Chevrolet Cruze (2009 - ) - Another slant on the new Astra

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Fri 9 Oct 2009 13:19
Another slant on the new Astra - tunacat
One of the most notable new features of the new Astra would appear to be its rear suspension

Doesn't the latest Astra share its platform with the Chevrolet Cruze?

Does that mean the Cruze also has similar rear suspension with a Watts Linkage?

Apart perhaps from its slightly overdone front end, the Cruze is also quite bold and modern -looking. HJ reckons it is "a really good-looking car" and rates it decently.
(and yes it's a saloon, but there's a hatch coming)

I know it's a dangerous thing to compare LIST prices (especially with the availability of the likes of 12 month-old Astras at supermarket sites), but the cheapest Astra is £15675 for a 1.4 with 87 bhp.
The cheapest Cruze is £11,995 for a 1.6 with 113 bhp and 3 years' servicing included.

Was even only £11,495 during the launch offer.
Seems a surprisingly large amount of car when you consider the list price of the lowliest spec and engined 3-door Fiesta is about £10,800.

(And if the Aveo is anything to go by, it might start showing up at supermarket sites before too long too)

Might even have a temperature gauge (?)

Edited by Pugugly on 09/10/2009 at 16:40

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Fri 9 Oct 2009 13:23
New Vauxhall Astra - another slant - mike hannon
It's a Watt linkage. Whatever next - double wishbones or a de Dion?
Puts on anorak and ducks back below the parapet...
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Fri 9 Oct 2009 13:29
New Vauxhall Astra - another slant - TheOilBurner
I know it's not fair to compare a current car with an older generation model, but after getting a Chevy Lacetti as a hire car, it was very clear to me how they were able to sell these so much cheaper than an Astra, say.

However, the Cruze is indeed on the same platform as the new Astra - I'm not sure that would guarantee the same suspension set up though.

From what I've read on a GM forum, the Cruze is missing the Watts Linkage, and probably quite a few other things too.
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