Chevrolet prices new Cruze from £11,545 in the UK

The new Chevrolet Cruze will be arriving at UK showrooms in July priced from £11,545 (approx $15,900 US or €12,700 with today's exchange rates) thus undercutting the entry-level VW Jetta S 1.4 TSI 122HP by more than £2,000. The newcomer in Chevy's range will be offered with a choice of four engines, the 1.6-liter and 1.8-litre petrols with outputs of 113 and 141HP respectively, and two 2.0-liter diesels with 125HP or 150HP power outputs. Automatic transmission will

The range starts with the 1.6 S, which comes equipped with standard remote central locking, follow-me-home lighting, CD-radio system, electric front windows, a fully-adjustable driver's seat and steering wheel, six airbags and ESC (Electronic Stability Control. The 1.6S A/C model, at £11,995, also adds air conditioning.

The LS model, which Chevy expects to be the best-seller in the range, starts at £12,595 for the 1.6 manual variant and includes air conditioning as standard, plus 16-inch alloy wheels, a chrome edged radiator grille, front fog lights and reverse parking sensors.

At the top of the range will be the LT, which comes in 1.8 petrol or 2.0-litre diesel guises, with prices starting at £13,595. The LT's standard equipment list includes cruise control, climate control, an automatic anti-dazzle rear view mirror, an upgraded high-output stereo, electric rear windows, chrome detailing and 17-inch alloy wheels, plus the option of an integrated satellite navigation system.

Model	On-the-road price
1.6 S	£11,545
1.6 S A/C	£11,995
2.0 VCDi S A/C 125PS	£13,495
1.6 LS	£12,595
1.6 LS auto	£13,695
2.0 VCDi LS 125PS	£14,095
1.8 LT	£13,595
1.8 LT auto	£14,695
2.0 VCDi LT 150PS	£15,195