{"id":702955,"date":"2010-03-28T01:01:00","date_gmt":"2010-03-28T05:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/2010\/03\/28\/2011-chevy-cruze-eco-cruze-rs-unveiled\/"},"modified":"2010-03-28T01:01:00","modified_gmt":"2010-03-28T05:01:00","slug":"cruze-comes-to-town-chevy-unveils-40-mpg-eco-model-and-rs-package","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.com\/index\/702955","title":{"rendered":"Cruze Comes To Town: Chevy unveils 40-mpg Eco model and RS package"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Filed under: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/category\/new-york-auto-show\/\" rel=\"tag\">New York Auto Show<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/category\/sedans\/\" rel=\"tag\">Sedan<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/category\/chevrolet\/\" rel=\"tag\">Chevrolet<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/category\/gm\/\" rel=\"tag\">GM<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/green.autoblog.com\/gallery\/2011-chevrolet-cruze-eco\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" hspace=\"0\" height=\"339\" border=\"1\" align=\"top\" width=\"630\" vspace=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blogcdn.com\/www.autoblog.com\/media\/2010\/03\/x11chcz045-copy-1269632910.jpg?resize=630%2C339\" alt=\"2011 Chevrolet Cruze eco\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><small>2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco &#8211; Click above for high-res image gallery<\/small><\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n<p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/make\/chevrolet\/\">Chevrolet<\/a> will use the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/2010NewYorkAutoShow\/\">2010 New York Auto Show<\/a> to reveal a few more details about the production <a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/cruze\">Cruze<\/a> sedan going on sale this fall. Specifically, the Big Apple is where Chevy will formally unveil the high-mileage <a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/CruzeEco\/\">Cruze Eco<\/a> model and RS trim package (inset). The Chevrolet Cruze Eco is propelled by the new turbocharged 1.4-liter Ecotec inline four-cylinder. This engine, combined with a six-speed manual transmission, is not only the most powerful unit available, it&#8217;s also expected to yield a hybrid-like 40 miles per gallon on the highway. In order to help achieve that lofty number, the Cruze Eco gets drag-reducing shutters that close off the lower grille at higher speeds. Also contributing to the car&#8217;s elevated fuel efficiency are a deep front air dam and under-body panels. The 1.4 turbo is rated at 138 horsepower and a healthy 148 pound-feet of torque. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/gallery\/2011-chevrolet-cruze-rs\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" hspace=\"4\" height=\"170\" border=\"1\" align=\"right\" width=\"250\" vspace=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blogcdn.com\/www.autoblog.com\/media\/2010\/03\/cruzers-250.jpg?resize=250%2C170\" alt=\"2011 Chevrolet Cruze RS\" class=\"right border\" \/><\/a>Like other Chevy models, the Cruze will also be offered in LS, LT and LTZ trim levels. The LS gets a 136-horsepower naturally-aspirated 1.8-liter four, while the two higher trims get the turbo. Drivers wishing for a sportier appearance can opt for the RS package, which adds foglamps, rocker panel extensions and a rear spoiler. The RS pack also brings an upgraded interior featuring chrome trim and backlit instrument cluster bezels. <\/p>\n<p>Pricing and official EPA fuel economy numbers won&#8217;t be available until later this year when the Cruze actually goes on sale. Check out the Cruze Eco and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/CruzeRS\/\">Cruze RS<\/a> in the high-res image galleries below. We&#8217;ll have lots more on these cars next week once we look them over in person at the Javits Center. <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"postgallery\">\n<p><strong>Gallery: <a href=\"http:\/\/green.autoblog.com\/photos\/2011-chevrolet-cruze-eco\/low\/\">2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/green.autoblog.com\/photos\/2011-chevrolet-cruze-eco\/low\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blogcdn.com\/green.autoblog.com\/media\/2010\/03\/x11chcz045_thumbnail.jpg?w=780\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/green.autoblog.com\/photos\/2011-chevrolet-cruze-eco\/low\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blogcdn.com\/green.autoblog.com\/media\/2010\/03\/x11chcz046_thumbnail.jpg?w=780\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/green.autoblog.com\/photos\/2011-chevrolet-cruze-eco\/low\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blogcdn.com\/green.autoblog.com\/media\/2010\/03\/x11chcz048_thumbnail.jpg?w=780\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/green.autoblog.com\/photos\/2011-chevrolet-cruze-eco\/low\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blogcdn.com\/green.autoblog.com\/media\/2010\/03\/x11chcz047_thumbnail.jpg?w=780\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"postgallery\">\n<p><strong>Gallery: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/photos\/2011-chevrolet-cruze-rs\/low\/\">2011 Chevrolet Cruze RS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/photos\/2011-chevrolet-cruze-rs\/low\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blogcdn.com\/www.autoblog.com\/media\/2010\/03\/x11chcz037_thumbnail.jpg?w=780\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/photos\/2011-chevrolet-cruze-rs\/low\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blogcdn.com\/www.autoblog.com\/media\/2010\/03\/x11chcz038_thumbnail.jpg?w=780\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/photos\/2011-chevrolet-cruze-rs\/low\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blogcdn.com\/www.autoblog.com\/media\/2010\/03\/x11chcz041_thumbnail.jpg?w=780\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/photos\/2011-chevrolet-cruze-rs\/low\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blogcdn.com\/www.autoblog.com\/media\/2010\/03\/x11chcz044_thumbnail.jpg?w=780\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/photos\/2011-chevrolet-cruze-rs\/low\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blogcdn.com\/www.autoblog.com\/media\/2010\/03\/x11chcz043_thumbnail.jpg?w=780\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>\n[Source: General Motors]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/2010\/03\/28\/2011-chevy-cruze-eco-cruze-rs-unveiled\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Continue reading <em>Cruze Comes To Town: Chevy unveils 40-mpg Eco model and RS package<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/2010\/03\/28\/2011-chevy-cruze-eco-cruze-rs-unveiled\/\">Cruze Comes To Town: Chevy unveils 40-mpg Eco model and RS package<\/a> originally appeared on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\">Autoblog<\/a> on Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:01:00 EST.  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