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Old 03-20-2011, 05:36 AM   #1
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Default 2013 Chevy Cruze 2.0L Turbo Diesel for U.S.

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/21/r...irmed-for-u-s/

I can confirm this...
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Old 03-20-2011, 06:09 AM   #2
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That's a good start, but where's my diesel-powered half-ton pickup?
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Old 03-20-2011, 10:30 AM   #3
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What is the benefit to having diesel, when diesel fuel is more expensive than unleaded? They're talking about 34mpg, but for that size of vehicle, 34mpg is pretty standard, isn't it? So, why would you want a 34mpg diesel when you can have a 34mpg unleaded, which is cheaper fuel?
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What is the benefit to having diesel, when diesel fuel is more expensive than unleaded? They're talking about 34mpg, but for that size of vehicle, 34mpg is pretty standard, isn't it? So, why would you want a 34mpg diesel when you can have a 34mpg unleaded, which is cheaper fuel?
Longer lasting engine.
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Old 03-20-2011, 10:41 AM   #5
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Longer lasting engine.
Which will cost a good bit more and should require more maintenance...
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Old 03-20-2011, 10:59 AM   #6
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Which will cost a good bit more and should require more maintenance...
Totally. And good luck getting one in CA.
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Old 03-20-2011, 11:19 AM   #7
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You can make diesel out of anything
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Old 03-20-2011, 11:32 AM   #8
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good for GM.



ive never understood why we dont have more diesel vehicles in this country.
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Old 03-20-2011, 12:09 PM   #9
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Long lasting engines dont mean much when gas engines last just as long.
The problem is everything else attached the car (vw...i'm talking to you)

The draw ofthe t-diesel in the cruise should be the torque\power delivery.
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Old 03-20-2011, 12:55 PM   #10
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That's a good start, but where's my diesel-powered half-ton pickup?
GM had one close to being offered but when obutthead took over GM, it was scrapped/tabled.
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