[MKsmn515]

I currently have a 2011 Cruze Eco manual and I love it and have been thinking about getting a diesel version. Then today I see they don't come with the option of manual trans

Has anybody heard if they will be coming out with this option?

Anybody else put off not buying a diesel cruze because of the lack of the manual?

 

[2013LT]

I wanted the Diesel but I really don't like automatic. So I passed on it I really hope they bring about a manual diesel to complete with VW.

 

[tracepk]

I did. The auto trans in the cruzes in general is a slushbox piece of ****. If the diesel had a manual Id totally have gone that route.

 

[Zenturi]

If this happens it'll be on the redesigned Cruze for 2016. And even at that I very much doubt it. I would think a diesel coupe or hatch would show up first.

 

[plasticplant]

I did. The auto trans in the cruzes in general is a slushbox piece of ****. If the diesel had a manual Id totally have gone that route.

Did you happen to test drive a CTD? It's not a "chevy" transmission and so far everyone I've talked to seems to really like it. Including myself.

 

[money_man]

I love my transmission. One of the smoother 6 speeds on the market from the 10 or so different 2013-2014 six speed cars I've driven.

 

[oilburner]

don`t know about USA but canada gets a manual diesel for 2015. check GM Canada website. both US an cdn come from Lordstown.
can`t think of a reason why you guys wouldn`t get it as well.

 

[money_man]

I'll be interested to see what gains come from the manual equipped diesels

 

[Zenturi]

I'm ok with the auto trans, since the Cruze is FWD. I'm keeping an eye on the Colorado/Canyon, might get a manual trans 2 door in a few years. Have not decided if the 2.5L 4 banger in the base truck is enough though. GM isn't offering a manual 6.

 

[MilTownSHO]

I love my transmission. One of the smoother 6 speeds on the market from the 10 or so different 2013-2014 six speed cars I've driven.

What cars did you drive?! The Cruze Diesel transmission is far from smooth and I drive different rental cars for work all the time.

 

[19890]

I passed up on the diesel here in Oz. Wanted one but no manual, and not in the top of the range model. My wife has a Mini Cooper diesel with the 6 speed, it's a great little car to drive, gets around 850-1000 kms per tank, depending on how it's driven. No regrets in getting the 1.6T in the Cruze though, it's fun to drive too.

 

[danhr]

I'm ok with the auto trans, since the Cruze is FWD. I'm keeping an eye on the Colorado/Canyon, might get a manual trans 2 door in a few years. Have not decided if the 2.5L 4 banger in the base truck is enough though. GM isn't offering a manual 6.

they are offering the colorado with the 4 cylinder duramax in 2016 though.

and i'm perfectly content with my slushbox. it has enough overdrives and can handle the torque of the diesel.....

 

[plasticplant]

What cars did you drive?! The Cruze Diesel transmission is far from smooth and I drive different rental cars for work all the time.

How many miles do you have on your CTD Show? I'll admit, the first 1000 or so miles, smooth is not the word I would use. But since then, its been 10x better.

 

[plasticplant]

I feel like people just want the manual for better MPG (which is reasonable) and to say they drive a stick, but at 46 MPG in the auto, I'm not willing to do the "extra work" a manual requires for a minimal MPG gain. I'm quite content with my 40 MPG (mixed driving) tanks. Now if this car wasn't my DD, I would be all over a manual. Unfortunately, its a dying breed who want them. GM will bring it to market in the U.S. ONLY if they will make money on it. I think they feel the ECO 6m is good enough, plus they would have to find a manual gearbox that can handle the additional torque load. I'm interested in seeing what the Canadian manual will utilize.

 

[plasticplant]

I did. The auto trans in the cruzes in general is a slushbox piece of ****. If the diesel had a manual Id totally have gone that route.

It's bold generalizations/statements like this that hurt the Chevy name brand and the many new and wonderful cars they are starting to introduce. We are all Chevy fans, as we would not be members of this site if we were not. Before trashing a gearbox that's not even made by the company, do your research before posting something like this. A person just checking this site out for info could read that and immediately be scared away. The CTD is one of the best cars GM has put out in a long time! It's bad enough people don't even no about it.

 

[MKsmn515]

I'm just not much of an automatic person. Manuals are more fun to drive in my opinion and the Eco manual trans is absolutely phenomenal. The whole dropping in to 6th gear at 35/40 mph is also cool.

I was just headed to the Chevy dealership today to drop my car off for some warranty work and was interested in test driving a diesel since I will be there. Doesn't mean I won't ever get an auto diesel but I am way more likely to do so if it is a stick shift.

Wish the diesel had Eco wheels also.

Let's hope in the next couple years they make a manual one!

 

[tracepk]

I'm ok with the auto trans, since the Cruze is FWD. I'm keeping an eye on the Colorado/Canyon, might get a manual trans 2 door in a few years. Have not decided if the 2.5L 4 banger in the base truck is enough though. GM isn't offering a manual 6.

If you be patient a year or two GM is supposed to be releasing a 2.8L duramax turbo diesel in the new colorado.

 

[ParisTNDude]

I have owned lots of cars...75 and counting in my lifetime, about equally mixed manual to auto. For me, driving the manual adds an amount of sport to the driving experience such as in my many years in the Italian and German Alps....awesome in a highly modified C5 6M Corvette. The Vette quickly and easily revved to 6500+ RPMs and downshifting to engine brake the car (mostly to hear the exhaust) while slowing for a 90 degree corner was simply awesome and fun. I've driven at least 20 laps of the Nurburgring in Germany with 173 corners in 13 miles at greater than 165 on the straights. Yeah, that's what "driving" is all about. However:

If anyone thinks your going to experience that kind of driving fun in a stick shift 4 cylinder diesel, ...think again. With a red line somewhere in the 4k RPM range, and an exhaust note much like a muffled trash truck, it will be anything but fun. It may make some feel more, well, um, MANLY...but it won't be fun. The 1.4 liter Eco with a manual IS entertaining, but the diesel Cruze with a manual just wouldn't be. For those that want the manual for a minimal improvement in fuel mileage, that seems a reasonable rationale...go for it. I will enjoy my Cruze 'til trade in time for what it is, a very comfortable, nice driving economy car.

 

[warloc]

I wouldn't trade my auto for a manual even if it was cheaper. The auto trans shifts when it should, doesn't down shift on grades, and it even works super when decending a step grade. If you like you can use the sport mode but I only use in the ice or snow.

 

[tracepk]

It's bold generalizations/statements like this that hurt the Chevy name brand and the many new and wonderful cars they are starting to introduce. We are all Chevy fans, as we would not be members of this site if we were not. Before trashing a gearbox that's not even made by the company, do your research before posting something like this. A person just checking this site out for info could read that and immediately be scared away. The CTD is one of the best cars GM has put out in a long time! It's bad enough people don't even no about it.

Better for them to read and expect it than have to find out after buying one like most people do. And ill admit after the diesel one breaks in it is better than its gas-mounted counterpart. But still not great.