Four new Chevy cars on display at NAIAS 2016––the 2017 Bolt EV, 2016 Cruze, 2017 Cruze Hatch, and 2016 Malibu Hybrid––are clear game-changers for Chevy, General Motors, and, in general, the auto industry. Steering away from the traditional auto business model of producing minutely updated vehicles with small nuances differentiating them from previous generations, Chevy has its eye on the future and is drastically blending more efficient engine performance with artistically motivated design and modern technology. Welcome to the future:
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV offers an impressive driving range of 200 miles on one electric charge, as well as an affordable price around $33,000. A partnership with LG Corp. has enabled GM to develop a litany of new technological features for the Bolt that will add additional value to the electrified vehicle.
2016 Chevrolet Cruze
The new Cruze’s athletic build houses technology for 7 connected devices with available 4G LTE Wi-Fi, and is the first in its class to offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Those are the fun aspects of the new Cruze, but it’s also efficient with an EPA-estimated 35 mpg highway. With 10 air bags and available standard OnStar for the first 6 months, the 5-seater 2016 Cruze is also a safe haven for drivers and their passengers.
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatch
The hatchback provides ample room for extra storage thanks to its 18.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the back seat, made 42 cubic feet of cargo space with the back seat folded down. It's equipped with an EcoTec turbocharged 1.4L four-cylinder engine with direct injection and start/stop technology. With the hatchback, the Cruze's former 138 horsepower gallops to 153, and its 135 ft-lb. of torque increases to 177. The hatchback is also lighter by 100 pounds as a result of its lean body design, and by 44 pounds as a result of the new EcoTec engine.
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Inches have been added to the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid's interior legroom, its fuel economy is higher than ever, and the overall it's 300 pounds lighter than the previous generation. The Malibu Hybrid is estimated to deliver 45 mpg combined, partly thanks to Chevy utilizing super-thin, high-strength steel throughout the Malibu's body. The new Teen Driver function allows parents to track information like maximum speed, miles driven, and active safety features to keep their worries at bay knowing their teens are safe.
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