Wagoner says GM will begin production of the Cruze at its Lordstown, Ohio, small-car assembly plant in April
2010. It will debut in Europe next spring. The car was designed and engineered by global teams in GM's Europe, Asia Pacific and North American regions.
The Cruze is expected to get close to 40 m.p.g. "We're targeting having the best fuel economy in the small-car segment," says Ed Peper, GM North America vp of Chevrolet. Wagoner believes it will fill a need in the market that will continue to be in high demand. "We think the change in consumers' minds is structural," he says.
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