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CHICAGO –
Chevrolet is entering the U.S. and Canadian diesel car markets this summer with
a 2.0L turbo-diesel version of its hottest-selling sedan, the Cruze, featuring
the cleanest diesel passenger car engine General Motors has ever produced.
Clean
diesels generate at least 90 percent less Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) and particulate
emissions when compared to previous-generation diesels.
Built in
Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel delivers a combination of
segment-leading features and efficiency. Based on GM testing, the Cruze Clean
Turbo Diesel has demonstrated estimated best-in-segment range and 42 mpg on the
highway with spirited performance and the durability diesel owners value around
the globe.
“Chevrolet
has a diverse portfolio of products and technologies to meet the needs of the
most discerning customer, whether it’s driving across town gas free in a Spark
EV or cross-country in a clean turbo
diesel,” said Chris Perry, Chevrolet vice president of marketing.
The compact
sedan’s new 2.0L turbo-diesel engine produces segment-leading estimated 148
horsepower (110 kW) and estimated 258 lb-ft torque (350 Nm) with 0-60
performance of 8.6 seconds, which is better than the Volkswagen Jetta TDI
automatic and competitive with German diesel cars that dominate the U.S.
market.
Cruze Clean
Turbo Diesel’s emissions will be below stringent U.S. environmental standards
including Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions standards.
“Cruze Clean
Turbo Diesel fills an important role in Chevrolet’s diverse four-cylinder
lineup, and is primed to win over diesel devotees and compact car buyers with
its performance, torque and fuel economy,” said Perry. “We leveraged
engineering expertise from around the globe to develop a world-class,
low-emissions engine to give U.S. and Canadian customers a car that’s both fun
to drive and practical at the pump.”
With a
starting price at $25,695, including a $810 destination charge (excludes tax,
title, license, and dealer fees) Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel comes with a
six-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel antilock disc brakes, 3.20 final
drive ratio, 140-amp alternator, 800 cold-cranking amps battery, 17-inch alloy
wheels, ultra-low-rolling resistance all-season tires, rear spoiler, Aero
Performance Package and leather-appointed seating.
Other
standard features include Chevrolet’s infotainment system MyLink, a two-year
maintenance plan, and a five-year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty.