Cruze diesel sets fuel benchmark
The 2017 Cruze Diesel Sedan offers up to an EPA-estimated highway mileage of (US) 52 mpg — the highest highway fuel economy of any non-hybrid/non-EV in North America.
Based upon the EPA highway estimate, Cruze Diesel with the six-speed manual transmission has an estimated range of up to 702 highway miles on one tank of diesel fuel.
The 2017 Cruze Diesel Sedan features a new Ecotec 1.6-litre inline four-cylinder turbodiesel engine offering a SAE-certified 137 hp (102 kW) and 240 lb/ft of torque (325 Nm). Cruze Diesel passed all stringent U.S. environmental standards and validation, including Tier 3 Bin 125 emissions standards.
Buyers will be able to option their Cruze Diesel Sedans with either a standard six-speed manual or a new, optional Hydra-Matic ninespeed automatic transmission that includes fuel-saving stop/start technology.
In addition to its segment-leading EPA-estimated (US) 52 mpg highway fuel economy, Cruze Diesel with the six-speed manual returns an EPA-estimated city mileage of (US) 30 mpg, resulting in 37 mpg combined. Cruze Diesel with the nine-speed automatic achieves an EPA-estimated highway economy of up to (US) 47 mpg and (US) 31 city mpg, which results in (US) 37 mpg combined.
A suite of connectivity features complements the Cruze Diesel Sedan’s inherent efficiency.
These include available OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity and built-in Wi-Fi hotspot and available Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility through Chevrolet MyLink.