Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Reported To Launch In United States As Early As May
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While we all know it’s coming soon, all’s been quiet from Chevrolet regarding the impending Cruze diesel (a.k.a. Eco-D). That is odd, considering that the vehicle is expected to begin assembly in April, with first models appearing in showrooms by May, according to reports citing Cristi Landy, Chevy’s marketing director for small cars.
Considering the fairly short time frame, many of us were predicting the Cruze diesel to appear at the 2013 North American International Auto Show, but apparently the new Corvette Stingray was too much of a showgasm for anything else that’s new from Chevrolet to matter.
Fast forward to the Chicago Auto Show, which is just a few weeks away in February. Showing off a new variant of the Cruze just a few months before it actually launches is a huge change from GM’s old ways of showing new models as far as a year before coming to market (like the Buick Encore). However, this could actually be due to the fact that the Cruze diesel has nothing new to show outside of the new powertrain, visually or otherwise. We’ll see.
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Will the diesel have the new look of 2014
“However, this could actually be because the Cruze diesel has nothing new to show outside of the new powertrain, visually or otherwise.”
According to the US Leaseplan web site, orders for the 2014 Cruze Diesel start open on 2/21. Orders for the 2013 Gas Cruze end on 3/21, and 2014 orders start on 4/4.
Also, 2014 SIlverado/Sierra Crew orders start 3/7, Ext Cab 4/18, Reg Cab 5/16. All 2014 HD orders cut off in March, but no mention of startup for 2014.
The same list mentions a 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid, never heard of that one before…
typo, 2013 HD orders cutoff in March
The plan was to have the Diesel and the new look at the same time. At least that is what was coming out of Lordstown.
I think we will see the Cruze update as a early 2014.
By the way who took the Picture of the Cruze in Cleveland? LOL!
Hm…as far as I know Cruze diesel model made in korean, already selling to other site.
Why Articles listed on the web site?
North American Cruze diesel will be made in Ohio, with the others.
GM awarded a large deal to the UAW to build the new Cruze here along with the Diesel. It was big news here in Ohio.
I wish people would get over the Koren kick as whlle they play a part in some car it is a small part outside the Spark. Europe and NA have as much or more to do with most of these models.
Does anyone know if the 2014 Cruze Sedan will be able to accommodate a clipless Whisbar Rack (i.e., a “permanent”, aerodynamic fixed system), as opposed to the ugly clip-on system offered for the current model? Most of the foreign makes provide nice attachment points, whereas the American companies think clip-ons are the way to go. I don’t understand why America needs to be different for this accessory. I thought cars were becoming more global.
Even sedans can be made to have a little added utility without sacrificing the appearance of the car …
How many diesels does GM expect to sell? Still think they would sell more hatchbacks than diesels.
The hatch would have a niche segment but people today just really have not take to hatches in great numbers. Also the Hatch has nothing to do with CAFE.
The Diesel will have a tough road. Americans just have little interest outside of trucks and the added price of the engine and fuel make it hard for many to see near term savings. GM will need to get the engine out and get butts behind the wheel and sell this engine if they expect it to gain any traction with the American public.
I think the performance would really help to sell these and help people understand what the modern DI diesel is all about.
The bottom line GM needs the Fuel Mileage increase and this is one way to get it. At least it is a engine that will make its profits overseas and not have to rely on just the NA market.
I know many people plead and say they should build this. Lets just hope they follow through with buying vs just wishing. If just a 1/4 who beg for Diesels buy GM will do well but I suspect many will never make a purchase.
I hope this thing takes off with a great marketing job as we do not need any more Diesel set backs at GM.
If I were in the market for a Cruze, and diesel was avail. I’d buy it.
If I could have gotten a diesel in my Sierra I would have.
I’m very interested in getting the 2015 Canyon, if diesel were available I would be getting it.
For the most part, outside of a sports car, I’d get diesel. The current biggest diesel hurdle for me is it is primarily VW. And I hate VWs.
Can anyone tell me why there is a price premium on diesal engines? Does it really cost more to manufacture diesals and if so why?