2017 Cruze Diesel

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charley654

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I can confirm that the one I drove was the LT trim and it did have cruise control.
The sales man told me that LT is the standard with the diesel.
Add-on can add to the price tag. Sun roof, heated seats, heated steering? Navigation GPs, leather seats, parking assist, lane watch, and maybe even adaptive cruise control, Bose radio.
 
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kjclow

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Oberkanone said:
GM has a selection of oil burners. Wonder if this will continue without Opel engineering?
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john.jackson9213 said:
Saw a GM answer somewhere = GM has world wide diesel expertise. Not simply Opel.
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At least for the Colorado/Canyon, the diesel engine was originally designed and built in Taiwan. As far as I know, it is still coming out of there but GM has limited the total number of imported diesel engines for North America to keep production numbers low until the get a better picture on overall demand.
 
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Owain@malonetuning

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Glad to hear they come with cruise on regular models, have seen multiple articles stating otherwise.

That 2.8L seems to be doing well too. I've been in talks with someone who has a handful of cummins repowered projects on the go. Motor is in beta testing, 50 state legal, and *should* be available publicly late this year. Would love to see that in a full size car, the 335D is a monster, just wish it had the reliability of a cummins.
 
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DanielFox118

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I unfortunately retired my Jetta in October due to an accident. Since then, I've picked up a 2017 Cruze with a 6 sp. and I have to say, it's pretty darn great. Best tank was almost 57 MPG, but even with plenty of in-town driving, I haven't really had a tank lower than 50.
 
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DanielFox118 said:
I unfortunately retired my Jetta in October due to an accident. Since then, I've picked up a 2017 Cruze with a 6 sp. and I have to say, it's pretty darn great. Best tank was almost 57 MPG, but even with plenty of in-town driving, I haven't really had a tank lower than 50.
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6 speed automatic or manual?
 
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Oberkanone

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Cruze Hatch TD

http://portlandtribune.com/wh/376900-262071-test-drive-2018-chevy-cruze-hatch-diesel

20 years ago I would not have predicted I could go to Chevrolet in 2017 and buy a diesel sedan, hatchback, SUV, van, midsize and fullsize pickup truck and if I step into VW there is not a single diesel.

Now, if I could buy a new 2007 Jetta TDI or 2006 Passat TDI I'd happily do so :D with no regrets of not having up to date infotainment and safety features.
 
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There are just too many to list....
You could not buy a 2007 Jetta TDI or a 2006 Passat TDI in 2007 or 2006, respectively.

I agree about the prediction, I would have never guessed that either.
 
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A Chevy Cruze without cruise control? I would have loved to have been there in that product development meeting.
 
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3fordasho

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UhOh said:
A Chevy Cruze without cruise control? I would have loved to have been there in that product development meeting.
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Where is this coming from? Every diesel Cruze I've seen listed has cruise control - even the ones discounted to under $20k.
 
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UhOh said:
A Chevy Cruze without cruise control? I would have loved to have been there in that product development meeting.
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The diesel comes standard with cruise control.
 
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theonearmedman

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I have a 2017 Cruzediesel and the mpg is mediocre for a diesel.

The 9 speed auto revs too high for a diesel and kills the mpgs. Highway is good but in town it is just ok. I only get about 650km average i know the tdi can do 900+kms
 
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