Spy Pics: New-Generation Chevrolet Cruze Spied Testing In India — But Why?

Despite General Motors decision to stop selling cars in India, new Chevrolet Cruze was spied testing in India.

Bringing an era to an end, General Motors announced that it would stop selling cars in India after May 2017.

The American carmaker had earlier lined up several cars for the Indian market before it decided to stop their operations. Among the cars that were expected to be offered in the country was the next-generation Chevrolet Cruze sedan and the new Spin MPV.

new chevrolet cruze spied testing in india

Recently, the new Chevrolet Cruze and the Spin MPV was spied testing in India. However, both the new Cruze sedan and the Spin MPV are not for the Indian market, but for exports to other countries.

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The new-generation Chevrolet Cruze is underpinned by an all-new platform reducing the weight of the new Cruze by 113kg. The weight reduction helps the Cruze to be more efficient as well as improving the performance of the sedan.

new chevrolet cruze spied testing in india

The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze looks sharper and chiselled compared to the outgoing model. The next-generation Cruze features new tech and equipment such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with the touchscreen infotainment system.

new chevrolet cruze spied testing in india

The new-generation Chevrolet Cruze is offered with a 1.4-litre petrol engine for the global markets and safety features include multiple airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP, traction control among others.

new chevrolet cruze spied testing in india

The new Spin MPV receives changes to its front fascia with new headlamps and receives a new front grille which looks similar to the Chevrolet Sail hatchback which was on sale in India.

new chevrolet cruze spied testing in india

DriveSpark Thinks!

While GM decided not to sell cars in India, the company will continue to manufacture vehicles in the country for export. This emphasises that India continues to be one of the best markets to manufacture four-wheelers for other nations.

Via Rushlane

Article Published On: Monday, July 24, 2017, 11:01 [IST]
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