/archives/2008/11/03/chevrolet-cruze-launched-daewoo-lacetti-premiere-south-korea/. Retrieved on 2008-11-03. 
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