How do you say “move over” in German? Better yet, who cares? The 2014 Chevy Cruze Diesel brings German diesel technology to the land of the free, and with it the highest non-hybrid fuel efficiency available on the market at 46 mpg on the highway. The Volkswagen Jetta? Nice try, 42 mpg. Chevrolet’s Cruze Diesel can travel over 700 miles between fill-ups–maybe the real question we should be asking is “how long can you hold it?”
The diesel engine adds another versatile choice to the Cruze’s existing engine options so you can drive off our lot in a compact car designed specifically for your needs. Chevrolet combined 15 years of European diesel technology with sound and vibration deadening features perfected within the General Motors line. What you get is V6 power with 4-cylinder efficiency, produced by a turbocharged 2.0L clean diesel engine rated at 151 horsepower and 264 lb.ft. of low-end torque. To meet our strict emission standards, the Cruze implements exhaust gas recirculation, selective catalyst reduction, and particulate filtration to generate over a 90% reduction in Nitrogen Oxide emissions that older diesel engines have a reputation for. We believe in this engine, and stand behind it with a 100,000 mile/5-year Powertrain Warranty.
Sure, it looks good on paper. But driving is all about feel, and the Cruze Diesel feels great. Rack-mounted Electric Power Steering and an available Z-link rear suspension responds confidently to driver input even in hostile environments. We’ve tested the Cruze in the searing heat of the Arabian desert, the frigid heights in the Alps, and humidity you can swim through in Thailand. And in Germany, on the famous Nürburgring, the Cruze proved it can handle a track typically reserved for high-performance racing vehicles.
Seat yourself in the cabin, and you might begin to wonder if it’s fair to call this a compact car. The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze has more passenger and cargo room than the Ford Focus sedan or Toyota Corolla. With 60/40 split-folding rear seats, this is a compact car that knows how to hold large cargo without sacrificing passenger comfort. And the MyLink 7-inch color touch display offers a host of technologies in one convenient place, from music streaming to hands-free calling and texting.
The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze has more standard safety features than any other car in its class, including an industry-leading 10 standard airbags. Options like Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Side Blind Zone Alert set it clearly ahead of the competition, which simply doesn’t offer these state-of-the-art safety features. It comes as no surprise that the 2012 Cruze was an IIHS 2012 Safety Pick and the 2013 Cruze received a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The 2014 Cruze is even safer than its predecessors–you don’t have to compromise on safety in a compact car.
If you’ve never experienced the exhilarating ride that diesel offers, there’s no better time than now. Check out the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel at Ryan Chevrolet and see what it feels like to have power and efficiency all in one.
