The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze hatchback debuted at the 2016 NAIAS, being developed on the same platform as the sedan.
Sharing the latter’s wheelbase, the hatchback comes with its unique roof and rear end, including wraparound taillights and an integrated spoiler. An all-new, more rigid and lighter architecture is the Chevrolet 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.