Chevrolet Cruze spotted in Pune featuring a different stoplight

A Chevrolet Cruze has been spotted testing in India by our good friend Mr. Rohin Nagrani, Senior Editor, BS Motoring who snapped it on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

Chevrolet Cruze facelift spied in India

It is immediately apparent where the change lies. The taillight cluster is all new and features a different detailing to it.

Customized Chevrolet Cruze (1)
This was the Cruze Chevrolet had showcased at the 2012 Auto Expo. They called it a 'Cuzomized Cruze' though.

The rear looks similar to the Cruze displayed at GM's booth at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo. Which is why we're a bit skeptical that this could be a modified Cruze and the taillight is just an accessory.

What makes us think again that this is a modified/accessorized car is the number plate holder which has a 'Cruze' nameplate, like as though this were a dealership demo/display car.

Chevrolet Cruze taillight assembly
This is the current Cruze's stoplight unit.

About the same time last year, GM India introduced the 'all new' Cruze, which was nothing but a minor engine update and certain feature additions for the car. There were no exterior changes to speak about.

Customized Chevrolet Cruze (2)
Front of the 'Customized Cruze' from the 2012 Auto Expo. Note that the wheels haven't been carried over.

Globally, the next generation Cruze has been delayed by a year and we are expecting a late 2015 launch. Facelifts and model year updates should keep the Cruze relatively fresh until then.

[Spyshot from Rohin Nagrani's Twitter Handle]

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