Chevrolet Cruze improves fuel economy by 2 mpg for 2012
15 June 2011
For 2012, Chevrolet Cruze models with the 1.4L turbo and six-speed automatic transmission will deliver 2 mpg better fuel economy. The Cruze Eco with an automatic transmission will deliver as much as 39 mpg (6.0 L/100km) on the highway compared with 37 mpg for the current model.
The most popular 1.4L turbo/six-speed automatic will get 38 mpg (6.2 L/100km) compared with 36 mpg for the current model. A lower axle ratio for the 2012 models enables the approximately 5% increase in highway fuel efficiency for Cruze.
Cruze Eco with the standard six-speed manual transmission remains the most fuel-efficient gasoline-powered/non-hybrid vehicle in the US, with an EPA-rated 42 mpg (5.6 L/100km) on the highway.
Also for 2012, a feature package containing Bluetooth phone connectivity, USB port, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and a leather-wrapped shift knob will be standard on 1LT and Eco models. These features were part of the $525 Connectivity Plus Cruise option package on 2011 models. The option was ordered by 90% of American customers.
Cruze was the best-selling small car in the US in May and is Chevrolet’s best-selling nameplate around the world, with global sales of more than 250,000 in the first four months of 2011.
I wonder how much direct injection and eAssist would boost the mpg?
Posted by: 3PeaceSweet | 15 June 2011 at 01:14 PM
eAssist would certainly improve the city mileage.
Posted by: SJC | 15 June 2011 at 04:32 PM