Jump to content
News
Reviews
Discussons
Activity
Create New...
Close
  • William Maley
    William Maley

    By William Maley •

    2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel To Begin At $24,670

      There's talk on how much the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze diesel will cost

    As a number of manufacturers are running away from diesel (and who can blame them), Chevrolet is running towards it with the introduction of the Cruze Diesel early next year. Now Chevrolet has announced pricing for the diesel variant.

    The Cruze Diesel will begin at $24,670 for the six-speed manual and $26,270 for the nine-speed automatic. Like the previous Cruze Diesel, the new model will only be available in the LT trim which nets you LED daytime running lights, seven-inch infotainment system, and six-speaker audio system. The diesel will also get the optional Convenience package as standard - keyless entry, push-button start, power driver's seat, and heat for the front seats. 

    In terms of options, a leather package for $1,125 is available for both transmissions. The automatic also gets the option of the Sun/Sound/Confidence package. The 'too many words for a name' package adds a Bose nine-speaker audio system, an 8-inch infotainment system, a color screen for the trip computer, power sunroof, blind-spot monitoring, rear parking sensors, and rear cross-traffic alert. This package adds $3,680.

    It should be noted this pricing is for the sedan. The Cruze Diesel hatchback isn't due till 2018.

    Source: Car and Driver, Roadshow
    Pic Credit: William Maley for Cheers & Gears

    Go to articles

    User Feedback

    Recommended Comments

    ocnblu

    Took today off work (use it or lose it by end of the yerr) so I went and had a recall done on my truck (HVAC system).  Very cold and windy day, but I ventured out to look at a sharp little LT/RS hatch in Kinetic Blue with Convenience and Sun & Sound packages.  Real nice little automobile.

    Now we have the concrete possibility of diesel power, which puts me in blissful territory... I really wish they could get the Mexican plant up to speed sooner than 2018 for the hatch diesel.

    Edited by ocnblu
    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    daves87rs
    6 hours ago, Frisky Dingo said:

    26K to start w/ an auto?? Ouch.

     

    I don't see this finding many buyers.

     

    Tough to say....market could get interesting...gas prices are bound to go back up.

    Also get the feeling there will be some rebates for it to get it going.....

    Price is kinda high, though...

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    ccap41

    Ugh.. I HATE that they force you into such a high trim on this. I mean, likely, that's what I would want but it sucks for those who just want a cheap commuter with insane mileage. 26k is nuts, IMO. 

    @Frisky Dingo do you know what the Jetta TDI started at? 

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    William Maley
    5 hours ago, ccap41 said:

    Ugh.. I HATE that they force you into such a high trim on this. I mean, likely, that's what I would want but it sucks for those who just want a cheap commuter with insane mileage. 26k is nuts, IMO. 

    @Frisky Dingo do you know what the Jetta TDI started at? 

    $22,460 for the base S TDI

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Guest Wings4Life(BANNED)

    Guest Wings4Life(BANNED)

    Posted

    One is hopeful that GM studies the market as well as the take rate on their product, as they price it.  $25K is a bit high for a compact, but then again, there are few other options, so they have an advantage.  But obviously, the premium content is to justify Diesel cost.  They throw in premium features at minimal cost to GM.  

    Anyone know the take rate on Diesel Cruze?

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    ccap41
    5 hours ago, William Maley said:

    $22,460 for the base S TDI

    Thanks! 

    Makes me wonder what trim my buddy has because I doubt he got anything fancy as it still has cloth seats and I don't believe the nav screen either. I'd think a good amount of hear buyers we close to the base trim with a package or small things added. 

    I hope GM does well with this but the prices seem a little steep for entry. 

    5 hours ago, Wings4Life said:

    $25K is a bit high for a compact

    I believe it is one of 2-3 in this class that is technically a "mid-size" with how much it has grown. 

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Guest Wings4Life(BANNED)

    Guest Wings4Life(BANNED)

    Posted

    8 hours ago, ccap41 said:

    Thanks! 

    Makes me wonder what trim my buddy has because I doubt he got anything fancy as it still has cloth seats and I don't believe the nav screen either. I'd think a good amount of hear buyers we close to the base trim with a package or small things added. 

    I hope GM does well with this but the prices seem a little steep for entry. 

    I believe it is one of 2-3 in this class that is technically a "mid-size" with how much it has grown. 

    Cruze is far from a mid.

    Unless they moved the goal posts on what defines a mid these days.  I had a Cutlass Supreme with a V8 that was considered mid once.

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    regfootball
    On 12/9/2016 at 6:41 PM, Frisky Dingo said:

    26K to start w/ an auto?? Ouch.

     

    I don't see this finding many buyers.

    please refer to recent thread about smart car spending and the discussion of MSRP's going through the roof.  It's true, 26k for a CRUZE? (even if it's a diesel).........

    And about the time one gets a Cruze diesel, somehow magically, diesel will shoot up to 5 bucks a gallon.....

    I have to admit though I am really curious to see how these turn out...

    14 hours ago, William Maley said:

    $22,460 for the base S TDI

    that include huge EPA fines?  LOL

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    smk4565

    $26,300 for a Malibu diesel sounds better.  $26k for  a Cruze seems a bit steep. Most won't buy this, not only are the gas models way cheaper but they are always discounted too.

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Suaviloquent

    People who buy compact cars usually are looking for frugality. That's why the Corolla and to a lesser extent, the Civic dominate. 

     

    I appreciate the gesture, but this is one expensive compact car. That's too bad. They have to make money, but they'll just start offering rebates for the year-end of 2017, for 2018 models. I'd wait until then. But there's plenty of car that you can get for around $25k realistically buy and still get a lot of fuel for, before you get the diesel.

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Suaviloquent

    They keep making the cars bigger though, which makes the price creep somewhat explanable.

     

    But really, a Sonic sedan for example, has good enough packaging to have been like a compact form like 12-15 years ago.

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    ocnblu

    I can't believe how reasonably priced the Civic hatch is versus the Cruze hatch.  Shoot, the Sport is less than $22k to start, and it has 22 cu ft of trunk space with the seat up... the LX has even more space, with a lower level sound system.

    I took off work tomorrow and I have half a notion to go drive some vehicles.

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    ccap41
    2 hours ago, FordCosworth said:

    Hard to take that list seriously when the Chevy Sonic and Dodge Challenger are both on it. 

    I know what you mean but one is a hatch and one is a coupe and I presume they're looking at interior volume. 

    I just know I was reading a "compact" comparison but I'm not sure which one and it said that it was one of 2 or 3 that had technically crept into the mid size sedan interior volume. 

    Ill continue to look for it. It was only a couple months ago. 

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites


    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
    Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

    Guest
    Add a comment...

    ×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

      Only 75 emoji are allowed.

    ×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

    ×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

    ×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

    ×



  • Subscribe to Cheers & Gears

    Cheers and Gears Logo

    Since 2001 we've brought you real content and honest opinions, not AI-generated stuff with no feeling or opinions influenced by the manufacturers.

    Please consider subscribing. Subscriptions can be as little as $1.75 a month, and a paid subscription drops most ads.*
     

    You can view subscription options here.

    *a very limited number of ads contain special coupon deals for our members and will show

  • Similar Content

  • Posts

    • ccap41
      Random Thoughts Thread

      By ccap41 · Posted

      Ahhh that makes sense. Just get things running and get the "proper" install done when you have time.  For some reason, my I completely forgot about the conventional outlets on generators (face palm) and I could only picture them running to a breaker box.
    • Drew Dowdell
      Random Thoughts Thread

      By Drew Dowdell · Posted

      I got a mid-size portable one rated for 4500w. It doesn't run the whole house. It's enough to keep the downstairs fridge and freezer going, the internet up, and the phones/laptops charged.  In the wintertime it can also be used to run the furnace. We lost power for 18 hours overnight this past winter when it was 11 degrees out, so getting one that will run the furnace was on my list of requirements.  We get multi-hour outages several times a year, during the worst of covid we had a transformer blow a couple streets over and they couldn't get a replacement for days, so I think it was an overdue investment. While it does have a connection available to wire into the breaker box, my breaker box is not set up for it. So for me, it was just stringing orange extension cords under the garage door and out the living room window to plug into the unit in the driveway. We got power back for a short time at 11 p.m., then again at 3 a.m., I was able to power down the generator at 3.  Last I looked, there were still 134k without power, over 400k at the worst of it.  They're saying more bad storms tonight.
    • Robert Hall
      Random Thoughts Thread

      By Robert Hall · Posted

      Yeah, I have a coworker that lives in downtown Pittsburgh and heard this morning her building has a generator but it's been on and off... 
    • ccap41
      Tariff Tuesday - Buick Killing it in China; Killed in the U.S.

      By ccap41 · Posted

      These companies are playing on both sides of the party line. Ford donated more to Harris than Trump.  https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/ford-motor-co/summary?id=D000000182 Same with GM. https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/general-motors/summary?id=D000000155 Toyota contributed a little more to Trump than Harris. https://www.opensecrets.org/political-action-committees-pacs/toyota-motor-north-america/C00542365/candidate-recipients/2024 Hyundai: https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/hyundai-motor-co/summary?id=D000042381   This is just fascinating information to me. It's also comical how these companies are trying to play good to either party who wins. 
    • G. David Felt
      Tariff Tuesday - Big Trouble in Little Crossovers

      By G. David Felt · Posted

      Sure, it does, as we have already seen some deals are being made that reduce the tariff compared to what it was before the latest announcements. For those that are not wanting what is on the lot currently or want something made outside the U.S., it totally makes sense that they would hold off and keep driving their older auto.

  • Who's Online (See full list)

  • My Clubs

×
×
  • Create New...

Hey there, we noticed you're using an ad-blocker. We're a small site that is supported by ads or subscriptions. We rely on these to pay for server costs and vehicle reviews.  Please consider whitelisting us in your ad-blocker, or if you really like what you see, you can pick up one of our subscriptions for just $1.75 a month or $15 a year. It may not seem like a lot, but it goes a long way to help support real, honest content, that isn't generated by an AI bot.

See you out there.

Drew
Editor-in-Chief

I've whitelisted
Continue without support

Write what you are looking for and press enter or click the search icon to begin your search