Chevy Cruze Eco-D Tipped as Name of New Cruze Diesel Model

[AutoGuide.com]

When it does go on sale next year Chevy's new Cruze Diesel model will reportedly be called the 'Eco-D'.

While early rumors suggested GM would bill the diesel model as a performance option, due in part to it's impressive torque, this latest bit of info signifies the automaker will instead promote diesel as a fuel-efficient alternative its gasoline counterpart. Currently Chevy offers a special Cruze Eco gasoline model, capable of achieving 42-mpg on the highway when equipped with a manual transmission. An Eco-D model could offer up to 50-mpg highway as the flagship of the Eco line.

Current diesel-powered Cruze models, like the Australian Holden Cruze, are powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine making 160-hp and 265 -lb-ft of torque. Look for the Cruze Eco-D to hit the market in late 2012 as a 2013 model year car.

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[70AARCUDA]

...but, the REAL question is will we get the 2.0LT diesel or the smaller 1.7LT diesel?

...with MPG being it's "mantra" I'm betting it'll be the smaller engine.

[ErikBEggs]

I think it will be the 2.0. They already said it will be a reincarnation of the 2.0 turbodiesel but I guess that is 100% dependent on if they meet the fuel economy goals they desire to meet. But I think I read somewhere that the current U.S. equivalent was 48 MPG and they were targeting 50+ so they don't have far to go so long as they pass the emissions standards.

[Disbeliever]

I think it will be the 2.0. They already said it will be a reincarnation of the 2.0 turbodiesel but I guess that is 100% dependent on if they meet the fuel economy goals they desire to meet. But I think I read somewhere that the current U.S. equivalent was 48 MPG and they were targeting 50+ so they don't have far to go so long as they pass the emissions standards.

I have the 2.0 turbo diesel auto for the past two years and the mpg is awful combined gets you 27.8 mpg, I believe it is being discontinued in favour of the new 1.7 but no auto ???

[70AARCUDA]

...hmmmmm, so the plot thickens!

...maybe we'll end up with a 2.0L PUEGEOT diesel instead?

[rmy660r]

I work at the Lordstown plant that builds the Cruze and we were informed that the diesel would be a 2.0L. No other specs were released. I'll update as info is available.

[Mick]

Please do, a buddy is waiting on to jump into a cruze once the diesel comes out.