GM has launched the Chevrolet Cruze facelift in Thailand. The C-segment sedan, which does battle with the mighty Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic in the Kingdom, was unveiled at the Bangkok International Grand (BIG) Motor Sale 2015 alongside the new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.
Styling changes are pretty substantial for a facelift – the updated J300 gets a new dual-port grille and bumper in front (with LED daytime running lights above the fog lamps), and an all-new rear end with Camaro-inspired LED tail lights. The number plate is now on the bumper. There are also new design 17-inch alloys.
By the way, this is the South Korean facelift introduced in May, rather than the North American (and Australian, by way of Holden) version which retains the original rear end. There are also two brand new cars with the Cruze nameplate, one each for China and North America, so the situation is pretty confusing.
Inside, the biggest news is the addition of a seven-inch colour touchscreen infotainment system that comes with Chevrolet’s MyLink. It features built-in app technology, enhanced voice control and Bluetooth audio streaming. Another change is the new interior colour scheme called ‘Saddle Up’. Switches have also been rearranged for better ergonomics.
No change under the bonnet. The Cruze retains its Ecotec 1.8 litre engine with 141 hp and 177 Nm. The DOHC with Double CVC (Double Continuous Variable Cam Phasing) unit is paired to a second-generation GF6 six-speed automatic, which GM says has been tuned for smoother changes and quicker response.
The Ecotec is E85-capable, which means it can accept gasoline with up to 85% ethanol. The Cruze used to be available with a 163 PS/360 Nm 2.0 turbodiesel engine as well, a novelty in the segment, but that expensive variant has been dropped for the facelift due to low sales.
Prices start from 946,000 baht (RM103,782) for the Cruze LT and 998,000 baht (RM109,442) for the range topping LTZ. Deliveries are expected to start next month. Should be coming to Malaysia in the near future.
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The old Cruze front-face was better. This new one, the ‘top’ grille-port just looks out of place.
I perfectly agree with you. The first facelift of cruze was much better, which is the actual one. But sadly, still there are very few buyers. In the city where I live I expect more on the road but I rarely see any.
What about the safety specifications?
what about the safety aspects of this car?
1. 5 star rating in euro NCAP (meaning the body structure and also high on pedestrian crash score).
2. ABS
3. EBD
4. TCS
5. ESP
6. dual airbags (8 in US)
7. isofix baby seat
current one looks better and much proper rather than this facelift
1.4 turbocharged please. for that extra umph.
Being honest…looks a little boxy
i thought they will launch 2016 chev. cruze. only FL..haih.
surprisingly even GM Korea (ex Daewoo) is having the FL model instead of all new Cruze. if not mistaken, this is the second FL in its life cycle meaning it will be likely holding on at least 2 years more before the all new replacement model comes in.
I don’t think there is enough juice left in GM to launch an all new Cruze model, as the sales are going down very fast, specially in ASEAN markets. I hardly see any Chevrolet on the roads.
It looks worse now. Daewoo still has a lonnnggg way left to go to match Hyundai-Kia.
this facelift rear end just looks weird
current one much better & sportier
that rear end styling actually inspired by Chevy’s sports car – Camaro which is also known as Bumble Bee in the movie Transformers.
if it looks weird, that is because you are not familiar with Chevrolet cars.
The facelift that will come to Malaysia will most probably feature the 1.4 turbo engine. But is the turbo engine alone in the old body (with some facelift here n there) enough for Malaysians to WANT to buy the car?
Basically, I feel GM is terribly shortsighted in how they handle the Chevrolet brand in this region. Why sell hand me downs here? Do they think Malaysians don’t have the internet to see that both China and USA already have the completely new Cruze already? Come on GM… wake up or lose whatever little market share you have here.