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"  Chevrolet is gradually expanding its European model line-up, the latest edition being this new 1.7-liter diesel Cruze that slots in below the 2.0-liter. Chevrolet is hoping it will appeal to fleet owners as its lower CO2 emissions mean they won&amp;#039;t have to pay an annual road tax in the first year. The headline figures for the new version are 128 bhp at 4000 rpm and a respectable 221 lbs.-ft. of torque from 2000 to 2500 rpm, so it should be reasonably economical. Although it is based on the same GM Delta platform that underpins the Astra, it feels roomier and outstrips it in terms of luggage capacity with a useful 14.5 cu. ft. While the interior is pleasant enough in styling terms there are some surfaces and materials betraying the fact that the Cruze has been built down to a price, unlike the Astra or Ford Focus.  Having said that, it will appeal to those who see cars more as a functional necessity rather than a source of pleasure. As a consequence its dynamics are not a match for either the Astra or Focus, with a slightly firm ride and woolly steering. Nevertheless if you rein in any driving enthusiasm and let the car flow with the roads and through towns then it delivers what, I assume, Chevrolet wanted it to achieve: no nonsense motoring at a budget price. Even the entry level version of this 5-door hatch comes equipped with electric front windows and electrically adjustable door mirrors, remote central locking, follow-you home headlamps and air conditioning. Not a bad package for a UK list price of under $27,000. . Related posts:   2013 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Coming to the U.S. Chevrolet Cruze Eco Catches Hybrids and Diesels Quick Review: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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