Who Needs Diesel? 2016 Cruze Gas Matches 2015 Diesel MPG

[Gorehamj]

John Goreham
Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
4/18/2016

The latest press release from Chevy touts the 2016 Chevy Cruze's new 42 MPG EPA estimated highway mileage. Lost in that release by Chevy is the fact that the new 2016 Chevy Cruze Limited Eco's combined fuel efficiency is the same 33 MPG that the former diesel Cruze rated. Both the 42 MPG highway and 33 MPG combined numbers are impressive. The Cruze also uses regular unleaded fuel, which saves at the pump.

 

Steve Majoros, director of marketing, Chevrolet Cars, commented on the new Cruze, saying, “Offering a maximum highway range of up to 570* miles per tank– you can spend less time at the pump. The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze has more horsepower and torque, and is lighter than the previous generation making it more fun to drive.”

 

The Cruze diesel is off the market, but slated to return to production after the EPA finishes flogging VW for cheating on emissions. Look for it in early 2017 if things go to plan.

[KMGZ400]

Can't imagine they are selling that well, I don't think I've seen a diesel Cruze on the roads yet. I have an eco Cruze with a 6 speed manual that gets 42 MPG highway as well.. Don't know if the Diesel is worth the extra cost. Not to mention they don't make it in manual!

[Daryl LBZ]

"The Cruze also uses regular unleaded fuel, which saves at the pump."

 

 

It does, but on a hot summer day with the AC on it runs like crap. I put 89 in mine during the winter. I'm currently finishing up a tank of 89 at this moment while using my AC and it is running like total crap. No power and it falls on it's face after a certain RPM range. I will be filling back up with 93 tonight. It runs much better during the summer on 93 versus 89. It doesn't seem to matter in the winter though. Maybe the 2016's will be different since they have more power and less weight to haul around.

[white1500]

I somehow like this car but too bad they made it look like an Elantra/Civic knockoff. I wish them luck...