Cruze Diesel Update: The Countdown Continues
When the diesel-powered Chevy Cruze hits the U.S. next year, it will provide owners with a brand-new kind of driving experience that delivers both more miles per gallon and more power per gallon than gasoline-driven alternatives. More importantly, according to Chevrolet New Orleans, it will be backed by extensive General Motors expertise with cutting-edge diesel technologies. Chevrolet Dealer IN said it’s because GM has long been a leader in diesel sales in international markets, delivering more than 500,000 diesel vehicles—including over 33,000 diesel Cruzes—last year alone.According to Arlington Chevrolet, Chevy engineers are working with their associates at GM’s diesel HQ in Torino, Italy, to fine-tune the global Cruze’s diesel powerplant to meet the unique demands of American drivers; meanwhile, teammates in Russelsheim, Germany, are providing support in the development of other specialized components. In fact, testing already has begun for the American market, in temperatures ranging from -40 degrees Fahrenheit all the way up to 158 degrees, and at altitudes reaching 10,000 feet.
“We’re able to put the diesel engines through rigorous testing to ensure they operate optimally under a wide range of conditions and also can be integrated seamlessly into the production vehicle,” said Pierpaolo Antonioli, managing director of the Torino Powertrain and Engineering Center. “We’ve pushed these engines in the labs so that the customer can depend on them in real-world driving situations.”
As a result, according to Mike Siegrist, the automaker’s diesel assistant chief engineer: “U.S. customers are going to be pleasantly surprised when they get a chance to drive the Chevrolet Cruze diesel. Our global team is providing diesel engineering expertise that will give U.S. Cruze customers great quality, torque and fuel economy in a car that’s both fun to drive and practical at the pump.”
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