Fort Worth Chevrolet dealer, Jerry’s Chevrolet, recently announced plans to debut the new 2011 Chevy Cruze at the dealership in September.

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will replace Cobalt as the compact car from General Motors’ volume division. Cruze is a 4-door sedan that comes in LS, LT, LTZ, and fuel-economy-oriented Eco trim levels. The LS has a 136-horsepower 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine. The LT, LTZ, and Eco use a 138-horsepower turbocharged 1.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. A 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission is available on all models.

Among the available features are a wireless cell-phone link and navigation system. Cruze Eco models have ultra-low-rolling-resistance tires and other aerodynamic tweaks designed to increase fuel economy. Available on the LT and LTZ is an RS Appearance Package, which includes specific wheels and exterior trim.

The new compact Chevrolet Cruze, which replaces the Chevy Cobalt, is not only a good looking vehicle, but also boasts many safety features.

“We are very confident of the safety performance of the Cruze and believe it will prove to be one of the safest vehicles in the segment,” said Chuck Russell, vehicle line director at the Milford Proving Ground, where future vehicles are tested. “To benefit our customers, we went way beyond requirements to exceed government safety mandates.”

The list of standard safety features on all models includes dual stage airbags, head-curtain airbags mounted in the roof rail, seat mounted, side-impact airbags, front and rear, front passenger seat occupant sensing system, and rollover sensing and protection system as well as a collapsible pedal assembly, which can minimize injuries to the driver in a head-on collision.

Chevy has also provided a comparison showing that the Cruze has nine standard features that cost extra on the Honda Civic, including satellite radio, traction control and Air Conditioning. Downsizing has become a fact of life in the compact segment where consumers both expect fuel economy approaching 40 miles per gallon and a comfortable interior as well, and the Cruze offers both.

Fort Worth Chevrolet shoppers who would like to learn more about the arrival of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, can call Jerry’s Chevrolet at 800-587-7606.

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