[Eugene_C]

Here is at least a possible answer to the timing chain question. It is looking like the U.S. market could get a version of this Z-series diesel instead of the VCDi. Although most of the information is still based on info coming coming from the Indian market. It does seem to have better performance, (0-62 mph in 8.5 seconds vs, 9.4) but still no mention of gas mileage.

Facelifted 2013 Chevrolet Cruze sedan showcased at the 2012 Busan Motor Show | IndianCarsBikes.in

2013 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift

 

[Eugene_C]

I can't get over how ugly those fogs are.. why GM.. why? You know, for having the torque the diesel is going to have (~230-240lb-ft), you would think the performance numbers would be a little better than they're saying

We still don't know exactly what engine they're going to implement for the US model, and they're not really saying. So, we can only make guesses about the performance at this time.