General Motors announced yesterday that it will unveil the Chevrolet Cruze ECO at this year's New York Auto Show. The Chevrolet Cruze ECO is powered by a 1.4-liter Ecotec turbocharged engine equipped with variable valve timing that's coupled with a six-speed manual transmission. A six-speed automatic will also be offered as an option. The company estimates the Chevrolet Cruze ECO will offer a 40 mpg fuel consumption on the highway.
The Chevrolet Cruze ECO comes with a lower front grille air shutter that closes at high speeds to improve aerodynamics and a lower front air dam extension. The Chevrolet Cruze ECO also features a lowered ride height, 17-inch lightweight aluminum wheels and ultra-low rolling resistance 17-inch Goodyear tires.
The company says the Chevrolet Cruze ECO will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 10 seconds with the manual gearbox and in 9 seconds with the automatic.
The Chevrolet Cruze ECO price and availability will be announced at a later date.
