Having already made its way into Europe, China, Australia , South Korea and other international markets, GM has announced that the debut of the U.S. production version of the Chevrolet Cruze sedan will take place at the Los Angeles Auto Show on December 2. However, we won't be seeing the Cruze in GM's dealerships for a while as the compact-sized sedan's U.S. market launch is scheduled for the third quarter of 2010.

Chevrolet expects that the new Cruze will return up to 40 mpg on the highway with its new 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

Alongside the Cruze, Chevrolet's LA Auto Show stand will also will feature the all-new 2010 Camaro sports coupe, Equinox compact crossover SUV and the Volt electric vehicle that will go on sale in the States in late 2010.