The Chevrolet Cruze, which was the best-selling car in the United States last month, will be offered with a diesel engine that could boost the model’s fuel-economy to around 50 mpg, according to two people briefed on GM’s product plans today. The current lineup of the Chevrolet Cruze averages 24/36 mpg (city/highway). The fuel-efficeint Chevrolet [...]
Chevrolet is giving buyers another incentive to pick up their 2012 Cruze model. The upcoming release will include a 1.4-liter turbo, six-speed automatic transmission, and a 2 mpg improvement in fuel economy. The Chevrolet Cruze Eco is getting as much as 39 highway miles per gallon. Other versions, like the 1.4-liter turbo/six-speed automatic is not [...]
I can guarantee that anybody owning a car, even enthusiasts, can’t stand changing a flat tire. Regardless if it’s an inconvenience or not, changing a flat tire majority of the is downright dangerous. Not to mention, spare tires can weight as much as 60lbs, which in this time of getting the most MPGs out of [...]
Four-cylinder models have moved to the top of consumer shopping lists, due to demand for fuel – efficiency and advancements in technology. In 2007, four-cylinder models represented 23% of Chevrolet retail sales, while so far this year, that number is up to 46%. “The shift in consumer preference evidenced by Chevrolet’s lineup is a great [...]
Wondering how the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco model manages to hit 42 mpg on the highway? Lucky for you General Motors has put together this short video showing how the Cruze Eco model manages to hit 42 mpg on the highway with some significant fuel-saving modifications. Click here to read more news on the Chevrolet [...]
We weren’t really a fan of this one… kind of lame. You let us know what you think.
40 mpg? No. Try 42 mpg. The official fuel-economy numbers for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco are in and the EPA rates the model at 28/42 mpg (city/highway). The highway figure of 42 mpg highway beats rivals including the Toyota Corolla (35 mpg), Honda Civic (34 mpg), Ford Focus (35 mpg) and Hyundai Elantra (35 [...]
General Motors has announced its plan to outfit the 2011 Chevy Cruz Eco with Goodyear”s Fuel Max radials and Alcoa Automotive”s lightweight forged aluminum wheels. Alcoa says that the 17-inch wheels taken by GM are 20% lighter than comparable products, contributing to overall weight reduction as the Cruz is capable of 40 mpg economy during [...]
Key Competitors: Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus, Mazda3, Volkswagen Jetta. Power: 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged 4-cylinder engine – 138-hp / 148 lb-ft of torque. Transmission: 6-speed manual. Fuel-economy: Official figures not confirmed. Estimated 40 mpg highway. Availability: 4th quarter of 2010. Pricing: TBA. Yes, we’re kicking off live coverage of the 2010 New York Auto [...]
At the 2010 New York Auto Show next week, General Motors will unveil its new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco. The 2011 Cruze Eco will be powered by a 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged engine with variable valve timing that helps it achieve an estimated highway fuel-economy of 40 mpg when mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. “The [...]
