Here are the first pictures of Chevrolet’s all-new compact family car the Cruze, which is set to make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October.

On sale next year, Chevrolet says that the four-door model is “an entirely global car, which will go on sale across all continents as one of Chevrolet’s core new models” though we doubt very much that we will see the car here, with or without a Holden badge.

Inside, the car features a twin-cockpit design, with a distinct centre console dividing the front into separate areas for the driver and passenger — a styling cue taken from various iconic Chevrolet performance cars.

At launch, three engines will be offered — 1.6-litre 112PS and 1.8-litre 140PS petrol units, both with variable valve timing for optimal power, fuel economy and exhaust emissions, or a 2.0-litre 150PS common-rail turbodiesel.

The Cruze heralds a new era for Chevrolet in Europe, which is set to be built upon even further over the coming months with the introduction of even more new models, including the iconic Camaro.

Here are the first pictures of Chevrolet’s all-new compact family car the Cruze, which is set to make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October.

On sale next year, Chevrolet says that the four-door model is “an entirely global car, which will go on sale across all continents as one of Chevrolet’s core new models” though we doubt very much that we will see the car here, with or without a Holden badge.

Inside, the car features a twin-cockpit design, with a distinct centre console dividing the front into separate areas for the driver and passenger — a styling cue taken from various iconic Chevrolet performance cars.

At launch, three engines will be offered — 1.6-litre 112PS and 1.8-litre 140PS petrol units, both with variable valve timing for optimal power, fuel economy and exhaust emissions, or a 2.0-litre 150PS common-rail turbodiesel.

The Cruze heralds a new era for Chevrolet in Europe, which is set to be built upon even further over the coming months with the introduction of even more new models, including the iconic Camaro.