Chevrolet Cruze's 2.5 Diesel Challenges VW's Jetta TDI

The lads over at Consumer Reports have just taken delivery of their Chevrolet Cruze diesel and while this may not seem like a big deal, it is.

That's because for the first time in the States, the Volkswagen Jetta TDI has a proper competitor. Just think: who else makes an entry-level diesel? Essentially if you want to save at the pump your choices are between a slew of hybrids and the Jetta TDI.

Of course diesel vehicles are at a disadvantage as they tend to cost a couple thousand more over their gasoline-powered counterparts, the price of fuel is more expensive AND automakers producing hybrids have become more competitive in their pricing strategy — it's not uncommon to see hybrids selling at the same MSRP as the gasoline bredrin.

CR has not given the vehicle a proper shakedown just yet but we're looking forward to seeing how it compares with Germany's best.

Another interesting question: will Cruze diesels become the new fleet vehicle of choice?


General Motors offers this 2.0-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder engine overseas, making its appearance stateside in the Ohio-built Chevrolet Cruze seem like a natural strategy. To enhance fuel efficiency, the automaker has used aerodynamic tricks from the gasoline-powered Cruze Eco model, such as active grille shutters, front air dam, and rear spoiler from. Based on our initial drives, we'd also bet that some sound-stifling lessons were applied from the library-quiet platform-mate Buick Verano.

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atc98092 - 6/11/2013 8:18:33 AM

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It's 2.0L, not 2.5. Headline is wrong...

atc98092 - 6/11/2013 1:17:31 PM

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OK, people want to vote it down, but it's the truth. Chevy's engine is a 2.0, not 2.5. Agent even quotes the article where is says 2.0 but still mis-labels the article. Exactly what is wrong with pointing out an error? I didn't rag on him for it, so why the hate?

vdiv - 6/11/2013 2:58:11 PM

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The voting down seems to be indiscriminately done by trolls that have a beef with the site. Frankly the votes are kind of ridiculous. If one has a substantive agreement or disagreement with a comment why not just reply to it and elaborate?

valhallakey - 6/11/2013 5:32:40 PM

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Good move for Chevy and the Cruze is a nice looking small car.