OREANDA-NEWS. Chevrolet Company in August - only in 16 months after the sale of the two millionth Chevrolet Cruze - sold 3 millionth vehicle of this model. Chevrolet Cruze is the best seller in the compact car segment in the world.

"Sales of compact cars in the world are growing exponentially. In the emerging markets of Asia and South America, it is due to the increase in the number of car owners, and in mature markets, such as in the United States - due to the client's choice of more compact and fuel-efficient vehicles to reduce fuel costs”, - said a senior analyst of resource AutoTrader.com, Michelle Krebs. - “Compact cars such as the Cruze, contribute to global sales growth and they will continue to do so in the future”.

Chevrolet strives to produce cars where they will be in demand. So, today the Cruze is available in 11 countries on five continents and it is sold in 118 countries. In accordance with the preferences of different markets Cruze is available in three types: sedan, hatchback and wagon. The engine range consists of five units: petrol - 1.4 liter, 1.6 liter and 1.8 liter and diesel - 1.7 liters and 2.0 liters. Chevrolet introduced recently a new version of Cruze, adapted to the preferences of Chinese customers, based on their requirements for the design and layout. Since 2009, China sold 1.13 million of Cruze - it is more than in any other country.

In America, which is the second largest market for Chevrolet Cruze with 900,000 sold vehicles, Cruze of 2015 model year will be available with the OnStar system with the possibility of communication networks 4G LTE standard and an access point Wi-Fi with support for up to seven mobile devices. In addition, a list of options will be replenished by system Siri Eyes Free, allows you to manage text messages and phone calls, ask for directions, and even send e-mails without being distracted from the road. In the American market Cruze of 2015 model year will be offered with a 2-liter turbo diesel, by allowing to run on with one fueling up to 1150 km.

Third place by sales of Chevrolet Cruze in the world belongs to Russia, where it was sold 195,000 of such vehicles. “Chevrolet Cruze appeared in the Russian market five years ago and since then it occupies a strong position in its segment”, - says Director of Sales of Chevrolet Russia, Roman Sheikin. - “To celebrate this anniversary, we want to make the car-bestseller even more accessible to buyers”. So, from September 1st, 2014 Chevrolet reduces the recommended retail price of the Chevrolet Cruze by 40 thousand rubles.