thats because the us is stupid..
"According to GMI sources manual equipped Cruze models are occasionally rolling down the line in Lordstown, OH now for testing purposes. Production of manual Cruze's is slated to begin in mid-December or January, so don't expect to see any on dealer lots until closer to spring 2011."
the article is talking about 1.4t cars, but that was a blanket statement. gm and many car companies feel us drivers dont want manual cars.
Confirmed: Cruze 1.4T Models Getting Manual Transmission - GM Inside News Forum
nemasys, can you or anyone in canada check the vin # on those cruzes up there when you get a chance wondering what canada got if it starts with a k or a 1..