GM hopes the Chevrolet Cruze will help it drive past the troubles of a dismal year
Having put bankruptcy behind it and secured the fate of the Chevrolet brand, General Motors now has a new global design vision for the future, something they call the Chevrolet Cruze.

Underpinned by the front-wheel drive GM Delta II platform, the Cruse is the product of a US$4 billion investment spanning 27 months. The new generation Chevys are keen to make a statement and the Cruze is no different with its stylish sturdy lined exterior where American muscle meets the European sedan with a hint of a Japanese essence. Reportedly inspired by the 1953 Corvette, the interiors have a distinct twin cockpit theme carving out separate spaces for the driver and passenger. The V-shaped design looks original and keeping with its competition with the Civic, the cabin is driver-focused, though not overpoweringly so.

The central console is among the best the industry has to offer and is only hampered by the plastic finish of the dashboard that really takes away from the clean sophistication of design. Even the most technologically challenged of first timers will not have to exert themselves to find their way around the excellent music system or adjust the air-conditioning. At dusk, the dials light up crisply in ice-blue with red pointers. The large steering wheel with cruise control and stereo controls have an ease of use to them and the dials have a three-pod look reminiscent of the classic Chevy chrome look.

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