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*The_Blur* · 03-28-2010, 02:39 PM

I'm going to finally say it. The Cruze looks like a Toyota.

I'm sorry. I can't sidestep the obvious disappointment I have with the styling of this vehicle. The interior is perfect. Any RS package is a great idea. More Chevys should have RS appearance packages. I just really think that the Cruze has bland exterior styling. I know that the compact economy car is not exactly the pinnacle of automotive styling, but this just bores me.

I look back at classic Chevrolets. Among the smallest classics are some really great cars. Imagine a comeback Nova, Chevette, or Vega. We could incorporate more unique styling into today's cars thanks to advanced technology that can make a piece of sheet metal look like anything we want. How is it then that every car in this class has textbook exteriors. Imagine a compact with more aggressive lines, a front end with classic grille, and the efficiency of a Cruze.

GM didn't make a splash with a boring Camaro. It isn't just the powertrain that sells this car, and none of us would be here discussing it if we'd all rather have something else. The same is possible with every car in Chevrolet's lineup, but GM needs to take another chance.

The Cruze is a great product. I hope it sells like crazy. It's efficient, and the interior is a testament to GM's design team. When this car needs a refresh, please make something bolder.

*DGthe3* · 03-28-2010, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Maybe. But when compared to the Cobalt...they're already bigger AND they fit. Did I mention they fit?

The wheel-well gap on the Cobalt was one of the only things I could complain about. So bad...

You are right, they do fit and having a wheel and tire combo that doesn't fit looks bad, and GM seemed to have a number of cars (though not their newest models) where there was a couple inches of wasted space.

The overall size of the wheels a tires is one of the only complaints I have about my Grand Am.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-28-2010, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Blur

I'm going to finally say it. The Cruze looks like a Toyota.

I'm sorry.

I don't see that at all...:( Bland-er than the Camaro? Yes...But I think everything is.

To me, its spunky without being polarizing, which is after all a bad thing. You want to appeal to the maximum spectrum, even if that means toning down the design a bit.

*The_Blur* · 03-28-2010, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I don't see that at all...:( Bland-er than the Camaro? Yes...But I think everything is.

To me, its spunky without being polarizing, which is after all a bad thing. You want to appeal to the maximum spectrum, even if that means toning down the design a bit.

I guess I'm just not the audience for it. It is a good car. I just wouldn't driving it.

nova · 03-28-2010, 07:51 PM

My little sis just hit driving age. I'm trying to convince my dad this is what she needs.

SSmoked · 03-28-2010, 10:20 PM

its OK. make it a 2-door coupe, brembo's up front, LNF in the engine bay, 6speed tranny, stiffen up the shocks/springs/sway bars, tune it to be faster than the cobalt ss at the ring, and slap a ss badge on it = WIN

storm79 · 03-29-2010, 12:54 AM

Two things I wish they would do on the RS......add HID healights and add dual exhaust or even just a single pipe exhaust, to me cars look cheaper when they hide the exhaust pipe.

2000v6 · 03-31-2010, 03:20 PM

I just read it on autoblog

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/2...k-2010-reveal/

I will definitely be checking it out at the show

FenwickHockey65 · 03-31-2010, 03:36 PM

Repost.

2000v6 · 03-31-2010, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Repost.

That one had less info

And it's not like I broke a law or something

Brokinarrow · 03-31-2010, 04:31 PM

Interesting either way.

*DGthe3* · 03-31-2010, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2000v6

That one had less info

And it's not like I broke a law or something

If its on the same topic, post it in an existing thread.

Morepwr · 03-31-2010, 05:24 PM

Any ideas on pricing? It would be a good little car to rack up miles on.

Nova65 · 03-31-2010, 05:27 PM

Kinda ugly

03-28-2010, 02:39 PM	#15
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	I'm going to finally say it. The Cruze looks like a Toyota. I'm sorry. I can't sidestep the obvious disappointment I have with the styling of this vehicle. The interior is perfect. Any RS package is a great idea. More Chevys should have RS appearance packages. I just really think that the Cruze has bland exterior styling. I know that the compact economy car is not exactly the pinnacle of automotive styling, but this just bores me. I look back at classic Chevrolets. Among the smallest classics are some really great cars. Imagine a comeback Nova, Chevette, or Vega. We could incorporate more unique styling into today's cars thanks to advanced technology that can make a piece of sheet metal look like anything we want. How is it then that every car in this class has textbook exteriors. Imagine a compact with more aggressive lines, a front end with classic grille, and the efficiency of a Cruze. GM didn't make a splash with a boring Camaro. It isn't just the powertrain that sells this car, and none of us would be here discussing it if we'd all rather have something else. The same is possible with every car in Chevrolet's lineup, but GM needs to take another chance. The Cruze is a great product. I hope it sells like crazy. It's efficient, and the interior is a testament to GM's design team. When this car needs a refresh, please make something bolder. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

03-28-2010, 07:51 PM	#19
nova Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, VR, PW, WR Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 838 View My Garage	My little sis just hit driving age. I'm trying to convince my dad this is what she needs. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, M6,VR,White Rally's,Polished Wheels Mods: skip shift eliminator (hey everybody's gotta start somewhere ) crappily painted engine cover...

03-28-2010, 10:20 PM	#20
SSmoked Drives: '12 Camaro ZL1 #1255 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O' Canada Posts: 1,279	its OK. make it a 2-door coupe, brembo's up front, LNF in the engine bay, 6speed tranny, stiffen up the shocks/springs/sway bars, tune it to be faster than the cobalt ss at the ring, and slap a ss badge on it = WIN __________________

03-29-2010, 12:54 AM	#21
storm79 Drives: 2007 GMC Sierra Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Middle of nowhere Posts: 281	Two things I wish they would do on the RS......add HID healights and add dual exhaust or even just a single pipe exhaust, to me cars look cheaper when they hide the exhaust pipe. __________________

03-31-2010, 03:20 PM	#22
2000v6 Drives: 2003 m3, 2000 camaro v6, 2004 s4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ny Posts: 1,125 View My Garage	Eco cruze I just read it on autoblog http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/2...k-2010-reveal/ I will definitely be checking it out at the show

03-31-2010, 03:36 PM	#23
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Repost. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

03-31-2010, 04:31 PM	#25
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	Interesting either way. __________________

03-31-2010, 05:24 PM	#27
Morepwr woohoo Drives: Silverado, 70cutlass, 57chevy&more Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 558	Any ideas on pricing? It would be a good little car to rack up miles on. __________________ I am not useless, I can still be used as a bad example!

03-31-2010, 05:27 PM	#28
Nova65 Drives: 2010 2LT RS Auto IBM Black Int Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 400	Kinda ugly

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