Chevy Drops Details of the 2011 Cruze

In anticipation of this week’s LA Auto Show, Chevy has provided the details on the 2011 Chevy Cruze. Much attention has been spent on creating an efficient yet visually-appealing vehicle. At the helm, two four-cylinder engines will be offered–a 1.8-liter Ecotec offering 136 horsepower and a 1.4-liter turbocharged Ecotec that adds two equine stragglers to the pen. Those Ecotecs will team up with six-speed manual or automatic transmissions. The Cruze is expected to offer up to 40 mpg.

The Cruze will come in LS, LT and LTZ packages and will get a host of features including electronic stability control, six-speaker stereo with MP3 playback and aux jack, and soft-touch interior components. The Cruze will base at $16,000 and add-ons like satellite radio, heated leather seats and OnStar will be available. Expect it Q3 of 2010. [via WCF]