If GM has learned anything (and it seems they have), they'll probably take a bit of time in bringing something out to the market. However, don't expect the Cruze SS to be

A. cheap
B. faster than a Camaro

If it's cheap, it will take away sales from the 300hp+ Camaro V6. If it's faster than a Camaro, who will buy a Camaro?

I think they'll bring something out in the $26-$28k range. We shall see.

 

that was the price on SS Cobalts when they were new, so I'd say thats the price range for sure

 

If they're smart it would be priced around the same as a Civic SI, VW GTI, or this new type R.

 

Idk the focus st is the fwd car to beat right now i see. Everyone mentioning honda, comon now the new si is a joke what makes you think there gonna bring a type r over from Japan when the american si is trash
My money is on that new st turbo 2.0 and its quicker than a speed 3
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The Focus ST is awesome. It was even more awesome in Europe with the old 300 hp 2.5 liter 5-cylinder Volvo engine screaming away under its hood, but it couldn't continue to meet emissions requirements

 

I say if a really want to make an SS model then give it a 3800 v6 engine. The supercharged one.

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Too heavy and too old school. Pushrods...pshhh. GM finally snapped outta that with their V6 engines.

 

Literally, I was walking back to my car from a used car lot when I noticed the back end of a car and was like wtf is that?! It was the cruze. I immediately walked over the new car lot and initiated my cruze purchase. Had that cruze backend I spotted looked like the renderings, I would have ended up with a used cobalt or another honda.

 

And with a 14.6 sec 1/4mile, 0-60 in 6.1, and EPA 21/31 mileage.

Impressively, they're estimated the base price set at 25k. Not bad.

 

Those times with eco mpg chevy has a winner

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My Cruze already has 161HP and 266tq and is standard from the factory. It is currently being repaired after a taxi decided to do a U turn into me. Other than that it is a nice tourer, brilliant on hills and totally effortless to drive. The only negative is turbo lag from rest with auto box. I refuse to load up the transmission by building up revs with my foot on the brake. Yes I have a diesel and after 2 months I doubt I will ever go back to petrol.

 

My Cruze already has 161HP and 266tq and is standard from the factory. It is currently being repaired after a taxi decided to do a U turn into me. Other than that it is a nice tourer, brilliant on hills and totally effortless to drive. The only negative is turbo lag from rest with auto box. I refuse to load up the transmission by building up revs with my foot on the brake. Yes I have a diesel and after 2 months I doubt I will ever go back to petrol.

North America (USA, Canada, Mexico) is supposed to be getting our 2013 ECO-D Cruze 2.0LT early next year, with same(?) engine and automatic transmission as you have. Did they give you a special booklet about the diesel engine with your car or is the info only in the Owners Manual?

 

All the engine options are covered in the owners manual. Have had good service from the dealer. By the way I had my accident in a country town and the local Holden dealer got me mobile without charging me anything even though it had nothing to do with warranty or roadside assist.