The Bottom Line. With solid cabin tech, the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel competes well with compact sedans and gets stellar fuel economy, but high initial cost and the price of diesel eat into the savings.

Turns out we needn't have worried, as the Turbo Diesel Cruze is a true modern clean diesel in every sense of the words. This twin-cam 2.0-liter comes straight from GM Europe. Horsepower is 151 and torque comes in at a very vigorous 264 lb-ft.

In our testing, the Turbo Diesel delivered an excellent 49 mpg on the highway, which is among the best we've seen in any vehicle. With its 15.6-gallon fuel tank, you could drive this Cruze about 760 highway miles before needing to fill up.

General Motors It is the cleanest diesel engine produced by General Motors and meets North American diesel emission standards, generating 90% less NOx and particulate emissions compared to previous-generation diesels.

According to Engine Patrol, the Chevrolet Cruze can last up to 250,000 miles when driven responsibly and maintained correctly. Driving 15,000 miles yearly means your Chevy Cruze could last well over a decade before needing significant repairs.

The highest mileage cruze ive seen come in had 350,000 miles. Most will last around 175,000–200,000 miles before major engine components need replaced.

GM Duramax engines GM Duramax engines are a series of turbo-diesel engines produced by General Motors for use in pickup trucks, SUVs and vans. First introduced in 2001, Duramax engines range from four, six and eight cylinders in either inline (I) or V configurations.

Production of the Cruze in South Korea ended in 2018 as part of restructuring of GM Korea, which in turn ceased supply of the Holden Astra Sedan to Australasia. In the United States and Mexico, production ended in 2019, while production in China ended in 2020.

General Motors The Duramax V8 engine is a family of 6.6 liter diesel V8 engines produced by DMAX, a joint venture between General Motors and Isuzu in Moraine, Ohio.

General Motors The 2.0-liter I4 Turbo Diesel LUZ is an engine produced by General Motors for use in diesel variants of its vehicles.

Are Chevy Cruze Reliable Cars? According to Engine Patrol, the Chevrolet Cruze can last up to 250,000 miles when driven responsibly and maintained correctly. Driving 15,000 miles yearly means your Chevy Cruze could last well over a decade before needing significant repairs.