Chevrolet is announcing that their 2017 Cruze Sedan
is officially good for an EPA-estimated highway mileage of 52 mpg (4.52 l/100
km). Based on those numbers, a Cruze Diesel with a six-speed manual
transmission should be able to cover no fewer than 702 highway miles (1,129 km)
on one single tank of diesel fuel.
Powering the 2017 Cruze Diesel Sedan is a new Ecotec
1.6-liter inline four-cylinder turbo-diesel unit, with 137 HP and 325 Nm. Buyers can spec the car with either the standard six-speed
manual gearbox or a new optional Hydra-Matic nine-speed automatic which also
comes with stop/start technology.
Aside from the impressive 52 highway mpg, the Cruze
Diesel also managed to return an EPA-estimated 30 mpg (7.84 l/100km) in the
city, resulting in a combined mileage of 37 mpg (6.36 l/100km).
Pricing for the 2017 Chevy Cruze Diesel Sedan starts
from US$ 24,670, including the US$ 875 destination charge.
