Second Generation Chevy Cruze Will Use New Global Platform

The second generation of the Chevrolet CruzeChevrolet Cruze Gen.2United States of America, 2008 > present67 versions
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is set to debut in the fall of 2014, and General MotorsGMUnited States of America, 1998 > present8 models
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plans to use the platform globally on compact sedans and crossovers. This would replace the way GM currently uses separate platforms for compact sedans and crossovers. While the Cruze will be the first to get the new platform, it will eventually be used on compact GM vehicles all over the world. 

The second generation Cruze will continue to be built in Lordstown, Ohio, for the US, and will likely get more variants. Currently, the US only gets the Cruze as a sedan, despite a wagon being offered in Europe. The second generation could get a hatchback and coupe in the US. 

According to GM, the second generation will have better interior quality, better fuel economy and more storage. The Cruze is Chevrolet'sChevroletUnited States of America, 1911 > present82 models
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second best selling sedan is the US after the Malibu, and its the fourth best selling compact car in the US behind the CivicHonda Civic Gen.9Japan, 2011 > present85 versions
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, CorollaToyota Corolla Gen.10Japan, 2006 > 201334 versions
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and FocusFord Focus Gen.3 [III]United States of America, 2012 > present10 versions
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. 

It is too soon to talk about engines for the new generation. Chevrolet will be the first US automaker to offer a diesel in a compact car with next year's Cruze Diesel. While VolkswagenVolkswagenGermany, 1938 > present98 models
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has mined this territory for years in the US, the diesel Cruze will be the first attempt by a major US automaker. 

Source: Automotive News