The Cruze Hatchback adds a new functional and sporty choice for customers. It joins Colorado and Trax as the latest Chevrolets to push into new segments.

The Cruze Hatch has the same, class-leading 106.3-inch (2,700 mm) wheelbase as sedan models, but features a unique roof and rear-end structure – including wraparound tail lamps and an integrated spoiler at the top of the liftgate. It opens to offer 22.7 cubic feet (643 liters) of cargo space behind the rear seat. With the rear seat folded, cargo space expands to 47.2 cubic feet (1,336 liters).

An all-new, more rigid and lighter architecture is the Cruze’s foundation for driving dynamism, while also playing a significant role in safety and efficiency. It is more than 200 pounds (91 kg) lighter than the previous-generation model due largely to a body structure that is 100 pounds lighter and an engine that’s 44 pounds (20 kg) lighter.

The 2017 Cruze Hatch goes on sale in North America in the Fall and will be offered in LT and Premier trims, and with the RS package.

Cruze is Chevrolet’s best-selling car around the world, with 3.5 million sold since it went on sale in 2008. Since Cruze’s introduction, Chevrolet’s retail share of the segment has grown from 5.8% to 9.4%. 35% of Cruze customers are new to Chevrolet. In the US, Cruze is the segment’s second-best seller to customers under 25.