GM Reveals 2016 Chevrolet Cruze

[GretchenGotGrowl]

Originally Posted by joeybsyc

Pretty bad when Chevy is copying Kia...

They are both blue and both have four doors.

[shaffe]

I like the interior a lot. the exterior is jsut meh to me. I will need to see one in person.

To the comments about it looking like a Camaro. I see some styling cues and themes that are present in all chevy vehicles. Not a corporate face like ford has but chevy has a design language it seems they want in all cars IMO

[snarky]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I'm glad some of you don't have a say in GM product development.

Actually as the end product consumer we do have the final say.

[joeybsyc]

Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

They are both blue and both have four doors.

If those are the only similarities you can see you need to look again. The fenders and doors are so similar in shape they look like they'd almost interchange.

[Denis]

I mean I see some similarities for sure...but they are different vehicles.

[GretchenGotGrowl]

Originally Posted by joeybsyc

If those are the only similarities you can see you need to look again. The fenders and doors are so similar in shape they look like they'd almost interchange.

It's just easier to focus on the few similarities than list all the differences. Here's a short list from just a quick glance at those two pictures:

Front Facia
Front Grills
Slope of windshield
Headlights
Fog/DRL lights
Door crease
Wheels
Slope of roof
Porthole window
Slope of rear window/trunk

I could go on, but you get the point.

[Silverlsinva]

Looks good i sense a bit of the Code 140 in the frontal design and the interior looks great. I can see why some people think it looks like other compacts but its only in the shape not the actual looks of the car and i think most compacts have that shape cause of the newer safety crash test standards and the pedestrian standards.

[joeybsyc]

Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

It's just easier to focus on the few similarities than list all the differences. Here's a short list from just a quick glance at those two pictures:

Front Facia
Front Grills
Slope of windshield
Headlights
Fog/DRL lights
Door crease
Wheels
Slope of roof
Porthole window
Slope of rear window/trunk

I could go on, but you get the point.

Well of course there aren't going to be ANY parts that are "exactly" the same from 2 different manufacturers... The point is the styling is VERY much copied from Kia (or "heavily influenced by" if you prefer), including most of the items on your list.

[roorback]

I think this new corolla will be a big hit for GM.

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by snarky

Actually as the end product consumer we do have the final say.

No. You really don't. And you also don't know what you're talking about.

Look at the state of the compact/midsize sedan market. Everyone wants premium features for a bargain price. The formula to a successful product is to make it look more expensive than it really is. Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Malibu, Equinox, all receive praise from consumers for looking expensive and offering premium features but still retaining Chevrolet pricing.

Y'all are still stuck in the old days where having to buy a compact meant a barebones interior with no brightwork on the exterior and a lame design that screams "I can't afford what I really want so I'm stuck driving this thing." That isn't the case anymore.

[FenwickHockey65]

And for everyone wondering where the design is pulled from:

[Denis]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

And for everyone wondering where the design is pulled from:

I wish they built that....

[DGthe3]

Let me get this straight ...

Originally Posted by c5Legend

Does anyone else think the front end looks like a 14/16 Camaro??
Im not a fan of making the sedans look like the sports coupes at all.. SMH

Originally Posted by SSJ455

It looks like a small Malibu ('16) which looks like a Chrysler 200. :(

Originally Posted by CamAnon

Looks like Chevy is all set to compete with the 2011 Elantra.

Except on price. And warranty. And reliability. And looks.


But... The Cruze has a good phone charger, and more "connectivity" to keep the driver from paying attention to the road, so Chevy is taking the lead there.

Originally Posted by joeybsyc

Pretty bad when Chevy is copying Kia...

Originally Posted by stoopid

I was thinking the love child of a Lexus and a Hyundai.

Originally Posted by roorback

I think this new corolla will be a big hit for GM.

The new Cruze stole its design from the Camaro, Malibu, Chrysler 200, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Lexus (in general), Hyundai (in general), and the Toyota Corolla. Did I miss any?

You all realize that collectively, the design of those cars share nothing, besides the fact that they're cars ... right?

[joeybsyc]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

And for everyone wondering where the design is pulled from:

Ha.. i wish.. That car actually looks pretty cool. Unfortunately it looks a lot more like a Kia.