Chevrolet Cruze Diesel: The exception confirming the rule

In the last couple of years, the vast majority of new models presented by manufacturers were usually powered by naturally-aspirated powertrains, including hybrids.

On the other hand, German carbuilders such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen boldly offered Americans, somewhat successfully, turbo-diesel powered models.

American carbuilders, however, preferred to market diesel powertrains in trucks rather than automobiles.

The Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

This is about to change with Chevrolet unveiling a Diesel powered Cruze sedan at the Chicago Auto Show.

Mechanically, the sedan uses a four-cylinder 2.0 l turbo-diesel producing 148 horsepower and a whopping 265 lb-ft of torque.

Lordstown Ohio is the chosen site to produce the Cruze Diesel.

Expect dealers to receive the vehicle this Spring.