Chevrolet has recently introduced a new 1.7-liter diesel engine to the Cruze lineup in the British market.
Called the Cruze 1.7 VCDi, the hatchback version is powered by a 1.7-liter, 4-cylinder, DOHC 16v engine with 130 hp and 300 Nm of torque. This allows the car to accelerate from 0- 60 mph in 9.4 seconds and hit a top speed of 124 mph. As for fuel consumption, it returns 51.3/72.4/62.7 mpg city/highway/combined on the UK cycle combined with CO2 emissions of just 117 g/km.
The car will go on sale in May for a starting price of £16,725 and comes in three trim levels: LS, LT and LTZ.
Chevrolet UK Managing Director Mark Terry said "The new 1.7 VCDi gives Chevrolet a real opportunity to compete in the core area of the five-door hatchback market, where tax implications, fuel economy and CO2 emissions are critical. Already a hit with private buyers, this new engine gives Cruze a much broader appeal to fleets and really helps underline our commitment to growth in this key business area. With the five-door now established in the market and a Station Wagon imminent, the Cruze range keeps getting better and better, and is just what our customers and dealers are requesting".
