2013 Chevy Cruze 2.0L Turbo Diesel for U.S. - Page 2

Particle Man · 03-20-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

Which will cost a good bit more and should require more maintenance...

Totally. And good luck getting one in CA.

fasternyou929 · 09-06-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Longer lasting engine.

I realize this is an old comment, but as long as the thread has been resurrected...

Do you really want a GM to last longer?

Seems even now the engine outlasts most of what surrounds it.

101lifts2 · 09-07-2011, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

I realize this is an old comment, but as long as the thread has been resurrected...

Do you really want a GM to last longer?

Seems even now the engine outlasts most of what surrounds it.

I bet you think you're funny, don't ya?

Particle Man · 09-07-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

I realize this is an old comment, but as long as the thread has been resurrected...

Do you really want a GM to last longer?

Seems even now the engine outlasts most of what surrounds it.

True - it's the suspension that goes all to crap.

101lifts2 · 03-20-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

What is the benefit to having diesel, when diesel fuel is more expensive than unleaded? They're talking about 34mpg, but for that size of vehicle, 34mpg is pretty standard, isn't it? So, why would you want a 34mpg diesel when you can have a 34mpg unleaded, which is cheaper fuel?

The Cruze ECO is supposed to get 42mpg and I would guess the diesel powered Cruze will get the same. Diesels inherently can get much better mileage because they are not forced to run at a fixed a/f ratio like gas. Also, the fuel content has more energy.

And diesels are just cool.

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Originally Posted by derf

Ok I'm mistaken on that point. But I'll still only believe it when I see it, and until that point I will look at their track record to guide my thoughts which leads me to not trust their claimed numbers

A 2.0L diesel IF calibrated by GM should easliy attain those numbers. They should have went with a 1.6L or 1.5L TD engine instead.

Dave · 03-20-2011, 11:19 AM

You can make diesel out of anything

Brandon · 03-20-2011, 11:32 AM

good for GM.

ive never understood why we dont have more diesel vehicles in this country.

pauldun170 · 03-20-2011, 12:09 PM

Long lasting engines dont mean much when gas engines last just as long.
The problem is everything else attached the car (vw...i'm talking to you)

The draw ofthe t-diesel in the cruise should be the torque\power delivery.

Homeslice · 03-20-2011, 02:00 PM

The interior is "ok" but has too much of that Civic sci-fi styling, with blue lighting, fake metal trim, and hard-to-read gauges. Trying to appeal to people in their 20's I guess.

derf · 03-20-2011, 02:19 PM

The faux metal trim and colored lights are a non issue for me, every manufacturer now uses them from the top end mercades down to the bottom crap chevy. Its the cheap plastic look and feel, impossible to read gauges, chrome dash trim that reflect directly light into my retina, and non side supportive seats.

Really most small car companies manage to cheap out on their interiors, some do a decent job, VW, Mini, Honda, Ford come to mind off the top of my head. Ford is the only american car company that has come out with a decent interior in the last 20 years, first with the focus, and now with the fiesta. And most euro and japanese brands are pretty good at designing small cars.

really my issue is mainly with Dodge and Chevy, who both manage to associate their names with producing feces. I mean really, when you think of the Dodge Calibur or the Chevy Cobal do you really think "Yeh I'd like to own that one day, or do you think "Yeh I'd like to rent that one day"?

Give me a Civic any day, and I'll turn the blue LED cup holders off.

03-20-2011, 02:19 PM	#10
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	The faux metal trim and colored lights are a non issue for me, every manufacturer now uses them from the top end mercades down to the bottom crap chevy. Its the cheap plastic look and feel, impossible to read gauges, chrome dash trim that reflect directly light into my retina, and non side supportive seats. Really most small car companies manage to cheap out on their interiors, some do a decent job, VW, Mini, Honda, Ford come to mind off the top of my head. Ford is the only american car company that has come out with a decent interior in the last 20 years, first with the focus, and now with the fiesta. And most euro and japanese brands are pretty good at designing small cars. really my issue is mainly with Dodge and Chevy, who both manage to associate their names with producing feces. I mean really, when you think of the Dodge Calibur or the Chevy Cobal do you really think "Yeh I'd like to own that one day, or do you think "Yeh I'd like to rent that one day"? Give me a Civic any day, and I'll turn the blue LED cup holders off. __________________

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Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	You can make diesel out of anything

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Brandon 1 up 5 down Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Allegany NY Moto: 08 1098s Posts: 58	good for GM. ive never understood why we dont have more diesel vehicles in this country.

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Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	The interior is "ok" but has too much of that Civic sci-fi styling, with blue lighting, fake metal trim, and hard-to-read gauges. Trying to appeal to people in their 20's I guess.