Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel unveiled in Chicago

The vw diesel is proven ,seats are better so why would anyone pay 2600 more?

Not interested in this at all- makes no economic sense at all to pay so much more for a diesel or hybrid econobox that is worth nothing in 10 years. Gas is cheaper, cost less to buy, maintain and repair- and still worth nothing in 10 years! Not to mention how good fuel economy is on current Ford, GM and Mazda small cars right now.

42 MPG? Why on earth would they reinvent rather than using the 1.7 ltr diesel they use in Europe? But the hope is this will open the doors to more diesel models, not sure it will, cause it is not really a very good attempt.

If there is not something better than this, I will go back to VW again and again.

I will be following this developement with interest.I will not jump into the bandwagon until the
engine has been proven and the car handles as well as a VW at a lower price,which is probably
never.

For those stating that gas is cheaper than diesel to buy, you should focus on which is more efficient per mile or km. Diesel vehicles on average are far more efficient per mile than gasoline and the MPG proves it. Heck, ethanol is even cheaper than gas, however it isn't nearly as efficient when in a combustion chamber.

I still wouldnt want a clinking ;klanking ;stinking expensive to maintain ;passenger car ;also could be hard to start in extreme colder weather ; stock up on ether by all means ;

It is about time! VW's command such a premium used cost and really can be very unaffordable. Diesel is the way to go as it is one of the few alternative fuel choices that can be 100% synthetic. Way to go GM.

Paul,

Seriously my friend... You have got to let the 70's go!
Oldsmoblie is long gone.

Modern diesels are quiet, do not smell, get incredible mileage and start just fine in the cold.

Personally I'd like to see an engine like this in a small pickup.

42 mpg ????? If not over 55 to 60 mpg, why bother.

I owned a 2000 Jetta Diesel for 7 years - very expensive to maintain which cancelled out much of the economic benefit. Also, very poor mileage in winter. Otherwise a good car, but my 2007 Hyundai Elantra produces 45 mpg on the highway quietly and efficiently, and in the high 30's in winter. My brakes received new pads at 126,000 km at reasonable dealer price. All in all, I would not be interested in this unproven vehicle, but will stick with the proven and reliable Hyundai.

I would like to see how they get rid of diesel fuel knock . lastposter tells like it is expensive ; like him I bought a 2013 hyundai elantra gt great car loaded probably at least a thousand less than any kraut wagon and the warranty has them all beat if needed my last one never seen the dealership for paid repairs .

i agree the mileage should be much better than that and the price must be less then the VW or what's the point really? i would consider this car depending on price.

Come on people, diesel engines have come a long way. I am sure it will be a clean burn diesel. You can run them in youre garage and not have any fumes whatsoever, and they run so quiet, that you wouldn't even know its a diesel. BMW's clean burn diesel doesn't even have to plugged in, as they don't have block heaters. The system keeps the fuel warm when cold. You would be able to start one of these over a gas in -20 weather.

Nothing beats German diesels for passenger vehicles...period. Unless this mill is built in the middle of Bavaria it will prove to be as effective as the 5.7 diesel GM built in the early 80s, which was garbage.

I would consider it. The VW is a lemon. Look atthe repair history and electrical issue abound on the VW.

I make my own bio-diesel, so it's nice to know more choices are available. I have 3 VW's now, and either Jeep, mercedes or pick-up trucks are my only other options...'till now.

i don't know about u but i would love to see this diesel in a small truk