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xc_SS/RS · 01-08-2016, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SUMMIT WHITE SS

Pretty sure even the current Cruze has a manual option no?

You are indeed correct but I think it's limited to a few trim levels (lower trim levels)

Denis · 01-08-2016, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by huggercamaro21

SS with AWD and they have a buyer in me.

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Originally Posted by huggercamaro21

AWD, 2.0, 8 speed auto, HUD, cloth recaros for 32k. GM.........make it happen!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by shaffe

make a focus ST competitor and I think they have a winner.

Looks pretty good to me, but that color is awful!

These!

Make an ST competitor and you'll have some happy GM fans

car looks decent for sure.

GretchenGotGrowl · 01-08-2016, 01:20 PM

Funny thing. My wife looks at cars like she does an appliance; purely a utilitarian product. She loves the Vette, but would never get something like that herself. So, she never sends me anything about cars...except she just sent me a link to the announcement for the Cruze hatchback.

I think she's finally coming around.

*DGthe3* · 01-08-2016, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

Funny thing. My wife looks at cars like she does an appliance; purely a utilitarian product. She loves the Vette, but would never get something like that herself. So, she never sends me anything about cars...except she just sent me a link to the announcement for the Cruze hatchback.

I think she's finally coming around.

Maybe, but a compact hatchback is possibly the most practical vehicle type on the market. Small and efficient, yet has ample room for stuff in the back and can carry Mom, Dad, and a couple kids with ease, and costs less than a similar crossover or larger car.

GretchenGotGrowl · 01-08-2016, 01:35 PM

I agree. She's been looking at crossovers to replace the sonic. I think the Cruze hatch would be a better option. Maybe this is a sign she's coming around.

Just to be clear, I had a Cruze and loved it. She made me get rid of it because she wanted a Ford Focus (and we didn't need 4 vehicles). The Focus is a good car (she hated the DCT), but I would still rather have the Cruze unless I could get the Focus RS.

BadSport340 · 01-08-2016, 01:56 PM

Will somebody please explain me why "class leading wheelbase" is even relevant?

FenwickHockey65 · 01-08-2016, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BadSport340

Will somebody please explain me why "class leading wheelbase" is even relevant?

Interior space.

SS 1LE · 01-08-2016, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BadSport340

Will somebody please explain me why "class leading wheelbase" is even relevant?

More back seat space...

Funny thing is Ford mentions the Focus RS's shorter wheelbase as an advantage for nimbleness. But......very different cars obviously.

Number 3 · 01-10-2016, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BadSport340

Will somebody please explain me why "class leading wheelbase" is even relevant?

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Interior space.

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Originally Posted by SUMMIT WHITE SS

More back seat space...

Funny thing is Ford mentions the Focus RS's shorter wheelbase as an advantage for nimbleness. But......very different cars obviously.

Wheelbase is not necessarily an indicator of rear seat space or interior space. I can have a larger rear overhang on the same wheelbase and have more room. A longer wheel base can allow more width in the rear seat and more rear seat leg room IF I only move the rear seat rearward with the rear axle. Bit I could also use that for more front seat room by moving the front seat back too.

Big advantage is for ride. A shorter wheel base will turn better for handling but likely not a big deal.

Oh and I read that off of this longer WB GM achieved 5 cu ft LESS than the focus and Golf, two key competitors.

Goblue1313 · 01-10-2016, 10:43 PM

I had seen some older pics of a supposed Cruze 5dr hatchback and it looked hideous. This car really looks good. Definitely styled to compete well in the segment. Now it only remains to be seen whether they will give the RS version real teeth to make it a player in the hot hatch market or if it will all be for looks only. It definitely needs to get the 2.0L turbo. Preferably at the 270hp level. Even if the car is only front wheel drive it would immediately be a competitor for top of the class.

DRKS1D3 · 01-11-2016, 08:46 AM

Sharp, sharp, sharp! I'll be trading my '13 Cruze RS and will be leasing another one in August. This is intriguing.

mt3130 · 01-12-2016, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Oh and I read that off of this longer WB GM achieved 5 cu ft LESS than the focus and Golf, two key competitors.

GM does have a special talent for making cars feel much smaller on the inside than you would think they are based on the exterior dimensions of the car.

CapeCruisin · 01-12-2016, 10:10 AM

I want to LS3 swap this so bad.

HeavyIOM · 01-12-2016, 01:42 PM

Looks weird to me. Hopefully GM will jump into the hot hatch market. The ST will be hard to beat though, those things are fun!

01-08-2016, 01:20 PM	#17
GretchenGotGrowl Drives: 11 F150 EB/13 Sonic RS/15 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 7,129 View My Garage	Funny thing. My wife looks at cars like she does an appliance; purely a utilitarian product. She loves the Vette, but would never get something like that herself. So, she never sends me anything about cars...except she just sent me a link to the announcement for the Cruze hatchback. I think she's finally coming around. __________________ New Ride -- 2015 Z06 2LZ (stock) -- Journal Old Ride -- 2012 Camaro 2LT/RS (647 RWHP & 726 RWTQ) -- Build Thread

01-08-2016, 01:35 PM	#19
GretchenGotGrowl Drives: 11 F150 EB/13 Sonic RS/15 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 7,129 View My Garage	I agree. She's been looking at crossovers to replace the sonic. I think the Cruze hatch would be a better option. Maybe this is a sign she's coming around. Just to be clear, I had a Cruze and loved it. She made me get rid of it because she wanted a Ford Focus (and we didn't need 4 vehicles). The Focus is a good car (she hated the DCT), but I would still rather have the Cruze unless I could get the Focus RS. __________________ New Ride -- 2015 Z06 2LZ (stock) -- Journal Old Ride -- 2012 Camaro 2LT/RS (647 RWHP & 726 RWTQ) -- Build Thread

01-11-2016, 08:46 AM	#25
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	Sharp, sharp, sharp! I'll be trading my '13 Cruze RS and will be leasing another one in August. This is intriguing. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

01-12-2016, 10:10 AM	#27
CapeCruisin Daily Driver 24/7 365 Drives: '15 CRT 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 827	I want to LS3 swap this so bad. __________________ NPP Fuse Pull, Z28 CAI = Previous Rides: 2005 Magnum R/T A5 CAI, Cat-Back 2014 RRM Camaro 1LT/RS A6/NPP CAI Follow Me On Instagram!

01-08-2016, 01:56 PM	#20
BadSport340 Drives: 2014 Camaro LS, 1973 Dart Sport 340 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 77	Will somebody please explain me why "class leading wheelbase" is even relevant?

01-10-2016, 10:43 PM	#24
Goblue1313 Drives: F350 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: SC Posts: 56	I had seen some older pics of a supposed Cruze 5dr hatchback and it looked hideous. This car really looks good. Definitely styled to compete well in the segment. Now it only remains to be seen whether they will give the RS version real teeth to make it a player in the hot hatch market or if it will all be for looks only. It definitely needs to get the 2.0L turbo. Preferably at the 270hp level. Even if the car is only front wheel drive it would immediately be a competitor for top of the class.

01-12-2016, 01:42 PM	#28
HeavyIOM Drives: 2010 SS, 2000 Pontiac Formula Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 509	Looks weird to me. Hopefully GM will jump into the hot hatch market. The ST will be hard to beat though, those things are fun!