Chevy Cruz Diesel?

[GTSLOW]

What's the dirt on this thing? I know the TDIs were underrated in terms of MPG. Curious if the same applies to these. Just noticed it only comes with an automatic, what a fucking fail by GM.

[The Shaolin]

My buddy pre-ordered one, I'm curious as well!

[GTSLOW]

My buddy pre-ordered one, I'm curious as well!

Takes balls good luck to him. Hopefully they're not a FAIL like VW when they had their early automatic TDI's. No clue why GM wouldn't offer a 5speed version.

[Prince Valiant]

No clue why GM wouldn't offer a 5speed version.
Probably didn't want to undertake the cost of certifying it for use in the US if it turns out the diesel take rate isn't all that great.

For VW a TDI makes sense, since the regular engine is rather inefficient and the only thing that rivals the diesel is the rather expensive hybrid. For cruze's, for less money up front you can get the 1.4 turbo that is pretty close in terms of mileage, and when factoring in the cost of gas vs diesel, is actually cheaper to operate on a per mile basis. I'd still probably go for the diesel as it's efficiency would probably suit my driving style, but I'll be surprised if they sell more than 10,000/year...

[brotherbenn83]

Takes balls good luck to him. Hopefully they're not a FAIL like VW when they had their early automatic TDI's. No clue why GM wouldn't offer a 5speed version.

It would've been a 6-speed, almost all our vehicles are already 6-speed auto or manual...or a 7-speed if you got the coin for a Vette.

[GTSLOW]

Probably didn't want to undertake the cost of certifying it for use in the US if it turns out the diesel take rate isn't all that great.

For VW a TDI makes sense, since the regular engine is rather inefficient and the only thing that rivals the diesel is the rather expensive hybrid. For cruze's, for less money up front you can get the 1.4 turbo that is pretty close in terms of mileage, and when factoring in the cost of gas vs diesel, is actually cheaper to operate on a per mile basis. I'd still probably go for the diesel as it's efficiency would probably suit my driving style, but I'll be surprised if they sell more than 10,000/year...

100% correct in regards to buying a new diesel car. Only way I could see it making sense and actually saving money is if you were going to keep it long haul as in 200K+. But then again you'd be comparing it to a similar gas version saver which most get at least 35mpg so that may not even be true. I know that's one of the big reasons I'd never buy a new TDI.


It would've been a 6-speed, almost all our vehicles are already 6-speed auto or manual...or a 7-speed if you got the coin for a Vette.

True sir.

[buttersgt350]

Not sure why but GM just stopped sales of the Cruze?


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[blackmage]

its jjust the 1.4L turbos. not sure why they did the stop sale, probably wont know for a week or two. WE have over 20 that we can't sell right now.

[GTSLOW]

Not sure why but GM just stopped sales of the Cruze?


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Something with the 1.4L Turbo models. Not sure, brotherbenn may know?

[blackmage]

Must be an echo in here


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[-stew-]

The ignition switch recall maybe?

[GTSLOW]

The ignition switch recall maybe?

Apparently 12 deaths and counting.


Must be an echo in here


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Yeah it's your crappy flowmasters.

[blackmage]

Haha what? Don't own any but thanks for the poop!


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[BAD LS1]

That's the cobalt, not the Cruze

[nismodave]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/03/28/gm-dealers-stop-selling-some-chevy-cruzes/7003579/

[BAD LS1]

Too much torx! Good thing mine is a 12 and dropped it off for a new manual trans haha