Comments on: In Global Move, GM to Offer Diesel-Version of Chevy Cruze

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By: tapra1

tapra1 — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:22:55 +0000

The key to the added cost will be the route GM takes to reduce diesel emissions in order to meet California standards and sell the model nationwide.LLA Tech

By: wxman

wxman — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:06:44 +0000

@ Jay,

What evidence do you have that "Even clean diesel produces cancerogenous particles"?

By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:04:21 +0000

The community here has not yet understood that Diesel produces more CO2 per galon than normal gas. It is thus ridiculous to only state miles per galon. It should be CO2 per mile.
Also the term “clean diesel” is misleading. Even clean diesel produces cancerogenous particles. For some reason noboday counts them so far. I hope that at some point someone will sue the clean Diesel community.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:53:27 +0000

In the UK, Chevy Cruze 2.0 diesel with A6 (Euro IV emission compliant)
combined urban and extra-urban fuel consumption 42.2 mpg (Imperial gallon),
CO2 emission: 177 g/km;

Cruze 1.8 with A6 (Euro V emission compliant) 36.2 mpg (Imp. gallon),
CO2 emission: 184 g/km.

If you think to switch to diesel will help save climate change, think again.

By: Allen Schaeffer

Allen Schaeffer — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:50:11 +0000

While i will defer to the official announcements regarding new product launches, it’s hard to keep quiet about the leadership in diesel technology that GM has globally. We have seen (and driven) diesel versions of the Euro Opel Astra’s here on US soil that would be fantastic options for US consumers blending economical operation, fuel efficiency and spirited driving. Coupled with the legions of Duramax diesel engine truck fans buying those in record numbers, along with those masses clamoring for a smaller Duramax in light duty pick ups, you can see how GM has more tricks up its sleeve than just the Volt.

By: Dom

Dom — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:27:56 +0000

I saw reports on this yesterday too… I REALLY hope they build this!! It would be the first GM car I’d be excited about in a long while. And please give a manual transmission version too! Though I’d expect that seeing as the Eco model has it. The Volt may be their PR darling, but the Cruze is a bread and butter car… and a good one at that I understand. A diesel version would be most welcome!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:19:41 +0000

From the article: " Workers at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant where the Cruze is built were told about the diesel model last week."

Furthermore, I think it is dubious that the workers at the assembly plant were told so early. Even if the 'rumour' is true, it is likely at least 18 months away.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:08:43 +0000

From the article: " Workers at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant where the Cruze is built were told about the diesel model last week."

Other media report: "General Motors’ corporate offices and the Lords-town plant are denying a report in GM Inside News about an upcoming Lordstown-produced Cruze model with a diesel engine.

The report said GM management told workers at the Lordstown plant they would begin assembling the diesel-powered Cruze for the 2013 model year.

GM spokesman Tom Read denied the report, however. He said no announcement has been made. [...]

Jim Graham, president of United Auto Workers Local 1112, and Dave Green, president of United Auto Workers Local 1714, which represent workers at the Lords-town Assembly Plant, also denied the claims."

By: MICHAEL COATES

MICHAEL COATES — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 06:34:07 +0000

While the GM denial is on the public record, the detail of the report from GMInsideNews, including factory codes, makes it sound like the news was just let out on a timetable other than the official GM one. My point in the story is that this is something GM now COULD do with little stretch. Lutz always was downplaying diesels as too expensive, but as gas prices creep back up again, that may become a moot point.