It may just be me, but I see a lot of the current-generation Audi lines in this car...

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/21/g...1-chevy-cruze/

 

Looks like the Acura TL that Acura just stopped making in 08. Figures Chevy would simply follow along. Seems like they will make more money on the spill-off from their competitors than when they were doing their own thing. It's actually a smart move until you look at price and build quality. They're screwed.

 

Malibu front end. The Volt also has the Malibu front end as seen on ION TVs Lutz interview this weekend. Thats the thing about GM you either like em or hate em

 

like mine better...

 

Makes the NA Focus look good.

 

So is this Cobalt's replacement or ... ?

 

yeah i think it is. any word on price?

 

This looks to be another "Camaro" launch!

It will not go on sale in the US until mid 2010?

That's crazy long...

 

Also worth mentioning, this is effectively a Daewoo. The platform is global, and primarily designed in Europe, but this particular application is being designed by GM's South Korean arm formerly known to us all as Daewoo before GM took over. Take that for what you will, but given what I have seen from GM South Korea I don't hold out much hope that it can compare with global class standouts like the Honda Civic or Focus, both of which the Cruze will be competing with by the time it debuts.

 

I actually had some hope for this car until I read this.

I recently spent 4 weeks in Europe where I had a chance to see many "European Chevys" (actually Daewoos with a Chevy badge).

Those cars are horrible. Aveo is the only decent one.