[AutoGuide.com]

Rumors of a Chevrolet Cruze 3-door hatchback appear to be just that, after an interview with General Motors North American President Mark Reuss surfaced, stating that the Cruze is too late in its North American product cycle for a hatchback.

On the other hand, reports are emerging that Buick may get a hatchback version of the Opel Astra GTC, which could end up being a variant of the Verano (shown above). The new car is expected to bow in 2014, and hopefully the Verano Turbo's 2.0L 4-cylinder making 250 horsepower is offered. Buick will have to plan carefully for this product, as GM's Saturn division has already tried importing a version of the Astra, and was met with an utterly dismal response from consumers.

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[Eddy Cruze]

How much has changed!

 

[OldWhiteChevy]

I couldn't understand why Buick dumped the Verano (in the U.S., anyway). They could have done more with that car, including a hatch or AWD version.

 

[2015LT2]

I was looking at the sales figures for the Verano. I guess Buick figured it was not popular enough to bring it into the 2nd generation maybe?

 

[Blasirl]

I vote for a convertible 2dr myself!

 

[xbazzarex]

This is exactly why Buick needed to go back in 2009/2010 and Pontiac needed to be kept. GM has no brand for its sporty cars, or even experimental cars. Chevy seems to be uninterested in doing anything other then the safest bet. A performance oriented hatchback cruze would sell like hot cakes, I see tons of Gti and focus st on the road, I guess Chevy just likes being boring for their lower end customers.