Chevrolet Cruze

Most definitely, and make that LTZ come in this form:

Read it, great review Gunner. Hope they'll sell this Cruze 2.0D at RM110k+ low spec. The engine is proven good and powerful in Captiva, got VGT Turbocharger that eliminated lag and improved FC.

They'll definitely need to undercut the Focus TDCi, which is doing so-so in the sales chart at the moment.

I suspect our presence at the media drive was to gauge response before committing to a decision whether to bring it in or not. All 6 of the Malaysian journalists present, me included, gave positive feedback to GM's officials, so the ball is in their court now.

The Focus TDCI is a hatchback whereas the Cruze 2.0D is a sedan. Majority of Malaysians still prefer sedan over hatchback due to practicality issue. Gen2 vs Persona example is best answer. Need to ferry family members around yet able to carry cargo especially going back hometown, family trip, fetching/sending members to airport, etc.

Captiva's 2.0L VGT Turbocharged engine is EURO2 compatible and proven reliable so far, people are convinced to go for it if priced reasonable. RM120k for Cruze 2.0D is still reasonable but less than that would be great. Besides, Captiva 2.0D has been around for years, therefore the Cruze 2.0D has ready spare parts that can be shared with Captiva 2.0D and Cruze 1.8.

Sure or not Captiva is proven reliable? There is one stranded in workshop more than 6 mnths waiting for the spare parts...

well, my bro is looking for a car within this range, asked more of the mechanics, all of them said the same thing, "spare parts is the killer for this car". Car wise, its very good.

There is already a Focus TDCi sedan selling at the same price as the Focus TDCi hatch.

Hi Gunner,

The sedan looks is no where near the Hatchback. And Malaysian is always into Sedan (me included). So Cruze Diesel (if coming in) really make sense. It looks alone can beat Focus sedan easily.

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QUOTE (Kwar @ Mar 29 2011, 11:35 AM) *
Sure or not Captiva is proven reliable? There is one stranded in workshop more than 6 mnths waiting for the spare parts... smile_tongue.gif



well, my bro is looking for a car within this range, asked more of the mechanics, all of them said the same thing, "spare parts is the killer for this car". Car wise, its very good.


YA, IT IS TRUE! "SPARE PARTS IS THE KILLER FOR CHEVY CAR" - My 2 Captivas, have waited more than a year for parts! Money in hand to buy but no parts!!!! _ It a Good Car but the Hicom and now Naza is killing it!!!

Even, common consumable parts like - air cond interior, diesel filter, timing belt kit - no stock, Can you imagine????
Now I am waiting and waiting for parts - still waiting !!!! for steering rack, shiftronic gear module, sensors, driver seat that rock and rock motion and etc...

I was in Pavilion yesterday and Naza was launching the Cruze sedan. I have to say for 1.8ltr, 99k is quite good for the specs. What was more interesting was the promotion for upgraded version (body kit, 18"rims with Falken ZE522 tyres, sports leather) for the launch at same price 99k OTR (until this Sunday). The guy said after the launch, the upgrade version will be 120k.