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Next to the Cruze RS, Chevrolet will also unveil an Eco version for the sedan at the New York Auto Show. The Chevrolet Cruze Eco is powered by a 1.4 liter Ecotec turbocharged engine with variable valve timing and will go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2010. The 1.4 liter Ecotec engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission has a fuel economy of 40 mpg on the highway. The Cruze Eco will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in about 10 seconds with the manual transmission and 9 seconds with the six-speed automatic. The car is distinguished by a lower front grille air shutter, lower front air dam extension, extensive use of underbody panels, rear spoiler enhanced aerodynamics, and 17-inch lightweight aluminum wheels. Updated 04/01/2010: GM today revealed a first video for the Cruze Eco. The video presents beauty shots of the car. Check it out! Press release after the jump. Press release At the New York Auto Show, Chevrolet reveals the compact 2011 Cruze Eco. This high-efficiency model is powered by a 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged engine with variable valve timing that achieves an estimated 40 mpg on the highway when combined with a six-speed manual transmission. Cruze Eco is expected to deliver the best fuel economy in the compact segment, while offering midsize car presence. Cruze Eco details  Featuring a 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged engine with variable valve timing, the Cruze Eco is designed to be the most fuel-efficient model in the lineup, delivering an estimated 40 mpg on the highway with the standard six-speed manual transmission. City fuel economy, as well as estimates for the Cruze Eco equipped with an available six-speed automatic transmission, will be finalized closer to launch.
 The axle ratio on the manual-transmission model is also optimized for fuel economy, while helping the car deliver confident performance. Chevrolet estimates the Cruze Eco will deliver 0-60 mph performance of about 10 seconds with the manual transmission and 9 seconds with the six-speed automatic. 10 comments: Chevrolet Cruze Eco So is GM going to actually come out with this car in the U.S. or are they going to continue to sit around and talk about it??? WTF, how many years to we need to look at the 2005 Chevy Cobalt?
 Impressive numbers! Ford however has the benefit of racing thrown into the new beast hatchback! GM is on the right track and will come out with the racier version once it’s perfected. GM is really posting impressive fuel numbers for the lineup!
 I love the lines and the body kit. It is very simple but there’s something that invites you to take drive it.
 Sweet ride. I like the mileage that this car can give and still produce good power and speed for the driver. Well, most of the cars that I have known is that the faster a car goes, the more fuel it burns even at slow speed.
 No Frills no Thrills, honestly I don’t find any aggressiveness in this car unlike the Chevy volt and ford focus.
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02.15.2011 @ 23:25