Has there been any definite insight as to what will replace the Cruze diesel? Also, is the Cruze HB still going to be sold in the states since it's made in Mexico? Inquiring minds want to know. If this has already been discussed, I am sorry, but discuss it again...lol.
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Has there been any definite insight as to what will replace the Cruze diesel? Also, is the Cruze HB still going to be sold in the states since it's made in Mexico? Inquiring minds want to know. If this has already been discussed, I am sorry, but discuss it again...lol.
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That's my take, too, that Chevrolet is trying to move Impala and Cruze buyers to the Malibu. Or to crossovers and SUVs.
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Wow, interesting. So, if you want a car and you want a chevy, they have literally one. It's midsize which makes some sense. Unlike Ford, they have no midsize sedans at all do they? Just the smaller Focus I believe. Japan is going to kill in this market. The price of the Camry just rose by 5%.
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Everybody (according to the US automakers anyway) wants the boxy “toasters” nowadays...so one can pay $40-50K for an Equinox or a Cherokee diesel if they don’t want a diesel pickup.
Sadly, while still popular in Europe, the high-efficiency diesel sedan has run its course in the U.S. VW, Audi, Mercedes, and now Chevrolet are out of the small car diesel market.
We’ll see what happens in a few years when fuel prices escalate past $4-5/Gal again and the Japanese automakers corner the small car market...this is a recording..............
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The Equinox/Terrain diesel does still exist...
...but nobody would ever know, considering GM hasn't told anyone.
More than likely, yes. However, the wildcard - and a big one at that - is electrification. I do think that's going to be something that is quite livable by the time fuel goes back up to that level, so it may negate the need entirely for small cars, since you do actually have a benefit to a larger vehicle (bigger battery), as long as you keep weight in check.
I'd expect the Malibu to receive an oil burner, and the Equinox/terrain already have it, and they aren't trucks
An Equinox diesel only $4000 more than a Cruze HB diesel.
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Apples to Oranges, the Cruze HB diesel gets 50+ MPG highway vs Equinox diesel’s 38 MPG.
A diesel Malibu might make sense to former TDI and CTD owners if MPG can approach high 40’s.
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I'm sure it can - the weight of a Malibu is the same as the 1st gen Cruze. I'd hope they shove something larger than the 1.6L in there, though, it'd probably be fine in something weighing around 3500 lbs rather than 3900 lbs (Terrain/Equinox).
I've said it multiple times - and having that '19 Malibu loaner last week (along with the '16 Malibu loaner we had a couple years back) definitely reinforced it - but it'd be very hard to resist buying one if GM came out with it.
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Maybe a Buick Regal Sportback.
If they're still making it in 3 years.
If they're still making it in 3 years.
It wasn't a comparison. Just a point, small diesel vehicles are still available, and for well less than even $40k which was the low end that was mentioned
But to make a point, the Cruze HB is rated at 47mpg. Real world use, yes it sees over 50mpg. Equinox is rated at 38mpg highway, real world use it sees over 40mpg , not too bad at all. Still a very reasonable replacement for any traditional gasoline powered car.(if your into ugly CUVs)
I imagine Opel will still be making Insignias in Germany in 3 years....But I don't suspect they'll be being shipped here with a trishield on the grille anymore
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I think it's the trend of decline in recent years - it's still GM's number three or four seller. But cars are generally low profit-margin vehicles, so if it's in decline, I guess nip that in the bud? But I think it's a bit premature. Let it run for a year or two more and see where it goes...
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