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The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact car promises to redefine fuel efficiency for the small-car segment, and its 1.4-liter four-cylinder range of engines could herald a new era of fun-to-drive cars for Americans.

The latest addition to Chevrolet’s North American lineup will be on show at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show before going on sale in the third quarter of next year. Key competitors include the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra and Nissan Sentra.

2011 Chevrolet Cruze at a Glance:

o Popular global car refined for America
o Expected segment-best fuel economy – up to 40 mpg highway – with new family of small-displacement engines, including Ecotec 1.4L I-4 turbo
o Progressive design with exceptional levels of refinement, quietness and build quality
o More spacious interior and greater cargo room than Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla
o Ten standard air bags help make it one of the safest cars in its class
o Built at Lordstown, Ohio assembly plant
o On sale in third quarter of 2010
o Five-year/100,000-mile powertain warranty – the best coverage in America

Car and Driver magazine has posted a first drive review of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.