GM announced that the new 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel delivers an EPA-estimated 46 mpg US (5.1 l/100 km) on the highway—better than any non-hybrid passenger car in the US. It will be available in certain cities this spring and nationwide and in Canada in early fall.
Equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission, the latest addition to the Cruze powertrain family has an estimated range of 700 highway miles (1,127 km) on one tank of diesel fuel, based on the EPA highway estimate and the vehicle’s fuel tank capacity.
Cruze Diesel offers a segment-leading estimated 148 hp (110 kW) and estimated 258 lb-ft of torque (350 N·m), and can go 0-60 in about 8.6 seconds.
The 2.0L turbo-diesel engine has an overboost feature capable of increasing torque to an estimated 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) for short bursts of stronger acceleration when needed, such as entering freeway traffic.
GM is strongly positioning the Cruze Diesel against the VW Jetta TDI automatic. With a starting price of $25,695, including an $810 destination charge, the Chevrolet Cruze Diesel is a better value than a similarly equipped VW Jetta TDI automatic, GM argues. Compared with Jetta, the Cruze Diesel offers standard equipment including the Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system, larger 17-inch alloy wheels, leather-appointed seating, a longer five-year 100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, and a two-year maintenance plan.
Chevrolet has sold more than 2 million Cruze models globally since it was launched in mid-2010—more than 33,000 of those were diesel-powered (about 1.7%).
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