GM official confirms Chevrolet Cruze RS diesel - USA

17/10/2016 - 13:08 Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Sagar Parikh

Hatchback version to get diesel engine as a part of the MY2018 update.

Last week, GM confirmed that it will launch a diesel option for the second-gen Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback. According to a report from Motor Authority, the diesel model will be available in the RS variant as well.

2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback front three quarters — The Chevrolet Cruze diesel will be powered by the 1.6-liter 'Whisper Diesel' turbocharged four-cylinder unit from the Opel Astra.

The development was confirmed by Alan Batey, President, GM (North America), who said that the Cruze with performance parts (of the RS variant) and a diesel engine will be fun to drive. According to the GM chief, a Cruze diesel, if had with a manual transmission, will provide for spirited driving because of the engine's performance, especially it's torquey nature.

The Chevrolet Cruze diesel will be available as a sedan and hatchback, the former arriving first. The diesel engine will be the 1.6-liter 'Whisper Diesel' turbocharged four-cylinder unit from the Opel Astra in which produces 140 hp and 240 lb.-ft. of torque. Transmission choices will include 6-speed manual and 9-speed automatic.

2016 Chevrolet Cruze side official image — The Chevrolet Cruze diesel will be available as a sedan at launch; the hatchback version will follow as a part of the MY2018 update.

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The second-gen Chevrolet Cruze's Indian launch is confirmed to take place in 2017. The first D2XX-based model to be launched in India will be available only in sedan body style.

[Source: Motor Authority]