Chevrolet has chosen the 2012 Geneva Motor Show to unveil the new Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon. In addition to this long awaited model, the American firm will also present two concept cars and a range of technology solutions that will feature on future models. The main attraction remains the Station Wagon, the new variant of the Cruze range, which brings an aesthetical update to it: among the details are a new front bumper and lateral LED daytime lights. Despite its rather compact size (4.68m), the new model, available from summer 2012, retains the spaciousness typical of these cars.

At launch, in addition to the current range, the Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon will be available in two new engines: 1.6 petrol and 2.0 diesel. Later, a new 1.4 petrol and 1.7 diesel will be added as well. All engines are Euro 5 compliant. The Cruze estate is equipped with keyless entry and starter, rear view camera and Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system. Externally, the front has been slightly renewed, especially in the lower part of the fascia.

The MyLink connectivity device is one of the new features offered by Chevrolet in Geneva. This piece of equipment allows the integration of smartphones, transforming the car into a docking station. It has a 7″ touch screen, USB, Aux-in and Bluetooth. It will be available on Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Aveo. The General Motors manufacturer will also display two new concept cars: Code 130R and Tru 140S. These are two four-seat coupes: the first is a square shaped car with turbo engine and rear-wheel drive; the second has front-wheel drive and sporty lines.

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During the imminent XLVI Superbowl, Chevrolet is going to show the TV audience a new ad featuring a few extreme stunts performed by the Sonic, the recent subcompact model known as Aveo on the European side of the pond. The commercial shows some of the crazy numbers arranged by Chevy for the model’s commercial launch, including the recent, breathtaking kickflip, bungee jumping, sky diving and also a few glimpses of another brand new ad, that will be premiered during the ‘big game’ as well and featuring L.A. rock band OK Go. Just as a quick reminder, Chevrolet Sonic/Aveo’s engine range is made of a 1.2-litre petrol unit available in two power configurations (70 hp or 86 hp), a 1.4 petrol delivering 100 hp and a diesel unit, a 1.3-litre available in power steps of 75 and 95 hp.

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Chevrolet released a new one-minute long video starring the Chevrolet Aveo (known as ‘Sonic’ in North America) driving through a workshop on two wheels with stuntman Jamey Smith behind the steering wheel (first time he ever did that with an Aveo). The video is quite funny as the people working there seem to not care about the flashy orange Aveo going through the warehouse at extremely low speed. Then Mr.Smith completes the task by perfectly parking the car just outside the shed. Good job.

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