Chevrolet Debuts 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel

Chevrolet is entering the U.S. and Canadian diesel car markets this summer with a 2.0L turbo-diesel version of the Cruze, featuring what the automaker claims to be the cleanest diesel passenger car engine General Motors has ever produced.

Clean diesels generate at least ninety percent less Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) and particulate emissions when compared to previous-generation diesels.

Built in Lordstown, OH, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated estimated best-in-segment range and 42 mpg on the highway.

The compact sedan’s new 2.0L turbo-diesel engine produces estimated 148 horsepower (110 kW) and estimated 258 lb-ft torque (350 Nm) with 0-60 performance of 8.6 seconds, which is competitive with German diesel cars that dominate the U.S. market.

Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel’s emissions are reported to be below stringent U.S. environmental standards including Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions standards.

"Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel fills an important role in Chevrolet’s diverse four-cylinder lineup, and is primed to win over diesel devotees and compact car buyers with its performance, torque, and fuel economy," said Chris Perry, Chevrolet Vice President of Marketing.

With a starting price at $25,695, including a $810 destination charge (excludes tax, title, license, and dealer fees) Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel comes with a six-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel antilock disc brakes, 3.20 final drive ratio, 140-amp alternator, 800 cold-cranking amps battery, 17-inch alloy wheels, ultra-low-rolling resistance all-season tires, rear spoiler, Aero Performance Package, and leather-appointed seating. Other standard features include the automaker's infotainment system MyLink, a two-year maintenance plan, and a five-year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty.

GM has sold nearly two million Chevrolet Cruze models globally since it was launched in mid-2010. The company produced more than half a million small diesel-engine cars across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America last year, including Cruze. In Europe, approximately forty percent of Cruze models are diesel-powered.

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