2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Release Date, Specs News: Sedan Earns Impressive EPA Rating of 52 MPG for Highway Driving
Chevrolet has announced that the 2017 Cruze Diesel sedan has been certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a performance rating of 52 miles per gallon (mpg) for highway driving, which is said to be the highest for a non-hybrid vehicle in the United States.
"Chevrolet is dedicated to offering customers a wide range of propulsion options. We know there are customers looking for the right combination of fuel efficiency, driving dynamics, fuel type and more. With the EPA-estimated 52-mpg highway Cruze Diesel Sedan, they can get it all," said Steven Majoros, Chevrolet's director of marketing.
The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel is powered by a new 1.6-liter Ecotec inline four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that delivers 137 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque. It comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission.
Alongside the 52-mpg highway rating, this particular configuration achieves 30 mpg for city driving and 37 mpg for combined driving. The sedan also reportedly delivers an estimated range 702 miles on a full tank of diesel fuel during highway driving.
Meanwhile, the 2017 Cruze Diesel sedan can also be mated to a Hydra-Matic nine-speed automatic transmission with stop/start technology for increased fuel efficiency. It attains an EPA-estimated highway economy of 47 mpg for highway driving as well as 31 mpg and 37 mpg mileage for city and combined driving, respectively.
According to reports, with the Chevrolet Cruze Diesel sedan also passing the stringent standard for emissions testing, this latest accomplishment spells the potential of clean diesel technology in the United States.
Furthermore, Chevrolet's 2017 Cruze Diesel sedan also impresses with the suite of connectivity features that has been made available for customers, including OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity, built-in Wi-Fi hotspot and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility via the Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system.
The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel sedan will be available to purchase with a starting price of $24,670. There is also an additional $875 charge for destination.
Chevrolet has also announced that the highly anticipated hatchback body style for the Cruze will be released later in the year as a 2018 model.
