Chevrolet Cruze pricing announced (UK)

Chevrolet UK has announced pricing on their all-new Cruze sedan.

Prices will start at �11,545. The LS will costs �12,595 which undercuts the equivalent Ford Focus by around �4,000. Flagship LT models start from �13,595.

The Cruze, which is based on the next-generation Astra platform, will be offered with a choice of 4 engines: 1.6 litre 111bhp and 1.8 litre 139bhp petrols featuring variable valve timing (VVT) and 2 2.0 litre diesels with 123bhp or 148bhp. Automatic transmission will be offered on the petrol models.

The entry model is the 1.6 litre petrol S, which comes with remote central locking, follow-me-home lighting, CD/radio system, front electric windows, a fully-adjustable driver's seat and steering wheel, 6 airbags and stability control. The 1.6S A/C model adds air conditioning at �11,995.

LS models - expected to snap up most sales, start at �12,595 for the 1.6 litre petrol manual variant and includes air conditioning 16" alloy wheels, a chrome-edged radiator grille, front fog lights and reverse parking sensors.

Flagship LT models, which arrive in either a 1.8 litre petrol or 2.0 litre diesel guises, start at �13,595. Standard kit includes cruise control, climate control, auto-dipping rear view mirror, upgraded high-output stereo, electric rear windows, chrome detailing and 17" alloy wheels, plus the option of an integrated satellite navigation system. Sales start in July.

Press Release:

Price announced for Cruze, from �11,545 on-the-road

Exceptional spec levels even on entry-level car

On sale from July 2009

Keeping an eye on money has never been more topical, and the good news for Chevrolet customers is that the all-new Cruze will be true to the brand�s traditional value-for-money ethics despite its premium styling and build quality.

The newcomer, which has the stance of a four-door coupe, will start from just �11,545 on-the-road, and will arrive at UK Chevrolet retailers in July.

It will be offered with a choice of four engines � 1.6 (113PS) and 1.8-litre (141PS) petrols featuring variable valve timing for maximum performance and efficiency, plus two diesels, both 2.0-litres and with a choice of 125PS or 150PS power outputs. Automatic transmission will be offered on the petrol models.

The range will kick off with the 1.6 S, which enjoys a comprehensive list of standard equipment despite its value price tag. As well as remote central locking, the model features follow-me-home lighting, a feature normally reserved for premium cars, a quality CD-radio system, electric front windows, a fully-adjustable driver�s seat and steering wheel, six airbags, ESC, upmarket soft-touch cabin materials, and premium blue-backlit dashboard dials. The 1.6S A/C model, at �11,995, also adds air conditioning.

The LS model, expected to be the best-seller in the range, starts at only �12,595 for the 1.6 manual variant and includes air conditioning as standard, plus other upmarket features such as 16-inch alloy wheels, a chrome edged radiator grille, front fog lights and reverse parking sensors.

Flagship of the range will be the LT, which comes in 1.8 petrol or 2.0-litre diesel guise, starting at �13,595. For that, you get a list of specification that�s truly befitting of a luxury car, including cruise control, climate control, an automatic anti-dazzle rear view mirror, an upgraded high-output stereo, electric rear windows, chrome detailing and 17-inch alloy wheels, plus the option of an integrated satellite navigation system.

The Cruze will also spearhead Chevrolet�s campaign in the 2009 World Touring Car Championship, which kicked off on March 8 in Curitiba, Brazil. The UK round of the WTCC takes place at Brands Hatch on July 19 � just in time to coincide with the car�s UK introduction.

A full list of prices follows below:

Model

On-the-road price

1.6 S

�11,545

1.6 S A/C

�11,995

2.0 VCDi S A/C 125PS

�13,495

1.6 LS

�12,595

1.6 LS auto

�13,695

2.0 VCDi LS 125PS

�14,095

1.8 LT

�13,595

1.8 LT auto

�14,695

2.0 VCDi LT 150PS

�15,195