GM Reveals 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

[FenwickHockey65]

Chevrolet Debuts 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel
General Motors

February 7, 2013

• Turbocharging helps deliver segment-leading 148 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque with estimated 42 mpg highway
• $25,695 MSRP includes destination and two-year maintenance plan

CHICAGO – Chevrolet is entering the U.S. and Canadian diesel car markets this summer with a 2.0L turbo-diesel version of its hottest-selling sedan, the Cruze, featuring the cleanest diesel passenger car engine General Motors has ever produced.

Clean diesels generate at least 90 percent less Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) and particulate emissions when compared to previous-generation diesels.

Built in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel delivers a combination of segment-leading features and efficiency. Based on GM testing, the Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated estimated best-in-segment range and 42 mpg on the highway with spirited performance and the durability diesel owners value around the globe.

“Chevrolet has a diverse portfolio of products and technologies to meet the needs of the most discerning customer, whether it’s driving across town gas free in a Spark EV or cross-country in a clean turbo diesel,” said Chris Perry, Chevrolet vice president of marketing.

The compact sedan’s new 2.0L turbo-diesel engine produces segment-leading estimated 148 horsepower (110 kW) and estimated 258 lb-ft torque (350 Nm) with 0-60 performance of 8.6 seconds, which is better than the Volkswagen Jetta TDI automatic and competitive with German diesel cars that dominate the U.S. market.

Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel’s emissions will be below stringent U.S. environmental standards including Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions standards.

“Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel fills an important role in Chevrolet’s diverse four-cylinder lineup, and is primed to win over diesel devotees and compact car buyers with its performance, torque and fuel economy,” said Perry. “We leveraged engineering expertise from around the globe to develop a world-class, low-emissions engine to give U.S. and Canadian customers a car that’s both fun to drive and practical at the pump.”

With a starting price at $25,695, including a $810 destination charge (excludes tax, title, license, and dealer fees) Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel comes with a six-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel antilock disc brakes, 3.20 final drive ratio, 140-amp alternator, 800 cold-cranking amps battery, 17-inch alloy wheels, ultra-low-rolling resistance all-season tires, rear spoiler, Aero Performance Package and leather-appointed seating.

Other standard features include Chevrolet’s infotainment system MyLink, a two-year maintenance plan, and a five-year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty.

“Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel is the most sophisticated passenger car diesel engine GM has ever produced,” said Jens Wartha, GM global program manager and chief engineer for the Cruze’s diesel engine. “We merged European diesel expertise with the real world driving preferences of North American consumers.”

GM has sold nearly 2 million Chevrolet Cruze models globally since it was launched in mid-2010. GM produced more than half a million small diesel-engine cars across Europe, Asia, Africa and South America last year, including Cruze. In Europe, approximately 40 percent of Cruze models are diesel-powered.

[JJ#48Racing]

I think it's great they are bringing the diesel to the U.S. But 25k is higher than I expected and out of my price range.

[Sapper12b]

This would actually be a great DD.

[DGthe3]

42 seems a little low for its highway mileage. Isn't that where the Cruze eco is now? I was kinda hoping for high 40's for the oil burner

[FenwickHockey65]

Cruze Eco manual does 42. Automatic does 39.

This does 42 with an automatic and a more powerful engine.

That being said, a lot of Cruze Diesel owners will be hitting close to 50 MPG all day.

[DaBears]

What's the city MPG?

[motorhead]

With the higher cost of diesel, what will be the advantage other than power? Does this motor also require piss juice? That would be a deal breaker for me. I know I get tired of buying it for my fleet.

[FenwickHockey65]

Every 10,000 miles.

3 more MPG than the equivalent gasoline Eco model, 4 more MPG than a regular 1.4T model, and 6 more MPG than a 1.8L. And like I said, real-world figures will probably exceed the EPA estimate.

[BlwnSS]

the mpgs is a little low , id like to see 45 , or have the epa be 42 and real world be mid to high 40s . and the price is about 3k too high , its a chevy lower the price some . 25 is just too much when a jetta tdi has proven reliable and a good performer.

[menendez1293]

In my cruze Eco manual I get 40 city and about 43 highway with the cruise control set to 74 and air conditioning on. With the diesel costing so much more than the Eco and the extra price in fuel I almost don't see it worth buying personally

[wocampb]

I've got the 1.4 and a manual and I average 36mpg with cruise set to 75-77mph. There is no way I would trade that for the diesel with such a huge cost difference.

[PeeBee]

"Turbocharging helps deliver segment-leading 148 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque "

So 15hp/ 7 lbs. ft down on the current diesel they sell over here? Hmm...

[upflying]

Originally Posted by motorhead

With the higher cost of diesel, what will be the advantage other than power? Does this motor also require piss juice? That would be a deal breaker for me. I know I get tired of buying it for my fleet.

Could be cheap if the filler hole on the piss bottle is at the correct anatomical height.

[Mr pogo]

modern diesels would be ok until the warranty expires.
you would not believe the cost of sensors and fuel injection system components when they fail.
plus the exhaust ATD requires maintenance when it gets full.