📰 Auto News Report: Diesel Chevrolet Cruze confirmed for U.S.?

[Mook]

According to the crew at GMInsideNews, General Motors is mulling the notion of introducing a diesel Chevrolet Cruze to the American market. Sources within the Lordstown, Ohio assembly plant responsible for piecing the compact sedan together have confirmed that a diesel Cruze will be built for 2013. If that's not enough to wipe the stink of skepticism off your person, GMI says that additional sources within The General's engineering team have confirmed that an oil-burning Cruze is on the company's schedule.

Production is rumored to kick off on the project at some point next year.

There's even rumor that GM is currently testing diesel Cruze models around the greater Detroit area right now. While no power or fuel economy numbers are available at the moment, GM is expected to make use of a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine for the new model. That would be the same lump found in the Holden Cruze CDX, which turns out 147 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque with up to 34 miles per gallon combined.

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/21/report-diesel-chevrolet-cruze-confirmed-for-u-s/

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[Bru]

Odd headline choice for Autoblog. Last time I checked, "mulling" and "rumored" do not equal confirmed. The current Eco version gets 42 mpg, so this diesel version better be 50+ mpg.

 

[Eagle]

Sounds interesting. Wish it put out a bit more power though. The cruze seems like a pretty capable chassis... would be nice to have a stout diesel option.

 

[Eagle]

Odd headline choice for Autoblog. Last time I checked, "mulling" and "rumored" do not equal confirmed. The current Eco version gets 42 mpg, so this diesel version better be 50+ mpg.

34mpg seems pretty weak...

 

[Bru]

Yup. Cruze Eco gets 33 mpg combined right now.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

A diesel engine sounds exciting. I really liked the feel of the cruze. For being an econobox it nicer. 147 turbo hp and 34mpg's is weak. Our civic has 140hp and gets 36mpgs. It probably has way more torque though.


More companies putting diesels in cars is a good thing regardless of the car or manufacturer. It'll get others to compete and do the same

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Subaru needs that diesel over here. I've read the Aussies are making some pretty big hp/tq numbers out of them.

 

[Prevent]

VW TDi gets like real life 38-45 mpg says users...


I'd appreciate a nice diesel now a days.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I'd love a tdi golf....but I can't afford the upkeep on a vw

 

[MikeyLikesIt]

I'd like a small diesel, if it was a turbo and it had a good block!

I like the rumor that a 5.0 cummins is coming for the 1500 (1/2 ton).

 

[firemandan1700]

Diesels are awesome! I think someone should diesel swap an fbody...