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Originally Posted by CruzeEcoBlueTopaz

Why in the world would GM not release a manual version ? Im assuming its because it would be even more efficient then the automatic version and they are staggering the release of their efficient lineup of cars. Or they arent selling enough manual cruzes to begin with. Either way I dont know for sure but what I do know is I will wait for the manual diesel cruze or stay with my current 12' eco MT.

I actually think they will eventually have a manual trans, probably sooner than we think. Check out the Build your own page, why would they have it set up like more than one option is available? sure it only says Automatic but the "select trim" option makes a person wonder. Build Your Own Compact Car: 2014 Chevy Cruze | Chevrolet

Why would they wait to release a manual? free advertizing when 6months to a year down the road they create more buzz about the cruze. Imagine if the 1.4T automatic gets 38mpg and the Eco 42mpg, If that 4MPG increase is the same a 46MPG automatic diesel is a 50MPG window sticker manual diesel. Better than some hybrid cars!

However at the 2LT trim level price point or higher not many people want a manual transmission car. I suspect at this price point its probably close to 95% automatics. There is a reason all LTZ cars are automatics.

The various GM subsidiaries don't want to to have manual diesel versions of vehicles out there because it would make people realise that their oft repeated "people in <insert country here> won't buy diesel cars" is a flat out lie.

In Australia the manual diesel has been deleted, you can only get one with a slush-box. Bastards.

Why in the world would GM not release a manual version ? Im assuming its because it would be even more efficient then the automatic version and they are staggering the release of their efficient lineup of cars. Or they arent selling enough manual cruzes to begin with. Either way I dont know for sure but what I do know is I will wait for the manual diesel cruze or stay with my current 12' eco MT.

I didnt see push button start but it was equipped with Mylink

Originally Posted by H3LLON3ARTH

Power came on at around 1300-1500 rpm and when it came it was a lot lol, the only thing it needs about 60 more hp (Hope Vince see's this lol) but I think I could go very far with that baby if it was a 6MT only way I will buy one.

Was it equipped with keyless entry and push button start?

Originally Posted by Suns_PSD

Cough it up! How was the car? Did you get mpg numbers? Was it very nice and quiet inside?

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Really quite only thing you could hear was when you stood right by the motor.

Power came on at around 1300-1500 rpm and when it came it was a lot lol, the only thing it needs about 60 more hp (Hope Vince see's this lol) but I think I could go very far with that baby if it was a 6MT only way I will buy one.

Originally Posted by Starks8

Yeah guys, how was it test driving the diesel Cruze at Lordstown?!

I want to know too.

Yeah guys, how was it test driving the diesel Cruze at Lordstown?!

Originally Posted by XtremeAaron

I drove it yesterday! :-P

Should have come to the meet!

Cough it up! How was the car? Did you get mpg numbers? Was it very nice and quiet inside?

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