These leaked patent filings show us the final form that the yet-to-be-revealed Chevrolet Cruze hatchback will take when it hits global markets next year.
The five-door Cruze has already made an appearance in concept car form at the recent Paris Motor Show and these leaked pictures show that not much has changed in the car's overall form.
In fact, the hatchback's shape remains identical to that of the concept although the front bumper is a bit less radical and virtually identical to that of Cruze sedan. Expect the same principles to apply to the headlights and taillights.
When the concept car was unveiled, Chevrolet promised that the production version would bring new levels of value against some of the more established competition - needless to say that it should be somewhat cheaper than the VW Golf.
Chevrolet also reckons that with its attractive sweeping coupe roofline and short overhangs at both the front and rear, the new Cruze hatchback will have the same dynamic 'stance' as the saloon and will be instantly recognizable.
What's more, cargo capacity for the Cruze hatchback is close to 400 litres and it will feature 60/40 split rear seating.
The Cruze recently surpassed the Aveo as Chevrolet's top selling passenger car nameplate globally, and with hatchbacks representing up to 65% of the compact car pie in major markets like Europe, the Cruze hatch is a very logical step for the brand.
Expect the five-door to be almost mechanically identical to its sedan counterpart, with 1.6- and 2-litre petrol engines and a 2-litre turbodiesel on offer, and hopefully the 1.4-litre turbo petrol found in the American version will also be on the cards when it inevitably reaches local shores.