Comments on: Chevy Cruze Eco Joins the 40-MPG Club

By: johnny R

johnny R — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:32:40 +0000

i have the 1.4l turbo, and never get better then 30mpg (miles driven / gallons used). i was promised 39!

By: tapra1

tapra1 — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:05:38 +0000

using relatively affordable efficiency strategies like better aerodynamics, lighter materials, low-resistance tires and turbocharging. Chevy has not yet announced official mileage or pricing.Tech Blog

By: Vantage

Vantage — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:56:11 +0000

I'm using Chevy Cruze LS 2010 from 7 months aprox.
The average KPL i'm getting is 8.431
Is it fine ???
Please advise...

By: RCA

RCA — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 23:04:02 +0000

Shines:
The reason they said it that way is because gas only cars get better mpg on the hwy, hybrids get better in the city. So saying it that way covers both kinds. Got it now?
They didn't say it would get 40 in the city. That's why they used the word "or."
Now go back to your Bush memoir.

By: chris Franks

chris Franks — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:32:39 +0000

Yes, the turbo is integral to the mileage. The 1.4 motor runs without the turbo when you are just driving. The turbo only kicks on when you are passing or accelerating. I’ve never heard of any trouble with turbo motors only lasting 100,000 miles. I’m not sure of the difference but look at trucks with turbo diesels. They last well over 300,000 miles.

By: Daniel Watkins

Daniel Watkins — Sun, 09 May 2010 18:15:11 +0000

Aptera 2e FTW. Half the emissions of the Toyota Prius after calculating the emissions given off as a result of generating the electricity at a power plant to run it.

By: BgDddy

BgDddy — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:07:02 +0000

40 mpg should've been the standard 10-20 years ago. This is not bad but looks a little late. EV, FCV, CNGV need to be the wave of the future as we look to remove our dependency on any oil.

By: ex-EV1 driver

ex-EV1 driver — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:03:34 +0000

Go GM !?
You’re finally doing what you should have done 30 years ago – fixing the ICE. Too bad the train has already left the station.
The electric drivetrain will render all these desperate measures to preserve the dinosaur (ICE) to be in vain.

By: mls21

mls21 — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:43:29 +0000

I'll pass on the Cobalt test drive. If I want to go fast I'll hop in an SS Camaro:)

Do any of you know if these new turbocharged models required mid range or premium gas? I have not seen the specs for any low displacement engine with a turbo to know if they require it. Higher displacement cars usually recommend it to protect the turbo. I'd be surprised if these cars were any different.

By: AP

AP — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:35:02 +0000

mls21, there were some lame Cobalt SS's a couple of years ago, but that lesson was (thankfully) learned. But before you criticize the current Cobalt SS, drive one. With a 2.0 liter turbo, it is fast. And it handles.

BTW, the turbo is instrumental in making the Cruze eco get better fuel economy, because it allows the use of a smaller engine w/o being a dog. As with many other things, there are ways to improve fuel economy, and most (but not all) cost money.