2012 Chevy Cruze

2012 Chevy Cruze: Cruze is offered in three distinct trim levels besides Eco. The base car, powered by a naturally aspirated 1.8-liter four, is designated "LS." In the middle, there are two "LT" models, and at the top-of-the-line is the "LTZ." In two model years, GM has offered nine different powertrain combinations on the Cruze, including four different transmissions – you'll need a scorecard to keep up.

Parsing all the possible powertrain combinations on the Cruze is necessary because, as attractive as that 42 mpg number is, most people like automatics. That GM has to deploy a manual to hit that number is something of a problem, given that the Ford Focus and Hyundai Elantra nail 40 EPA-rated miles per gallon with automatics. (Ford has its own problem on this score: A less-than-smooth-shifting dual-clutch gearbox.) Even if you prefer rowing your own gears, the Eco's manual transmission can be frustrating.

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2013 Chevy Silverado

2013 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD will be capable of operating on both compressed natural gas and good ol’ pump gas  though not at the same time. According to GM, the truck’s 6.0-liter V-8 is capable of switching seamlessly between its CNG and gas fuel systems. That should help nip CNG range anxiety in the bud, as it allows owners to fill-up just about everywhere. 

GM expects the two trucks to have a range of over 650 miles when operating on both fuels. Chevy and GMC will offer the Silverado and Sierra bi-fuel trucks with two bed lengths: standard and long. That’s just as well because the diamond-plated CNG fuel tank will take up a bit of cargo room, since it’s mounted in the Silverado or Sierra’s bed. The CNG fuel tank is installed by a GM supplier, and fully-backed by a GM warranty.

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Chevrolet announced it will launch the Eco version of its new Malibu first, then will launch conventional 2.5-liter models. Both go on sale in the first quarter of 2012 as '13 models. While conventional Malibus get the new 2.5-liter four, the Eco, like Buick's Regal and LaCrosse with eAssist, continue with the 2.4-liter four, coupled to a mild hybrid system with a lithium-ion battery. Chevy expects 26/38 mpg fuel mileage, which is 1 mpg better on the highway cycle compared with the similar Buick Regal, thanks to better aerodynamics 

 

The Malibu Eco has active grill shutters, but little else to distinguish it from the Malibu LS, LT and LTZ. It's "Chevrolet's most efficient midsize sedan, ever," says GM North American President Mark Reuss. The Malibu Eco's highway mileage will exceed that of the Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima hybrid at 35 mpg, and the Ford Fusion hybrid at 36 mpg, though those full hybrids get better city mileage, at 31 mpg and 41 mpg, respectively.

 

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco

 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Interior

 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco

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2013 Chevrolet Camaro

2013 Chevrolet Camaro: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro V6 gets more power, and a convertible version could come later this model year. GM pony cars iconic coupe 2 doors. A 2-door convertible is scheduled to arrive on time in early 2013. Camaro body style is inspired by the 1969 model -. LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, 2SS back and trim levels. Two engines are available with a V6 and a V8. V6 is a 3.6-liter engine that produces 312 horsepower, an increase of eight from a 2010 model. It is available in LS and LT.

The V8 SS is used, which has seen few changes for 2013. SS versions with a manual transmission get a 426-horsepower 6.2-liter V8. Automatic-equipped SS models also get a 6.2-liter V8 engine, but has 400 horsepower and fuel management features GMs cylinder deactivation assets. V6 models also offer manual or automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, traction control, front airbags, side airbags and side curtain airbags.

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