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2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco
Is 42 MPG The Ultimate Answer To The Ultimate Question? On paper, it sounds like an enthusiast's dream. Start by trimming almost 100 pounds from the curb weight of the base Chevrolet Cruze. Then drop the optional turbocharged engine underhood, bolted to a six-speed manual transmission. Lower the suspension and mount some lightweight, forged alloy wheels. Finish it off by sticking a little spoiler on the decklid, along with a special badge. Where do we sign up? But the car we've described isn't the stuff of boy racer fantasies; it's not even a performance car at all. No, the 2012 ... Read More
Vital Stats
- Engine:
- Turbo 1.4L I4
- Power:
- 138 HP / 148 LB-FT
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Manual
- MSRP:
- $20,320 as tested
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0Why GM's 2.0-liter diesel is cleaner in America's Cruze than it is in Europe 1360359000
The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze will have three different engine options soon, including the new 2.0-liter diesel powerplant that is debuting here at the Chicago Auto Show. The other powertrain choices include the made-in-Toledo 1.4 turbo gas engine used in the Eco and upper trim models and the 1.8-liter gas engine (made in Toluca, Mexico; it is also built ...
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Chicago: 2014 Chevrolet Cruze TD fires up its new diesel motor 1360252740
Ever since General Motors confirmed plans to produce a diesel-powered Cruze back in 2011, we've been eagerly awaiting its arrival. And as part of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, Chevrolet has pulled back the cover on its oil-burning compact sedan, set to go on sale in the near future with a starting price of $25,695, not including $810 for destination. The ...
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Chicago: 2014 Chevy Cruze Diesel arrives with 42 mpg for $25,695* 1360213260
The last time General Motors had a diesel passenger car in the US, it was the 1.8-liter 1986 Chevette. At the 2013 Chicago Auto Show today, GM is unveiling the much-anticipated 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel. The compact bows with a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine that boasts 148 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, with full twist coming on ...
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Report: 2014 Chevy Cruze Diesel destined for Chicago debut 1359397800
It's been a little over a year and a half since General Motors first confirmed plans to offer a diesel-powered Chevrolet Cruze here in the United States, and we've now learned that the oil-burning compact will debut under the lights of the Chicago Auto Show in February. According to GM Authority, the Cruze Eco-D will be introduced as part of the entire ...
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Official: Chevy cars highlight GM's fleet of custom SEMA concepts 1350917100
Small cars are going to be well represented at the 2012 SEMA Show from numerous automakers, but Chevrolet just released eight Vegas-bound concepts that we'll be able to see next week. While the Cruze, Sonic and Spark have all helped bolster Chevy's small-car cred, the Malibu has helped the automaker compete in the family-friendly midsize class, and now ...
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Official: Chevy to unveil updated Spark, Malibu diesel and Orlando Turbo in Paris 1346251500
The Chevrolet Trax will be joined at the Paris Motor Show by four other Chevrolet reveals on their ways to the European market. The S2013 Spark get styling updates inside and out, starting with a nipped-and-tucked front fascia and headlight covers, moving on to new 14- and 15-inch wheels, and ending out back wth a new placement for third brake light to ...
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Geneva: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Wagon blends style with utility 1331133540
In the fine tradition of the Celebrity Wagon, the Bow Tie brand brings you this: The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Wagon. We kid, but in all honesty, the Cruze Wagon isn't just a more utilitarian take on one of our favorite C-segmenters – it's an attractive one to boot. And speaking of boots, the Cruze wagon uses its extra inches to good effect, expanding ...
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Official: Chevrolet Cruze station wagon unveiled ahead of Geneva 1328796960
This is the new Chevy Cruze station wagon, which will debut at next month's Geneva Motor Show and then arrive in European showrooms this summer. At 184 inches, it's longer than both the Cruze sedan and hatchback (by three and seven inches, respectively). Inside, there's 17.6 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats up, and up to 52.9 cubic feet with the ...
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Official: Sonic and Cruze headlining for Chevy at SEMA 1319484540
The Chevrolet Sonic and its big sister, the Cruze, have proven to the world that General Motors is once again capable of building class-leading small cars. To showcase these cars in a new light, Chevrolet will be bringing a smattering of Sonics and Cruzes to the upcoming SEMA show, with these models accounting for 60 percent of the brand's show cars. ...
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Official: Holden reveals own versions of Chevy Colorado, Sonic and Cruze hatch 1309526880
It's winter time in the land down under, and General Motors has arrived at the 2011 Melbourne Motor Show with a handful of new Holden models. Australians will soon see the 2012 Holden Colorado, 2012 Barina and 2011 Cruze Hatch arriving on dealer lots. The Australian Colorado gets buff body lines and stylish LED running lamps in the bumper (at least on ...
