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Mon Dec 7
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12/02/09
Nonetheless, its not revolutionary. Its the GM fanboy's second favorite Chevy (behind the also not revolutionary Volt). Its a competent car, and the only reason its gotten as much love as it has, is the fact Chevy hasn't had a competive car in decades. This hasn't been the same for automakers like Toyota, Honda, and Ford.
GM deserves a pat on the back for this car. Nothing else.
12/02/09
Grille needs more busy if it's going to fight the smaller Fiesta.
12/02/09
The Cruze was just released in Europe as a 2009 model.
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On the other hand, it's tough to do worse than the dynasties of shitboxes that this car is replacing, so at least there's that.
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The styling was far from exciting, but neither was it offensive. It put down competitive performance numbers, it got great mileage, and it had a number of cool gadgets and features that you couldn't even find on a $150k S-class. My personal favorite was the tire pressure gauge, which actually indicated what the pressure in each individual tire was, as opposed to other systems that simply illuminated an idiot light indicating that one of the four tires is low on air.
Had they given it some better interior materials and a better automatic, it would have been an awesome little car. As it is, all can be forgiven for bringing us the the all-kinds-of-awesome Cobalt SS Sedan.
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The Fiesta is intended as a subcompact to slot below the current (and upcoming) Focus. The Cruze is intended to replace the Cobalt, which itself was a Focus competitor.
The competition for the Fiesta will be whatever GM comes up with to replace the Aveo; knowing Whitacre, we'll soon be seeing a new Chevette.
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I'm scared as to what might replace the Aveo. It might be scarier.
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But I don't think that the Malibu can be argued as slotting up against the Focus; the Focus is a much smaller, much cheaper car. The Fusion, however, is pretty close to an even match for the Malibu.
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Welcome to Californialand, my home sweet home.
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Then set them to "irrational desire," followed by "OMGBUILDITBUILDIT," then to "I can't believe they altered it for the American Market," and finally set them at "I wouldn't buy that if you paid me"
New Car Wagon Variant Sequence Activated. #chevycruze
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Fixed it for 'em.
10/22/09
I like this vehicle you've described....
Wait, where's Ash78 going? This place is getting..... #chevycruze
10/21/09
Some have tried making the migration back to America and thrive quite well due to their adaptability. They are usually able to maneuver quicker and more efficiently than its distant cousin the SUV, and even though smaller in stature, generally offer more room than its closer relative the crossover or sports activity vehicle.
It remains to be seen if the reintegration into its natural habitat, America, will work for this beautiful creature. Rest assured if it does it will only have one true predator, the Dragon. #chevycruze
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But, at least it doesn't have an identity crisis. #chevycruze