Critical Knowledge:

• All-new entry in compact segment
• Developed by global design and engineering team
• Will be built in multiple locations
• Three engines: 1.6- and 1.8-liter VVT, and new 2.0-liter turbo-diesel
• 5-speed manual and all-new 6-speed automatic transmissions offered
• Unique detail fabric used throughout vehicle, not limited to seats
• On sale in European markets in Spring 2009; other global regions to follow

Introduction
Chevrolet picked the Paris Motor Show for the worldwide premiere of its all-new compact sedan, the Cruze, which will go on sale first in Europe in March 2009. Why Europe? Chevrolet is GM Europe’s fastest-growing mainstream brand, with European sales up 23 percent in the first six months of 2008. The division expects the Cruze rollout to generate even more sales success in Europe, and create a buzz that carries over into other global markets as the car is introduced with regionally-specific engine choices. As for North America, the Cruze will be the replacement for the Chevy Cobalt, and will be a 2011 model. The Cruze fits in the Chevrolet model lineup between the subcompact Aveo and the midsize Malibu.