The 2017 Chevy Cruze Hatchback: This Is It

Chevy says the new Cruze hatch will go on sale in fall of 2016, citing a “nine percent market growth in small hatchbacks last year” for validation. All Cruze models come with the same 1.4 liter turbo inline-four, cruising along with 153 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. Oddly there’s no mention of transmission options just yet.

The new model will also come standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, as well as Chevy’s new MyLink infotainment system. The car also comes with a slew of safety systems, with Chevy claiming more than the Corolla and Civic, including lane assist, rear-parking assist, blind spot warning, and something called rear-cross traffic alert.

The hatch will be sold in three available trims in North America — LT, Premium, and RS (which doesn’t see any engine upgrades, just sportier styling), while the Cruze sedan comes with five, including lower L and LS trim levels. It will also be interesting to see how sales of the 5-door Cruze and the new Chevy Bolt compete, with similar styling elements but one shocking difference.