Chevrolet prices new Cruze starting at $17,495

DETROIT — Chevrolet today announced pricing for the all-new 2016, Lordstown-built Cruze will start at $17,495 when it goes on sale next spring.

The Cruze’s base price is almost $2,000 less than the 2016 Honda Civic LX of $19,475.

The compact car comes with standard Chevrolet MyLink radio with a seven-inch-diagonal screen, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. OnStar 4G LTE with a Wi-Fi hotspot and a standard rear-vision camera are also available.

Larger, lighter and roomier than the 2015 model, the all-new Cruze is offered in L, LS, LT and Premier models. An all-new, direct-injected 1.4L turbo engine generates a General Motors-estimated 153 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission is standard.

Cruze LS with an automatic transmission starts at $19,995 with GM-estimated highway fuel economy of 40 mpg.

Suggested retail pricing for all models: L manual - $17,495; LS manual: $18,995; LS automatic: $19,995; LT automatic: $21,995; and Premier automatic: $23,995.