The cracks on the wall surrounding the Detroit Auto Show are getting wider as following the premature release of the 2013 Dodge Dart and 2013 Ford Fusion (Mondeo), we now have the first pictures of the 2013 Cadillac ATS.
The ATS sedan is perhaps one of the most important projects in the last decade for Cadillac as it offers the wreath and crest brand its first true rival against the almighty BMW 3-Series as well as the successful Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class models.
On the outside, the ATS looks exactly like what we expected: an offspring of the new XTS and the CTS in a mid-size sedan package. It's also surprisingly close to the rendering sent to Carscoop by one of our readers, Josh Byrnes.
As for the interior, we can't but help note the similarities in the design of the center console and steering wheel with the…Chevrolet Cruze. However, the Cadillac does get its own set of gauges if that's of any consolation.
GM has said that it has honed the ATS's chassis on the Nürburgring and that it will offer the l rear-wheel drive model with a choice of three gasoline engines including a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four cylinder unit, a 2.0-liter Turbo with 270 ponies and a 3.6-liter V6 (probably with 318HP).
At a media occurrence for the arrival of the new 2013 Malibu on Friday, Common Engines verified the demonstration of a turbocharged design to Generator Pattern publication.
Chevrolet authorities said that the force-fed different of the Malibu would be presented in about a seasons time from now, without elaborating further on the features of powerplant or the design reduce.
There's rumours that GM may use the SS or perhaps even the RS handle for the turbocharged Malibu automobile. The Detroit automaker's powerplant bin currently has a 220HP 2.0-liter Ecotec Turbocompresseur and the more effective 2.0-liter Turbocompresseur model with 270-horsepower used on the main Buick Beautiful GS, while GM is also thought to be operating on a company new 2.0L four-cylinder turbo powerplant.
For now, the 2013 Malibu will release at first with a 2.4-liter four-pot with eAssit generating 182HP from the powerplant and 15HP from the motor model, and a 2.5-liter inline-four ranked at 190-horsepower.
A version of show car sedan Cruze news will be the star attraction in the Chevy this year's Paris Motor Show, which begins on September 30. While GM uses "show car", the term, five-door hatchback version of the Cruze is almost ready to produce at least a show Bling-ground, such as blue dye in the headlights, larger wheels and lights LED daytime running.
Keeping the front and body lines stretched sedan model, the hatch nicely decorated and furnished with a sweeping roof and cut a single and back-end processing. GM has not released photos of the interior, but no changes are expected in four-door sedan.
According to the automaker, load capacity for the sedan Cruze is close to 400 liters and 60/40 split rear seats have.
The range of engines available will probably be identical to the sedan that is currently offered in Europe with two petrol engines, a 141HP 1.6-liter 113HP and a 1.8-liter and a 123HP 2.0-liter turbo diesel.
The new Cruze five-door hatchback goes on sale across Europe in the middle of 2011 with prices announced closer to launch date. More markets will get the car shortly after, but GM has not said if North America will be one of them.
Wayne Brannon, president and CEO of Chevrolet Europe, consider adding a hatchback version of the region will increase sales of the car.
"Backing Hatch play a crucial role in many markets," said Brannon. "The compact segment in Europe is about 4.8 million units a quarter of the total market, with tailgate which is about 65% of this amount. We therefore expect to see greater activity in several regions where there has sent a signal that Chevrolet is now a major player in public in Europe. "
The Cruze hatch is one of the four world Chevrolet in the Paris Salon and join the new Orlando MPV, SUV Captiva and the rise of the new Aveo.
After confirmation of the development of a diesel version of the Chevrolet Cruze sedan sold well in the U.S. market earlier this year showed today that General Motors, the car will be built at its plant in Lordstown, Ohio, with sales to begin in early 2013.
GM spokesman Tom Mock said The Detroit News that the company will invest $ 5500000 to renovate the body shop of the factory and general meeting. The same factory also produces gasoline versions of the Cruze, which was a great success for GM sells better than anything in its segment, including the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.
Detroit-based automaker has not yet provided any information on the Cruze diesel engines that are offered in the United States.
In Europe, Chevrolet offers the compact sedan with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel that produces 163 horsepower at 3,800 rules and 360 Nm (265.5 lb-ft) of torque at 1,750 rpm, with a choice of 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions.
With this engine, Cruze offers a combined fuel economy on the European cycle (remember, these figures are not directly comparable to estimates from the LFS) 5.2 lt/100km [42mpg U.S.] for the manual model and 6.3lt/100km [37.3mpg U.S.] for the automatic. The model also refers 4.4lt/100km manual (53.5mpg U.S.) on the highway.
Currently, the Cruze's most fuel efficient available in states that are Eco-model has a six-speed manual transmission with an EPA rating of 42 mpg (equivalent to 5.6lt/100km) on the highway.
SEMA Show 2011 in Las Vegas in November to be busy preparing for the event over the Tjin Edition crew.
Just two days after customizing the report of its partnership with Ford Explorer SUV and the 2012 Mustang 5.0 GT, Tjin Edition, which also revealed a partnership with Honda to develop customized 2012 Honda Civic Si sedan and GM to create decorated Chevrolet Cruze.
Interestingly, Tjin Edition says it was chosen by Honda to build the sedan Civic Si only at the SEMA event this year. Among other features, improved Civic Si to be a sport Wraptivo custom wrap, 19-inch concave Rotiform BLQ wheel that hides a set of Baer brakes and a lowered suspension.
General Motors to build its sixth in the last four years, Tjin Edition Chevrolet Cruze sedan chosen will be personalized with a Dupont Sunburst yellow paint job, LED headlamps Wurkz, 19-inch wheels Falken Rotiform TMB corresponded to mass yellow tires and brakes Baer 6P.
Cruze also involved in a number of interior upgrades including black leather seats and audio Realm as well as changes in performance
In a simultaneous world premiere at the Auto Show New York and Shanghai Auto Show, China, General Motors will raise the curtain on its new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, one of the most important models of the company along year. The online debut of the brand new mid-size model is the same day that Chevrolet has announced its best results in the first quarter with 1.1 million sales worldwide.
What is important to this generation of the Chevrolet Malibu is a midsize sedan into a global player, as GM plans to sell a car in nearly 100 countries around the world and build it in several places, such as China. North American version will be produced at the Fairfax assembly plant in Kansas City, and Hamtramck plant in Detroit.
Redesigned from the ground up, the new Malibu sports new exterior design with lines and curves inspired by newer models such as Chevrolet Cruze, and even against the back Camaro with dual element LED taillights.
"The exterior design of the new Malibu is the DNA of his sister vehicles, Camaro and Corvette, to provide sensitivity sporting family sedan segment," said Bryan Nesbitt, Executive Director of GM exterior design.
The interior was also redesigned with a more fluid design with a distinguished panel including a pair of Camaro-esque round gauges in square housings, and a new hinged lid, flat panel display in the center console that articulates and reveals a drop in six inches of light hidden storage compartment. In the U.S., the Chevrolet Malibu is offered with the new package of information and entertainment MyLink that integrates wireless connectivity via Bluetooth.
Under the cool sheet metal, the Malibu rides on GM's Epsilon II platform, which is in a great variety of vehicles, including the Opel Insignia / Buick Regal, Buick LaCrosse and the new Saab 9-5.
The 107.8-inch (2738 mmng) wheelbase is 4.5 inches (114 mm) shorter than the model it replaces. However, the new Malibu also receives 62 inches (1574 mm) front and rear tracks that are more than 2 inches (51 mm) wider than before. As a result, GM says the 2013 Malibu has about 4 cubic feet (113 L) of additional interior volume, with front and back of the shoulder and more hip room, and one more cubic feet of additional space in the trunk 16.3 Cu. feet (462 liters).
The new measures 191.3-in Malibu. (4859 mm) long, 73.0-in. (1854 mm) wide and 57.6-in. (1462 mm) height). This means that the 2013 Malibu is 0.5-in. shorter, 3.0, -. wider and 0.5-in. higher than the current model.
At the launch, North America Malibu will be offered with a new 2.5-liter Ecotec four-cylinder direct injection, linked to a six-speed automatic transmission. Final figures are still under development, but GM says the boat four deliver over 190 horsepower and 180 lb.-ft. of torque (245 Nm). GM has not ruled out a V6 unit for the future.
New mid-size Chevy model is equipped with MacPherson strut front suspension and upgraded multi-link rear, while stopping power comes courtesy of ventilated disc brakes and solid rear disc brakes clamped by a twin-piston front and single piston calipers rear aluminum.
Standard safety features include an array of airbags with a Lane Departure Warning system available with collision warning forward.
North American spec, the 2013 Malibu LS, LT and LTZ trim levels, with a choice of 10 exterior colors and four interior colors.
Production and U.S. sales begin in the first quarter of 2012. Details on the European market, Australia (as Holden Malibu) and other international versions of the Malibu is being released at a later date.
